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MiniMax AI revenue surges 283% but misses full-year forecast

Chinese AI firm MiniMax reported a 283% surge in first-half revenue, reaching $116.6 million, primarily driven by a 703% increase in its enterprise business. Despite this growth, the company's performance is currently off pace to meet full-year analyst forecasts for 2026. MiniMax also narrowed its total loss by 11% to $358 million, though its adjusted net loss expanded significantly. AI

IMPACT Highlights the intense competition in the AI sector and the challenges companies face in meeting aggressive growth targets.

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MiniMax AI revenue surges 283% but misses full-year forecast

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xinmei Shen ·

    MiniMax revenue surges 283% but remains behind pace to meet forecast amid crowded AI race

    Chinese artificial intelligence firm MiniMax on Wednesday posted a 283 per cent surge in first-half revenue to US$116.6 million, powered by a 700 per cent jump in its enterprise business, though top-line growth remains off pace to hit full-year analyst forecasts. Revenue for the …