Baidu's Fundamental Growth Metrics Collapse Amid Q3 Earnings Report

Baidu, China's Google, has seen its growth metrics collapse following a disappointing Q3 earnings report, with revenue falling 7% and online advertising revenue dropping 18%. The company has initiated mass layoffs and posted a quarterly loss of RMB 11.23 billion ($1.59 billion). The stock has surged nearly 44% in 2025, but its growth score has plummeted to the 1st percentile, indicating a rapid deterioration in its fundamental health relative to peers.