Datasea Reports Second Fiscal Quarter 2026 Results
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Datasea (Nasdaq: DTSS) reported second fiscal quarter results for the six months ended Dec 31, 2025, showing a strategic shift toward higher‑margin technology businesses.
Revenue was approximately $26.81 million, down 35.46% YoY. Gross profit rose to $2.36 million (+284.4% YoY) and gross margin expanded 730 basis points to 8.8%, driven by cost efficiencies and a move away from low‑margin standardized services. Management highlighted continued investment in 5G+AI multimodal solutions and acoustic high‑tech R&D (acoustic medicine, brain–computer interfaces, intelligent acoustic systems).
Positive
- Gross profit increased 284.4% to $2.36M
- Gross margin expanded 730 bps to 8.8%
- Strategic shift to higher‑margin 5G+AI multimodal solutions
- Ongoing R&D in acoustic high‑tech (medicine, BCI, health robotics)
Negative
- Revenue declined 35.46% YoY to $26.81M
- Top‑line reduction of $14.73M vs prior year due to exiting low‑margin services
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, DTSS declined 7.61%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.5% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -12.9% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $738K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $9M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
DTSS was down 6.23% while several close peers such as BLIN, BNAI, FAAS, OLB, and MSAI also traded lower, but momentum scans showed other names like BNAI and DVLT moving up, indicating mixed sector action and a stock-specific move for DTSS.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21 | Results pre-announcement | Positive | -5.5% | Pre-announced higher gross margin and gross profit on lower revenue base. |
| Jan 20 | Product deployment plan | Positive | +9.0% | 18-month commercialization plan for acoustic haircare robots across China. |
| Jan 12 | Technology advancement | Positive | +4.3% | Announced acoustic-driven BCI progress for assistive communication and rehab control. |
| Jan 5 | Strategic collaboration | Positive | +21.3% | Collaboration to apply acoustic tech to non-invasive BCI and healthcare robots. |
| Dec 17 | AI deployment partnership | Positive | -3.1% | Partnership to deploy Acoustics + AI beauty and health intelligence system. |
DTSS often reacts positively to technology and commercialization updates, but has shown negative reactions around financial disclosures and some AI/acoustics milestones despite constructive narratives.
Over the last few months, DTSS highlighted a strategic pivot toward higher-margin 5G+AI and acoustics. On Dec 17, 2025, it announced an Acoustics + AI beauty and health system deployment. A Jan 5, 2026 BCI collaboration and Jan 12 acoustic BCI advancements reinforced this focus. Commercialization plans for acoustic haircare robots followed on Jan 20. The Jan 21 pre-announcement foreshadowed today’s results, emphasizing margin expansion over top-line growth.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved -7.6% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite margin improvement fits prior instances where DTSS sold off around results and strategic updates. The six-month revenue decline to $26.81 million, down 35.46%, contrasted with gross profit rising to $2.36 million and margin to 8.8%. Earlier pre-announced figures on Jan 21 and ongoing going-concern language in filings may have kept attention on execution risks and funding needs, increasing sensitivity to any downside surprise.
Key Terms
5g+ai multimodal digitalization technical
non-invasive acoustic medicine medical
brain–computer interface technologies medical
health robotics medical
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Gross Profit Increased
Six Month Fiscal 2026 Highlights for the Period Ended December 31, 2025
- Revenue: Approximately
compared with$26.81 million for the same period last year, representing a decrease of$41.54 million , or$14.73 million 35.46% . This was primarily due to the Company's successful execution of its strategic plan to reduce its low-margin standardized services and optimize its revenue mix toward high-value, technology-driven business lines. - Gross Profit:
, compared with$2.36 million in the same period last year, representing an increase of$0.61 million , or$1.75 million 284.4% year-over-year. This was driven by improved cost efficiencies and the Company's leadership in delivering innovative value-added 5G+AI multimodal solutions. - Gross Margin:
8.8% , compared with1.5% in the same period last year, primarily as a result of an optimized revenue mix from high margin value-added 5G+AI multimodal solution.
Management Commentary
Ms. Zhixin Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Datasea, commented, "The first half of fiscal 2026 reflects our continued execution of a strategic shift away from top-line growth toward higher-quality revenue and improved profitability. While revenue declined year-over-year as a result of our deliberate reduction of low-margin standardized services, both gross profit and gross margin expanded meaningfully, underscoring the effectiveness of our technology-driven, higher-value business mix."
"We continued to advance our 5G+AI multimodal digitalization business with a strategic focus on higher-margin, customized solutions and a more selective customer mix. Through ongoing optimization of our product and service structure, we believe this business segment will remain a key contributor to revenue stability and profitability going forward."
"At the same time, we are advancing our acoustic high-tech initiatives designed to extend our technology leadership and future growth. Our R&D is increasingly centered on non-invasive acoustic medicine, brain–computer interface technologies, intelligent acoustic systems and health robotics. In parallel, we are exploring the technical capabilities and application potential of acoustic technologies in industrial and precision manufacturing environments. Collectively, these initiatives both augment and strengthen our core technology, and broaden our addressable markets, positioning the Company's for future growth beyond its current core businesses."
Operational Highlights
1. 5G+AI Multimodal Digital Business
- Was the Company's primary revenue contributor during the six-month period.
- Continued strategic emphasis on high-margin, customized AI multimodal solutions, including services for SMEs, digital marketing scenarios, and industry-specific applications.
- Ongoing optimization of customer mix and service structure supported improved overall profitability and recurring revenue quality.
2. Acoustic High-Tech Segment
- Continued advancement of R&D initiatives in acoustic medicine, brain–computer interface technologies, intelligent acoustic systems and health robotics, while expanding the exploration of engineering-level application scenarios and engineering validation pathways for acoustic technologies in industrial and precision manufacturing environments;
- The acoustic business direction continues to evolve from single-product exploration toward integrated and system-level development, laying the foundation for subsequent technical validation, application expansion and potential commercialization.
Business Outlook
Looking ahead, Datasea will continue to advance its strategic priorities:
- 5G+AI Multimodal Digitalization: further enhancement of the Company's proprietary AI multimodal platform, expansion of high-margin customized solutions, and exploration of scalable and replicable service models to support stable and recurring cash flows.
- Acoustic High-Tech Innovation: accelerated R&D efforts in acoustic medicine, brain–computer interface technologies, intelligent systems and health robotics, while continuing to explore the technical capabilities and application potential of acoustic technologies in industrial and precision manufacturing application scenarios, with the objective of gradually building long-term, platform-based acoustic technology capabilities.
Through disciplined execution and sustained technological innovation, Datasea aims to further improve its profitability profile, strengthen operational efficiency, and establish a more resilient and sustainable foundation for long-term growth.
About Datasea Inc.
Datasea Inc. ("Datasea") is a leading provider of products, services, and solutions for enterprise and retail customers in two innovative industries, acoustic high tech and 5G-AI multimodal digitalization. The Company's advanced R&D technology serves as the core infrastructure and backbone for its products. Its 5G multimodal digital segment operates on a cloud platform based on AI. Datasea leverages cutting-edge technologies, precision manufacturing, and ultrasonic, infrasound and directional sound technology in its acoustics business to combat viruses and prevent human infections, and it is also developing applications in medical ultrasonic cosmetology. In July 2023, Datasea established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Datasea Acoustics LLC, in
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