Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-14 09:23Core Viewpoint - NetEase Youdao (DAO.US) has achieved significant results under its "AI Native" strategy, reporting sustainable profitability for four consecutive quarters and reaching a historical high in operating profit in the first half of the year [1][5]. Financial Performance - In Q2, NetEase Youdao's net revenue reached 1.42 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.2%, with an operating profit of 28.8 million yuan, marking the first profitable Q2 [1]. - For the first half of the year, the total operating profit was 130 million yuan, a historical high, with total net revenue of 2.7 billion yuan and a significant reduction in operating cash outflow by 49.9% year-on-year [1]. AI Strategy and Business Growth - The learning services segment, a key area for AI technology implementation, generated net revenue of 660 million yuan in Q2, up 2.2% year-on-year, with digital content services contributing 450 million yuan [2]. - AI subscription services saw strong growth, with sales nearing 80 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of approximately 30% [3]. - The online marketing services segment achieved a record revenue of 630 million yuan, up 23.8% year-on-year, driven by full-chain AI integration [3]. Technological Advancements - The "Ziyue" large model has been optimized to enhance the company's technological moat, with the release of the "Ziyue 3" math model, which has shown superior performance in mathematical reasoning tasks [4]. - The service cost for the "Ziyue 3" model is as low as $0.15 per million tokens, making it accessible for a wider range of educational institutions and developers [4]. Future Outlook - The company plans to continue deepening its "AI Native" strategy, focusing on scenario-driven iterations of the "Ziyue" model and accelerating technological innovation in learning and advertising [5].