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Sound Group Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary26 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Net revenues for the first half of 2026 reached RMB1,690.6 million (US$249.2 million), up 25% year-over-year.
Net income rose 78% year-over-year to RMB120.5 million (US$17.8 million).
AI subscription revenues surged 245% year-over-year, reflecting strong global traction and product adoption.
Gross profit increased 32% to RMB516.1 million (US$76.1 million), with gross margin expanding to 31% from 29%.
Operating income grew 88% year-over-year to RMB118.8 million (US$17.5 million).
Financial highlights
Value-added services and diversified audio content drove revenue growth.
Cost of revenues rose 22% to RMB1,174.5 million, mainly due to higher content creator fees and payment handling costs.
Operating expenses increased 21% to RMB397.3 million, with notable rises in selling and marketing (up 47%) and R&D (up 5%).
Basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB29.08 and RMB28.96, up 112% and 111% year-over-year, respectively.
Cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash totaled RMB727.6 million (US$107.2 million) as of June 30, 2026.
Outlook and guidance
AI will remain central to business evolution and new growth opportunities.
Plans to deepen AI integration in the online audio ecosystem and accelerate product iteration and commercialization.
Continued disciplined resource allocation and cost management, with strategic investments in AI technology and innovation.
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Sound Group Inc. (formerly known as LIZHI INC.) is an audio-centric social and entertainment company that specializes in building platforms for audio-based communication and social networking. The company leverages its proprietary technologies to offer a diverse range of audio content, fostering connections among users through entertainment-focused experiences. Its product portfolio includes various tools and platforms designed to cater to the growing interest in audio content, from podcasts to interactive voice applications. The company is headquartered in Singapore, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.