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Xunlei(XNET) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
XunleiXunlei(US:XNET)2025-05-15 13:00

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Q1 2025 total revenues of $88.8 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 10.5% [6][12] - Subscription revenue increased by 7.7% year-over-year to $35.7 million, with the total number of subscribers growing by 5% to 6.04 million [6][13] - Revenue from cloud computing declined by 18% year-over-year to $24.7 million due to heightened competition and pricing pressures [9][14] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $44.1 million, representing a 2.9% increase year-over-year, while gross profit margin decreased to 49.7% from 53.3% [15] - The company reported a net loss of $0.9 million compared to a net income of $3.6 million in the same period of 2024 [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription business revenue increased to $35.7 million, driven by a rise in the number of subscribers [12][13] - Live streaming and other services revenue surged by 66% year-over-year to $28.4 million, primarily due to overseas audio live streaming growth [7][14] - Cloud computing revenue faced a significant decline, attributed to reduced sales and increased competition [9][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overseas audio live streaming revenue increased by 79.2% year-over-year, indicating successful adaptation to international markets [7][8] - The company has intensified its focus on overseas markets, customizing services to align with regional preferences [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to foster growth through innovation and is exploring business restructuring opportunities [10] - An acquisition of Hupu was announced to expand market presence and diversify service offerings [10] - Development of AI-driven applications is underway, leveraging large language models to broaden the product portfolio [10][21] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged challenges in the cloud computing sector due to competition and pricing pressures [9] - The company anticipates a pivotal year in 2025, focusing on enhancing user value and generating sustainable long-term value for shareholders [11] Other Important Information - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash and short-term investments of $274.6 million, a decrease from $287.5 million a year earlier [18] - The company has authorized a share repurchase plan of up to $20 million, with $6.5 million spent on buybacks as of March 31, 2025 [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: What AI products is the company developing? - The company is developing several AI-driven applications, including an AI-powered photo editing tool and an AI-integrated toolbar solution, currently in testing [21][22]