Kanzhun Ltd Reports Strong Q4 & Full-Year 2025 Results, Upsizes Share Buyback to $400M, and Initiates Dividend Policy
Summary
Kanzhun Ltd announced strong Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, alongside an increased $400 million share repurchase program and a new annual dividend policy, signaling robust performance and a commitment to shareholder returns.
Key Events
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Strong Full-Year 2025 Financial Performance
Total revenues increased by 12.4% to US$1.18 billion, while net income surged by 71.7% to US$384.7 million. Adjusted net income grew by 32.9% to US$515.1 million. Average monthly active users (MAU) rose by 14.5% to 60.7 million.
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Upsized Share Repurchase Program
The Board approved an amendment to the existing share repurchase program, increasing the total authorization to repurchase up to US$400 million of the company's shares through August 28, 2027. This represents a substantial commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
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New Annual Dividend Policy Approved
Kanzhun Ltd adopted an annual dividend policy, committing to allocate no less than 50% of the previous year's adjusted net income annually for dividends and share repurchases for the next three years, starting from 2026.
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Positive Q1 2026 Revenue Guidance
The company expects total revenues for the first quarter of 2026 to be between RMB2.05 billion and RMB2.085 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.6% to 8.4%.
Analysis
Kanzhun Ltd delivered robust financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, significantly exceeding prior year performance. The company reported substantial growth in revenues, operating income, and net income, driven by increased paid enterprise customers and monthly active users. This strong operational performance is complemented by significant capital allocation decisions, including an upsizing of its share repurchase program to $400 million and the approval of an annual dividend policy committing no less than 50% of adjusted net income to shareholder returns for the next three years. These announcements, made while the stock is trading near its 52-week low, signal strong management confidence in future growth and a commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
At the time of this filing, BZ was trading at $13.69 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $7B. The 52-week trading range was $13.28 to $25.26. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.