Cheetah Mobile to Acquire Controlling Stake in UFACTORY to Accelerate Its Robotics Commercialization Strategy
Cheetah Mobile's Acquisition: Cheetah Mobile Inc. announced the acquisition of a 60.8% equity interest in Shenzhen UFACTORY Technology Co., Ltd. for approximately RMB99.5 million, increasing its total ownership to about 75.8%. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2025.
Strategic Growth in Robotics: The acquisition aims to enhance Cheetah Mobile's product portfolio in AI and robotics, leveraging UFACTORY's advanced technology to improve service robots' adaptability across various environments and tasks.
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Cheetah Mobile Reports Non-GAAP EPADS of -$0.0098 and Revenue of $40.37 Million
Earnings Performance: Cheetah Mobile (CMCM) reported a Q3 non-GAAP EPADS of -$0.0098, indicating a loss per share.
Revenue Growth: The company achieved a revenue of $40.37 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 49.6%.
Liquidity Position: As of September 30, 2025, Cheetah Mobile had cash and cash equivalents amounting to RMB1,597.3 million (approximately US$224.4 million), demonstrating strong liquidity.
Long-term Investments: The company also held long-term investments valued at RMB761.4 million (around US$107.0 million) as of the same date.
Cheetah Mobile Announces Third Quarter 2025 Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results
Financial Performance: Cheetah Mobile reported a 49.6% year-over-year revenue growth for Q3 2025, achieving its first quarterly operating profit in six years, driven largely by a 150.8% increase in its AI and others segment, which now constitutes over half of total revenue.
Management Insights: CEO Sheng Fu highlighted the company's turnaround efforts, emphasizing the strong performance of their AI robot business and ongoing investments in AI technologies to foster future growth.
Profitability Metrics: The company recorded an operating profit of RMB 3.9 million, a significant improvement from an operating loss of RMB 72 million in the same quarter last year, while non-GAAP operating profit reached RMB 15.1 million.
Future Outlook: Cheetah Mobile remains focused on expanding its AI capabilities and enhancing existing products with new features, aiming to build new growth engines through continued investment in AI tools and robotics.
