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Huya (NYSE: HUYA) grows Q1 2026 revenue as margins improve and loss shrinks

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HUYA Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results showing moderate growth and margin improvement while remaining near breakeven. Total net revenues rose 14.6% year-over-year to RMB1,728.4 million, driven by a 69.4% jump in game-related services, advertising and other revenues to RMB627.4 million, now 36.3% of the total.

Live streaming revenues slipped to RMB1,101.0 million, reflecting a softer industry backdrop, but gross profit increased 34.3% to RMB253.2 million, lifting gross margin to 14.6% from 12.5%. Operating loss narrowed to RMB28.8 million, and non-GAAP operating loss shrank to RMB2.7 million, while non-GAAP net income attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB21.1 million.

GAAP net loss attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB4.1 million, compared with a small profit a year earlier. Cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term deposits totaled RMB3,455.1 million as of March 31, 2026, providing a sizable liquidity base despite special cash dividends reducing time deposits.

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Huya delivered solid revenue growth and margin gains, but profits remain fragile.

Huya grew Q1 2026 net revenues by 14.6% to RMB1.73 billion, led by game-related services, advertising and other revenues up 69.4% to RMB627.4 million. This mix shift lifted gross margin to 14.6%, as higher-margin businesses comprise 36.3% of revenue.

Live streaming revenue declined to RMB1.10 billion, showing ongoing pressure in its legacy core segment. Still, operating loss narrowed to RMB28.8 million and non-GAAP operating loss to just RMB2.7 million, indicating tighter cost control and better unit economics.

GAAP results slipped from a small profit to a RMB4.1 million net loss, while non-GAAP net income eased to RMB21.1 million. Liquidity remains strong with RMB3.46 billion in cash and deposits as of March 31, 2026. Subsequent filings may clarify how fast game publishing and in-game sales can offset live streaming softness.

Total net revenues RMB1,728.4 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 14.6% YoY
Game-related services, advertising and other revenues RMB627.4 million Q1 2026; 69.4% year-over-year growth
Live streaming revenues RMB1,101.0 million Q1 2026; down from RMB1,138.2 million in Q1 2025
Gross margin 14.6% Q1 2026; up from 12.5% in Q1 2025
Operating loss RMB28.8 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; improved from RMB59.6 million
Net loss attributable to HUYA Inc. RMB4.1 million Q1 2026; versus RMB0.9 million net income in Q1 2025
Non-GAAP net income attributable to HUYA Inc. RMB21.1 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; slightly below RMB24.0 million prior year
Cash and deposits balance RMB3,455.1 million Cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term deposits as of March 31, 2026
gross margin financial
"Gross margin was 14.6% for the first quarter of 2026, compared with 12.5% for the same period of 2025"
Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.
non-GAAP operating loss financial
"Non-GAAP operating loss narrowed to RMB2.7 million (US$0.4 million) for the first quarter of 2026"
Non-GAAP operating loss is a company's reported operating loss after management removes certain items they consider unusual, one-time, or not part of regular business (for example, restructuring charges, stock-based compensation, or asset write-downs). Investors care because it reflects management’s view of the business’s ongoing operating performance—like looking at a car’s speed after smoothing out bumps—but it can be shaped differently by each company and so is less standardized than GAAP figures.
share-based compensation expenses financial
"The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures exclude share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions"
Share-based compensation expenses are the accounting costs a company records when it pays employees, directors or contractors with company stock, stock options, or other equity instruments instead of cash. Investors care because these expenses reduce reported profits and can increase the number of outstanding shares, diluting ownership — like a business paying wages with gift cards that count as payroll cost and also add more gift cards in circulation.
impairment loss of investments financial
"Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to HUYA Inc. is net income (loss) attributable to HUYA Inc. excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment loss of investments"
An impairment loss of investments is a write-down recorded when the current value of a held investment falls permanently below the amount the company shows on its books. Think of it like lowering the listed price of an item in a store because it can no longer sell for the original amount; it reduces reported profits and the value of assets on the balance sheet, which can signal weaker future cash flows or lower recovery prospects for investors.
American depositary share financial
"Basic and diluted net loss per American depositary share (“ADS”) were each RMB0.02"
An American Depositary Share (ADS) is a U.S.-listed certificate that represents a specified number of shares in a foreign company, held by a custodian bank; it works like a receipt that allows U.S. investors to buy and trade foreign equity on American exchanges without dealing with another country’s markets. Investors care because ADSs make foreign stocks easier to access, improve liquidity and settlement in dollars, and can affect dividend payments, voting rights and regulatory oversight compared with buying the underlying foreign shares directly.

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May 2026

 

 

 

Commission File Number: 001-38482

 

 

 

HUYA Inc.

 

Building A3, E-Park, 280 Hanxi Road

Panyu District, Guangzhou 511446

People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x   Form 40-F o

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release: HUYA Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  HUYA Inc.  
   
  By:   /s/ Raymond Peng Lei
    Name: Raymond Peng Lei
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: May 12, 2026

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

HUYA Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

 

GUANGZHOU, China, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HUYA Inc. (“Huya” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game-related entertainment and services provider, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

 

·Total net revenues increased by 14.6% to RMB1,728.4 million (US$250.6 million) for the first quarter of 2026, from RMB1,508.6 million for the same period of 2025.
·Game-related services, advertising and other revenues increased by 69.4% to RMB627.4 million (US$91.0 million) for the first quarter of 2026, from RMB370.4 million for the same period of 2025.
·Operating loss narrowed to RMB28.8 million (US$4.2 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB59.6 million for the same period of 2025.
·Non-GAAP1 operating loss narrowed to RMB2.7 million (US$0.4 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB35.6 million for the same period of 2025.
·Net loss attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB4.1 million (US$0.6 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with a net income attributable to HUYA Inc. of RMB0.9 million for the same period of 2025.
·Non-GAAP net income attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB21.1 million (US$3.1 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB24.0 million for the same period of 2025.

