36Kr shares surge 13.62% premarket after reporting 2025 profitability, cost cuts, and higher gross margins.

36Kr Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: KRKR) surged 13.62% in premarket trading following the release of unaudited financial results showing a return to profitability in 2025. The company reported a net income of RMB11.4 million for the fiscal year, reversing a prior-year net loss of RMB140.8 million, driven by a 17.1% increase in gross profit and a 36.1% reduction in operating expenses. Key factors included a 4.7% revenue growth in the second half of 2025, cost discipline, and higher gross margins (60.0% for the second half, 57.7% annually). Management attributed the turnaround to strategic cost control, improved operational efficiency, and increased demand for AI and high-tech advertising services. The announcement also highlighted a 25.5% year-end cash reserve increase and plans to expand AI applications, reinforcing investor confidence in the company’s long-term growth prospects.