Baidu Shares Plunge 13% in Largest Single-Day Drop Since 2021

Baidu, Inc. shares experienced a significant decline on August 18, 2026, dropping nearly 13% to close at $90.61. This represents the largest percentage decrease for the company since March 2021 and the most severe intraday drop since October 2022, with the stock hitting a low of $90.21 during the session.

The decline is part of a broader downward trend for the company. Baidu shares have closed lower in six of the last seven trading days, resulting in a month-to-date loss of 18.45% and a year-to-date decrease of 30.65%.