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The9 achieves $32 million in second-quarter earnings
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The9 achieves $32 million in second-quarter earnings

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  • The9 reported Q2 2026 net income of US$32 million, with first-half profit reaching US$55 million.
  • The company stated that results were mainly driven by fair-value recognition of 9BIT tokens received through a cooperation agreement.
  • The9 reported growth in its the9bit AI gaming ecosystem, with more than 180,000 AI-assisted games created.

The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) reported unaudited net income of US$32 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up more than 39% from the previous quarter, driven mainly by fair-value recognition of 9BIT tokens.

The company reported first-half 2026 net income of US$55 million, its highest half-year profit since its 2004 initial public offering, according to The9.

The9 received 475 million 9BIT tokens during the second quarter, bringing total first-half receipts to 1.9 billion tokens, while its cryptocurrency holdings were valued at about US$120 million, including 347 BTC and 1.9 billion 9BIT tokens.

The9 stated that its AI gaming ecosystem reached more than 180,000 AI-assisted games created and 41 brand partners, with 127 additional partners in the pipeline.

The company’s investee Nanyang Biologics advanced its planned Nasdaq listing after RF Acquisition Corp II (NASDAQ:RFAI) shareholders approved a business combination, with The9 expecting to hold about 15%–16% of the combined company.

The9’s board also approved a long-term incentive plan covering up to 12% of outstanding shares, subject to quarterly net income exceeding first-quarter 2026 levels, a condition met by the Q2 result.

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