iHuman reports lower revenue and mixed profit

• iHuman (NYSE:IH) reported Q1 2026 revenue of RMB182.5 million, down from RMB210.4 million a year earlier.
• Net income came in at RMB4.5 million despite an operating loss of RMB10.1 million.
• Monthly active users fell to 23.62 million as operating expenses rose 8.1%.

iHuman (NYSE:IH) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of RMB182.5 million, compared with RMB210.4 million in the same period last year, showing a year-over-year decline.

The company said gross profit was RMB122 million, with a gross margin of 66.8%, indicating stable unit economics despite weaker top-line performance.

Operating expenses increased 8.1% to RMB132.1 million, driven mainly by higher sales and marketing costs, while the company reported an operating loss of RMB10.1 million.

Net income for the quarter was RMB4.5 million, supported by non-operating factors despite weaker operating performance.

Average total monthly active users declined to 23.62 million during the period, reflecting lower engagement compared with prior quarters.

The company said it continued to advance its AI strategy, launched new content offerings, and integrated recent acquisitions, including All Knowledge and Perfect Lingo.