HUYA Inc. Files 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F

HUYA (NYSE: HUYA) filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. SEC on April 27, 2026.

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HUYA (NYSE: HUYA) filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. SEC on April 27, 2026. The Form 20-F is available on the SEC website and HUYA's investor relations site. The company will provide free hard copies to shareholders and ADS holders upon request, with contact details for the Investor Relations Department provided.

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On Apr 27, the day this news came out, HUYA closed 0.97% below the previous close.

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Market Context

This announcement formalizes HUYA’s 2025 Form 20-F filing and directs investors to comprehensive dis...

Analysis

This announcement formalizes HUYA’s 2025 Form 20-F filing and directs investors to comprehensive disclosures on its Cayman holding structure, mainland China VIE operations, and associated regulatory risks. The filing also details substantial shareholder returns, including about US$400 million in 2024 dividends and a US$340 million dividend in 2025. Investors may focus on how these cash returns balance against structural, legal, and data-security risks described in the report.

Key Figures

2024 cash dividends: about US$400 million 2025 dividend: US$340 million 2026 approved dividend: US$0.135 per share/ADS +5 more

2024 cash dividends

about US$400 million

Special cash dividends returned in 2024

2025 dividend

US$340 million

Dividend paid in 2025 under 2025–2027 plan

2026 approved dividend

US$0.135 per share/ADS

Special 2026 cash dividend approved

Huang Junhong options

818,412 shares at $2.3000

Employee share options expiring August 20, 2035

Huang Junhong share holdings

322,677 shares

Class A Ordinary Shares including RSUs

Lei Peng options

265,718 shares at $2.3000

Employee share option expiring August 20, 2035

Lei Peng RSUs

75,920 shares

RSUs vesting 2026–2029

Lin Songtao options

2,059,852 shares at $2.30

Employee share option expiring August 20, 2035

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 21

5 events

1. Apr 21

   Earnings date notice

   24h Move

   -3.5%

   Announcement of Q1 2026 results date and related webcast details.

2. Mar 18

   Buyback program

   24h Move

   +9.8%

   Launch of new US$50M share repurchase program replacing prior authorization.

3. Mar 17

   Earnings and dividend

   24h Move

   -9.0%

   Q4 and FY 2025 results plus approval of a special 2026 cash dividend.

4. Feb 24

   Earnings date notice

   24h Move

   -2.8%

   Scheduling of Q4 and FY 2025 results release and investor webinar.

5. Feb 02

   Content/partnership

   24h Move

   +4.5%

   Return of e-sports icon Uzi to the Huya platform with special live stream.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

form 20-f, ads, variable interest entity, vie, +2 more

6 terms

form 20-f regulatory

"announced it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year"

Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.

ads financial

"to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request."

Ads are paid promotional messages a company places across media — online, on TV, in print, or on social platforms — to attract customers, explain products, or shape public perception. For investors, ads matter because they drive sales growth, affect how much a company must spend to win customers, and influence brand strength and long-term value. Ads can also create regulatory or reputational risk if claims are misleading, which can affect profits and stock price.

variable interest entity regulatory

"a consolidated variable interest entity (VIE). The VIE generated over"

A variable interest entity (VIE) is a company structure where one party controls another company’s operations and economic outcomes through contracts or special arrangements instead of owning a majority of its voting shares. For investors, VIEs matter because the controlling party’s financial results, debts and risks can appear in the controller’s reports even though ownership looks separate, so understanding VIEs helps assess true exposure, governance limits and transparency—like spotting a puppet controlled by strings rather than direct ownership.

vie regulatory

"a consolidated variable interest entity (VIE). The VIE generated over"

To vie means to compete with others for a limited prize, such as contracts, customers, market share or an acquisition target. Investors pay attention because competition can change a company’s costs, pricing power and growth prospects—like bidders pushing prices higher at an auction, firms that actively vie can drive up spending or valuations and signal how likely they are to gain or lose market advantage.

hfcaa regulatory

"discusses past HFCAA-related delisting risk, which has been suspended"

The HFCAA is a U.S. law that requires companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges to allow their auditors to be inspected by U.S. regulators; if a company’s auditors can’t be reviewed for several years, the company risks being removed from U.S. markets. For investors, it matters because the law increases transparency and audit oversight—think of it as a safety inspection for a car—while also creating a clear regulatory trigger that can affect a stock’s availability and price if compliance can’t be shown.

pcaob regulatory

"suspended after PCAOB gained inspection access, though future"

The PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) is an independent regulator that inspects and enforces rules for the auditors who check public companies’ financial statements. Think of it as a referee for accountants: it sets standards, reviews audit work, and can punish sloppy or dishonest audits. That matters to investors because trustworthy, well-audited financial reports reduce the risk of surprises and help people make better decisions about buying, holding, or selling stocks.

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GUANGZHOU, China, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HUYA Inc. ("Huya" or the "Company") (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game-related entertainment and services provider, today announced it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 27, 2026. The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the SEC's website at https://www.sec.gov and on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.huya.com.

The Company will provide a hard copy of the annual report, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company's Investor Relations Department at HUYA Inc., Building A3, E-Park, 280 Hanxi Road, Panyu District, Guangzhou 511446, the People's Republic of China.

About HUYA Inc.

HUYA Inc. is a leading game-related entertainment and services provider. Huya delivers dynamic live streaming and video content and a rich array of services spanning games, e-sports, and other interactive entertainment genres to a large, highly engaged community of game enthusiasts. Huya has cultivated a robust entertainment ecosystem powered by AI and other advanced technologies, serving users and partners across the gaming universe, including game companies, e-sports tournament organizers, broadcasters and talent agencies. Leveraging this strong foundation, Huya has also expanded into innovative game-related services, such as game distribution, in-game item sales, advertising and more. Huya continues to extend its footprint in China and abroad, meeting the evolving needs of gamers, content creators, and industry partners worldwide.

For more information, please visit https://ir.huya.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

HUYA Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: +86-20-2290-7829
E-mail: ir@huya.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com

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SOURCE HUYA Inc.

FAQ

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When did HUYA (HUYA) file its Form 20-F for FY2025?

HUYA filed its Form 20-F on April 27, 2026 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. According to the company, the filing is posted on the SEC website and on HUYA's investor relations site, and free hard copies are available on request.

Where can investors access HUYA's 2025 Form 20-F (HUYA)?

Investors can access HUYA's 2025 Form 20-F on the SEC website and HUYA's investor relations site. According to the company, both sources host the full annual report and provide contact details for hard copy requests to investor relations.

How can HUYA shareholders request a hard copy of the 2025 annual report (HUYA)?

Shareholders and ADS holders can request a free hard copy by contacting HUYA's Investor Relations Department at the Guangzhou address provided. According to the company, requests should be directed to the listed IR address and will be fulfilled free of charge.

What fiscal period does HUYA's filed Form 20-F cover (HUYA)?

The filed Form 20-F covers HUYA's fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. According to the company, the annual report presents the information for that fiscal year and is available on the SEC and company investor relations websites.

Does HUYA (HUYA) provide online access and physical copies of its 2025 Form 20-F?

Yes. HUYA provides online access via the SEC and its investor relations website and offers free physical copies upon request. According to the company, contact details for requesting hard copies are included in the announcement.