BIDU(09888) 格隆汇· Ge Long Hui·2025-05-23 18:13Overview - The total revenue of Baidu Group increased slightly compared to last year, with adjusted net profit of 6.5 billion yuan and a stable adjusted net profit margin [1] - In Q1 2025, Baidu Group achieved total revenue of 32.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3% [1] - Baidu's core revenue was 25.5 billion yuan, up 7% year-on-year, while iQIYI's revenue was 7.2 billion yuan, down 9% [1] - The adjusted net profit for Baidu Group in Q1 2025 was 6.5 billion yuan, a decrease of 7% year-on-year, with an adjusted net profit margin of 20% [1] - Baidu's core business achieved an adjusted net profit of 6.3 billion yuan, down 4% year-on-year, with a net profit margin of 25% [1] Advertising and Marketing - Baidu's core advertising revenue declined by 6%, with 35% of search results generated by AI, an increase of 13 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [1] - The online marketing revenue for Baidu's core business was 16 billion yuan, down 6% year-on-year, with managed page revenue accounting for 47%, indicating a continuous optimization of the advertising business structure [1] - Revenue generated for advertisers through agency services increased 30 times year-on-year, accounting for 9% of core online marketing revenue [1] AI and Cloud Services - The transition to search AI is accelerating, enhancing user experience [1] - Intelligent cloud services grew by 42% year-on-year, with non-GAAP operating profit remaining positive [1] - Intelligent cloud revenue reached 6.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 42%, with a sustained positive non-GAAP operating profit margin [1] - Revenue related to GenAI and foundational models experienced triple-digit year-on-year growth, with significant demand for AI cloud services [1] Technological Empowerment and Ecosystem Expansion - The Q1 upgrade of the Qianfan platform promotes the development of native AI applications, with the no-code tool MIAODA launched to lower development barriers [2] - Apollo Go's international expansion has made substantial progress, maintaining its position as a leader in domestic autonomous driving services, providing over 1.4 million rides in Q1, a 75% year-on-year increase [2] - Apollo Go has now covered 15 cities, following its entry into Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with a cumulative service of over 11 million rides [2] Investment Outlook - The potential impact of AI technology on search advertising and intelligent cloud business is viewed positively [2] - Considering the macroeconomic pressure on advertising revenue and ongoing investment in Gen-AI research, adjusted net profit is expected to reach 24.1 billion yuan, 27 billion yuan, and 31.2 billion yuan for 2025-2027 [2]