Baidu’s net income jumps 169% in 2023

Beijing, 28th February: Baidu, the leading search engine in China, recently announced its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2023. The company reported revenues of US$19 billion, up 9% year-on-year. Net income for the year grew 169%, reaching US$2.9 billion. Diluted earnings per share were RMB 55.08 (US$7.76).

Revenues from Baidu’s core business reached US$15 billion in the year, up 8% year-on-year. The majority of its revenues (US$11 billion) were generated from Baidu’s online marketing business, also up 8% year-on-year. The company’s non-online revenue amounted to US$4.0 billion and that segment increased by 9%.