GDS Holdings: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
The Shanghai-based company said it had a loss of 6 cents per share.
The company posted revenue of $404.9 million in the period, surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $391.3 million.
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