Shares of Meitu (1357.HK) skyrocketed nearly 20% today, closing at HK$5.23 on a trading volume nearing HK$1 billion. As of April 2026, the company’s app portfolio delivered a robust 45% year-over-year revenue surge, fueled by standout performances from several international offerings.
Looking ahead, Meitu is set to host its Imaging Festival in mid-June, where it is expected to unveil new products or roll out major updates to existing ones. To further drive revenue, the company plans to enhance Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) for its lifestyle apps by enriching subscription packages with practical features, offering AI-powered recommendations for subscribers, and integrating Agent-based functionalities into its products.
Industry analysts note that the AI application software sector is transitioning into a new era defined by “user and scenario ownership.” Firms with proven workflow orchestration capabilities, deep vertical industry expertise, closed-loop data systems, and a track record of delivering sustained commercial value are now drawing greater investor focus.
Meanwhile, global AI application stocks continued their upward trajectory, with Figma surging nearly 9%, Adobe climbing over 7%, and Applovin gaining more than 2% in Friday’s U.S. market trading.