Cheetah Mobile Announces First Quarter 2025 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results
- Total revenue grew 36.1% year-over-year and 9.2% quarter-over-quarter to RMB259.0 million
- Gross profit increased significantly by 67.2% year-over-year to RMB189.5 million
- Internet business segment operating margin improved to 15.5% from 7.9% year ago
- Operating loss reduced substantially to RMB26.5 million from RMB80.6 million year-over-year
- Strong liquidity position with RMB1,699.2 million (US$234.2 million) in cash and cash equivalents
- Company still operating at a loss with RMB26.5 million operating loss in Q1 2025
- Net loss of RMB33.4 million attributable to shareholders
- Continued high investment in AI and robotics impacting profitability
Insights
Cheetah Mobile showed strong Q1 results with 36.1% YoY revenue growth and significantly improved operating margins despite continued AI investment.
Cheetah Mobile has delivered an impressive first quarter with
The margin improvements are equally compelling. Gross profit jumped
The Internet business segment deserves special attention, achieving a
The strategic focus on agentic AI – AI models that can take real-world actions beyond conversation – represents a forward-thinking approach aligned with emerging industry trends. While still investing heavily in these areas, the disciplined approach to simultaneously improving financial metrics demonstrates pragmatic management. The continued reduction in operating losses while maintaining R&D investment suggests Cheetah Mobile is executing a balanced strategy between current profitability and future positioning in high-growth AI markets.
Management Commentary
Mr. Sheng Fu, Cheetah Mobile's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, remarked, "We kicked off 2025 with strong momentum - total revenue grew
Mr. Thomas Ren, Chief Financial Officer of Cheetah Mobile, commented: "We made significant progress in narrowing our losses in Q1 2025, supported by disciplined execution, cost optimization, and steady topline growth. In particular, our Internet business posted a notable improvement in operating margin, reaching
First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlight
- Total revenues grew by
36.1% year-over-year and9.2% quarter-over-quarter, accelerating toRMB259.0 million (US ) in the first quarter of 2025.$35.7 million - Gross profit increased by
67.2% year-over-year and9.7% quarter-over-quarter, toRMB189.5 million (US ) in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP gross profit rose by$26.1 million 67.1% year-over-year and10.0% quarter-over-quarter toRMB189.5 million (US ).$26.1 million - Operating loss reduced significantly in the first quarter of 2025 to
RMB26.5 million (US ), compared to$3.7 million RMB80.6 million in the same period of last year andRMB207.1 million in the previous quarter. Non-GAAP operating loss in the first quarter of 2025 improved toRMB14.3 million (US ) from$2.0 million RMB66.4 million in the same period of last year andRMB42.5 million in the previous quarter. - Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile Shareholders was
RMB33.4 million (US ), compared to$4.6 million RMB80.0 million in the same period of last year andRMB366.8 million in the previous quarter. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile Shareholders wasRMB21.1 million (US ), compared to$2.9 million RMB65.8 million in the same period of last year andRMB202.1 million in the previous quarter. - As of March 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of
RMB1,699.2 million (US ), ensuring strong liquidity.$234.2 million - As of March 31, 2025, the Company had long-term investments of
RMB813.1million (US ).$112.1 million
Conference Call Information
The Company will hold a conference call on June 19, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (or 8:00 p.m. Beijing Time) to discuss its financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
Main Line:
International: 1-412-317-6061
United States Toll Free: 1-888-317-6003
Mainland China Toll Free: 4001-206115
Hong Kong Toll Free: 800-963976
Conference ID: 8588778
English Translation:
International: 1-412-317-6061
United States Toll Free: 1-888-317-6003
Mainland China Toll Free: 4001-206115
Hong Kong Toll Free: 800-963976
Conference ID: 2026449
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.cmcm.com.
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About Cheetah Mobile Inc.
