Here is how KANZHUN LIMITED Sponsored ADR (BZ) and Corning (GLW) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Kanzhun delivered better-than-expected Q2 earnings, with Q3 sales guidance also exceeding consensus. Management's new promise of regular dividends and an expanded buyback program should attract income-focused investors and help close the valuation gap. Kanzhun trades at a significant discount to peers, with a forward P/E of 20x versus Recruit Holdings' 31x, offering potential re-rating upside of 55%.
Kanzhun Limited (NASDAQ:BZ ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 20, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Peng Zhao - Founder, Chairman & CEO Wenbei Wang - Head of Investor Relations & Capital Markets Yu Zhang - CFO & Executive Director Conference Call Participants Eddy Wang - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Timothy Zhao - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Wei Xiong - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Kanzhun Limited Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Today's conference is being recorded.
KANZHUN LIMITED Sponsored ADR (BZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.28 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.22 per share a year ago.
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Kanzhun delivered solid Q1 results with revenue and earnings in line or above consensus, supported by strong growth in paid enterprise users and blue-collar segments. Despite strong fundamentals and AI-driven innovation, macroeconomic headwinds in China—property weakness, declining consumption, and layoffs—pose significant risks to future growth. We maintain a HOLD rating, as risk-reward is balanced: leadership in online recruitment is offset by uncertain macro conditions and potential demand weakness.
I reiterate my buy rating on Kanzhun, as 1Q25 results show strong revenue growth, profitability rebound, and early AI monetization signals. Platform engagement remains robust, with rising hiring activity and user growth, even as the company reduced marketing spend, highlighting strong network effects. Expansion into blue-collar and lower-tier city markets is accelerating, unlocking new growth avenues and validating BZ's strategic direction.
KANZHUN LIMITED Sponsored ADR (BZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.22 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.16 per share a year ago.
I reiterate my buy rating on Kanzhun Ltd. due to strong fundamentals, solid user activity, enterprise demand, and upcoming AI monetization. Q4 2024 results were robust, with revenue up 15.4% y/y and adj. EBIT growing 27% y/y, showcasing impressive financial performance despite macro softness. BZ's blue-collar penetration is progressing well, with blue-collar roles making up 38% of total revenue, expected to climb to 43% by 2027.
I upgrade Kanzhun stock from Hold to Buy due to its favorable near-term and long-term prospects. My prediction is that BZ will report an improved set of results for the first quarter; this considers factors like positive read-throughs from mobile app data and management commentary regarding potential pricing actions. The company's intermediate- to long-term growth opportunities include the under-penetrated blue-collar worker segment and the expansion into new geographical markets.
Kanzhun Limited (NASDAQ:BZ ) Q4 2024 Results Conference Call March 11, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Wenbei Wang - Head of Investor Relations Jonathan Peng Zhao - Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Phil Yu Zhang - Director and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Eddy Wang - Morgan Stanley Timothy Zhao - Goldman Sachs Wei Xiong - UBS Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to Kanzhun Limited Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Today's conference is being recorded.
KANZHUN LIMITED Sponsored ADR (BZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.20 per share a year ago.