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Meitu Reports Record 17.9M+ Global Paying Subscribers in Q1 2026, Up 30.2% YoY
HONG KONG, May 07, 2026--On May 5, 2026, Meitu Inc. (1357.HK) announced its business performance for the first quarter of 2026: As of March 2026, Meitu’s global paying subscribers exceeded 17.90 million, representing a year-on-year ("YoY") growth rate of 30.2%, setting a new record high. For Q1 2026, Meitu’s revenue from Photo, video and design products (primarily driven by subscription) reached RMB 852 million, up 34.3% YoY, while other businesses remained broadly stable overall.
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