Cheetah Mobile is a
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements, including management quotes and business outlook, constitute forward-looking statements under the
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including but not limited to:
- Non-GAAP cost of revenues excludes share-based compensation expenses;
- Non-GAAP gross profit excludes share-based compensation expenses;
- Non-GAAP gross margin excludes share-based compensation expenses;
- Total non-GAAP operating expenses exclude share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill resulting from business acquisitions;
- Non-GAAP research and development expenses exclude share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions;
- Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses exclude share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions;
- Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses exclude share-based compensation expenses;
- Non-GAAP operating profit/loss excludes share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill resulting from business acquisitions;
- Non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders excludes share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill resulting from business acquisitions;
- Non-GAAP diluted earnings/losses per ADS excludes share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill resulting from business acquisitions; and
- Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA represents net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders excluding share-based compensation, interest income, depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, other income/expenses, net and income tax expenses/benefits.
The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses the non-GAAP financial measures for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures are useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the effect of share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets and impairment of goodwill resulting from business acquisitions, which have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business. However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company's net income for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measure in isolation from or as an alternative to the financial measure prepared in accordance with
Investor Relations Contact
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Cheetah Mobile Inc.
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Email: ir@cmcm.com
CHEETAH MOBILE INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollars ("US$")) | |||||
As of | |||||
December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | ||||
RMB | RMB | USD | |||
ASSETS | |||||
Current assets: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,833,031 | 1,699,237 | 234,161 | ||
Short-term investments | 335 | 321 | 44 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 473,619 | 393,503 | 54,226 | ||
Prepayments and other current assets, net | 1,365,761 | 1,006,307 | 138,673 | ||
Due from related parties, net | 106,934 | 109,053 | 15,028 | ||
Total current assets | 3,779,680 | 3,208,421 | 442,132 | ||
Non-current assets: | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 51,564 | 41,590 | 5,731 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 26,323 | 23,346 | 3,217 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 190,665 | 183,518 | 25,289 | ||
Goodwill | 424,099 | 424,099 | 58,442 | ||
Long-term investments | 817,330 | 813,119 | 112,051 | ||
Deferred tax assets | 128,581 | 124,493 | 17,156 | ||
Other non-current assets | 86,059 | 84,896 | 11,701 | ||
Total non-current assets | 1,724,621 | 1,695,061 | 233,587 | ||
Total assets | 5,504,301 | 4,903,482 | 675,719 | ||
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY | |||||
Current liabilities: | |||||
Accounts payable | 219,566 | 220,088 | 30,329 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 2,756,805 | 2,178,388 | 300,190 | ||
