Sea Limited is a global consumer internet company operating in strong leadership positions. Third-quarter 2024 net income reached $153.3 million, compared with a net loss of $144 million it incurred in the comparable period last year. Such a positive result is well in line with excellent growth from key business segments of the company.
Besides, the company reported a 30.8% revenue growth in total GAAP to $4.3 billion Q3 for 2024 which indicates strong demand across Sea Limited’s portfolio of businesses.
Sea’s e-commerce business furthered well with year-on-year increase of 42.6% into $3.2 billion, boosted by increased consumer engagement as well as higher sales in the market.
This e-commerce business largely drove revenue growth for the company.
Additionally, the digital financial services arm of Sea Limited reported a 38% revenue growth, with the firm’s revenue hitting $615.7 million.
The growth was attributed to higher transaction volumes and broader adoption of its services in Southeast Asia and beyond. This segment continues to benefit from increased consumer and business activity within digital payments and financial products.
Meanwhile, Sea Limited’s digital entertainment segment experienced a mixed performance. Digital entertainment bookings rose 24.3% to $556.5 million. GAAP revenue in that business segment declined 16% to $497.8 million during the quarter versus Q3 2023’s $592.2 million. That sequentially declined due in part to the slowing of some gaming titles, though it sees long-term prospects as positive.
Overall, Sea Limited’s outstanding Q3 financial results reflect the resilience of its diversified business model and the agility to adapt to shifting market conditions, thus putting it in good stead going forward to continue on its trajectory of growth in e-commerce, digital financial services, and entertainment in coming quarters.