Cheetah Mobile Inc.(CMCM)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CMCM•NYSE
$3.07
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorCommunication ServicesIndustryInternet ServicesSub-IndustryConsumer Apps and Utility Platforms
AboutCheetah Mobile Inc. operates as an internet company in the People's Republic of China, the United States, Japan, and internationally. The company's utility products include Clean Master, a junk file cleaning, memory boosting, and privacy protection tool for mobile devices; Security Master, an anti-virus and security application for mobile devices; and Duba Anti-virus, an internet security application to protect users against known and unknown security threats and malicious applications. In addition, it offers mobile games comprising Piano Tiles 2, Rolling Sky, and Dancing Line; value-added products, such as PC and mobile products, as well as wallpaper, office optimization software, and others; E-Coupon vending robot, a reception and marketing robot; and multi-cloud management platform and overseas advertising agency service. Further, the company provides mobile advertising publisher services; duba.com personal start page that aggregates online resources and provides users access to their online destinations; cloud-based data analytics engines; artificial intelligence and other services; and premium membership services. It serves direct advertisers that include mobile application developers, mobile game developers, and e-commerce companies, as well as search engines and partnering mobile advertising networks. The company was formerly known as Kingsoft Internet Software Holdings Limited and changed its name to Cheetah Mobile Inc. in March 2014. Cheetah Mobile Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.Show more
- Revenue$1.15B+42.6%
- EBITDA$9M+104.0%
- Net Income-$258M+58.3%
- EPS (Diluted)-409.00+60.2%
- Gross Margin72.5%+7.3%
- EBITDA Margin0.81%+102.8%
- Operating Margin-11.98%+66.0%
- Net Margin-22.4%+70.7%
- ROE-12.37%+51.2%
CMCM Price & Volume
Cheetah Mobile Inc. (CMCM) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Robotics Pivot Pressures Margins and Liquidity
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q4
VerdictNegative
Growth:Accelerating
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Fortress
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Unproven AI hardware pivot
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Cheetah Mobile is currently undergoing a high-stakes transition from legacy mobile utilities to AI-driven robotics, a shift that has resulted in significant operational volatility and persistent net losses.
- While the company maintains a substantial $1.5 billion cash reserve to fund this pivot, the rapid escalation of R&D expenses to $149.9 million in 2025Q4 and the erosion of retained earnings to a $1.5 billion deficit raise concerns regarding long-term value creation.
- Investors should monitor whether the company can successfully scale its hardware-heavy revenue streams without further depleting its asset base or incurring additional goodwill impairments.
Verdict Logic
the company's transition is currently characterized by a -59.9% FCF margin and a deepening operating loss of $104.2 million in 2025Q4, suggesting that the path to sustainable profitability remains unproven.
CMCM Growth Metrics
Cheetah Mobile Inc. (CMCM) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-11.2%
5 Years-5.82%
3 Years9.18%
TTM42.58%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM58.27%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM59.07%
Return on Capital
10 Years-4.82%
5 Years-7.17%
3 Years-7.81%
Last Year-6.05%
CMCM Recent Earnings
Cheetah Mobile Inc. (CMCM) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 0/12 qtrs (0%)●Beat Revenue 3/12 qtrs (60%)
Q3 2026Latest
Jun 10, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.06-109.1%
$0.66
Rev
$6M-97.5%
$223M
Q2 2026
Mar 24, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.16-127.4%
$0.58
Rev
$6M-97.0%
$216M
Q4 2025
Nov 26, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.01
—
Rev
$40M
—
Q4 2025
Sep 11, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.07
—
Rev
$41M
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| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026Latest | Jun 10, 2026 | $0.06vs $0.66-109.1% | $6Mvs $223M-97.5% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | $0.16vs $0.58-127.4% | $6Mvs $216M-97.0% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.01 | $40M |
| Q4 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 | $0.07 | $41M |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Cheetah Mobile Inc. (CMCM)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.07 | $1.89M | -0.05 | 42.58% | -22.4% | -12.37% | — | |
| $7.47 | $1.79B | 4.39 | 0.41% | 21.11% | 10.31% | — | |
| $5.89 | $946.3M | 8.66 | -1.85% | 7.2% | 6.68% | — | |
| $69.60 | $3.6B | 1.77 | -5.07% | -6.53% | -2.82% | — | |
| $367.03 | $4.44T | 33.95 | 15.13% | 37.91% | 38.98% | — | |
| $615.58 | $1.56T | 26.21 | 22.17% | 32.84% | 33.22% | — |
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CMCM Frequently Asked Questions
Cheetah Mobile Inc. (CMCM) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Cheetah Mobile Inc.'s revenue?
Cheetah Mobile Inc. (CMCM) reported $1.15B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 300% increase from $287.9M in 2012.
How fast is Cheetah Mobile Inc. growing?
Cheetah Mobile Inc. (CMCM) grew revenue by 42.6% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is CMCM profitable?
Cheetah Mobile Inc. (CMCM) reported a net loss of $257.7M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is CMCM's return on equity?
Cheetah Mobile Inc. (CMCM) has a return on equity (ROE) of -12.4%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Cheetah Mobile Inc.'s free cash flow?
Cheetah Mobile Inc. (CMCM) had negative free cash flow of $185.1M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.