China's Inkeverse Group H1 revenue falls 26% amid intensifying competition

Inkeverse

28/08/2026 10:44

Overview
China online entertainment firm's H1 revenue fell 26% yr/yr
Non-IFRS adjusted net profit for H1 dropped 52% yr/yr
Company cites industry competition, higher costs, and structural adjustments for declines

Outlook
Company aims to enhance live streaming ecosystem and integrate AI across business operations
Inkeverse plans to strengthen risk management for frontier technologies and crypto assets

Result Drivers
INDUSTRY COMPETITION - Co said intensified competition in the online entertainment sector weighed on revenue and profit
HIGHER COSTS - Rising user acquisition and production costs contributed to lower margins and profit
STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENTS - Co cited business model changes and reduced investment in low-efficiency segments as factors in revenue decline

Key Details
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Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
H1 Revenue
 
RMB 1.98 bln
 

Analyst Coverage
The stock recently traded at 4 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 3 three months ago

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