DouYu International Holdings Limited Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
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DouYu (Nasdaq: DOYU) reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 unaudited results on March 25, 2026. Total Q4 revenue was RMB918.8M, with Q4 gross profit RMB118.0M and gross margin 12.8%. Full‑year 2025 revenue was RMB3,818.9M and adjusted net income was RMB40.2M. Cash and deposits were RMB2,283.7M as of December 31, 2025, after a US$300M special cash dividend.
Management highlighted revenue diversification, cost optimization and improved profitability versus 2024, noting growth in innovative business and better margins driven by lower content and bandwidth costs.
Positive
- Gross margin improved to 12.8% in 2025 (from 7.6% in 2024)
- Adjusted net income turned positive: RMB40.2 million for 2025
- Q4 gross profit increased 69.1% to RMB118.0 million
- Innovative, advertising and other revenues grew 37% year-over-year
- Net loss narrowed to RMB29.1 million for full year 2025
Negative
- Full‑year revenue declined to RMB3,818.9 million (down >10% YoY)
- Q4 livestreaming revenue dropped 29.8% to RMB513.0 million
- Average mobile MAUs fell to 27.6 million in Q4 from 30.5 million
- Cash and deposits fell to RMB2,283.7 million after US$300M dividend
News Market Reaction – DOYU
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Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | -5.0% | Revenue down but strong margin gains and turn to net profitability. |
| Aug 18 | Q2 2025 earnings | Positive | +14.3% | Revenue growth, sharp profit turnaround, and strong innovative business. |
| May 20 | Q1 2025 earnings | Neutral | -0.7% | Revenues down but profitability metrics improved and diversification progressed. |
| Mar 14 | FY/Q4 2024 earnings | Negative | +10.4% | Revenue declines and Q4 loss despite innovative segment growth. |
| Nov 20 | Q3 2024 earnings | Negative | -1.6% | Broad revenue, MAU and paying user declines with weaker profitability. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Earnings releases have produced mixed reactions: strong fundamental improvement sometimes met with negative or muted price moves, and weaker reports occasionally seeing rallies.
Over the last five earnings cycles from Nov 2024 through Nov 2025, DOYU shifted from broad revenue declines and losses toward improved margins and recurring profitability. Innovative business and cost optimization have been consistent themes, while livestreaming revenue and MAUs trended lower. Price reactions varied, with both gains and selloffs around earnings. Today’s Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 release continues the pattern of revenue pressure but better gross margin and adjusted profitability.
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Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights
- Total net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2025 were
RMB918.8 million (US ), compared with$131.4 million RMB1,136.0 million in the same period of 2024. - Gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2025 was
RMB118.0 million (US ), compared with$16.9 million RMB69.8 million in the same period of 2024. - Income from operations in the fourth quarter of 2025 was
RMB4.7 million (US ), compared with a loss from operations of$0.7 million RMB192.9 million in the same period of 2024. - Net income in the fourth quarter of 2025 was
RMB1.4 million (US ), compared with a net loss of$0.2 million RMB173.1 million in the same period of 2024. - Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)[1] in the fourth quarter of 2025 was
RMB12 .6 million (US ), compared with an adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) of$1.8 million RMB78 .2 million in the same period of 2024.
Full Year 2025 Financial Highlights
- Total net revenues for the full year of 2025 were
RMB3,818.9 million (US ), compared with$546.1 million RMB4,270.8 million for the full year of 2024. - Gross profit for the full year of 2025 was
RMB489.5 million (US ), compared with$70.0 million RMB323.8 million for the full year of 2024. - Net loss for the full year of 2025 was
RMB29.1 million (US ), compared with$4.2 million RMB306.8 million for the full year of 2024. - Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) for the full year of 2025 was
RMB40.2 million (US ), compared with an adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) of$5.7 million RMB249.2 million for the full year of 2024.
Ms. Simin Ren, Co-Chief Executive Officer of DouYu, commented, "Through the collective efforts of the entire DouYu team, we significantly improved our overall business performance in 2025 compared with 2024, despite a challenging external environment. Over the past year, we have made notable strides in diversifying our revenue and improving cost efficiency. Revenues from our innovative business, advertising and other sector grew
Mr. Hao Cao, Vice President of DouYu, commented, "In the fourth quarter of 2025, amid continued pressure on our live streaming business, we sustained profitability and steady cash flow by focusing on operational efficiency. On a full-year basis, our financial capability saw substantial development. Gross margin reached
Fourth Quarter 2025 Operational Highlights
- In the fourth quarter, average mobile MAUs[2] were 27.6 million, compared with 30.5 million in the third quarter of 2025, primarily attributable to the continued impact of cost structure optimization and a more disciplined content supply strategy, as well as the ongoing reduction of low-ROI events. These adjustments reduced retention and engagement among light users. Core users and paying users were relatively less affected, with the number of paying users remaining stable. We will continue to improve the user experience through innovations in activity design, monetization models and collaboration approaches to further enhance the efficiency and appeal of our events and content offerings. During the fourth quarter, we co-hosted tournaments and offline events and will continue to explore new formats for events and content going forward.
