The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. While there were positive developments in content distribution revenue, mini and short dramas strategy, and overseas business performance, there were significant challenges with declining total revenue and membership revenue, as well as a decrease in advertising revenue. The company is taking innovative steps to counter these challenges, but the current financial performance indicates a need for cautious optimism.

Company Guidance

During the iQIYI Q3 2024 earnings call, the company provided guidance highlighting several key metrics and strategic initiatives aimed at fostering growth and enhancing user engagement. The total revenue for the quarter was reported at RMB 7.2 billion, marking a 10% year-over-year decline. Membership services revenue was RMB 4.4 billion, down 13% from the previous year, while online advertising revenue decreased by 20% to RMB 1.3 billion. Distribution revenue, however, saw an annual growth of 52%, reaching RMB 814 million. The company emphasized its strategic focus on mini and short dramas, planning to increase investments in this content category as a way to bolster user engagement and expand its subscriber base. Additionally, iQIYI introduced a family account option to enhance membership conversions, expecting it to positively impact revenue. The company aims to leverage AI technologies across its operations to improve efficiency and content distribution, particularly overseas, where membership revenue saw significant growth in markets like Hong Kong, Brazil, and Australia.

Growth in Content Distribution Revenue

Content distribution revenue reached RMB 814 million, growing 52% annually, indicating a strong expansion in this segment.

Innovative Mini and Short Dramas Strategy

The company has integrated mini and short dramas into its content ecosystem, with a focus on 1-5 minute vertical and 5-20 minute horizontal formats, which are expected to attract new users and enhance membership retention.

Positive Overseas Business Performance

Overseas business showed solid performance with both total revenue and membership revenue growing annually and sequentially, with notable growth in regions like Hong Kong, UK, Brazil, and Australia.

Technological Advancements and AI Utilization

The company made significant progress in AI applications, improving multilingual translation and content tagging efficiency, which enhances operational efficiency.

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Iqiyi (GB:0XWG) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GB:0XWG Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jul 31, 2018	2018 (Q2)	- / -0.41	-0.026	-1475.92% (-0.38)	―	―
Oct 30, 2018	2018 (Q3)	- / -0.59	-0.03	-1900.00% (-0.56)	―	―
Feb 21, 2019	2018 (Q4)	- / -0.66	-0.792	16.80% (+0.13)	―	―
May 16, 2019	2019 (Q1)	- / -0.34	-0.269	-27.92% (-0.08)	―	―
Aug 19, 2019	2019 (Q2)	- / -0.44	-0.411	-6.98% (-0.03)	―	―
Nov 06, 2019	2019 (Q3)	- / -0.69	-0.592	-16.13% (-0.10)	―	―
Feb 27, 2020	2019 (Q4)	- / -0.47	-0.659	28.99% (+0.19)	―	―
May 18, 2020	2020 (Q1)	- / -0.53	-0.344	-55.56% (-0.19)	―	―
Aug 13, 2020	2020 (Q2)	- / -0.27	-0.439	39.13% (+0.17)	―	―
Nov 16, 2020	2020 (Q3)	- / -0.22	-0.688	68.06% (+0.47)	―	―

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GB:0XWG Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Nov 21, 2024	$12.70	$12.70	0.00%
Aug 21, 2024	$12.70	$12.70	0.00%
May 16, 2024	$12.70	$12.70	0.00%
Feb 28, 2024	$12.70	$12.70	0.00%

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