Due to related parties | 69,606 | 70,896 | 9,770 | ||
Income tax payable | 35,804 | 35,680 | 4,917 | ||
Total current liabilities | 3,081,781 | 2,505,052 | 345,206 | ||
Non-current liabilities: | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 43,046 | 42,023 | 5,791 | ||
Other non-current liabilities | 172,348 | 169,416 | 23,346 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 215,394 | 211,439 | 29,137 | ||
Total liabilities | 3,297,175 | 2,716,491 | 374,343 | ||
Mezzanine equity: | |||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 189,725 | 191,984 | 26,456 | ||
Shareholders' equity: | |||||
Ordinary shares | 248 | 248 | 34 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 2,722,504 | 2,730,456 | 376,267 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (1,232,577) | (1,265,934) | (174,450) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 410,423 | 411,397 | 56,692 | ||
Total Cheetah Mobile Inc. shareholders' | 1,900,598 | 1,876,167 | 258,543 | ||
Noncontrolling interests | 116,803 | 118,840 | 16,377 | ||
Total shareholders' equity | 2,017,401 | 1,995,007 | 274,920 | ||
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and | 5,504,301 | 4,903,482 | 675,719 |
CHEETAH MOBILE INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollars ("US$"), except for number of shares and per | ||||||||
For The Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | USD | |||||
Revenues | 190,288 | 237,089 | 259,006 | 35,692 | ||||
Internet business | 109,020 | 160,152 | 159,141 | 21,930 | ||||
AI and others | 81,268 | 76,937 | 99,865 | 13,762 | ||||
Cost of revenues (a) | (76,952) | (64,317) | (69,505) | (9,578) | ||||
Gross profit | 113,336 | 172,772 | 189,501 | 26,114 | ||||
Operating income and expenses: | ||||||||
Research and development (a) | (57,331) | (65,506) | (61,244) | (8,440) | ||||
Selling and marketing (a) | (67,940) | (104,851) | (104,838) | (14,447) | ||||
General and administrative (a) | (69,145) | (56,281) | (52,624) | (7,252) | ||||
Impairment of goodwill | - | (152,890) | - | - | ||||
Other operating income/(expense), net | 508 | (377) | 2,670 | 368 | ||||
Total operating income and expenses | (193,908) | (379,905) | (216,036) | (29,771) | ||||
Operating loss | (80,572) | (207,133) | (26,535) | (3,657) | ||||
Other income/(expenses): | ||||||||
Interest income, net | 15,316 | 9,862 | 5,605 | 772 | ||||
Foreign exchange (losses)/gains | (3,277) | (32,236) | 1,650 | 227 | ||||
Other expense, net | (7,595) | (82,300) | (4,009) | (552) | ||||
Loss before income taxes | (76,128) | (311,807) | (23,289) | (3,210) | ||||
Income tax expenses | (198) | (51,064) | (4,820) | (664) | ||||
Net loss | (76,326) | (362,871) | (28,109) | (3,874) | ||||
Less: net income attributable to | 3,709 | 3,913 | 5,248 | 723 | ||||
Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile | (80,035) | (366,784) | (33,357) | (4,597) | ||||
Net loss per share | ||||||||
Basic | (0.0549) | (0.2438) | (0.0235) | (0.0032) | ||||
Diluted | (0.0550) | (0.2439) | (0.0236) | (0.0033) | ||||
Net loss per ADS | ||||||||
Basic | (2.7450) | (12.1907) | (1.1749) | (0.1600) | ||||
Diluted | (2.7500) | (12.1947) | (1.1814) | (0.1650) | ||||
Weighted average number of shares | ||||||||
Basic | 1,494,213,830 | 1,512,707,145 | 1,515,787,128 | 1,515,787,128 | ||||
Diluted | 1,494,213,830 | 1,512,707,145 | 1,515,787,128 | 1,515,787,128 | ||||
Weighted average number of ADSs | ||||||||
Basic | 29,884,277 | 30,254,143 | 30,315,743 | 30,315,743 | ||||
Diluted | 29,884,277 | 30,254,143 | 30,315,743 | 30,315,743 | ||||
Other comprehensive income/(loss) , net of | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 21,031 | 51,667 | (272) | (37) | ||||
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale | 1,772 | 7,277 | 2,660 | 367 | ||||
Other comprehensive income | 22,803 | 58,944 | 2,388 | 330 | ||||
Total comprehensive loss | (53,523) | (303,927) | (25,721) | (3,544) | ||||
Less: Total comprehensive income | 2,426 | 2,199 | 6,662 | 918 | ||||
Total comprehensive loss attributable to | (55,949) | (306,126) | (32,383) | (4,462) |
