Duiba Group leads HK-listed peers via AI short drama growth

Duiba Group has emerged as a leader among Hong Kong-listed peers due to rapid growth in its AI short drama business. For the six months ending June 30, 2026, the AI short drama segment generated RMB 223 million in revenue, representing 51.2% of the company’s total revenue since its January launch.

The company reported total revenue of RMB 435 million, a 24.3% year-on-year increase. Gross profit rose 30% to RMB 74.54 million, with margins improving to 17.1%, while losses narrowed by 5.2% to RMB 25.33 million.

The broader AI short drama market is experiencing significant expansion. According to Zhongtai Securities, the market size is projected to exceed RMB 40 billion by 2026, with a user base expected to surpass 600 million. On the Douyin platform, 222,000 AI short dramas were released in the first half of the year, generating over 515.7 billion incremental views. However, competition is intensifying, as only 0.48% of newly released AI short dramas on Douyin achieved viral status with over 100 million views.