Ge Long Hui·2025-08-15 04:28Core Viewpoint - The report from Credit Lyonnais indicates that Weibo's revenue for the second quarter reached $445 million, with adjusted net profit at $143 million, exceeding the bank's expectations by 1% and 23% respectively [1] Financial Performance - Weibo's Q2 revenue of $445 million and adjusted net profit of $143 million surpassed expectations [1] - The bank anticipates a 3% year-on-year decline in Q3 revenue, primarily due to high base effects from last summer's Olympics, particularly in food advertising, gaming, and smartphones [1] - Despite the expected revenue slowdown in the second half, the bank believes it is negligible and forecasts an adjusted operating profit margin of over 30% for the full year [1] Future Outlook - The bank has raised its adjusted net profit forecasts for Weibo by 3% for this year and 2% for next year [1] - The target price for Weibo has been increased from $8.8 to $11.5, with the rating upgraded from "Hold" to "Outperform" [1]