iQIYI(US:IQ) 雷峰网·2025-05-23 10:01Core Viewpoint - After a period of rapid growth, iQIYI is now facing challenges in maintaining its performance, with a focus on diversifying content and expanding its overseas strategy to find the next hit [2][3][6]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, iQIYI reported total revenue of 7.19 billion yuan, a 9% increase quarter-over-quarter. Membership service revenue was 4.4 billion yuan, with a net profit of 182.1 million yuan [2]. - The company experienced a decline in membership service revenue by 8% year-over-year, attributed to fewer hit shows compared to the previous year [6]. Content Strategy - iQIYI has launched over 10,000 micro-dramas, achieving a threefold increase in heavy users of micro-dramas from December to April [4][5]. - The company is adopting a "long + short" content ecosystem, emphasizing both long-form content and the rapid growth of micro-dramas [5][6]. - iQIYI's management remains committed to long-form content, which continues to be the foundation of its content ecosystem [6]. International Expansion - iQIYI's international version revenue grew over 30% year-over-year in Q1 2025, with advertising revenue increasing by 40% [13]. - The company has successfully integrated local content into its overseas strategy, with Chinese content accounting for over 50% of its international business [15]. Technological Innovation - iQIYI is leveraging AI technology to enhance content production efficiency and reduce costs, introducing features like "jump watching" to improve user experience [12][13]. - The company is focused on developing new functionalities that cater to user preferences, thereby optimizing content delivery [12].