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Tencent Music Entertainment Group (MX:TMEN)
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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report

Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TMEN) Q2 2026 Earnings Report

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MX:TMEN Q2 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS$4.24
Consensus EPS$4.18
Beat/MissBeat by +$0.05
One Year Ago EPS$4.18

MX:TMEN Q2 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue$23.75B
Expected Revenue$23.79B
Beat/MissMissed by -$42.37M
YoY Revenue Growth+12.44%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/11/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallTuesday, August 11, 2026
MX:TMEN Upcoming Earnings
Tencent Music Entertainment Group's next earnings date is estimated for November 17, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio

MX:TMEN Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Aug 11, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a generally constructive operating picture: top-line growth (6% YoY) was supported by strong music-related services (+11% YoY), SVIP/membership expansion (+8% YoY), improving EBITDA (+5% YoY), solid cash reserves and active share repurchases. Strategic moves—Ximalaya consolidation, deeper Tencent ecosystem integration, IP monetization (live events, merchandise) and AI/product enhancements—are highlighted as drivers of future growth. Offsetting these positives are advertising headwinds, modest gross margin compression, rising operating expenses and near-term subscription moderation amid competition. Overall, the positives (revenue and membership growth, profitability gains, strong IP momentum and ample cash/share buybacks) outweigh the near-term margin and ad challenges, yielding a favorable outlook but with noted execution and integration costs to monitor.
Company Guidance
Management guided that it will prioritize SVIP membership expansion, IP and content investment and deeper Tencent-ecosystem integration while dynamically managing channel spend; key Q2 metrics cited were total revenue RMB 8.9 billion (+6% YoY) with music-related services +11% YoY and membership revenue RMB 4.8 billion (+8% YoY), consolidation contributing ~RMB 0.4 billion, gross margin 44.2% (44.4% a year ago), operating expenses RMB 1.3 billion (14.5% of revenue vs 13.7% a year ago), adjusted EBITDA RMB 3.3 billion (+5% YoY), IFRS net profit RMB 2.7 billion (+4% YoY), net profit attributable RMB 2.5 billion (vs RMB 2.4 billion), diluted EPS per ADS ~RMB 1.7, cash/short-term investments RMB 44.2 billion (vs RMB 41.0 billion on Mar 31), and Q2 share repurchases of 43.5 million ADS for USD 400 million; near-term financial guidance was for a slight year‑over‑year decline in gross margin, sales and operating expenses to rise modestly, net margin to dip slightly while EBITDA should edge up, and management reiterated on‑track completion of the 2025 buyback and potential further repurchases.
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Total revenue of RMB 8.9 billion in Q2 2026, up 6% year‑over‑year; consolidation contribution of approximately RMB 0.4 billion to revenue.
Music-Related and Membership Strength
Revenues from music-related services grew 11% YoY; membership services were RMB 4.8 billion, up 8% YoY, driven by SVIP adoption and diversified member privileges.
Profitability and Cash Position
Adjusted EBITDA of RMB 3.3 billion, up 5% YoY; IFRS net profit attributable to equity holders of RMB 2.7 billion, up 4% YoY; diluted earnings per ADS ~RMB 1.7; combined cash and short-term investments RMB 44.2 billion (up from RMB 41.0 billion at March 31, 2026).
IP, Live Events and Merchandise Momentum
IP-related consumption (live events and artist merchandise) delivered strong double-digit YoY growth; flagship TIMA scaled venue capacity >3x year-over-year; stadium and fan events (e.g., >30,000 attendees at Xian show; multiple sold-out arena shows) generated robust ticketing and merchandise sales.
Strategic Content and Acquisition Wins (Ximalaya)
Ximalaya consolidation broadened audio offering and contributed to revenue and advertising growth; 9 of top 10 new local online titles produced in-house, driving strong engagement and pay conversion; positions company as music + audio platform.
Product and AI-Led Engagement Improvements
Product innovations (improved discovery, swipe-to-listen, 3D audio) and upgraded AI agents increased average daily time spent and recommendation-driven streams; AI features showing early positive impact on retention and premium conversion.

MX:TMEN Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Nov 17, 2026
2026 (Q3)
3.85 / -
3.724―
2026 (Q2)
4.18 / 4.24
4.1831.29% (+0.05)
2026 (Q1)
3.69 / 3.62
7.476-51.62% (-3.86)
2025 (Q4)
4.14 / 3.81
3.40111.90% (+0.40)
2025 (Q3)
3.96 / 3.72
2.72636.63% (+1.00)
2025 (Q2)
3.84 / 4.18
2.88844.86% (+1.30)
2025 (Q1)
3.41 / 7.48
2.456204.40% (+5.02)
2024 (Q4)
3.28 / 3.40
2.2451.81% (+1.16)
2024 (Q3)
3.04 / 2.73
1.99736.49% (+0.73)
2024 (Q2)
2.97 / 2.89
2.21330.49% (+0.67)
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