Weibo (WB) stock surged 5.54% in pre-market trading following the release of its impressive second-quarter financial results. The Chinese social media giant significantly outperformed analysts' expectations, demonstrating robust growth despite challenging market conditions.
For the quarter ended June 30, Weibo reported non-GAAP earnings of $0.54 per diluted share, surpassing the FactSet consensus estimate of $0.43. This represents a substantial 25.6% beat and a 12.5% increase from $0.48 per share in the same period last year. The company's revenue also exceeded expectations, coming in at $444.8 million, above the FactSet estimate of $439.3 million and showing a 1.58% year-over-year growth.
The strong financial performance underscores Weibo's ability to monetize its user base effectively and navigate the competitive social media landscape. Investors are responding positively to these results, as evidenced by the significant pre-market stock movement, suggesting renewed confidence in Weibo's growth prospects and market position.