- In the fourth quarter, the number of quarterly average paying users[3] for live streaming-related business was 2.6 million, with a quarterly ARPPU of
RMB230 . The slight decrease in paying users was primarily attributable to weaker consumer spending amid the prevailing macroeconomic environment as well as fewer promotional activities resulting from adjustments to our platform's operational strategy. - In the fourth quarter, revenues from our voice-based social networking business reached
RMB271.0 million . Average MAUs for the voice-based social networking business for the fourth quarter were 286,300, with 63,600 monthly average paying users[4]. During the quarter, we focused on optimizing the traffic distribution mechanism and resource allocation efficiency for the voice business. These efforts enhanced the business' profitability while maintaining a healthy community ecosystem, delivering performance in line with our expectations.
Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Total net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased by
Livestreaming revenues in the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased by
Innovative business, advertising and other revenues in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by
Cost of revenues in the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased by
Revenue-sharing fees and content costs in the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased by
Bandwidth costs in the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased by
Gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by
Sales and marketing expenses in the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased by
Research and development expenses in the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased by
General and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased by
Income from operations in the fourth quarter of 2025 was
Net income in the fourth quarter of 2025 was
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP), which is calculated as net income excluding share of loss in equity method investments and impairment losses and fair value adjustments on investments, was
Basic and diluted net income per ADS[5] in the fourth quarter of 2025 were both
Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS (non-GAAP) in the fourth quarter of 2025 were both
Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Total net revenues for the full year of 2025 were
Gross profit for the full year of 2025 was
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP), which is calculated as net income excluding share of loss in equity method investments and impairment losses and fair value adjustments on investments, was
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS for the full year of 2025 were both
Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS (non-GAAP) for the full year of 2025 were both
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and bank deposits
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, restricted cash in other non-current assets, and short-term and long-term bank deposits of
[1] "Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)" is defined as net income excluding share of loss (income) in equity method investments and impairment losses and fair value adjustments on investments. For more information, please refer to "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release. |
[2] "MAUs" refers to the number of active mobile users (exclusive of innovative business unless the context otherwise indicates) in a given period. Average mobile MAUs for a given period is calculated by dividing (i) the sum of active mobile users for each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months in such period. |
[3] "Quarterly average paying users" refers to the average paying users for each quarter during a given period of time calculated by dividing (i) the sum of paying users for each quarter of such period, by (ii) the number of quarters in such period. "Paying user" refers to a registered user that has purchased virtual gifts on our platform at least once during the relevant period. |
[4] "Monthly average paying users" refers to the monthly average number of paying users during a given period of time calculated by dividing (i) the sum of paying users in each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months in such period. "Paying user" refers to a registered user that has purchased virtual gifts on our platform at least once during the relevant period. |
[5] Each ADS represents one ordinary share for the relevant period and calendar year. |
About DouYu International Holdings Limited
Headquartered in
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted (loss) income from operations is calculated as (loss) income from operations adjusted for Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. Adjusted net (loss) income is calculated as net (loss) income adjusted for share of (income) loss in equity method investments, impairment losses and fair value adjustments on investments, and impairment losses of intangible assets. Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to DouYu is calculated as net (loss) income attributable to DouYu adjusted for share of (income) loss in equity method investments, impairment losses and fair value adjustments on investments, and impairment losses of intangible assets. Adjusted basic and diluted net (loss) income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net (loss) income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net (loss) income per ordinary share. The Company adjusted the impact of (i) share of (income) loss in equity method investments, (ii) impairment losses and fair value adjustments on investments, and (iii) Impairment losses of intangible assets to understand and evaluate the Company's core operating performance. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with
For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" near the end of this release.
