AI product launches and short-drama boom offset by first-half loss
Tiangong Short Drama Workbench upgrade Kunlun Tech launched a dual-track AI creation mode for its Tiangong Short Drama Workbench, solving character face-swapping and chaotic shot issues. A short drama made with it earned million-dollar revenue in seven days, showing the platform can drive real money-making content.
This new product directly boosts the company's AI content creation capabilities and revenue potential.
Major AI model upgrades announced Kunlun Tech unveiled Matrix-Game 3.5 world model, Mureka v9.5, and O3 music model at the World AI Conference. The CEO called 2026 the inaugural year of world models, positioning the company as a leader in AI and opening new markets in gaming and physical intelligence.
These upgrades strengthen the company's technology leadership and future growth prospects.
Short-drama market boom and cost cuts The global micro-drama market is surging, with revenue projected to hit $26 billion by 2030. Kunlun Tech uses AI to cut production costs by over 90%, from $200,000 to under $20,000 per title, making its content far more profitable as demand grows.
This shows a large and growing market where Kunlun Tech has a cost advantage.
First-half non-GAAP net loss Kunlun Wanwei reported a non-GAAP net loss of 458 million yuan in H1 2026, despite revenue rising 43.55%. Profit came from a one-time investment gain, and operating cash flow was negative. The equity incentive plan only targets revenue, raising investor concerns about profitability.
This is a key financial counterweight that could pressure the stock price.