China's Zengame H1 revenue rises 13% on higher player monetisation

Zengame Technology Holding

26/08/2026 14:39

Overview
China mobile game developer's revenue rose 13.4% yr/yr for six months to June 2026
Net profit attributable to shareholders fell 7.8% yr/yr for the interim period
Company cites steady flagship game performance and overseas growth for revenue increase

Outlook
Company aims to expand presence in overseas markets to increase overseas market share
Zengame plans to increase investment in AI technologies and innovation opportunities
Company will focus on frequent iterations and optimizations to support long-term operations

Result Drivers
HIGHER PLAYER MONETISATION – Revenue rose 13.4% to RMB804.5 mln, driven by more paying users in card and board games and higher average revenue per paying user (ARPPU)
PROMOTION SPENDING – Selling and distribution expenses rose 64.9% to RMB120.4 mln, primarily due to higher advertising and promotion expenses

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
H1 Revenue
 
RMB 804.47 mln
 
H1 Net Income Attributable
 
RMB 168.6 mln
 

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

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