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Scienjoy Holding Corporation reported unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, showing a return to profitability despite lower revenue. Total revenues were RMB282.6 million (US$41.0 million), down from RMB307.3 million a year earlier, mainly due to fewer paying users in China’s competitive mobile live streaming market.

Net income reached RMB7.6 million (US$1.1 million), compared with a net loss of RMB13.0 million in the same period of 2025, helped by tighter cost control and a much smaller loss from fair value changes in marketable securities. Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders was RMB9.4 million (US$1.4 million).

The core live streaming business remained the main cash generator, while management emphasized ongoing investment in AI initiatives such as AI Vista Live! to support future growth. Cash and cash equivalents increased to RMB326.3 million (US$47.3 million) as of March 31, 2026, giving the company resources to fund AI commercialization and enterprise solutions.

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Scienjoy returned to profitability on cost controls and smaller investment losses, while revenue and users declined.

Scienjoy delivered Q1 2026 net income of RMB7.6 million versus a prior-year loss, even as total revenues slipped to RMB282.6 million. The improvement came from lower revenue-sharing and user acquisition costs and a sharp reduction in fair value losses on a marketable security.

Operationally, income from operations eased to RMB11.3 million, and gross margin narrowed to 17.7%, reflecting pressure from lower volumes against relatively fixed costs. Paying users fell to 123,266, highlighting competitive intensity in China’s mobile live streaming market.

Management is positioning the company as an AI enabler through products like AI Vista Live!, while maintaining its live streaming cash engine. Cash and cash equivalents rose to RMB326.3 million as of March 31, 2026, providing flexibility to keep funding AI development and enterprise solutions alongside the core business.

Total revenues RMB282.6 million (US$41.0 million) Three months ended March 31, 2026
Net income RMB7.6 million (US$1.1 million) Three months ended March 31, 2026
Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders RMB9.4 million (US$1.4 million) Three months ended March 31, 2026
Gross margin 17.7% Three months ended March 31, 2026
Paying users 123,266 users Three months ended March 31, 2026
Cash and cash equivalents RMB326.3 million (US$47.3 million) As of March 31, 2026
Income from operations RMB11.3 million (US$1.6 million) Three months ended March 31, 2026
Change in fair value loss on marketable security RMB1.5 million (US$0.2 million) Three months ended March 31, 2026
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the Company’s financial performance"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders financial
"Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders was RMB9.4 million (US$1.4 million)"
change in fair value of investment in marketable security financial
"Change in fair value of investment in marketable security decreased to loss of RMB1.5 million"
live streaming - consumable virtual items revenue financial
"Live streaming - consumable virtual items revenue was RMB273,609 in the first quarter of 2026"
right-of-use assets-operating lease financial
"Right-of-use assets-operating lease totaled RMB13,263 as of March 31, 2026"
share based compensation financial
"Share based compensation was RMB0.5 million in the reconciliation of non-GAAP results"

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-38799

 

SCIENJOY HOLDING CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

Room 1118, 11th Floor, Building 3, Wangzhou Rd. No.99, Liangzhu Street

Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang

People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒                  Form 40-F

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

 

On May 21, 2026, Scienjoy Holding Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

This Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the registration statement of the Company on Form S-8 (Registration Number 333-256373) and the registration statement of the Company on Form F-3 (Registration Number 333-280628), to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release, dated May 21, 2026

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Scienjoy Holding Corporation
   
  By: /s/ Xiaowu He
  Name:  Xiaowu He
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: May 21, 2026

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Scienjoy Holding Corporation Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Net Income up to RMB7.6 Million

 

BEIJING, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Scienjoy Holding Corporation (“Scienjoy”, the “Company”, or “we”) (NASDAQ: SJ), a leader in interactive entertainment in China, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

First Quarter 2026 Operating and Financial Summaries

 

Total revenues decreased to RMB282.6 million (US$41.0 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB307.3 million as compared to the same period in 2025.

 

Gross profit decreased to RMB50.2 million (US$7.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB59.5 million as compared to the same period in 2025. Gross margin decreased to 17.7% in the first quarter of 2026 from 19.4% as compared to the same period in 2025.

 

Income from operations decreased to RMB11.3 million (US$1.6 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB13.7 million as compared to the same period in 2025.

