Weibo Beats Q1 Estimates But Benchmark Sees Growth Concerns

In light of Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ:WB)’s first-quarter 2025 release, Benchmark analysts maintained their Hold rating alongside a price target of $11.70 on the company’s shares, on May 24.

Weibo Corporation (NYSE:WB) exceeded the consensus expectation of $0.40 by reporting adjusted earnings per share of $0.45. At $396.9 million, revenue was steady year-over-year and somewhat higher than forecasts of $394.24 million.

In order to safeguard the company’s current market share, Weibo’s management has opted to take a conservative approach by investing in artificial intelligence. Despite these efforts, Benchmark analysts voiced concerns about Weibo’s future growth, even though the company’s execution seems to be on track with stable guidance.

Weibo Corporation (NYSE:WB) may be limited in its ability to grow due to its reliance on brand advertising and what Benchmark analysts view as a less advanced advertising technology stack. Weibo may serve as an industry tracker at best, according to the analysts, but they expect the company to keep losing market share in the current competitive marketplace.

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