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Infini Capital Dumps 33,000 BIDU Shares for $4.4 Million

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Infini Capital fully exited its $4.4 million Baidu stake on February 13, 2026, selling 33,399 shares, liquidating its entire position in the Chinese tech giant. Baidu’s stock surged 48.3% year-over-year, outperforming the S&P 500 by 35.35 percentage points, yet Infini divested amid financial headwinds, including a $2.2 billion impairment charge and 18% ad revenue decline. Post-sale, Infini’s portfolio now holds just two assets: VNET (97.7% of AUM) and CHA (2.3%), signaling a major shift in its investment strategy. Baidu’s core business—AI-driven search, cloud computing, and digital entertainment—remains robust, with $18.15 billion TTM revenue, though profitability concerns persist. Infini’s move follows a broader Q4 sell-off, dumping nine of 11 holdings, suggesting fund restructuring or risk aversion rather than Baidu-specific issues.
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This China-based tech firm delivers online marketing, cloud computing, and digital entertainment services to businesses and consumers.On February 13, 2026, Infini Capital Management Ltd reported selling out its entire Baidu (BIDU 1.00%) position.What happenedAccording to an SEC filing dated February 13, 2026, Infini Capital Management Ltd fully exited its Baidu position, selling 33,399 shares. The estimated transaction value was $4.40 million, calculated using the average price over the quarter. The quarter-end value of the Baidu stake decreased by $4.40 million, reflecting the full liquidation of the position.What else to knowInfini Capital Management Ltd sold out its Baidu holdings, which now represent 0% of its reportable AUM.Top holdings after the filing:NASDAQ:VNET: $12.09 million (97.7% of AUM)NYSE: CHA: $279,000 (2.3% of AUM)As of February 12, 2026, Baidu shares were priced at $138.38, up 48.3% over one year, outperforming the S&P 500 by 35.35 percentage points.Company overviewMetricValuePrice (as of market close 2/12/26)$138.38Market Capitalization$46.93 billionRevenue (TTM)$18.15 billionNet Income (TTM)$1.23 billionCompany snapshotProvides online marketing, cloud services, AI-driven products, and digital entertainment through platforms such as Baidu Core and iQIYI.Generates revenue primarily from search-based and feed-based advertising, cloud computing, and subscription-based video content.Targets businesses seeking digital marketing and cloud solutions, as well as consumers of online video and entertainment in China.Baidu, Inc. operates at scale as a leading provider of internet-based services in China, with a diversified portfolio spanning online marketing, cloud computing, and digital media. The company leverages artificial intelligence and proprietary platforms to drive user engagement and monetization. Its dual focus on enterprise solutions and consumer entertainment positions it competitively within the Chinese digital economy.What this transaction means for investorsInfini Capital closed out its entire stake in Baidu, leaving its fund with just two holdings. The fund sold the company, often called the “Google of China,” amid a considerable gain in the stock price over the last year.ExpandNASDAQ: BIDUBaiduToday's Change(-1.00%) $-1.39Current Price$137.00Key Data PointsMarket Cap$39BDay's Range$131.84 - $137.9952wk Range$74.71 - $165.30Volume217KAvg Vol3.2MGross Margin44.67%The report did not offer an explanation closed out its Baidu position. However, the financials could have been a factor as an impairment charge of $2.2 billion led to the loss of nearly $1.6 billion during the quarter. Also, an 18% yearly drop in advertising revenue in the third quarter of 2025 likely contributed to the negative sentiment.Moreover, Infini may have become frustrated with Baidu stock. The tech stock has traded in a range since experiencing a massive sell-off in 2021. Moreover, the fund had 180,360 Baidu shares at the end of 2024. In each quarter of 2025, it had reduced its Baidu position until finally closing it out in Q4.Additionally, investors should note that Infini sold nine of the fund’s 11 holdings in Q4, including Baidu. Thus, other factors related to the fund itself may have also prompted the fund to close its Baidu position.Read NextJan 2, 2026 •By Billy DubersteinWhy Baidu Is Soaring TodayDec 17, 2025 •By Will HealyBlack Creek Dumps 999,000 Shares of Baidu Stock Worth $49.1 MillionDec 9, 2025 •By Rick MunarrizCathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just BoughtNov 28, 2025 •By Motley Fool StaffBull vs. Bear: Chinese Stock ShowdownNov 26, 2025 •By Will HealyContrarius Loads Up On Baidu Stock With Over 743,000 Shares BoughtSep 18, 2025 •By Rick MunarrizCathie Wood Just Bought Baidu Stock. Should You?About the AuthorWill Healy is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering technology and consumer goods industries.

Before The Motley Fool, Will was a freelance writer covering stocks and personal finance for MSN Money, Yahoo! Finance, and Nasdaq. Earlier in his career, he was an expert in geographic information systems, applying spatial and IT skills to perform RF and demographic analysis in the telecom industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Texas A&M University and an MBA in finance and strategy from the University of Texas at Dallas.TMFWillHealyX@HealyWritingStocks MentionedBaiduNASDAQ: BIDU$137.00 (1.00%) $1.39Vnet GroupNASDAQ: VNET$13.85 (1.32%) $0.18ChageeNASDAQ: CHA$10.32 (+1.18%) $+0.12*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.

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