Ge Long Hui·2025-11-19 02:53Core Viewpoint - Weibo's Q3 financial results slightly missed expectations, with total revenue decreasing by 5% year-on-year, and a 4% decrease when excluding foreign exchange impacts [1] Revenue Performance - Total revenue for Q3 decreased by 5% year-on-year, and adjusted for foreign exchange, the decline was 4% [1] - The adjusted operating profit margin was 30%, down 5.6 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to a high comparison base [1] Future Outlook - Despite expectations for revenue improvement in Q4, the company is projected to face dual pressures on revenue for the fiscal year 2026 [1] - Brand advertising business is regaining attention, while AI search and commercialization are expected to provide additional upside potential [1] Dividend and Price Target - The company is expected to maintain a similar dividend payout ratio, indicating a yield close to 8% [1] - Adjusted net profit forecasts for fiscal years 2025 to 2026 have been lowered by 1%, and the target price for Weibo's U.S. stock has been reduced from $11.5 to $10.5, while maintaining an "outperform" rating [1]