Zengame reports profit dip despite strategic advancements, announces dividend

Zengame Technology Holding Limited reported total revenue of 709,141,000 yuan for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of 24.1% from 934,315,000 yuan in the prior-year period. This decline was primarily attributed to fewer paying users and a drop in Average Revenue Per Paying User (ARPPU) for board and card games, although casual game revenue, particularly from Fishing Master, saw an increase. Profit for the period decreased by 41.0% to 182,763,000 yuan from 309,844,000 yuan.

Despite the financial downturn, the group continued to invest in AI technology and content innovation, integrating traditional Chinese culture into flagship titles like Fingertip Sichuan Mahjong. The company also announced an interim dividend of HK$0.20 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, totaling approximately HK$206,767,000, payable on October 8, 2025.

Key operational metrics for the period show Monthly Active Users (MAU) at 20,756,000, down from 25,207,000, and Daily Active Users (DAU) at 3,814,000, down from 4,468,000, indicating a contraction in its user base. Adjusted net profit, excluding share-based compensation, also decreased by 36.9% to 204,900,000 yuan.