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Weekly Recap: Ad revenue +28% YoY and Morgan Stanley trims short to 5.24%

Bilibili (BILI) reported ad revenue growth of 28% YoY to RMB3.13B, while value-added services rose 5% and mobile games declined 14%. Morgan Stanley reduced its short position in BILI to 5.24% from 6.10% on Aug 24, according to HKEX filings.

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Published Aug 31, 2026, 11:22 AM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BILIBullishMed
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Why it matters

Earnings beat in ad revenue and reduced short interest could drive short-term price appreciation.

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Market read

Earnings data and short interest shift provide actionable insight for traders on BILI.

03

What to watch

Currency fluctuations and regulatory environment in China may affect future results.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: today

Background

Weekly recap summarizing Bilibili's latest revenue mix and short interest change.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BILIBullishMedium confidence
Context

Bilibili reported ad revenue up 28% YoY to $461M and Morgan Stanley cut its short position to 5.24%.

Expected impact

Potential upside of 3-5% in the near term.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue beat and lower short interest suggest bullish pressure, but mobile games decline tempers enthusiasm.

Market effects

Positive ad revenue trends may lift other Chinese digital media firms.

May support broader Chinese tech sentiment in Asian markets.

Limited to investors focused on China and digital media sector.

Counterpoint

Mobile games decline could signal broader user engagement issues.

Key entities

  • Bilibili Inc.

    Chinese video sharing platform.

  • Morgan Stanley

    Reduced its short position in Bilibili.

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