Weibo Corp Class A (HK:9898)
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9898 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$76.50
-HK$0.40(-0.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$76.50
-HK$0.40(-0.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$58.85 - HK$103.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.26K
Average Volume (3M)270.08K
Market Cap
HK$14.68B
Enterprise ValueHK$2.16B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$2.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$1.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.8
Beta1.48
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS Estimate
2.83Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.57
Shares Outstanding157,850,560
10 Day Avg. Volume312,234
30 Day Avg. Volume270,085
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.12
Price to Book (P/B)0.68
Price to Sales (P/S)1.53
P/FCF Ratio5.62
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$77.27Price Target Upside1.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)11.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$14.15B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow gives Weibo durable internal funding to support product investment, dividends (~$150M annual payout), and balance‑sheet flexibility. That cash buffer strengthens resilience through ad cycles and funds long‑term AI/video initiatives without heavy external financing.
High Profitability MarginsElevated gross and net margins reflect scalable platform economics and efficient ad inventory monetization. Strong margin structure provides lasting operating leverage potential as engagement and ad effectiveness improve, enabling sustainable cash conversion even if top‑line growth is uneven.
Video And AI TractionMomentum in video and AI product capabilities is a structural driver: rising video consumption and AI creative tools boost engagement and ad inventory quality, supporting higher eCPMs and new ad formats. These product shifts can underpin more durable monetization and retention over the medium term.
Bears Say
Revenue DeclineA sustained multi‑year revenue decline, including a sharp 2025 drop, undermines the durability of monetization. Shrinking top‑line limits the payoff from fixed‑cost leverage, constrains reinvestment returns, and raises risk that margin and cash strengths cannot fully offset weakening advertiser demand over months.
MAU Decline / User Base TransitionModest but persistent MAU declines signal structural user‑base pressure and potential erosion of reach for advertisers. While rationalization can improve quality, reduced scale weakens long‑term ad inventory attractiveness and makes sustaining RPM/eCPM gains more difficult without clear re‑acceleration in user growth or engagement.
Margin Compression From Higher CostsRising ad production, marketing and investment costs have materially compressed margins versus prior year. If revenue growth lags while investments continue, margin shrinkage could persist, reducing free cash flow resilience and increasing pressure on ROI for strategic AI/video initiatives over the next several quarters.
Weibo Corp Class A News
9898 FAQ
What was Weibo Corp Class A’s price range in the past 12 months?
Weibo Corp Class A lowest stock price was HK$58.85 and its highest was HK$103.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Weibo Corp Class A’s market cap?
Weibo Corp Class A’s market cap is HK$14.68B.
When is Weibo Corp Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
Weibo Corp Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Weibo Corp Class A’s earnings last quarter?
Weibo Corp Class A released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported HK$2.664 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of HK$2.821 by -HK$0.157.
Is Weibo Corp Class A overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Weibo Corp Class A’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Weibo Corp Class A pay dividends?
Weibo Corp Class A pays a Annually dividend of HK$4.779 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.13%. See more information on Weibo Corp Class A dividends here
What is Weibo Corp Class A’s EPS estimate?
Weibo Corp Class A’s EPS estimate is 2.83.
How many shares outstanding does Weibo Corp Class A have?
Weibo Corp Class A has 157,850,560 shares outstanding.
What happened to Weibo Corp Class A’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Weibo Corp Class A reported an EPS of HK$2.664 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of HK$2.821. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.925%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Weibo Corp Class A?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:9898
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Weibo Corp Class A Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Weibo Corp Class A
Weibo Corporation operates a prominent social media platform in the People's Republic of China, offering users a dynamic online environment for generating, sharing, and discovering content. Its operations are bifurcated into two main segments: Advertising and Marketing Services, and Value-Added Services. The platform facilitates user engagement through various functionalities, empowering individuals to explore trending topics, articulate their thoughts and creations, and cultivate social connections. For its business clients, Weibo provides diverse advertising and promotional tools. These encompass traditional social display advertisements, alongside sponsored marketing initiatives such as Fans Headline and Weibo Express promoted feeds, as well as boosted trends and search placements that appear based on user discovery and search behaviors. Beyond advertising, the company offers a rich suite of features, including access to trending information, search capabilities, video and live streaming, and robust editing tools. It also focuses on content personalization, managing copyrighted materials, and fostering interactive user experiences. Further enhancing its ecosystem, Weibo supplies recommendations for search and trending lists, and displays advertisements upon app launch. It extends crucial backend management, traffic support, and product solutions to multi-channel networks (MCNs), content unions, and e-commerce partners. An open application programming interface (API) enables third-party developers to integrate their applications, allowing users to conveniently log in with their Weibo accounts and share external content on the platform. Additionally, Weibo Wallet serves as a mechanism for platform partners to orchestrate promotional activities, such as distributing virtual red envelopes and coupons. Initially incorporated as T.CN Corporation, the company rebranded to Weibo Corporation in 2012. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Weibo Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Sina Corporation.
9898 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$77.27
▲(1.01% Upside)
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