TENCENT(HK:00700) Ge Long Hui·2025-05-15 09:59Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 180.02 billion RMB for the first quarter, representing a year-on-year growth of 13%, surpassing the forecast of 175.6 billion RMB [1][2] - Net profit attributable to equity holders was 47.82 billion RMB, a 14% increase year-on-year, but below the expected 51.69 billion RMB [1][2] - The gross profit reached 100.49 billion RMB, up 20% year-on-year, with a gross margin improvement from 53% to 56% [1][2] Revenue Breakdown - Value-added services revenue was 92.13 billion RMB, growing 17% year-on-year, accounting for 51% of total revenue [5] - Marketing services revenue increased to 31.85 billion RMB, a 20% growth, driven by strong demand for advertising on platforms like WeChat [3][5] - Financial technology and enterprise services revenue was 54.91 billion RMB, reflecting a 5% year-on-year growth [3][5] Profitability Metrics - Operating profit was reported at 57.57 billion RMB, a 10% increase year-on-year [2] - Non-IFRS operating profit reached 69.32 billion RMB, up 18% year-on-year [2] - Earnings per share (EPS) based on non-IFRS measures was 6.735 RMB, a 25% increase compared to the previous year [2] Investment and R&D - The company invested 18.91 billion RMB in R&D, marking a 21% increase year-on-year [5] - Capital expenditures amounted to 27.48 billion RMB, with a significant year-on-year growth of 91% [5] Future Outlook - The company anticipates continued solid growth in high-quality revenue, with AI capabilities contributing positively to advertising and gaming sectors [6] - Increased investments in AI applications and opportunities within WeChat are expected to support financial stability despite additional costs [6]