For The Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | March 31, | |||||
(a) Share-based compensation expenses | RMB | RMB | RMB | USD | ||||
Cost of revenues | 92 | (460) | 5 | 1 | ||||
Research and development | 292 | 1,280 | 296 | 41 | ||||
Selling and marketing | (44) | (495) | 71 | 10 | ||||
General and administrative | 7,245 | 4,819 | 5,212 | 718 | ||||
Total | 7,585 | 5,144 | 5,584 | 770 |
CHEETAH MOBILE INC. Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results (Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollars ("US$"), except for per share data ) | |||||
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | |||||
GAAP | Share-based | Amortization of | Non-GAAP | ||
Result | Compensation | intangible assets* | Result | ||
RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | USD | |
Revenues | 259,006 | - | - | 259,006 | 35,692 |
Cost of revenues | (69,505) | 5 | - | (69,500) | (9,577) |
Gross profit | 189,501 | 5 | - | 189,506 | 26,115 |
Research and development | (61,244) | 296 | 6,156 | (54,792) | (7,551) |
Selling and marketing | (104,838) | 71 | 469 | (104,298) | (14,372) |
General and administrative | (52,624) | 5,212 | - | (47,412) | (6,534) |
Other operating income, net | 2,670 | - | - | 2,670 | 368 |
Total operating income and expenses | (216,036) | 5,579 | 6,625 | (203,832) | (28,089) |
Operating loss | (26,535) | 5,584 | 6,625 | (14,326) | (1,974) |
Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders | (33,357) | 5,584 | 6,625 | (21,148) | (2,914) |
Diluted losses per ordinary share (RMB) | (0.0236) | 0.0037 | 0.0043 | (0.0156) | |
Diluted losses per ADS (RMB) | (1.1814) | 0.1850 | 0.2164 | (0.7800) | |
Diluted losses per ADS (USD) | (0.1650) | 0.0255 | 0.0320 | (0.1075) |
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 | |||||
GAAP | Share-based | Amortization of | Impairment | Non-GAAP | |
Result | Compensation | intangible assets* | of goodwill | Result | |
RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | |
Revenues | 237,089 | - | - | - | 237,089 |
Cost of revenues | (64,317) | (460) | - | - | (64,777) |
Gross profit | 172,772 | (460) | - | - | 172,312 |
Research and development | (65,506) | 1,280 | 6,156 | - | (58,070) |
Selling and marketing | (104,851) | (495) | 469 | - | (104,877) |
General and administrative | (56,281) | 4,819 | - | - | (51,462) |
Impairment of goodwill | (152,890) | - | - | 152,890 | - |
Other operating loss, net | (377) | - | - | - | (377) |
Total operating income and expenses | (379,905) | 5,604 | 6,625 | 152,890 | (214,786) |
Operating loss | (207,133) | 5,144 | 6,625 | 152,890 | (42,474) |
Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders | (366,784) | 5,144 | 6,625 | 152,890 | (202,125) |
Diluted losses per ordinary share (RMB) | (0.2439) | 0.0034 | 0.0044 | 0.1011 | (0.1350) |
Diluted losses per ADS (RMB) | (12.1947) | 0.1700 | 0.2200 | 5.0547 | (6.7500) |
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||
GAAP | Share-based | Amortization of | Non-GAAP | |
Result | Compensation | intangible assets* | Result | |
RMB | RMB | RMB | RMB | |
Revenues | 190,288 | - | - | 190,288 |
Cost of revenues | (76,952) | 92 | - | (76,860) |
Gross profit | 113,336 | 92 | - | 113,428 |
Research and development | (57,331) | 292 | 6,156 | (50,883) |
Selling and marketing | (67,940) | (44) | 469 | (67,515) |
General and administrative | (69,145) | 7,245 | - | (61,900) |
Other operating income, net | 508 | - | - | 508 |
Total operating income and expenses | (193,908) | 7,493 | 6,625 | (179,790) |
Operating loss | (80,572) | 7,585 | 6,625 | (66,362) |
Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders | (80,035) | 7,585 | 6,625 | (65,825) |
Diluted losses per ordinary share (RMB) | (0.0550) | 0.0052 | 0.0043 | (0.0455) |
Diluted losses per ADS (RMB) | (2.7500) | 0.2600 | 0.2150 | (2.2750) |
* This represents amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions. |
CHEETAH MOBILE INC. Information about Segment (Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollars ("US$"), except for percentage) | ||||||||
