• Tencent's Q2 revenue rose 15% to 184.5 billion yuan, surpassing forecasts.
• Net profit increased by 16% to 56 billion yuan, driven by AI and gaming initiatives.
• Gaming revenue surged, with domestic sales up 17% and international sales by 35%.
• Capital expenditure doubled to 19.1 billion yuan, focusing heavily on AI investments.
• The use of AI in marketing services boosted revenues by 20% in the second quarter.

Tencent Holdings reported a substantial 15% increase in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, reaching 184.5 billion yuan ($25.7 billion), exceeding analyst projections. The rise was fueled by both robust gaming performance and the strategic deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across various platforms, including WeChat, according to SCMP, Reuters, and India Times.

The company's net profit for Q2 reached 56 billion yuan, reflecting a 16% increase from the previous year. This growth was attributed largely to investments in AI that enhanced productivity across its gaming and marketing platforms. Revenue from marketing services jumped by 20% due to AI-driven improvements, according to SCMP and Reuters.

Gaming continued to be a significant revenue driver, with domestic sales climbing 17% to 40.4 billion yuan, while international sales surged by 35% to 18.8 billion yuan, boosted by popular titles like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile. Tencent's aggressive expansion into AI has prompted a doubling of its capital expenditure to 19.1 billion yuan in Q2, reflecting a strategic focus on technology enhancements, according to Reuters, and India Times.