SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xunlei Limited ("Xunlei" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: XNET), a leading technology company providing distributed cloud services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights (results presented herein exclude Shenzhen Onething, discontinued operations, unless specified otherwise1)
- Total revenues were US$102.7 million, representing an increase of 38.9% year-over-year.
- Subscription revenues were US$44.5 million, representing an increase of 22.6% year-over-year.
- Live-streaming and other services revenues were US$58.2 million, representing an increase of 54.8% year-over-year.
- Gross profit was US$57.3 million, representing an increase of 23.1% year-over-year, and gross profit margin was 55.8% in the second quarter, compared with 63.0% in the same period of 2025.
- Net loss from continuing operations was US$218.5 million in the second quarter, compared with net income of US$726.4 million in the same period of 2025.
- Non-GAAP net loss2 from continuing operations was US$2.1 million in the second quarter, compared with non-GAAP net income of US$7.2 million in the same period of 2025.
- Diluted loss per ADS from continuing operations was US$3.43 in the second quarter, compared with diluted earnings per ADS of US$11.47 in the same period of 2025.
- Non-GAAP diluted loss per ADS3 from continuing operations was US$0.03 in the second quarter, compared with non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS of US$0.12 in the same period of 2025.
“We are pleased to report continued top-line growth in the second quarter of 2026, building on the robust momentum established in Q1. This performance fully validates our strategic pivot to be more focused on a consumer-only (To-C) business model. In Q2, we recorded total revenue of US$102.7 million, reflecting a substantial year-over-year increase of 38.9%, while gross profit rose 23.1% compared with the prior-year period. This notable growth underscores our effective business structure optimization and the continuous enhancement of operational efficiency," said Mr. Jinbo Li, Chairman and CEO of Xunlei Limited.
"To further reinforce market confidence and deliver sustainable long-term value for our shareholders, we recently announced a new share repurchase program. We believe that this initiative demonstrates our unwavering confidence in the company’s strong fundamentals and potential for long-term growth, positioning us well for the future."
"Looking ahead, we remain committed to our user-centric development strategy. We will continue to innovate and enhance our product and service offerings, deepen our penetration into international markets, and drive sustainable growth in our core businesses. Through disciplined capital management, we are well-positioned to pursue balanced and sustainable corporate growth. We believe these strategic initiatives will help us deliver lasting value to our users and shareholders amid evolving market dynamics," Mr. Li concluded.
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results (results presented herein exclude Shenzhen Onething, discontinued operations, unless specified otherwise)
Total Revenues
Total revenues were US$102.7 million, representing an increase of 38.9% year-over-year. The increase in total revenues was mainly attributable to the increased revenues generated from our subscription business and overseas audio live-streaming business.
Revenues from subscription were US$44.5 million, representing an increase of 22.6% year-over-year. The increase in subscription revenues was mainly driven by the increase in demand for our subscription services.
Revenues from live-streaming and other services were US$58.2 million, representing an increase of 54.8% year-over-year. The increase in live-streaming and other services revenues was mainly due to the increase in revenues from our overseas audio live-streaming business and advertising business of Hupu.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues was US$44.8 million, representing 43.6% of our total revenues, compared with US$27.0 million, or 36.6% of the total revenues, in the same period of 2025. The increase in cost of revenues was mainly attributable to the increase in revenue-sharing expenses in our overseas audio live-streaming operations, generally in line with the growth in live-streaming and other service revenues.
Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin
Gross profit for the second quarter of 2026 was US$57.3 million, representing an increase of 23.1% year-over-year. Gross profit margin was 55.8% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 63.0% in the same period of 2025. The increase in gross profit was mainly driven by the increase in gross profit generated from our advertising business of Hupu and subscription business. The decrease in gross profit margin was mainly attributable to the increased proportion of live-streaming revenues to total revenues, which has a lower gross profit margin.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were US$21.4 million, representing 20.8% of our total revenues, compared with US$16.6 million, or 22.4% of our total revenues, in the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily due to more labor costs incurred during the quarter.
Sales and Marketing Expenses
Sales and marketing expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were US$27.9 million, representing 27.2% of our total revenues, compared with US$20.7 million, or 28.0% of our total revenues, in the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily due to more marketing expenses incurred during the quarter for our subscription and overseas audio live-streaming businesses as part of our ongoing efforts to acquire users.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were US$12.7 million, representing 12.4% of our total revenues, compared with US$8.5 million, or 11.6% of our total revenues, in the same period of 2025. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to the provision for ongoing litigations and increased employee-related cost as compared with the same period of 2025.
Operating (Loss)/Income
Operating loss was US$4.8 million, compared with an operating income of US$0.3 million in the same period of 2025. The shift from operating income to operating loss was primarily attributable to the increase in operating expenses discussed above.
