Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net revenues grew 5% year-over-year to RMB 7.7 billion, with gross profit increasing 11% year-over-year to RMB 2.8 billion [6][22] - Gross margin expanded to 36.7%, marking the 13th consecutive quarter of growth [6][23] - Non-GAAP operating profit surged 153% year-over-year, while non-GAAP net profit increased 233% year-over-year, reaching RMB 469 million [6][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Monthly paying users reached a record high of 35 million, up 17% year-over-year [5][36] - Advertising revenue grew 23% year-over-year to RMB 2.6 billion, driven by improved ad targeting and recommendation efficiency [6][13] - Game revenues were RMB 1.5 billion, down 17% year-over-year, primarily due to a high base from the previous year [6][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Daily active users (DAUs) rose 9% year-over-year to 117 million, while monthly active users (MAUs) grew 8% to 376 million [4][6] - Average daily time spent per user increased to 112 minutes, up 6 minutes from the same period last year [4][8] - Watch time for mid-to-long-form videos increased by 20% year-over-year [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to empower its unique PUGV community and strengthen commercialization capabilities while sustaining profitability [8][20] - AI is becoming a key enabler for future growth, with plans to launch several AI-powered applications [7][8] - The focus remains on high-quality content and community engagement to drive sustainable growth [20][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the rising demand for high-quality content and the unique community aspect as key growth drivers [5][36] - The company expects continued improvement in gross and net margins, targeting a gross profit margin of 40-45% in the midterm [80][81] - Management remains optimistic about the advertising business, anticipating substantial growth potential in various verticals [66][76] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased a total of 6.4 million shares at a cost of $116.4 million, with $83.6 million remaining for future buybacks [24][82] - Bilibili received an A rating from MSCI ESG, reflecting its commitment to creating a positive impact through technology and culture [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can management share more about the drivers behind user growth and engagement? - Management attributed user growth to a focus on high-quality content and a unique community that supports content discovery and creator engagement [29][33] Question: What are the future plans for the gaming business? - Management highlighted the success of "Escape from Duck Hof: Tao Li Ya Ke Fu," which sold over 3 million copies globally, and discussed plans for mobile and console adaptations [44][50] Question: How does management see the growth potential in the ad business? - Management noted that advertising revenue grew 23% year-over-year, with a focus on enhancing ad targeting and expanding into new verticals [58][66] Question: What are the expectations for gross and net margins moving forward? - Management expects gross profit margins to reach 37% in Q4 and maintains a midterm target of 40-45% [80][81] Question: What is the company's outlook on AI applications? - Management believes AI will enhance content creation efficiency and improve the quality of videos produced on the platform [90][91]
BILIBILI(BILI) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript