Income tax expense was RMB 1.6 billion ($239 million), compared to RMB 934 million in Q3 2019.
Net income attributable to Baidu was RMB 13.7 billion ($2.02 billion), and diluted earnings per ADS was RMB 39.79 ($5.86). Net income attributable to Baidu Core was RMB 14.4 billion ($2.12 billion).
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Baidu was RMB 7.0 billion ($1.03 billion), and non-GAAP net margin was 25%. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS amounted to RMB 20.35 ($3.00). Non-GAAP net income attributable to Baidu Core was RMB 7.5 billion ($1.10 billion), and non-GAAP net margin for Baidu Core was 35%.
Adjusted EBITDA was RMB 9.1 billion ($1.34 billion) and adjusted EBITDA margin was 32%. Adjusted EBITDA for Baidu Core was RMB 9.8 billion ($1.45 billion) and adjusted EBITDA margin for Baidu Core was 46%.
As of September 30, 2020, cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments were RMB 146.0 billion ($21.50 billion), and cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments excluding iQIYI were RMB 138.5 billion ($20.41 billion). Free cash flow was RMB 6.3 billion ($925 million), and free cash flow excluding iQIYI was RMB 8.3 billion ($1.22 billion).
For more information on the adoption of ASU 2019-02 beginning January 1, 2020, in accordance with the new accounting standard, please see explanation under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”.
Financial Guidance
For the fourth quarter of 2020, Baidu expects revenues to be between RMB 28.6 billion ($4.2 billion) and RMB 31.3 billion ($4.6 billion), representing a growth rate of -1% to 8% year over year, which assumes that Baidu Core revenue will grow between -1% and 10% year over year.
The above forecast reflects Baidu’s current and preliminary view, which is subject to substantial uncertainty.
Conference Call Information
Baidu’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:15 PM on November 16, 2020, U.S. Eastern Time (9:15 AM on November 17, 2020, Beijing Time).
Please register in advance of the conference call using the link provided below. Upon registering, you will be provided with participant dial-in numbers, Direct Event passcode and unique registrant ID by email.
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