 

Net income was RMB7.6 million (US$1.1 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss of RMB13.0 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders was RMB8.9 million (US$1.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders of RMB9.1 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders was RMB9.4 million (US$1.4 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss adjusted attributable to the Company’s shareholders of RMB5.5 million in the same period of 2025.

 

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had RMB326.3 million (US$47.3 million) in cash and cash equivalents, which represented an increase of RMB18.7 million from RMB307.7 million as of December 31, 2025.

 

Mr. Victor He, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Scienjoy, commented:The first quarter of fiscal year 2026 marked a meaningful return to profitability, demonstrating the resilience of our core live streaming business and the effectiveness of our disciplined operating strategy. Our live streaming platform remains a key cash-generating unit, providing Scienjoy a stable stream of cash flow and a user engagement base to support investment in future growth.

 

At the same time, we are accelerating our AI strategy across both consumer and enterprise markets. Through AI Vista Live!, which was upgraded from AI Vista, and our broader AI initiatives, Scienjoy is positioning itself as an AI enabler, transforming advanced technologies into practical, interactive, and commercially scalable applications. We remain focused on optimizing our current cash-generating businesses while building AI-driven growth engines with the potential to expand our addressable market and create long-term shareholder value.

 

Mr. Denny Tang, Chief Financial Officer of Scienjoy, added:We are pleased to report a return to net income in the first quarter of 2026, with net income at RMB7.6 million from a net loss of RMB13.0 million as compared to the same period in 2025. This turnaround reflects disciplined cost management and continued operational optimization.

 

We maintained prudent expense controls while continually invested in R&D, which reflects our balanced approach to preserving profitability in our core live streaming business and investing in AI capabilities for future growth. With cash and cash equivalents increasing to RMB326.3 million as of March 31, 2026, we believe Scienjoy is well positioned to support AI commercialization, enterprise solutions, and sustainable long-term value creation.

 

 

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Total revenues decreased to RMB282.6 million (US$41.0 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB307.3 million in the same period of 2025, primarily caused by a decrease in paying users due to competitive landscape of China’s mobile live streaming market. Total paying users were 123,266 in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to 151,971 in the same period of 2025.

 

Cost of revenues decreased to RMB232.5 million (US$33.7 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB247.8 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease of RMB10.1 million in revenue sharing fees and a decrease of RMB6.4 million in user acquisition costs, offset by an increase of RMB1.0 million in other costs. 

 

Gross profit decreased to RMB50.2 million (US$7.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB59.5 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The gross margin decreased to 17.7% in the first quarter of 2026 from 19.4% as compared to the same period in 2025 due to decreased revenue coupled with certain fixed costs that did not decrease proportionally.

 

Total operating expenses decreased to RMB38.8 million (US$5.6 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB45.8 million as compared to the same period in 2025.

 

Sales and marketing expenses decreased to RMB0.9 million (US$0.1 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB2.1 million as compared to the same period in 2025, primarily attributable to less marketing activities.

 

General and administrative expenses decreased to RMB18.3 million (US$2.7 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB23.4 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of RMB3.1 million in professional consultant fee and a decrease of RMB1.7 million in amortization of intangible assets.

 

Research and development expenses were approximately the same at RMB19.6 million (US$2.8 million) in the first quarter of 2026 and 2025.

 

Provision for credit losses decreased to RMB0.01 million (US$0.001 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB0.8 million as compared to the same period in 2025, due to improved collection.

 

Income from operations decreased to RMB11.3 million (US$1.6 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB13.7 million as compared to the same period in 2025.

 

Change in fair value of investment in marketable security decreased to loss of RMB1.5 million (US$0.2 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from a loss of RMB24.3 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The change was primarily attributable to the fair value changes in investments in a publicly traded company.

 

Investments income amounted to RMB0.1 million (US$0.02 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to an investment loss of RMB0.4 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The increase investment income was primarily attributable to more income distributed by long-term investments.

 

Interest income, net increased by 22.4% to RMB0.7 million (US$0.1 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB0.5 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher average bank deposits held.

 

Other income, net decreased to RMB0.1 million (US$0.02 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB1.4 million as compared to the same period in 2025. The decrease was primarily due to decreased one-time compensation income.

