Tencent's Quarterly Revenue Up 13% on Gaming, AI Demand
Tencent Holdings Ltd., the Chinese conglomerate behind the popular gaming platform WeChat, has reported a 13% increase in quarterly revenue, driven by strong demand for its gaming and artificial intelligence (AI) products.
The company's revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, reached 138.4 billion yuan ($20.3 billion), up from 122.8 billion yuan in the same period a year ago. The growth was largely driven by the success of Tencent's gaming business, which saw revenue increase by 18% year-over-year.
Tencent's AI business also contributed to the revenue growth, with the company's AI-powered products and services seeing a significant increase in demand. The company's AI-powered gaming platform, WeChat Games, has seen a significant increase in user engagement and revenue.
The company's revenue growth was also driven by its e-commerce business, which saw a 15% increase in revenue year-over-year. Tencent's e-commerce platform, WeChat Pay, has seen a significant increase in user adoption and transaction volume.
Tencent's quarterly revenue growth is a significant milestone for the company, which has been investing heavily in its gaming and AI businesses. The company's revenue growth is expected to continue in the coming quarters, driven by the growth of its gaming and AI businesses.