21解读丨软件行业2024年业绩透视：分化加剧，转型迫在眉睫

Core Viewpoint - In 2024, the Chinese software industry is entering a deep adjustment period due to the dual impact of digital transformation and a slowdown in macroeconomic growth, leading to a stark contrast in performance between leading and trailing companies [1] Revenue Disparity - The average revenue of 155 listed software companies in A-shares is 2.185 billion yuan, with significant disparities in revenue growth [3] - Five companies, including iFlytek and ST Huaton, have entered the "100 billion revenue club," with iFlytek achieving an 18.79% year-on-year revenue growth [4] - Only 45% of the 155 companies reported positive revenue growth, while 55% experienced declines, indicating a clear structural divide [4][6] - High-growth companies such as AsiaInfo and CloudWalk reported revenue increases of 123.56% and 81.3%, respectively, benefiting from increased digital investments in various sectors [4] Profitability Trends - Among the 155 sample companies, 96 achieved a net profit, representing 61.9%, but profitability quality varies significantly [8] - Nine companies surpassed a net profit of 1 billion yuan, including Baoxin Software and Kingsoft [8] - In contrast, 59 companies reported losses, with some, like Yonyou Network, posting losses exceeding 1 billion yuan [10] - 63 companies achieved positive net profit growth, with 31 of them exceeding 100% growth, showcasing a trend of "small but beautiful" high-growth firms [11] Employment Changes - As of the end of 2024, 57 companies increased their employee count, while over 60% of companies reduced their workforce [12][13] - Notable reductions include companies like Midea Technology, which saw a 49.85% decrease in employees, reflecting the pressure on performance [13] - Companies with significant profit declines or losses are more likely to reduce staff, while some profitable firms are also cutting jobs to optimize efficiency [13][14]