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||||||
Internet Business | AI and others | Consolidated | ||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | USD | |||||
Revenues | 159,141 | 99,865 | 259,006 | 35,692 | ||||
Operating Costs and expenses | ||||||||
Cost of revenues(i) | 22,992 | 46,508 | 69,500 | 9,577 | ||||
Selling and marketing(i) | 67,496 | 37,271 | 104,767 | 14,437 | ||||
Research and development(i) | 32,843 | 28,105 | 60,948 | 8,399 | ||||
Other segment items(i) | 11,203 | 33,539 | 44,742 | 6,166 | ||||
Adjusted operating income/(losses) | 24,607 | (45,558) | (20,951) | (2,887) | ||||
Unallocated amounts-share based compensations | (5,584) | (770) | ||||||
Operating loss | (26,535) | (3,657) | ||||||
Reconciliation of segment profit/(loss) | ||||||||
Interest income, net | 5,605 | 772 | ||||||
Foreign exchange gains, net | 1,650 | 227 | ||||||
Other (expense)/income, net | (4,009) | (552) | ||||||
Loss before income taxes | (23,289) | (3,210) |
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 | ||||||
Internet Business | AI and others | Consolidated | ||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | ||||
Revenues | 160,152 | 76,937 | 237,089 | |||
Operating Costs and expenses | ||||||
Cost of revenues(i) | 21,174 | 43,603 | 64,777 | |||
Selling and marketing(i) | 70,243 | 35,103 | 105,346 | |||
Research and development(i) | 30,651 | 33,575 | 64,226 | |||
Other segment items(i) | 11,877 | 192,852 | 204,729 | |||
Adjusted operating income/(losses) | 26,207 | (228,196) | (201,989) | |||
Unallocated amounts-share based compensations | (5,144) | |||||
Operating loss | (207,133) | |||||
Reconciliation of segment profit/(loss) | ||||||
Interest income, net | 9,862 | |||||
Foreign exchange losses, net | (32,236) | |||||
Other (expense)/income, net | (82,300) | |||||
Loss before income taxes | (311,807) |
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | ||||||
Internet Business | AI and others | Consolidated | ||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | ||||
Revenues | 109,020 | 81,268 | 190,288 | |||
Operating Costs and expenses | ||||||
Cost of revenues(i) | 19,221 | 57,639 | 76,860 | |||
Selling and marketing(i) | 38,205 | 29,779 | 67,984 | |||
Research and development(i) | 26,787 | 30,252 | 57,039 | |||
Other segment items(i) | 16,145 | 45,247 | 61,392 | |||
Adjusted operating income/(losses) | 8,662 | (81,649) | (72,987) | |||
Unallocated amounts-share based compensations | (7,585) | |||||
Operating loss | (80,572) | |||||
Reconciliation of segment profit/(loss) | ||||||
Interest income, net | 15,316 | |||||
Foreign exchange losses, net | (3,277) | |||||
Other (expense)/income, net | (7,595) | |||||
Loss before income taxes | (76,128) |
(i) Share-based compensations were not allocated to segments. Other segment items include general and administrative expenses and other operating expenses allocated to the respective segments. |
CHEETAH MOBILE INC. Reconciliation from Net Loss Attributable to Cheetah Mobile Shareholders to Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) (Unaudited, amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and US dollars ("US$")) | ||||||||
For The Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | USD | |||||
Net loss attributable to Cheetah Mobile shareholders | (80,035) | (366,784) | (33,357) | (4,597) | ||||
Add: | ||||||||
Income tax expenses | 198 | 51,064 | 4,820 | 664 | ||||
Interest income, net | (15,316) | (9,862) | (5,605) | (772) | ||||
Depreciation and other amortization | 12,312 | 14,619 | 9,782 | 1,348 | ||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 3,709 | 3,913 | 5,248 | 723 | ||||
Other expense | 10,872 | 114,536 | 2,359 | 325 | ||||
Share-based compensation | 7,585 | 5,144 | 5,584 | 770 | ||||
Impairment of goodwill | - | 152,890 | - | - | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | (60,675) | (34,480) | (11,169) | (1,539) |
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