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title: "iQIYI Q2 FY26 net loss widens to RMB 287.5 million; revenue drops 5% to RMB 6.29 billion"
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description: "iQIYI reported a Q2 FY26 net loss of RMB 287.5 million, widening from RMB 133.7 million in the prior year, while revenue declined 5% to RMB 6.29 billion. Operating losses increased to RMB 104.8 million with an operating margin of 2%. Income tax expenses surged to RMB 219.8 million due to discrete items. However, free cash flow improved significantly, turning positive at RMB 319.6 million compared to negative RMB 34.1 million previously."
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# iQIYI Q2 FY26 net loss widens to RMB 287.5 million; revenue drops 5% to RMB 6.29 billion

-   iQIYI Q2 2026 revenue fell 5% to RMB 6.29 billion. \* Net loss attributable to shareholders widened to RMB 287.5 million from RMB 133.7 million a year earlier. \* Operating loss widened to RMB 104.8 million; operating margin was 2% versus 1% a year earlier. \* Income tax expense jumped to RMB 219.8 million, driven by RMB 193.6 million of discrete enterprise income tax expenses and interest. \* Free cash flow turned positive to RMB 319.6 million from negative RMB 34.1 million a year earlier. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. iQIYI Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202608180500PRIMZONEFULLFEED9811879) on August 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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