BIDU technical analysis

BIDU Technical Analysis

Analysis date

August 6, 2026

Market

NasdaqGS (USD)

Daily cutoff

August 5, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

BIDU Data Verification

Checking the latest completed daily bar for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated.

Symbol
BIDU
Market
NasdaqGS
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
August 5, 2026

Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Date and closing-price consistency checks passed for the latest completed daily bar.

Validation seriesLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Calculation series111.11August 5, 2026-Verified
Verification series111.11August 5, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

BIDU Technical Analysis Summary

BIDU (Baidu Inc.) shows a mixed technical picture as of early August 2026. On the daily chart, price at 111.11 sits above SMA20 (109.94) after a +5.55% five-day bounce but remains below SMA50 (115.27) and SMA200 (125.42), reflecting a stabilization attempt within a larger corrective phase. RSI14 at 49.76 is neutral, and the daily MACD histogram at +0.94 shows bearish momentum easing, though the MACD line remains below zero. The weekly chart is testing the SMA200 at 111.30, with RSI at 45.57 and a negative MACD keeping the medium-term bias cautious. Key support rests at 102.62 (20-day low) and 100.32 (60-day low), with the 52-week low at 84.64 further below. Resistance sits at SMA50 (115.27), the 20-day high (119.44), and the 60-day high (152.37). A sustained reclaim of the 115-119 zone would improve the outlook, while a break below 100.32 would resume the downtrend toward the 84.64 low.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.

Daily (August 5, 2026)

Trend
Mixed. Price at 111.11 sits above SMA20 (109.94) after the recent bounce but remains below SMA50 (115.27) and SMA200 (125.42). The stock rallied into the 60-day high of 152.37, then corrected more than 21% over the following 60 sessions, producing a sequence of lower highs. The last five sessions delivered a +5.55% bounce that reclaimed SMA20, but SMA50 remains overhead as immediate resistance.
Momentum
Neutral, recovering. RSI14 at 49.76 sits at the 50 midline after the bounce. MACD line at -1.28 is above the signal line at -2.22 with a positive histogram of 0.94, indicating that bearish momentum from the pullback is easing. The MACD remains below zero, so the improvement is still within a corrective phase rather than a confirmed new uptrend.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 3.82 (3.44% of price) suggests average daily movement of about 3.4%. Bollinger Bands (102.52 to 117.36) place price in the upper half of the band range, reflecting the recent rebound. Band width remains elevated relative to the earlier volatility spike.
Volume
Below average. Latest volume of 1,662,300 is 79.8% of the 20-period average (2,082,605), indicating lighter participation during the bounce. Reduced volume on the recovery limits confidence in the rebound, though the pullback also saw declining volume.

Assessment

The daily chart shows a stabilization attempt within a broader corrective phase. Price reclaimed SMA20 on the recent bounce, RSI has returned to the 50 midline, and the MACD histogram has turned positive, all pointing to short-term momentum improvement. However, price remains below SMA50 and SMA200, the MACD line is still below zero, and volume on the bounce is below average. The setup favors a test of the SMA50 (115.27) and 20-day high (119.44) resistance zone, but the medium-term trend only turns constructive on a sustained reclaim of those levels.

Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)

Trend
Mixed with a long-term support test. Price at 111.11 is below SMA20 (118.49) and SMA50 (123.59) but sits almost exactly on SMA200 (111.30). The weekly trend deteriorated over recent weeks as the stock gave back part of its earlier recovery from the 52-week low of 84.64. The 60-week return of +29.48% still reflects that recovery, while the 20-week return of -10.45% shows the recent pullback.
Momentum
Slightly bearish. RSI14 at 45.57 is below the 50 midline, indicating weekly momentum remains in favor of sellers. MACD line at -4.09 is below the signal line at -2.20 with a negative histogram of -1.90, confirming bearish momentum is still in place on the weekly timeframe. A weekly MACD crossover would be required to signal improving longer-term momentum.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 12.05 (10.85% of price) reflects wide weekly ranges consistent with the sharp recovery and subsequent pullback. Bollinger Bands (96.99 to 139.99) are wide, and price has moved from the upper band back toward the lower half of the range.
Volume
Near average. Weekly volume of 11,222,700 is 101.2% of the 20-week average (11,090,805), indicating consistent participation during the pullback.

Assessment

The weekly chart is testing a critical long-term level. Price sits essentially on the weekly SMA200 (111.30), which has served as a reference for the medium-term trend. A sustained weekly close below SMA200 would confirm the recent pullback as a larger corrective move toward the 100 area (20-week low) and potentially the 52-week low at 84.64. A bounce off SMA200 combined with a MACD crossover would keep the longer-term recovery from the 84.64 low intact. The stock recovered from 84.64 to the 52-week high of 165.30 earlier in the period, so the current level represents a meaningful retracement within that recovery.

Key indicators

BIDU Key Technical Indicators

RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)49.7645.57
MACD (12, 26, 9)-1.28 / -2.22 / 0.94-4.09 / -2.20 / -1.90
ATR (14)3.82 (3.44%)12.05 (10.85%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)102.52 - 117.3696.99 - 139.99
SMA (20)109.94118.49
SMA (50)115.27123.59
SMA (200)125.42111.30

Price structure

BIDU Price Structure and Returns

Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.

MetricDailyWeekly
Current Price111.11111.11
1-Period Return-1.31%+5.48%
5-Period Return+5.55%+6.61%
20-Period Return-5.53%-10.45%
60-Period Return-21.23%+29.48%
252-Period Return+26.78%-26.70%
52-Week Low84.6484.64
52-Week High165.30165.30
52-Week Position32.82%32.82%

Key levels

BIDU Support and Resistance Levels

Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High119.44152.37
20-Period Low102.62100.32
60-Period High152.37165.30
60-Period Low100.3283.30

Scenarios

BIDU Technical Scenarios

Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.

Bullish

Trigger

Price reclaims and holds above SMA50 (115.27), then a break above the 20-day high of 119.44 with above-average volume would open the path toward the 60-day high of 152.37.

Invalidation

Price falls back below SMA20 (109.94) and breaks the 20-day low at 102.62.

What to watch

Daily RSI holding above 55; MACD line crossing above zero; weekly price holding above SMA200 (111.30); volume confirmation on the breakout; AI and cloud revenue growth trajectory.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price oscillates between support near 100.32-102.62 (60-day and 20-day lows) and resistance near 115.27-119.44 (SMA50 and 20-day high) without a clear directional bias.

Invalidation

A decisive break above 119.44 or below 100.32 with increasing volume.

What to watch

RSI staying between 40 and 60; MACD histogram fluctuating around zero; volume remaining near average levels; the weekly close relative to SMA200 at 111.30.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below the 20-day low at 102.62 and then the 60-day low at 100.32, resuming the correction toward the 52-week low at 84.64.

Invalidation

Price reclaims and holds above SMA50 (115.27) and establishes a higher low above 102.62.

What to watch

Daily RSI falling below 40; MACD histogram turning negative again; a weekly close below SMA200 (111.30); increasing downside volume; China tech sector and regulatory headlines.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 5, 2026, and the weekly series ends July 27, 2026 week. The latest completed daily bar is independently checked for date and closing-price consistency. Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Indicators include Wilder RSI(14), MACD(12,26,9), SMA20/50/200, Wilder ATR(14), Bollinger Bands(20,2), relative volume, multi-period returns, and price-range levels. Support and resistance are descriptive zones, not guaranteed reversal points. Historical patterns do not predict future prices, and this page is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not guarantees of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Market data is checked for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated. Data cutoffs: daily August 5, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 6, 2026.