KINGSOFT(03888)2025-05-28 08:31Financial Performance - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the revenue was RMB 2,337,995 thousand, representing a 9% increase year-over-year but a 16% decrease quarter-over-quarter[3]. - Operating profit for the same period was RMB 601,453 thousand, showing no change year-over-year and a 46% decrease quarter-over-quarter[3]. - Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent was RMB 283,874 thousand, remaining stable year-over-year but down 38% from the previous quarter[3]. - The basic earnings per share for the period was RMB 0.21, unchanged year-over-year and down 40% quarter-over-quarter[3]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 500,251 thousand, down from RMB 547,590 thousand year-over-year[7]. - The gross profit for Q1 2025 was RMB 1,918.6 million, with a gross margin of 82%, a year-on-year increase of 1 percentage point[21]. - Operating profit before share-based compensation was RMB 655.1 million, down 3% year-on-year and 44% quarter-on-quarter[26]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from office software and services was RMB 1,301,469 thousand, up from RMB 1,225,349 thousand year-over-year[5]. - Revenue from online games and others was RMB 1,036,526 thousand, an increase from RMB 911,526 thousand year-over-year[5]. - Revenue from office software and services was RMB 1,301.5 million, a year-on-year increase of 6% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 13%[19]. - The gaming and other business revenue reached RMB 1,036.5 million, showing a year-on-year growth of 14% but a quarter-on-quarter decline of 20%[20]. User Metrics - The number of global WPS Office monthly active devices reached 647 million, an 8% increase year-over-year and a 2% increase quarter-over-quarter[4]. - Cumulative paying users reached 41.70 million, reflecting a 17% increase year-over-year[4]. Research and Development - The group incurred research and development costs of RMB 827,853 thousand, compared to RMB 712,788 thousand in the same period last year[5]. - R&D costs increased to RMB 827.9 million in Q1 2025, up 16% year-on-year and 13% quarter-on-quarter, driven by increased personnel and AI-related expenses[22]. - The company will continue to focus on AI, collaboration, and internationalization, maintaining R&D investments to deliver practical office products to users[38]. Cash Flow and Assets - The net cash flow from operating activities for Q1 2025 was a negative RMB 102,150 thousand, compared to a positive RMB 329,037 thousand in Q1 2024[10]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of RMB 102.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025[35]. - Current assets totaled RMB 29,839,571 thousand as of March 31, 2025, down from RMB 30,240,397 thousand as of December 31, 2024[8]. - Total non-current assets amounted to RMB 7,988,975 thousand as of March 31, 2025, compared to RMB 8,044,078 thousand as of December 31, 2024[8]. - The company's total equity increased to RMB 28,902,154 thousand as of March 31, 2025, from RMB 28,412,402 thousand as of December 31, 2024[9]. - The total liabilities decreased from RMB 8,716,614 thousand as of December 31, 2024, to RMB 7,802,618 thousand as of March 31, 2025[9]. - The company maintained a strong cash position with cash and bank deposits totaling RMB 22,819.0 million, representing 60% of total assets[32]. Gaming Business - The decline in gaming revenue quarter-on-quarter was attributed to fewer commercial content updates for "Jian Wang 3" in Q1 2025[20]. - The game "Sword of the Net 3" continues to strengthen its user base through content updates and gameplay innovations[38]. - The game "Dust White Zone" maintains user engagement and reputation with differentiated content positioning and long-term operational strategies[38]. - The sci-fi mech game "Limitless Mech" is set to launch in summer 2023, having reached the fifth position on Steam's global wishlist during testing[38]. - The classic sequel "Sword of the Knight: Zero" is planned for release in Q2 2023, inheriting the essence of the IP[38]. - The gaming business will deepen flagship IP ecosystem operations, focusing on new tracks such as anime and sci-fi, enhancing content innovation capabilities[38]. Strategic Focus - The CEO highlighted the growth in WPS personal business and the strategic focus on increasing AI active user numbers to drive user base and paid user growth[37]. - The growth in office software revenue was driven by an increase in user base and paid users, supported by an operational strategy focused on enhancing AI active users[19]. - Sales and distribution expenses rose to RMB 340.5 million, a 30% year-on-year increase, primarily due to higher promotional and advertising investments[23]. - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 amounted to RMB 121.2 million, compared to RMB 114.6 million in Q1 2024[36].