2025-08-21 13:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net revenues for Q2 2025 grew by 20% year over year to RMB 7.3 billion, driven by strong performance in core games and advertising businesses [5][23] - Games revenues increased by 60% year over year to RMB 1.6 billion, while advertising revenues rose by 20% year over year to RMB 2.4 billion [5][15] - Gross profit increased by 46% year over year to RMB 2.7 billion, with gross margin expanding to 36.5% from 29.9% in the same period last year [5][24] - GAAP net profit was RMB 218 million and adjusted net profit was RMB 561 million, reflecting a significant turnaround from losses in the prior year [6][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - VAS (Value-Added Services) revenues grew by 11% year over year to RMB 2.8 billion, driven by live broadcasting and premium memberships [19] - Monthly paying users increased by 9% year over year to 31 million, indicating a growing willingness to pay for premium content [11] - Advertising business maintained strong growth, with a 20% year-over-year increase, reaching RMB 2.4 billion [15][41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - DAUs reached a new high of 109 million, up 7% year over year, while MAUs grew by 8% to 363 million [6][11] - The average daily time spent on the platform rose to 105 minutes, reflecting a focus on high-quality content [7][10] - The number of advertisers increased by over 20% year over year, indicating growing appeal to brands [17][43] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to sharpen its focus on delivering the best PUGV (Professional User Generated Video) community experience while investing in monetization initiatives for sustainable profitability [8][21] - Bilibili is committed to enhancing its content and community, believing that high-quality content and a supportive environment are essential for attracting and retaining users [9][32] - The company is actively embracing AI to enhance operational efficiency, user experience, and monetization capabilities [21][70] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the importance of high-quality content in a saturated video landscape, emphasizing the need for a supportive community [31][32] - The company expects continued growth in user engagement and monetization, driven by evolving content consumption trends and the financial independence of Gen Z users [12][34] - Management expressed confidence in achieving long-term value creation for stakeholders through strategic investments and operational improvements [8][21] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 5.6 million Class Z ordinary shares for a total of HKD 783 million as part of its ongoing share repurchase program [26][27] - Cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, and short-term investments totaled RMB 22.3 billion (USD 3.1 billion) as of June 30, 2025 [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the main drivers of DAU and MAU growth, and what opportunities arise from the Bilibili World success? - Management attributed growth to a focus on high-quality content and a welcoming community environment, noting that the record attendance at Bilibili World reflects the brand's vitality and community power [32][38] Question: What are the drivers behind the advertising business growth, and what trends are expected in the second half? - Management highlighted enhancements in ad infrastructure and efficiency, with expectations for continued growth driven by deeper integration of AI and improved ad delivery [41][48] Question: Can management share insights on the game business and upcoming titles? - Management noted the success of Sanmu's first anniversary and the introduction of new monetization tools, with plans for new game releases and a focus on user retention [56][58] Question: What are the potential areas for cost efficiency and profitability outlook? - Management expects continued improvement in gross profit margins and operating efficiency, aiming for a 10% adjusted operating margin by Q4 2025 [66][67] Question: Can management discuss AI applications on the platform? - Management detailed various AI applications, including content identification and creation tools, which are expected to enhance user engagement and advertising revenue [71][74]