Core Viewpoint - NetEase Youdao (NYSE: DAO) reported strong financial performance in Q2 2025, achieving sustainable profitability for the fourth consecutive quarter under its "AI-native" strategy, with significant advancements in AI technology application in education and advertising sectors [1][4]. 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 company achieved an operating profit of 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 application, generated net revenue of 660 million yuan in Q2, up 2.2% year-on-year, with digital content services contributing 450 million yuan [2]. - The AI subscription service saw strong growth, with sales nearing 80 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of approximately 30% [2]. - 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 [2]. Technological Advancements - The company optimized its "Ziyue" large model, launching the "Ziyue 3" math model, which is the first open-source reasoning model focused on math education in China, demonstrating significant cost advantages [3]. - The AI full-science learning assistant, Youdao XiaoP, achieved a 95% accuracy rate in K12 math problem-solving, showcasing the effectiveness of the new model [3]. Future Outlook - The CEO of NetEase Youdao indicated that the company will continue to deepen its "AI-native" strategy, focusing on iterative optimization of the Ziyue large model and accelerating technological innovation in learning and advertising sectors to enhance user learning efficiency and advertising ROI [4].
“AI原生”战略成果显著,有道实现连续四个季度盈利,上半年经营利润创历史新高