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Reports Q2 (CNY) 10.47* v 7.13e, Rev 52.3B v 31.4B y/y; Saw a positive shift in consumer sentiment, leading to a rise in demand across various product sectors

*Non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS
- Rev from transaction services +131% y/y
- Rev from online marketing services and others +50% y/y
- Non-GAAP Op (CNY) 14.6B v 10.5B y/y, +39% y/y

- Comments: “Technology serves as a pivotal driving force of sustainable, high-quality development,” said Mr. Lei Chen, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of PDD Holdings. “We remain unwaveringly committed to leveraging our resources and technology background to spearhead innovation, champion digital inclusion and generate a positive impact on society at large.”
“Over the recent quarter, we saw a positive shift in consumer sentiment, leading to a rise in demand across various product sectors,” stated Mr. Jiazhen Zhao, Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive Officer of PDD Holdings. “We are deeply dedicated to high-quality development to create values for every party of our ecosystem.”
“In Q2, we seized the opportunities of favorable consumption trends and invested firmly and responsibly,” said Ms. Jun Liu, VP of Finance at PDD Holdings. “Looking ahead, we will continue to invest with determination and patience to execute our high-quality development strategy.”
12:24 (US) Market Trading Hours Summary: As expected, Dec PCE runs hotter than CPI, Q4 GDP impacted by shutdown; Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariff powers
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