Shares of Weibo (WB) soared 5.54% in pre-market trading following the release of its impressive second-quarter financial results. The Chinese social media giant reported earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, demonstrating resilience in a challenging market environment.
Weibo posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.54 for the quarter, significantly beating the FactSet consensus estimate of $0.43. This represents a 12.5% increase from the $0.48 per share reported in the same period last year. The company's revenue also outperformed expectations, coming in at $444.8 million, surpassing the FactSet estimate of $439.3 million and showing a modest 1.58% year-over-year growth.
The strong financial performance, particularly the earnings beat, has reignited investor confidence in Weibo's business model and growth prospects. As the company continues to navigate the evolving social media landscape in China, this positive earnings surprise suggests that Weibo is effectively monetizing its user base and managing costs. Investors will be watching closely to see if this momentum can be sustained in the coming quarters.