ByteDance First-Half Profit Falls to $20 Billion on AI Spending

ByteDance's net profit fell by a single-digit percentage to $20 billion in the first half as AI investment rose. Revenue grew about 30% year over year to $120 billion, driven by TikTok advertising and e-commerce.

• First-half net profit was $20 billion, down a single-digit percentage
• Revenue rose 30% year over year to $120 billion
• Full-year 2025 revenue was about $200 billion, up 29%
• Full-year 2025 profit was $42 billion, up 27%