Tencent Q2 results beat estimates on robust AI-enhanced advertising

TechnologyDesktop agent WorkBuddy is emerging as a bright spot for the Chinese companyTencent’s Hy3 model is rapidly gaining users, a sign the Chinese company is having more success in commercializing its AI than expected. © ReutersCISSY ZHOUAugust 12, 2026 18:28 JSTHONG KONG -- Tencent, China's most valuable company, saw its second-quarter sales grow 11% on the year to 204.8 billion yuan ($30.3 billion), beating the median estimate of 201.8 billion by LSEG.