Kanzhun Reports 13% Revenue, 112% Profit Growth Q1 2025

Kanzhun Ltd, a leading online recruitment platform in China, reported strong financial results for Q1 2025 with revenue rising approximately 13% year-over-year to about 1.92 billion yuan (US$265 million) and GAAP net income more than doubling to around 512 million yuan. The company achieved a significant increase in operating income and improved adjusted operating margins to 36%, driven by cost reductions in sales, marketing, and share-based compensation, as well as growth in blue-collar and lower-tier city users. Kanzhun's AI integration has expanded considerably, with over 9 million candidate conversations handled during beta testing, supporting its digital recruitment services without altering competitive dynamics. The company also saw a 12% rise in paid enterprise customers to 6.38 million and expects continued revenue growth of 6.9% to 8.5% in Q2 2025. Analysts have generally reacted positively, with earnings per share exceeding estimates, a consensus