Other (Losses)/Income, Net
Other losses, net was US$213.8 million, compared with other income, net of US$721.5 million in the same period of 2025. The change from other income, net to other losses, net was primarily attributable to the fair value changes of our long-term investment in Arashi Vision Inc., which has been measured at fair value based on the quoted market price since its initial public offering in June 2025.
Net (Loss)/Income and (Loss)/Earnings Per ADS
Net loss from continuing operations was US$218.5 million compared with net income of US$726.4 million in the same period of 2025. The net loss was primarily due to the swing from other income, net to other losses, net and the shift from operating income to an operating loss, as discussed above. Non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations was US$2.1 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with non-GAAP net income of US$7.2 million in the same period of 2025.
Diluted loss per ADS from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2026 was US$3.43, compared with diluted earnings per ADS from continuing operations of US$11.47 in the second quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP diluted loss per ADS from continuing operations was US$0.03 in the second quarter, compared with non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS from continuing operations of US$0.12 in the same period of 2025.
Cash Balance
As of June 30, 2026, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of US$276.9 million, compared with US$303.6 million as of March 31, 2026. The decrease in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments was mainly due to the net cash outflows from operating activities, repayment of bank loans, payments for share repurchase and deferred consideration for the acquisition of Hupu.
Conference Call Information
Xunlei's management will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on August 13, 2026 (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time), to discuss the Company's quarterly results and recent business developments.
Participant Online Registration:
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The Company will also broadcast a live audio webcast of the conference call. The webcast will be available at http://ir.xunlei.com. Following the earnings conference call, an archive of the call will be available at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/qm7pbos8
About Xunlei
Founded in 2003, Xunlei Limited (Nasdaq: XNET) is a leading technology company providing distributed cloud services in China. Xunlei provides a wide range of products and services across cloud acceleration and digital entertainment to deliver an efficient, smart and safe internet experience.
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About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement Xunlei's consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), Xunlei uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission: (1) non-GAAP operating (loss)/income, (2) non-GAAP net (loss)/income from continuing operations, (3) non-GAAP basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per share for common shares from continuing operations, and (4) non-GAAP basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per ADS attributable to continuing operations. The presentation of the non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
Xunlei believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information to investors regarding the Company's operating performance by excluding share-based compensation expenses, and fair value changes of long-term investments, which are not expected to result in future cash payments, may recur from period to period but are subject to significant market volatility, and which are not indicative of our core operating results and business outlook. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to Xunlei's historical performance and assist the Company's financial and operational decision making. A limitation of using these non-GAAP financial measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude certain items that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a recurring expense in Xunlei's results of operations. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP measure. The accompanying reconciliation tables at the end of this release include details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to the non-GAAP financial measures the Company has presented, excluding discontinued operations.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts expressed in thousands of USD, except for share, per share (or ADS) data)
June 30,Dec 31, 20262025 US$US$Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 125,827144,559Short-term investments 151,032138,895Accounts receivable, net 23,86026,136Inventories 521384Due from related parties 14,23311,152Prepayments and other current assets 18,19611,397Assets of discontinued operations -71,354Total current assets 333,669403,877 Non-current assets: Restricted cash 832 806Long-term investments 674,1601,070,596Deferred tax assets 25,65410,083Property and equipment, net 50,67050,662Intangible assets, net 32,50732,717Goodwill 40,41739,164Due from a related party, non-current portion 19,84119,826Long-term prepayments and other assets 2,1842,315Operating lease assets 1,5021,877Total assets 1,181,4361,631,923 Liabilities Current liabilities: Accounts payable 19,84118,837Lease liabilities 466487Due to related parties, current 2278Contract liabilities, current portion 41,77642,817Accrued liabilities and other payables 68,28775,367Income tax payable 3,0753,975Short-term bank borrowings and current portion of long-term bank borrowings 30,83330,095Liabilities of discontinued operations -36,872Total current liabilities 164,505208,458 Non-current liabilities: Contract liabilities, non-current portion 1,5751,624Lease liabilities, non-current portion 8241,243Deferred tax liabilities 5,5736,138Due to related parties, non-current portion 135-Bank borrowings, non-current portion 25,69438,413Other long-term payables 8073,530Total liabilities 199,113259,406 Equity Common shares (US$0.00025 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 375,001,940 shares issued and 314,277,001 shares outstanding as at December 31, 2025; 375,001,940 issued and 318,702,251 shares outstanding as at June 30, 2026) 79 78Additional paid-in-capital 475,918480,133Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9,839)(17,413)Statutory reserves 9,6879,687Treasury shares (60,724,939 shares and 56,299,689 shares as at December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2026, respectively) 1415 Retained earnings 507,929900,991Total Xunlei Limited's shareholders' equity 983,7881,373,491 Non-controlling interests (1,465)(974)Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 1,181,4361,631,923
