Chinese tech giant Tencent posts 13% revenue jump as growth at key gaming unit surges

Core Insights - Tencent reported an annual increase in both revenue and net profit for the first quarter of 2025, driven by strong growth in its gaming sector [1] - Revenue exceeded market expectations, while net profit fell short of estimates [1] Financial Performance - Revenue reached 180.02 billion Chinese yuan ($25 billion), surpassing the expected 174.63 billion yuan [3] - Net profit was reported at 47.8 billion yuan, which was below the anticipated 52.2 billion yuan [3] - Year-on-year revenue growth was 13%, while net profit increased by 14% [1]