 

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Foreign exchange loss was RMB0.3 million (US$0.04 million) in the first quarter of 2026 from RMB1.0 million as compared to the same period in 2025.

 

Net income was RMB7.6 million (US$1.1 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss of RMB13.0 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders was RMB8.9 million (US$1.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders of RMB9.1 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders was RMB9.4 million (US$1.4 million) in the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss adjusted attributable to the Company’s shareholders of RMB5.5 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Basic and diluted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.21 (US$0.03) in the first quarter of 2026. In comparison, basic and diluted net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.22 in the same period of 2025.

 

Adjusted basic and diluted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.22 (US$0.03) in the first quarter of 2026. In comparison, adjusted basic and diluted net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders per ordinary share were both RMB0.13 in the same period of 2025.

 

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalent balance of RMB326.3 million (US$47.3 million), which represented an increase of RMB18.7 million from RMB307.7 million as of December 31, 2025. 

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders is calculated as net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders adjusted for share-based compensation. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the Company’s financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures as a substitute for, or superior to, such metrics in accordance with US GAAP. 

 

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this release.

 

Exchange Rate Information

 

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.8980 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on March 31, 2026, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled in U.S. dollars at that rate on March 31, 2026, or at any other rate.

 

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About Scienjoy Holding Corporation

 

Scienjoy is a pioneering Nasdaq-listed interactive entertainment leader. Driven by the vision of shaping a metaverse lifestyle, Scienjoy leverages AI-powered technology to create immersive experiences that resonate with global audiences, fostering meaningful connections and redefining entertainment. For more information, please visit http://ir.scienjoy.com/.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

Certain statements made in this release are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate other future acquisitions; ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting our profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) from time to time. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release. 

 

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

 

Investor Relations Contacts

 

Denny Tang

Chief Financial Officer

Scienjoy Holding Corporation

+86-10-64428188

ir@scienjoy.com

 

Ascent Investor Relations LLC

 

Tina Xiao

+1-646-932-7242

investors@ascent-ir.com

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data or otherwise stated)

 

    As of
December 31,
    As of
March 31,
 
    2025     2026     2026  
    RMB     RMB     US$  
ASSETS                  
Current assets                  
Cash and cash equivalents     307,650       326,328       47,308  
Accounts receivable, net     43,290       42,956       6,227  
Due from a related party     100       200       29  
Investment in marketable security     8,561       7,107       1,030  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     23,607       22,541       3,268  
Total current assets     383,208       399,132       57,862  
                         
Non-current assets                        
Property and equipment, net     2,244       2,133       309  
Intangible assets, net     -       3       -  
Long term investments     271,261       270,669       39,239  
Long term deposits and other assets     1,741       2,112       306  
Right-of-use assets-operating lease     14,695       13,263       1,923  
Deferred tax assets     37,288       37,311       5,409  
Total non-current assets     327,229       325,491       47,186  
TOTAL ASSETS     710,437       724,623       105,048  
                         
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                        
Current liabilities                        
Accounts payable     16,665       23,902       3,464  
Deferred revenue     50,464       49,693       7,204  
Accrued salary and employee benefits     15,184       18,015       2,612  
Income tax payable     10,899       12,600       1,827  
Lease liabilities-operating lease -current     3,641       3,132       454  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     9,728       8,465       1,227  
Total current liabilities     106,581       115,807       16,788  
                         
Non-current liabilities                        
Lease liabilities-operating lease -non-current     10,399       9,592       1,391  
Total non-current liabilities     10,399       9,592       1,391  
TOTAL LIABILITIES     116,980       125,399       18,179  
                         
Commitments and contingencies                        
                         
EQUITY                        
Ordinary share, no par value, unlimited Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares authorized, 39,537,710 Class A ordinary shares and 2,925,058 Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025, respectively; 39,537,710 Class A ordinary shares and 2,925,058 Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026, respectively.                        
Class A ordinary shares     451,666       452,204       65,556  
Class B ordinary shares     23,896       23,896       3,464  
Shares to be issued     20,817       20,817       3,018  
Treasury stocks     (19,952 )     (20,411 )     (2,959 )
Statutory reserves     34,091       34,276       4,969  
Retained earnings     92,024       100,714       14,600  
Accumulated other comprehensive income     12,867       10,960       1,589  
Total shareholders’ equity     615,409       622,456       90,237  
Non-controlling interests     (21,952 )     (23,232 )     (3,368 )
Total equity     593,457       599,224       86,869  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     710,437       724,623       105,048  

