Tencent Reports Strong Q3 Results with 15% Revenue Growth Driven by AI and Gaming
Nov 13, 2025
Tencent, China's largest social media and gaming company, announced its third-quarter results with a 15% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year. The company posted revenue of $27.08 billion (¥192.9 billion), surpassing analyst expectations.
The growth was mainly driven by strong demand in its gaming business and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its core products. AI has helped Tencent improve advertising targeting and enhance gaming experiences, contributing to higher profits and user engagement.
WeChat, Tencent’s widely used social messaging app, continues to play a key role in its ecosystem, supporting user growth and new business opportunities. Tencent's disciplined spending and high profit margins also set it apart from some international peers.
What helped Tencent achieve strong revenue growth this quarter?
The company's revenue growth was mainly driven by strong performance in gaming and the use of artificial intelligence in advertising and its services.
How much did Tencent's revenue grow in the third quarter?
Tencent's revenue grew by 15% compared to the same period last year, reaching $27.08 billion.
Why is WeChat important to Tencent's business?
WeChat is central to Tencent's ecosystem, helping to increase user numbers and enabling new ways for the company to make money.
Did Tencent spend a lot on new technology?
Tencent successfully expanded its use of AI without the heavy infrastructure spending seen in some other tech companies.
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Tencent on Thursday posted 15% year-on-year revenue growth, with AI boosting the Chinese tech giant's performance in advertising targeting and gaming.
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Tencent reported a third-quarter revenue growth of 15% on Thursday, as China's largest social media and gaming company benefited from strong gaming demand and expanding AI-driven services.
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HONG KONG, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Holdings Limited (HKEX: 00700 (HKD Counter) and 80700 (RMB Counter), "Tencent" or "the Company"), a world-leading Internet and technology company in China, today announced the unaudited consolidated results for the quarter ended 30 September 2025 ("3Q...
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