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3 Reasons Baidu Stock Can Bounce Back in 2024
-Baidu is a bargain. It has shown single-digit or negative revenue growth in four of the last five years. Currently, it trades at a low multiple of earnings. The multiple drops even lower when considering adjusted earnings and enterprise value.
-It's not losing the beat. Baidu has consistently beaten analyst estimates for adjusted earnings in the last five consecutive quarters by at least 23%. This contrast between strong reports and the stock's performance presents an opportunity.
-It could be the next great AI stock. Although not currently seen as an AI stock by the market, Baidu has been involved in AI development for years, including machine learning, robotics, and autonomous driving. However, it hasn't capitalized on its early lead to regain significant growth.
For a company that has been publicly traded for 19 years and proven itself to investors, the current valuation may be unduly low. Betting against a Baidu rebound could be a mistake.
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