VNET(US:VNET) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-08-22 03:59Core Insights - Century Internet (VNET.US) reported a strong financial performance for Q2 2025, with total revenue increasing by 22.1% year-on-year to 2.43 billion RMB [1][2] - The company is focusing on the transition to AI-driven data centers (AIDC) through its newly launched Hyperscale 2.0 framework, aiming to enhance competitiveness and sustainability [2][4] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2 2025 reached 2.43 billion RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.1% [1][2] - Adjusted cash gross profit increased by 34.9% to 1.06 billion RMB, with an adjusted cash gross margin rising from 39.5% to 43.6% [1] - Adjusted EBITDA grew by 27.7% to 732 million RMB, with an adjusted EBITDA margin improving from 28.8% to 30.1% [1][2] Business Operations - The base IDC business saw a significant year-on-year revenue increase of 112.5%, contributing to the overall revenue growth [2] - As of June 30, the operational capacity of the base IDC business increased by 17.5% to 674 MW, with a total of 326 MW under construction and 374 MW in reserve [3] - The company secured approximately 4 MW of orders in urban IDC business and won a 20 MW order for base IDC in Hebei [3] Strategic Initiatives - The Hyperscale 2.0 framework aims to transform the business model from single project resource delivery to providing comprehensive AIDC solutions [4] - The company plans to increase its managed data center asset scale to 10 GW by 2036, with initial developments in Inner Mongolia, Hebei, and Beijing [4] - Century Internet is focusing on high-quality, high-margin business operations while optimizing operational efficiency [3]