Largest Decrease Since January 2023

  • iQiyi shares hit a 52-week low after profit and revenue decline in Q2
  • Stock dropped 15%, largest decrease since January 2023
  • Down 47% since the beginning of the year
  • Profit fell to CNY68.7 million from CNY365.2 million last year
  • Adjusted EPS at CNY0.25, slightly ahead of expected CNY0.24
  • Revenue decreased 5% to CNY7.44 billion
  • Membership services revenue down 9%, online advertising down 2%
  • Content distribution revenue increased by 2%

iQiyi shares hit a 52-week low after the Chinese video-streaming platform’s profit and revenue fell in the second quarter. The stock dropped 15% to $2.60 in early-afternoon trading Thursday, marking its largest percent decrease since January 2023. The stock is down 47% since the beginning of the year. The company reported a profit of 68.7 million yuan ($9.6 million), or CNY0.07 per American depositary share, down from CNY365.2 million, or CNY0.37 per ADS, in last year’s quarter. Adjusted earnings per ADS were CNY0.25, just ahead of the CNY0.24 that analysts polled by FactSet had expected. Revenue fell almost 5% to CNY7.44 billion. Analysts had expected revenue of CNY7.42 billion, according to FactSet. Year over year, membership services revenue fell 9%, while online advertising services revenue decreased 2%. These losses were partially offset by a 2% increase in content distribution revenue.

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Move Size: 15%
Sector: Technology
Direction: Down
Magnitude: Large
Affected Instruments: Stocks

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