iQIYI, Inc.·Communication Services

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BEIJING, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iQIYI, Inc. (Nasdaq: IQ) (“iQIYI” or the “Company”), a leading provider of online entertainment video services in China, today announced its latest corporate and business developments, including a proposed listing on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (the “Proposed Listing”), the adoption of a share repurchase program, and the open commercial testing of its proprietary AI agents Nadou Pro. Proposed Listing A listing application form has been submitted to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (the “HKEX”) on a confidential basis to apply for the listing of, and permission to deal in, the Class A ordinary shares of the Company on the HKEX.

Shares of iQIYI, Inc. Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ: IQ - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus recommendation of "Hold" by the four analysts that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, one has issued a hold recommendation and two have issued a buy recommendation

BEIJING, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iQIYI, Inc. (Nasdaq: IQ) (“iQIYI” or the “Company”), a leading provider of online entertainment video services in China, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2026, U.S. Eastern Time. The annual report can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.iqiyi.com.

BEIJING, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iQIYI, Inc. (Nasdaq: IQ) (“iQIYI” or the “Company”), a leading provider of online entertainment video services in China, today announced the results of its previously announced repurchase right offer relating to its 6.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (CUSIP No. G4939KAF3) (the “Notes”). The repurchase right offer expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Based on information from Citibank, N.A. as the paying agent for the Notes (the “Paying Agent”), US$207,800,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes were validly surrendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the repurchase right offer. The aggregate amount of the repurchase price of these Notes (including the aggregate principal amount of the Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest) (the “Repurchase Price”) is US$207,800,000. The Company has forwarded cash in payment of the Repurchase Price to the Paying Agent for distribution to the Holders that had validly exercised their repurchase right. Following settlement of the repurchase, US$259,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes will remain outstanding and continue to be subject to the existing terms of the Indenture and the Notes.

My "Hold" rating for iQIYI is unchanged. There are both positive and negative takeaways from its recent disclosures. Fixed-cost leverage and good expense management supported a 4Q25 earnings beat. But operating losses are expected in 1Q26 due to fewer self-produced dramas and the new theme park's start-up costs. The company is diversifying its revenue via micro-dramas, IP licensing, and physical attractions. However, it faces substantial threats from ByteDance's short-form drama platform and AI video creator.
iQIYI, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online entertainment services under the iQIYI brand in the People's Republic of China. The company offers various products and services comprising internet video, online games, live broadcasting, online literature, animations, e-commerce, and social media platform. It operates a platform that provides a collection of internet video content, including professionally-produced content licensed from professional content providers and self-produced content. The company also provides membership, content distribution, and online advertising services. In addition, it operates iQIYI Show, a live broadcasting service that enables users to follow their favorite hosts, celebrities, and shows in real time through live broadcasting; and iQIYI Lite, an easy and quick access to the personalized videos based on their user preferences. Further, it is involved in the talent agency and IP licensing activities, as well as engages in developing a video community app. The company was formerly known as Qiyi.com, Inc. and changed its name to iQIYI, Inc. in November 2017. iQIYI, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. iQIYI, Inc. is a subsidiary of Baidu Holdings Limited.
Communication Services
Entertainment
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2018-03-29
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