KUAISHOU(01024)2025-05-27 08:30Financial Performance - Kuaishou Technology reported total revenue of RMB 32.608 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.9%[5] - Adjusted net profit for the quarter was RMB 4.58 billion, with an adjusted net profit margin of 14.0%[5] - The company's gross profit was RMB 17.792 billion, with a gross margin of 54.6%[5] - Revenue increased by 10.9% from RMB 29.4 billion in Q1 2024 to RMB 32.6 billion in Q1 2025, driven by growth in online marketing services, live streaming, and e-commerce[21] - Online marketing services revenue rose by 8.0% from RMB 16.7 billion in Q1 2024 to RMB 18.0 billion in Q1 2025, attributed to the application of AI technology in marketing solutions[21] - Live streaming revenue increased by 14.4% from RMB 8.6 billion in Q1 2024 to RMB 9.8 billion in Q1 2025, due to refined operations and diverse quality content[22] - Operating profit for Q1 2025 was RMB 4.3 billion, with an operating margin of 13.1%, compared to RMB 4.0 billion and 13.6% in Q1 2024[34] - The adjusted net profit for Q1 2025 was RMB 4.6 billion, compared to RMB 4.4 billion in Q1 2024, reflecting a decrease in adjusted profit margin from 14.9% to 14.0%[34] User Engagement - The average daily active users reached 408 million, marking a historical high and a year-on-year growth of 3.6%[11] - The total viewing of Spring Festival content on the platform exceeded 15 billion, with short video views surpassing 200 billion[11] - Monthly active users have reached 200 million, marking a 25% increase from the previous year[95] - The average revenue per daily active user for online marketing services was RMB 44.1, an increase from RMB 42.3 year-on-year[7] E-commerce and GMV - Kuaishou's total e-commerce GMV for the quarter was RMB 332.325 billion, up from RMB 288.073 billion in the previous year[7] - E-commerce GMV grew by 15.4% year-on-year to RMB 332.3 billion in Q1 2025, with monthly active buyers reaching 135 million[14] - The number of new merchants joining the platform increased by over 30.0% year-on-year in Q1 2025[14] International Expansion - Kuaishou's overseas business achieved positive operating profit for the first time in Q1 2025, reflecting the effectiveness of its international market strategy[9] - Overseas business revenue grew by 32.7% year-on-year to RMB 1.3 billion in Q1 2025, achieving positive quarterly operating profit for the first time[18] Research and Development - The company launched the upgraded Kuailing AI 2.0 model in April 2025, enhancing video generation capabilities and expanding its application across various industries[10] - R&D expenses increased by 16.0% from RMB 2.8 billion in Q1 2024 to RMB 3.3 billion in Q1 2025, primarily due to increased employee benefits[31] - Investment in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has increased by 30%, with a focus on enhancing user engagement and content generation[95] Cost Management - The average response rate of AI customer service reached approximately 80.0% in Q1 2025, significantly reducing merchant costs[16] - The company is implementing cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing operational expenses by 15% over the next year[93] Future Outlook - The company anticipates a revenue growth of 25% for the upcoming fiscal year, driven by new product launches and market expansion strategies[93] - Future outlook remains cautiously optimistic, with potential risks identified in regulatory changes and market competition[93] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, were RMB 11,598 million, a decrease from RMB 12,697 million as of December 31, 2024[64] - The company generated RMB 3,283 million in net cash from operating activities for Q1 2025, with a pre-tax profit of RMB 4,200 million[65] - Total available funds as of March 31, 2025, amounted to RMB 94 billion, slightly up from RMB 92.8 billion as of December 31, 2024[63] - The company reported a cumulative loss of RMB 238,186 million as of March 31, 2025, an improvement from RMB 242,164 million at the end of December 2024[71] Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased a total of 29,188,100 Class B shares at a total cost of HKD 1,419,146,016.31 during the three months ended March 31, 2025[87]