According to sources familiar with the matter, ByteDance's net profit in 2025 dropped by more than 70% year-on-year, with a significant decline in net profit margin due to a substantial increase in investment in its AI business during the third and fourth quarters of last year. Meanwhile, ByteDance's overseas revenue in 2025 grew by nearly 50%, far outpacing the domestic growth of approximately 20%. The proportion of overseas business revenue rose from 25% in 2024 to over 30%, reaching a record high.
