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Sea Limited Posts 30% Revenue Growth, Hits Three-Year Stock High

The Singapore-based tech firm surpasses profit expectations in Q1 2025, driven by strong performance across e-commerce, financial services, and gaming segments.

Forrest Li, Chairman and CEO of Sea, speaking at the company's rebrand of its financial services arm to Monee on May 8, 2025, at Rochester Commons in Singapore.
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Overview

  • Sea Limited reported Q1 2025 revenue of $4.84 billion, a 30% year-on-year increase, with growth across all core business divisions.
  • The company's e-commerce segment, led by Shopee, saw a 28.3% revenue jump, supported by increased gross merchandise value of $28.6 billion, up 21.5%.
  • Digital financial services revenue surged 58%, the largest growth in two years, fueled by credit business expansion and ecosystem integration with Shopee.
  • The digital entertainment division achieved 8% revenue growth, reaching $495.6 million, driven by an expanding active user base.
  • U.S.-listed shares of Sea Limited rose over 8%, marking their highest level in more than three years, as CEO Forrest Li expressed confidence in meeting full-year guidance.