XD INC(HK:02400) Ge Long Hui·2025-08-29 04:31Core Insights - The company reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, achieving a total revenue of 3.082 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 38.8% [1] - The company's gross profit surged by 50.5% to 2.253 billion RMB, with the gross margin improving from 67.4% to 73.1% [1][2] - Net profit increased dramatically by 223.5% to 811 million RMB, indicating a significant enhancement in profitability [1] Financial Performance - The overall gross margin improved significantly from 67.4% to 73.1%, attributed to the strong performance of the game segment and the high margin of the TapTap platform [2] - Game segment gross margin improved from 59.9% to 68.0%, driven by the strong overseas performance of "Ragnarok M: Beginners" [2] - TapTap platform's gross margin slightly increased from 82.5% to 83.6% [2] Expense Management - Sales and marketing expenses were 744 million RMB, growing only 7.0% year-on-year, indicating improved marketing efficiency [3] - Research and development expenses rose by 30.8% to 549 million RMB, reflecting increased performance-based compensation and professional service fees [3] - General and administrative expenses decreased by 8.9% to 126 million RMB, mainly due to reduced share-based compensation expenses [3] Game Business Performance - The game business generated 2.071 billion RMB in revenue, a 39.4% year-on-year increase, driven by self-developed games [4] - Key titles contributing to growth included "Ragnarok M: Beginners," "Heart Town," and "Torchlight: Infinite," showcasing the company's dual capability in sustaining "evergreen games" and successfully commercializing new products [4] - The paid game segment also grew steadily by 14.2%, supported by new titles like "The Hero's Journey" and "Full-Scale War Simulator" [4] TapTap Platform Developments - TapTap platform revenue reached 1.011 billion RMB, a 37.6% year-on-year increase, with stable MAU at 43.63 million [6] - The company aims to transition TapTap from "discovery" to "creation," launching a PC version and mini-games to enhance developer support and user engagement [5][6][7] - AI applications are being explored to improve platform services, including interactive game recommendations [7] Future Outlook - The financial health and cash flow of the company position it well for future growth, with plans to enhance the TapTap platform's value and service offerings [8] - The company's ability to maintain stable revenue and profit from its game business, combined with new initiatives in TapTap, opens up new growth avenues [8]