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Weibo Corporation (symbol: WB) is a leading social media platform in China, primarily engaged in advertising and marketing services. Founded to enable people to create, discover, and share content, Weibo combines public self-expression with a robust platform for social interaction, content aggregation, and distribution. The company offers a range of advertising customization and marketing solutions, generating substantial revenue from these services. Weibo's main product is its social platform, which allows users to post multimedia and long-form content, creating viral conversations.
Weibo has expanded its services to include membership services on social platforms, online games, live broadcasts, and social e-commerce. The company's focus on a mobile-first philosophy ensures that content is displayed in an easy-to-navigate information feed format, enhancing user experience. Weibo's advanced social interest graph recommendation engine enables targeted advertising based on demographics, social relationships, interests, and behaviors, making marketing efforts more effective and engaging.
Recent achievements for Weibo include the successful offering of convertible senior notes amounting to US$300 million due 2030, intended to refinance part of its outstanding senior notes due 2024. The company has also announced a special cash dividend of US$200 million to its shareholders for 2024, showcasing its commitment to driving shareholder value.
Financially, Weibo reported total net revenues of US$463.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, a 3% increase year-over-year. The company also demonstrated solid growth in its advertising and marketing revenues, which were US$403.7 million for the same period. Despite challenges, Weibo has maintained a strong cash position with $3.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of March 31, 2024.
Weibo's efforts in enhancing its product competitiveness and user engagement continue to pay off, as it aims for long-term profitability and growth. The company's strategic initiatives and recent financial maneuvers highlight its robust approach to navigating the dynamic social media landscape.
Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ: WB) will announce its Q1 2021 financial results before market opens on May 10, 2021. A conference call will follow from 7 AM to 8 AM ET on the same day, providing insights into the company's financial performance and operations. Interested participants must register in advance to receive call details. The announcement highlights Weibo's ongoing focus on advertising and marketing solutions, which drive a substantial portion of its revenues.
Weibo Corporation (WB), China's leading social media platform, filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 22, 2021. The report includes audited consolidated financial statements and is available on Weibo's investor relations website. Shareholders and ADS holders can request a hard copy of the report at no charge.
Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ: WB) announced its Q4 and fiscal year 2020 results, reporting net revenues of $513.4 million for Q4, a 10% year-over-year increase. Advertising revenue saw a 12% increase, reaching $453.5 million. However, total fiscal year revenues decreased by 4% to $1.69 billion. Net income for Q4 was $29 million, translating to a diluted EPS of $0.13, while for the year, net income dropped to $313.4 million. Notably, Weibo forecasts a 25-30% revenue increase for Q1 2021. The company appointed Wei Wang as COO and Fei Cao as CFO.
Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ: WB) will announce its unaudited financial results for Q4 and the fiscal year 2020 on March 18, 2021, before market opening. Following the results, the management will conduct a conference call from 7 AM to 8 AM ET to discuss the company’s performance and operations. Participants must register in advance to receive dial-in details. The call will also be accessible via a live webcast on Weibo's corporate website.
Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ: WB) reported its Q3 2020 financial results with net revenues of $465.7 million, a slight decrease of 4% year-over-year on a constant currency basis. Advertising revenues increased by 1% to $416.7 million, while value-added service revenues fell by 11% to $49.1 million. The company reported net income of $33.8 million or $0.15 per diluted share, down from $146.2 million or $0.64 per share last year. Looking ahead, Weibo forecasts a 1% to 3% increase in Q4 revenues, aided by a recent acquisition.
Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ: WB) will announce its third quarter 2020 financial results on December 28, 2020, before the market opens. The management team will hold a conference call from 6 AM – 7 AM Eastern Time to discuss the financial performance. Interested participants must pre-register for the call using the provided link. A telephone replay will be available from 10 PM China Standard Time on December 28 until 8:59 PM China Standard Time on January 5, 2021. Weibo continues to focus on social media engagement and advertising solutions.
Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ: WB) reported its second quarter financial results for 2020, showing a 10% decline in net revenues at $387.4 million year-over-year. Advertising revenues decreased by 8% to $340.6 million, while value-added service revenues saw a sharper 23% drop to $46.8 million. Despite these declines, net income rose to $198.4 million with a diluted EPS of $0.86. The company forecasts a 5% to 7% revenue decline for Q3 2020, while reporting 523 million MAUs, signaling growth in user engagement.
Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ: WB) will announce its unaudited financial results for Q2 2020 on September 28, 2020, before market opening. A conference call is scheduled for the same day from 7 AM to 8 AM ET to discuss the results and business operations. Interested participants must register in advance to obtain access details. A replay of the call will be available from September 28 to October 6, 2020. Weibo continues to focus on its advertising and marketing services, leveraging a mobile-first strategy to enhance user engagement and revenue generation.
On August 13, 2020, Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ: WB) held its 2020 annual general meeting, where shareholders adopted all proposed resolutions. Weibo is a prominent social media platform in China, focusing on user-generated content, social interaction, and effective marketing solutions. The company's revenue primarily comes from advertising services, including social display ads and promoted offerings, leveraging a mobile-first design and advanced targeting capabilities.
Weibo Corporation (Nasdaq: WB) announced a public offering of US$750 million in 3.375% notes due 2030, expecting net proceeds of approximately US$740 million for general corporate purposes. The offering is managed by Goldman Sachs (Asia) and China International Capital Corporation. The notes will be registered under the U.S. Securities Act and listed on the Singapore Exchange. Weibo operates a leading social media platform in China, generating most of its revenue from advertising and marketing services.
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