36Kr (NASDAQ:KRKR – Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The company reported $0.54 EPS for the quarter, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $9.63 million for the quarter.
Here are the key takeaways from 36Kr’s conference call:
- 36Kr turned profitable in 2025, reporting net income of RMB 11.4 million for the year (RMB 16.2 million in H2) and ending 2025 with RMB 116.1 million in cash, restricted cash and short-term investments (+25.5% YoY).
- Gross profit margin expanded to 57.7% (up ~9 percentage points YoY) while disciplined cost control cut full‑year operating expenses by about 36.1% to RMB 121.5 million.
- Total revenue was mixed, with full‑year revenue essentially flat/slightly down at RMB 327.9 million versus RMB 331.1 million a year earlier, while H2 revenue grew 4.7% to RMB 134.8 million amid a cautious macro advertising environment.
- Commercialization drivers strengthened: live‑streaming revenue rose ~40% YoY, video followers reached 9.5 million, and AI integrations (DeepSeek, AI meeting coverage for 1,308 companies and new AI products/review hub) broadened monetization channels.
- Subscription revenue declined as the company shifted its training services strategy, indicating pressure on that recurring‑revenue segment and the need to rebuild or reshape subscriber monetization.
36Kr Stock Up 37.4%
NASDAQ KRKR opened at $4.74 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.34 million, a P/E ratio of -0.79 and a beta of 0.72. 36Kr has a 52-week low of $2.87 and a 52-week high of $21.36. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $4.11 and a 200 day moving average price of $5.14.
36Kr Company Profile
Beijing 36Kr Holdings Inc, known as 36Kr (NASDAQ:KRKR), is a China‐based digital media and services platform focused on the coverage and support of new economy enterprises. The company delivers news, in‐depth analysis and research on technology startups, venture capital trends and innovation across the Chinese market. Its flagship online portal and mobile applications serve as primary channels for entrepreneurs, investors and industry professionals seeking timely information on emerging businesses and disruptive technologies.
In addition to editorial content, 36Kr offers a suite of subscription‐based membership services that provide premium research reports, proprietary databases and exclusive interviews with founders and investors.
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