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Investor Relations Contact
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data) | |||||
As of December 31 | As of December 31 | ||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |||
ASSETS | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | ||
Current assets: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,017,148 | 1,759,127 | 251,552 | ||
Restricted cash | 83 | 35 | 5 | ||
Short-term bank deposits | 3,070,374 | 502,502 | 71,857 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 49,057 | 77,584 | 11,094 | ||
Prepayments | 26,885 | 15,790 | 2,258 | ||
Amounts due from related parties | 74,175 | 91,601 | 13,099 | ||
Other current assets, net | 231,354 | 185,264 | 26,492 | ||
Total current assets | 4,469,076 | 2,631,903 | 376,357 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 7,093 | 5,040 | 721 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 60,917 | 33,580 | 4,802 | ||
Long-term bank deposits | 360,000 | - | - | ||
Investments | 456,815 | 383,683 | 54,866 | ||
Right-of-use assets, net | 15,816 | 7,900 | 1,130 | ||
Other non-current assets | 76,616 | 57,845 | 8,272 | ||
Total non-current assets | 977,257 | 488,048 | 69,791 | ||
TOTAL ASSETS | 5,446,333 | 3,119,951 | 446,148 | ||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
LIABILITIES | |||||
Current liabilities: | |||||
Accounts payable | 498,667 | 554,131 | 79,240 | ||
Advances from customers | 4,444 | 2,311 | 330 | ||
Deferred revenue | 252,346 | 236,900 | 33,876 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 242,517 | 218,921 | 31,305 | ||
Amounts due to related parties | 222,589 | 112,307 | 16,060 | ||
Lease liabilities due within one year | 11,458 | 6,703 | 959 | ||
Total current liabilities | 1,232,021 | 1,131,273 | 161,770 | ||
Lease liabilities | 4,223 | 1,306 | 187 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 4,223 | 1,306 | 187 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 1,236,244 | 1,132,579 | 161,957 | ||
(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into | |||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED) | |||||
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data) | |||||
As of December 31 | As of December 31 | ||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |||
RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | |||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
Ordinary shares | 20 | 20 | 3 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 7,514,498 | 5,363,717 | 767,001 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (3,791,817) | (3,820,899) | (546,381) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 487,388 | 444,534 | 63,568 | ||
Total DouYu Shareholders' Equity | 4,210,089 | 1,987,372 | 284,191 | ||
Total Shareholders' Equity | 4,210,089 | 1,987,372 | 284,191 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 5,446,333 | 3,119,951 | 446,148 | ||
(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into | |||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||||||||
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data) | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||
Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | ||||||||
Net revenues | 1,136,000 | 899,111 | 918,775 | 131,383 | 4,270,825 | 3,818,852 | 546,088 | |||||||
Cost of revenues | (1,066,209) | (783,022) | (800,785) | (114,511) | (3,946,993) | (3,329,325) | (476,087) | |||||||
Gross profit | 69,791 | 116,089 | 117,990 | 16,872 | 323,832 | 489,527 | 70,001 | |||||||
Operating (expenses) income(2) | ||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (79,348) | (52,331) | (47,637) | (6,812) | (311,140) | (234,482) | (33,530) | |||||||
General and administrative expenses | (71,674) | (35,274) | (26,780) | (3,829) | (204,429) | (137,657) | (19,685) | |||||||
Research and development expenses | (34,150) | (26,888) | (33,810) | (4,835) | (181,676) | (121,058) | (17,311) | |||||||
Other operating (expenses) income, net | (77,520) | 10,334 | (5,041) | (721) | (200,174) | 8,427 | 1,205 | |||||||
Total operating expenses | (262,692) | (104,159) | (113,268) | (16,197) | (897,419) | (484,770) | (69,321) | |||||||
(Loss) Income from operations | (192,901) | 11,930 | 4,722 | 675 | (573,587) | 4,757 | 680 | |||||||
Other (expenses) income, net | (21,401) | (10,124) | (8,100) | (1,158) | 21,898 | (67,315) | (9,626) | |||||||
Interest income, net | 45,147 | 18,105 | 16,884 | 2,414 | 263,052 | 64,330 | 9,199 | |||||||
Foreign exchange income (expenses), net | 546 | (232) | (526) | (75) | 1,235 | (517) | (74) | |||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes and share of income (loss) in equity method investments
| (168,609) | 19,679 | 12,980 | 1,856 | (287,402) | 1,255 | 179 | |||||||
Income tax expense | (6,464) | (6,662) | (8,463) | (1,210) | (15,407) | (28,409) | (4,062) | |||||||
