KINGSOFT CLOUD(KC)2024-05-22 23:34Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q1 2024 reached RMB1.78 billion, increasing by 3.1% quarter-over-quarter [6][19] - Adjusted gross profit for the quarter was approximately RMB300 million, marking a 54% year-over-year increase [7][21] - Adjusted EBITDA turned positive for the first time, reaching RMB33.19 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.9%, improving by 8.9 percentage points year-over-year [6][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Public cloud services revenues were RMB1.19 billion, up 12.9% quarter-over-quarter, with AI revenue surging to RMB160 million, a 93% increase quarter-over-quarter [7][19] - Enterprise cloud services revenues amounted to RMB590 million, reflecting a decrease from RMB670.3 million in the previous quarter due to fewer project deliveries during the Chinese New Year [19][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues from the Xiaomi and Kingsoft ecosystem contributed 19% to total revenues, an increase of 4 percentage points year-over-year [8] - CDN revenue remained stable, accounting for 23% of total revenues, with ongoing efforts to enhance profitability through high value-added product sales [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on high-quality and sustainable development, emphasizing high-margin products and services, particularly in AI [15][24] - Kingsoft Cloud has established Kingsoft AI as a wholly-owned subsidiary to capitalize on opportunities in intelligent digital transformation [9][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the sustainability of profitability improvements, citing better revenue mix and operational efficiency as key drivers [28][30] - The company anticipates continued growth in AI revenue and plans to invest significantly in infrastructure and technology to support this growth [36][38] Other Important Information - As of March 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents stood at RMB1.8 billion, providing liquidity for operations and investments [23] - The company was recognized in S&P Global's Sustainable Yearbook and received a single A rating in MSCI ESG ratings, highlighting its commitment to corporate responsibility [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for adjusted EBITDA margin improvement and coping with aggressive pricing strategies - Management expects continued improvement in EBITDA margins driven by better revenue mix and operational efficiency, with no numeric guidance provided [28][30] Question: Drivers of significant AI revenue growth and CapEx guidance - AI revenue growth is attributed to diversified client demand and ongoing investments, with total investment in AI expected to multiply compared to the current quarter [36][38]