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Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ: WB)

Internet Content & Information ยท Beijing, China ยท Founded 2009

$3.0B
Market Cap
$1.8B
Revenue
6,000
Employees
$0.4B
Net Income
๐Ÿ“Š Key Statistics for Weibo Corporation (WB)
  • Market capitalization: $3.0 billion
  • Annual revenue: $1.8 billion
  • Net income: $0.4 billion
  • Employees: 6,000
  • Sector: Communication Services
  • Headquarters: Beijing, China
  • Founded: 2009

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๐Ÿ“‹ About Weibo Corporation

Weibo is China's equivalent of Twitter/X โ€” a microblogging platform with over 580 million monthly active users. It's where Chinese public discourse happens, from celebrity gossip to political commentary (within censorship limits). The platform is also a major marketing channel for brands targeting Chinese consumers.

๐Ÿ’ฐ How Weibo Corporation Makes Money

Advertising revenue from brands and SMBs targeting Weibo's massive user base, plus value-added services like membership subscriptions and virtual gifts. Advertising makes up roughly 85% of revenue. The platform competes for ad dollars with Douyin (TikTok), WeChat, and Xiaohongshu.

๐Ÿ“œ Key Milestones

Launched in 2009 by Sina Corporation, Weibo went public on the Nasdaq in 2014. Alibaba holds a significant stake. The platform peaked in cultural relevance around 2018-2019 and has since faced intense competition from short-video platforms like Douyin and lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu.

๐Ÿ“Š Financial Overview
Market Capitalization$3.0B
Annual Revenue$1.8B
Net Income$0.4B
Profit Margin22%
Revenue per Employee$300000K
Stock ExchangeNASDAQ
Ticker SymbolWB

Financial data is approximate and based on most recent annual filings.

๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know?

Weibo posts have broken major news stories in China before state media could report them. The platform's real-time trending topics are so influential that the Chinese government has intervened to modify the algorithm multiple times.

๐Ÿ“ Analyst Take

Weibo is losing the attention war to short video and lifestyle platforms. The user base is still massive, but engagement trends are heading the wrong direction.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weibo Corporation's revenue?

Weibo Corporation generates approximately $1.8 billion in annual revenue.

How many employees does Weibo Corporation have?

Weibo Corporation employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide.

What is Weibo Corporation's market cap?

Weibo Corporation (WB) has a market capitalization of approximately $3.0 billion on the NASDAQ.

When was Weibo Corporation founded?

Weibo Corporation was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Who is the CEO of Weibo Corporation?

Gaofei Wang is the current CEO of Weibo Corporation.

What is Weibo Corporation's website?

Weibo Corporation's official website is weibo.com.