 

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

 

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data or otherwise stated)

 

   For three months ended 
   March 31,   March 31,   March 31, 
   2025   2026   2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Live streaming - consumable virtual items revenue   294,474    273,609    39,665 
Live streaming - time based virtual item revenue   4,858    3,223    467 
Technical services and others   8,003    5,791    840 
Total revenues   307,335    282,623    40,972 
Cost of revenues   (247,842)   (232,469)   (33,701)
Gross profit   59,493    50,154    7,271 
Sales and marketing expenses   (2,113)   (866)   (126)
General and administrative expenses   (23,352)   (18,328)   (2,657)
Research and development expenses   (19,562)   (19,637)   (2,847)
Provision for credit losses   (754)   (9)   (1)
Income from operations   13,712    11,314    1,640 
Change in fair value of investment in marketable security   (24,334)   (1,454)   (211)
Investment (loss) income   (412)   139    20 
Interest income, net   539    660    96 
Other income, net   1,433    119    17 
Foreign exchange loss, net   (1,016)   (287)   (42)
(Loss) income before income taxes   (10,078)   10,491    1,520 
Income tax expense   (2,880)   (2,934)   (425)
Net (loss) income   (12,958)   7,557    1,095 
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   (3,868)   (1,318)   (191)
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company’s shareholders   (9,090)   8,875    1,286 
                
Other comprehensive income(loss):               
Other comprehensive income (loss) - foreign currency translation adjustment   323    (1,869)   (271)
Comprehensive (loss) income   (12,635)   5,688    824 
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests   (3,917)   (1,280)   (186)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the Company’s shareholders   (8,718)   6,968    1,010 
                
Weighted average number of shares               
Basic   41,563,935    41,966,382    41,966,382 
Diluted   41,563,935    41,966,382    41,966,382 
                
(Loss) earnings per share               
Basic   (0.22)   0.21    0.03 
Diluted   (0.22)   0.21    0.03 

 

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Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results

 

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data or otherwise stated)

 

   For the three months ended 
   March 31,   March 31,   March 31, 
   2025   2026   2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Net (loss) income attributable to the Company’s shareholders   (9,090)   8,875    1,286 
Less:               
Share based compensation   (3,575)   (538)   (78)
Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to the Company’s shareholders*   (5,515)   9,413    1,364 
                
Adjusted net (loss) earnings per share               
Basic   (0.13)   0.22    0.03 
Diluted   (0.13)   0.22    0.03 

 

“Adjusted net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders” is defined as net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders excluding share-based compensation. 

 

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FAQ

How did Scienjoy (SJ) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Scienjoy reported net income of RMB7.6 million in Q1 2026, reversing a net loss of RMB13.0 million a year earlier. Revenue declined to RMB282.6 million, but lower costs and smaller fair value losses supported the return to profitability.

How profitable was Scienjoy (SJ) on an adjusted basis in Q1 2026?

Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders reached RMB9.4 million in Q1 2026, compared with an adjusted net loss of RMB5.5 million a year earlier. The adjustment mainly excludes share-based compensation, providing another view of underlying profitability.

What was Scienjoy (SJ) gross margin and operating income in Q1 2026?

Gross profit was RMB50.2 million with a gross margin of 17.7% in Q1 2026, down from 19.4% a year earlier. Income from operations was RMB11.3 million, slightly below RMB13.7 million in the prior-year quarter as lower revenue outweighed cost reductions.

How strong was Scienjoy (SJ) cash position at March 31, 2026?

Scienjoy held RMB326.3 million (US$47.3 million) in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026, up from RMB307.7 million at December 31, 2025. Management believes this liquidity supports ongoing AI commercialization and enterprise solution initiatives.

What role did investment fair value changes play in Scienjoy (SJ) Q1 2026 results?

Loss from change in fair value of investment in a marketable security narrowed to RMB1.5 million in Q1 2026 from RMB24.3 million a year earlier. This significantly smaller loss contributed to the shift from a net loss to net income in the quarter.

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