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Mar 31

Weibo Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Weibo reported modest revenue growth and significant profitability improvements in Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

Weibo delivered stable revenue growth and a sharp increase in net income during Q1 2025, driven by enhanced ad efficiency, disciplined spending, and user engagement boosted by AI-driven features.

Total revenue was $396.9M, nearly flat year-over-year.

Net income more than doubled to $107M versus $49.4M in Q1 2024.

Advertising and marketing revenue was stable at $339.1M.

Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 33% from 32% last year.

Total Revenue
$397M
Previous year: $395M
+0.3%
EPS
$0.45
Previous year: $0.41
+9.8%
Operating Margin
28%
Previous year: 25%
+12.0%
Non-GAAP Operating Margin
33%
Previous year: 32%
+3.1%
Monthly Active Users
591M
Cash and Equivalents
$1.21B
Previous year: $3.25B
-62.9%
Free Cash Flow
$104M
Total Assets
$6.66B
Previous year: $7.28B
-8.5%

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Forward Guidance

Weibo remains focused on enhancing product competitiveness and AI integration to sustain user engagement and monetization growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued rollout of AI-powered features like Weibo Intelligent Search.
  • Steady user growth with high daily engagement.
  • Improved advertising efficiency via real-time bidding system.
  • Strong spending discipline enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Solid foundation to reinvest in tech and product competitiveness.

Challenges Ahead

  • Soft revenue contribution from gaming and handset sectors.
  • Decline in advertising revenue from non-Alibaba clients.
  • Cash reserves declined due to long-term investment shifts.
  • Ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty in China.
  • Potential volatility in advertising demand from key sectors.