Share of income (loss) in equity method investments | 1,981 | (1,688) | (3,146) | (450) | (4,001) | (1,928) | (276) | |||||||
Net (loss) income | (173,092) | 11,329 | 1,371 | 196 | (306,810) | (29,082) | (4,159) | |||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company
| (173,092) | 11,329 | 1,371 | 196 | (306,810) | (29,082) | (4,159) | |||||||
Net (loss) income per ordinary share | ||||||||||||||
Basic | (5.74) | 0.38 | 0.05 | 0.01 | (9.95) | (0.96) | (0.14) | |||||||
Diluted | (5.74) | 0.38 | 0.05 | 0.01 | (9.95) | (0.96) | (0.14) | |||||||
Net (loss) income per ADS(3) | ||||||||||||||
Basic | (5.74) | 0.38 | 0.05 | 0.01 | (9.95) | (0.96) | (0.14) | |||||||
Diluted | (5.74) | 0.38 | 0.05 | 0.01 | (9.95) | (0.96) | (0.14) | |||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating net (loss) income per ordinary share | ||||||||||||||
Basic | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,832,271 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | |||||||
Diluted | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,832,271 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | |||||||
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net (loss) income per ADS(3) | ||||||||||||||
Basic | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,832,271 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | |||||||
Diluted | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,832,271 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | |||||||
(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into | ||||||||||||||
(2) Every one ADS represents one ordinary share. | ||||||||||||||
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS | |||||||||||||
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||
Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | |||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | |||||||
(Loss) Income from operations | (192,901) | 11,930 | 4,722 | 675 | (573,587) | 4,757 | 680 | ||||||
Add: | |||||||||||||
Impairment losses of intangible assets | 75,473 | - | - | - | 75,473 | - | - | ||||||
Adjusted Operating (loss) income (non-GAAP) | (117,428) | 11,930 | 4,722 | 675 | (498,114) | 4,757 | 680 | ||||||
Net (loss) income | (173,092) | 11,329 | 1,371 | 196 | (306,810) | (29,082) | (4,159) | ||||||
Add: | |||||||||||||
Share of (income) loss in equity method investments | (1,981) | 1,688 | 3,146 | 450 | 4,001 | 1,928 | 276 | ||||||
Impairment losses and fair value adjustments on | 21,401 | 10,124 | 8,100 | 1,158 | (21,898) | 67,315 | 9,626 | ||||||
Impairment losses of intangible assets | 75,473 | - | - | - | 75,473 | - | - | ||||||
Adjusted net (loss) income (non-GAAP) | (78,199) | 23,141 | 12,617 | 1,804 | (249,234) | 40,161 | 5,743 | ||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to DouYu | (173,092) | 11,329 | 1,371 | 196 | (306,810) | (29,082) | (4,159) | ||||||
Add: | |||||||||||||
Share of (income) loss in equity method investments | (1,981) | 1,688 | 3,146 | 450 | 4,001 | 1,928 | 276 | ||||||
Impairment losses and fair value adjustments on | 21,401 | 10,124 | 8,100 | 1,158 | (21,898) | 67,315 | 9,626 | ||||||
Impairment losses of intangible assets | 75,473 | - | - | - | 75,473 | - | - | ||||||
Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to DouYu | (78,199) | 23,141 | 12,617 | 1,804 | (249,234) | 40,161 | 5,743 | ||||||
Adjusted net (loss) income per ordinary share (non-GAAP) | |||||||||||||
Basic | (2.59) | 0.77 | 0.42 | 0.06 | (8.08) | 1.33 | 0.19 | ||||||
Diluted | (2.59) | 0.77 | 0.42 | 0.06 | (8.08) | 1.33 | 0.19 | ||||||
Adjusted net (loss) income per ADS(2) (non-GAAP)
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Basic | (2.59) | 0.77 | 0.42 | 0.06 | (8.08) | 1.33 | 0.19 | ||||||
Diluted | (2.59) | 0.77 | 0.42 | 0.06 | (8.08) | 1.33 | 0.19 | ||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating Adjusted net (loss) income per ordinary share | |||||||||||||
Basic | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,832,271 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | ||||||
Diluted | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,832,271 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | ||||||
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net (loss) income per ADS(3) | |||||||||||||
Basic | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,832,271 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | ||||||
Diluted | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | 30,832,271 | 30,178,859 | 30,178,859 | ||||||
(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into | |||||||||||||
(2) Impairment losses and fair value adjustments on investments was included in line item "Other income (expenses), net" of condensed consolidated | |||||||||||||
(3) Every one ADS represents one ordinary share. | |||||||||||||
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