PWRD(SZ:002624) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-07-14 09:19Core Viewpoint - Perfect World Co., Ltd. has reported a turnaround in its financial performance for the first half of 2025, projecting a net profit of between 480 million to 520 million yuan, compared to a loss in the same period last year [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company expects to achieve a net profit attributable to shareholders of 480 million to 520 million yuan and a net profit excluding non-recurring items of 290 million to 330 million yuan for the first half of 2025, marking a significant recovery from last year's losses of 177.86 million yuan and 235.40 million yuan respectively [2][3]. - Basic earnings per share are projected to be between 0.25 yuan and 0.27 yuan, a recovery from a loss of 0.09 yuan per share in the previous year [3]. Key Drivers of Performance - The turnaround is primarily attributed to the successful launch of the self-developed MMORPG "Zhu Xian World," which was released in December 2024, contributing positively to the company's revenue in the first half of 2025 [2][3]. - The esports segment has shown steady growth, supported by high-quality and frequent events, continuing to contribute stable revenue [3]. - Cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures implemented by the company have begun to yield positive results [3]. Future Prospects - Upcoming game releases include the supernatural urban open-world RPG "Yihuan," which has begun testing in both domestic and overseas markets, and the JRPG "Persona: Nightshade," which has received positive feedback in various international markets [6][8]. - The MMORPG sequel "Zhu Xian 2" is scheduled for public release on August 7, 2025, which is expected to strengthen the company's position in this genre [8]. Other Business Segments - The film and television segment is projected to achieve a net profit of approximately 40 million yuan, with a net profit of around 20 million yuan after excluding non-recurring items for the first half of 2025 [8].