NASDAQ$XNET
Xunlei Ltd-ADR · Q3 2025 earnings
Q3 2025 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Xunlei Q3 revenue up 58% to $126M; GAAP net income inflated by Arashi Vision investment gain
Xunlei Limited reported Q3 2025 total revenue of $126.4 million, up 57.7% year over year, exceeding the high end of prior guidance as subscription, live-streaming and cloud computing businesses all accelerated. Subscription revenue rose 22.3% to $40.7 million on 6.56 million subscribers, live-streaming and other services grew 127.1% to $49.1 million, and cloud computing revenue increased 44.9% to $36.6 million. GAAP net income was $550.1 million, or $8.60 per ADS, primarily reflecting approximately $545.8 million in unrealized pre-tax gains from the company's investment in Arashi Vision after its IPO. Non-GAAP net income was $5.3 million, or $0.09 per ADS. Gross profit was $60.5 million with a 47.9% margin, and operating income was $2.7 million versus a small operating loss a year ago.
- Revenue $126.4M (+57.7% YoY); subscription $40.7M, live-streaming $49.1M, cloud computing $36.6M.
- GAAP net income $550.1M ($8.60/ADS) driven by ~$545.8M Arashi Vision fair-value gain.
- Non-GAAP net income $5.3M ($0.09/ADS); gross margin 47.9%; operating income $2.7M.
- Subscribers 6.56M vs 5.51M; cash and short-term investments $284.1M at quarter end.
- Q4 2025 revenue guidance $131M–$139M, implying ~6.8% sequential growth at midpoint.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Xunlei · Revenue · Quarterly
$126M
Revenue by segment
Xunlei · $126M total across 3 segments · Q3 2025
- Live-streaming and other services$49.1M—38.8%
- Subscription$40.7M—32.2%
- Cloud computing$36.6M—29.0%
Forward guidance
Xunlei guided Q4 2025 total revenue between $131 million and $139 million, representing approximately 6.8% quarter-over-quarter growth at the midpoint.
Tailwinds
- Q4 revenue range $131M–$139M
- Continued momentum across subscription, live-streaming and cloud segments
Headwinds
- Guidance subject to macro and regulatory conditions in China
- GAAP earnings remain volatile due to investment fair-value marks
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2025
-0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.6%
Avg return
5 days after
-2.9%
Avg return
30 days after
43%
19 / 44 earnings
Positive
+38.9%
Q3 2022
Best reaction
-19.4%
Q3 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2025 | -2.3% | -9.5% | -15.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.2% | -8.8% | -32.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -12.8% | -7.6% | -0.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | -6.7% | -9.8% | -8.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -3.5% | -4.5% | -3.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | -5.3% | -11.7% | -13.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +8.1% | +1.2% | +18.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.5% | -6.7% | -17.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | +38.9% | +66.5% | +86.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -4.0% | -15.3% | -8.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +7.3% | +10.5% | +4.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.5% | +11.9% | +5.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +12.9% | +7.5% | -12.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | -14.3% | -22.9% | -20.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.1% | +7.4% | +13.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | +15.6% | +19.5% | -28.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.5% | +13.6% | +2.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -9.5% | -8.3% | -16.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.6% | +0.6% | -0.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | -14.5% | -16.0% | -8.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | -19.4% | -10.0% | -16.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +18.9% | +27.2% | +35.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.9% | -14.4% | -32.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | -12.1% | -9.3% | -14.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | -15.2% | -17.2% | -31.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.6% | +0.9% | +6.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | -9.9% | -10.9% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | -7.6% | -14.0% | -15.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | +24.3% | +75.5% | +28.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.2% | +7.9% | +17.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.6% | +2.2% | -11.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.8% | +8.6% | +4.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.2% | -5.1% | -9.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.7% | -4.5% | -7.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -8.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -8.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | — | — | — |
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