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss)/Income
(Amounts expressed in thousands of USD, except for share, per share (or ADS) data)
Three months ended June30,March31,June30, 202620262025 US$US$US$Revenues, net of rebates and discounts 102,71798,59473,924Business taxes and surcharges (608)(489)(321)Net revenues 102,10998,10573,603Cost of revenues (44,796)(40,408)(27,047)Gross profit 57,31357,69746,556 Operating expenses Research and development expenses (21,397)(20,160)(16,591)Sales and marketing expenses (27,927)(22,437)(20,695)General and administrative expenses (12,700)(10,885)(8,549)Credit loss (expenses)/write-back, net (60)81(431)Total operating expenses (62,084)(53,401)(46,266) Operating(loss)/ income (4,771)4,296290Interest income 9077711,036Interest expense (413)(529)(328)Other (losses)/income, net (213,759)(195,078)721,538(Loss)/income before income taxes from continuing operations (218,036)(190,540)722,536Income tax (expenses)/benefits (477)(1,850)3,817Net (loss)/income from continuing operations (218,513)(192,390)726,353 Discontinued operations Income from discontinued operations before income taxes -2,5121,055Income tax benefits/(expenses) -15,211(4)Income from discontinued operations -17,7231,051 Net (loss)/income (218,513)(174,667)727,404Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (89)(29)(186)Net (loss)/income attributable to common shareholders (218,424)(174,638)727,590 (Loss)/earnings per share for common shares, basic Continuing operations (0.6861)(0.6110)2.3272Discontinued operations -0.05630.0034Total (loss) /earnings per share for common shares, basic (0.6861)(0.5547)2.3306 (Loss)/earnings per share for common shares, diluted Continuing operations (0.6861)(0.6110)2.2931Discontinued operations -0.05630.0034Total (loss)/earnings per share for common shares, diluted (0.6861)(0.5547)2.2965 (Loss)/earnings per ADS, basic Continuing operations (3.4305)(3.0550)11.6360Discontinued operations -0.28150.0170Total (loss)/earnings per ADS, basic (3.4305)(2.7735)11.6530 (Loss)/earnings per ADS, diluted Continuing operations (3.4305)(3.0550)11.4655Discontinued operations -0.28150.0170Total (loss)/earnings per ADS, diluted (3.4305)(2.7735)11.4825 Weighted average number of common shares used in calculating: Basic 318,378,628314,813,023312,196,048Diluted 318,378,628314,813,023316,830,316 Weighted average number of ADSs used in calculating: Basic 63,675,72662,962,60562,439,210Diluted 63,675,72662,962,60563,366,063
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results (Excluding discontinued operations) 4
(Amounts expressed in thousands of USD, except for share, per share (or ADS) data)
Three months ended June30,March31,June30, 202620262025 US$US$US$ GAAP operating (loss)/income (4,771)4,296290Share-based compensation expenses 1,1691,125536Non-GAAP operating (loss)/income (3,602)5,421826 GAAP net (loss)/income from continuing operations (218,513)(192,390)726,353Share-based compensation expenses 1,1691,125536Fair value changes of long-term investments 215,234195,414(719,688)Non-GAAP net (loss)/income from continuing operations (2,110)4,1497,201 GAAP (loss)/earnings per share for common shares attributable to continuing operations: Basic (0.6861)(0.6110)2.3272Diluted (0.6861)(0.6110)2.2931 GAAP (loss)/earnings per ADS attributable to continuing operations: Basic (3.4305)(3.0550)11.6360Diluted (3.4305)(3.0550)11.4655 Non-GAAP (loss)/earnings per share for common shares attributable to continuing operations: Basic (0.0063)0.01330.0237Diluted (0.0063)0.01330.0233 Non-GAAP (loss)/earnings per ADS for common shares attributable to continuing operations: Basic (0.0315)0.06650.1185Diluted (0.0315)0.06650.1165 Weighted average number of common shares used in calculating: Basic 318,378,628314,813,023312,196,048Diluted 318,378,628314,813,023316,830,316 Weighted average number of ADSs used in calculating: Basic 63,675,72662,962,60562,439,210Diluted 63,675,72662,962,60563,366,063
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1 In March 2026, the Company completed the disposal of its 50% stake in Shenzhen Onething Technologies Co., Ltd., or Shenzhen Onething, the operating entity of cloud computing business. The disposal qualified as discontinued operations. According to applicable accounting standards, assets and liabilities related to Shenzhen Onething were reclassified as current assets/liabilities of discontinued operations as of December 31, 2025, while results of operations related to Shenzhen Onething, including comparatives, are reported as income/(loss) from discontinued operations. Figures presented in this release are related to continuing operations only, excluding results from Shenzhen Onething as discontinued operations, unless indicated otherwise.
2 Non-GAAP net (loss)/income is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information, please see the section of “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” contained in this press release.
3 Non-GAAP (loss)/earnings per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information, please see the section of “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” contained in this press release.
4 Non-GAAP reconciliation excludes the operations classified as discontinued operations. The comparative figures have been recalculated to exclude discontinued operations.