# Tencent Q2 revenue rises 11% on AI-fueled advertising gains, but profit misses expectations

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- Reuters, 2026-08-12 09:45 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/chinas-tencent-posts-11-second-quarter-revenue-rise-profit-misses-estimates-2026-08-12/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7c40b7b3146000015af202

> Tencent Holdings posted an 11% increase in second-quarter revenue. Strong advertising sales provided the main boost, while gaming income remained steady. The Chinese technology company is also stepping up spending on artificial intelligence. Despite the revenue growth, its profit fell short of expectations.

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