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  "id": 19435472,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: Phoenix New Media posts higher revenue in Q3 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/earnings-call-transcript-phoenix-new-media-posts-higher-revenue-in-q3",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-11T02:13:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-phoenix-new-media-posts-higher-revenue-in-q3-2026-93CH-5017513"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Phoenix New Media reported higher revenue for Q3 2026, with total earnings reaching CNY 217.6 million, up 8.3% from the previous year. Paid services revenue surged 64.4% to CNY 68.4 million, while advertising revenue fell 6.4% as clients in home appliances, e-commerce, and automotive sectors reduced spending. Gross margin improved to 57.6% from 47.6%, indicating stronger cost control. However, the company posted a wider net loss of CNY 24.3 million, up from CNY 4.9 million a year earlier. Operating loss narrowed to CNY 3.2 million from CNY 13.3 million, showing better operating efficiency. Revenue growth reached 14.35% during the same period. Management highlighted the growing demand for digital reading services through mini-programs on third-party apps and the company's increasing revenue from AI and robotics clients, which was more than three times the amount generated in 2025. While revenue increased, advertising sales fell, and higher operating expenses may weigh on profitability if revenue growth slows. The company aims to build a more diversified model, focusing on specialized content and industry-focused services.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}