 

Mr. Junhong Huang, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Huya, commented, “Huya continued to deliver solid results in the first quarter of 2026, underpinned by our ongoing transformation into a comprehensive game-related services provider. Total net revenues reached RMB1.73 billion, up 14.6% year-over-year, while game-related services, advertising, and other revenues grew 69.4% year-over-year to RMB627.4 million, representing a record 36.3% of total net revenues.”

 

Goose Goose Duck mobile continued to gain traction in the Chinese mainland, reaching as high as Top 5 on the local Apple App Store top-grossing games chart in April, demonstrating the game’s promising monetization potential. Beyond game publishing, our broader game-related services also made meaningful progress. In-game item sales maintained rapid year-over-year growth, fueled by deeper collaborations with top-tier game titles, while our content-driven advertising services continued to attract leading game companies seeking integrated marketing solutions. With multiple new publishing titles in our pipeline, we are well-positioned to build on this momentum through disciplined execution,” Mr. Huang concluded.

 

Mr. Raymond Peng Lei, Chief Financial Officer of Huya, added, “This quarter’s steady top line growth and the continued improvement in both our revenue mix and operating performance underscore the earnings potential of our diversification efforts. The increased revenue contribution from businesses with higher gross margins led to a year-over-year and sequential gross margin expansion to 14.6% this quarter. Looking ahead, we remain focused on prudently pursuing growth opportunities while preserving earnings quality and delivering long-term value to our shareholders.”

 

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First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Total net revenues increased by 14.6% to RMB1,728.4 million (US$250.6 million) for the first quarter of 2026, from RMB1,508.6 million for the same period of 2025.

 

Live streaming revenues were RMB1,101.0 million (US$159.6 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB1,138.2 million for the same period of 2025, primarily reflecting the live streaming industry’s current environment.

 

Game-related services, advertising and other revenues increased by 69.4% to RMB627.4 million (US$91.0 million) for the first quarter of 2026, from RMB370.4 million for the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by higher revenues from in-game item sales and advertising, mainly attributable to the Company’s deepened and broadened collaboration with game companies.

 

Cost of revenues increased by 11.8% to RMB1,475.2 million (US$213.9 million) for the first quarter of 2026, from RMB1,320.1 million for the same period of 2025, primarily due to increased costs of in-game virtual items, as well as increased revenue sharing fees and content costs. Revenue sharing fees and content costs, a key component of cost of revenues, increased by 6.9% year-over-year to RMB1,234.7 million (US$179.0 million) for the first quarter of 2026, mainly reflecting higher revenues.

 

Gross profit increased by 34.3% to RMB253.2 million (US$36.7 million) for the first quarter of 2026, from RMB188.5 million for the same period of 2025. Gross margin was 14.6% for the first quarter of 2026, compared with 12.5% for the same period of 2025.

 

Research and development expenses increased by 1.7% to RMB131.7 million (US$19.1 million) for the first quarter of 2026, from RMB129.5 million for the same period of 2025.

 

Sales and marketing expenses increased by 45.1% to RMB88.1 million (US$12.8 million) for the first quarter of 2026, from RMB60.7 million for the same period of 2025, primarily due to marketing and promotional efforts related to the launch of Goose Goose Duck mobile.

 

General and administrative expenses increased by 5.9% to RMB65.1 million (US$9.4 million) for the first quarter of 2026, from RMB61.4 million for the same period of 2025, primarily due to increased share-based compensation expenses.

 

Other income was RMB2.9 million (US$0.4 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB3.5 million for the same period of 2025, primarily due to lower government subsidies.

 

Operating loss narrowed to RMB28.8 million (US$4.2 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB59.6 million for the same period of 2025.

 

Non-GAAP operating loss narrowed to RMB2.7 million (US$0.4 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB35.6 million for the same period of 2025.

 

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Interest income was RMB30.3 million (US$4.4 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB64.9 million for the same period of 2025, primarily due to a lower time deposit balance, mainly reflecting the payment of special cash dividends.

 

Net loss attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB4.1 million (US$0.6 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with a net income attributable to HUYA Inc. of RMB0.9 million for the same period of 2025.

 

Non-GAAP net income attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB21.1 million (US$3.1 million) for the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB24.0 million for the same period of 2025.

 

Basic and diluted net loss per American depositary share (“ADS”) were each RMB0.02 (US$0.00) for the first quarter of 2026. Basic and diluted net income per ADS were each RMB0.00 for the first quarter of 2025. Each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share of the Company.

 

Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS were each RMB0.09 (US$0.01) for the first quarter of 2026. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS were each RMB0.10 for the first quarter of 2025.

 

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits and long-term deposits of RMB3,455.1 million (US$500.9 million), compared with RMB3,818.4 million as of December 31, 2025.

 

Earnings Webinar

 

The Company’s management will host a Tencent Meeting Webinar at 6:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on May 12, 2026 (6:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time on May 12, 2026), to review and discuss the Company’s business and financial performance.

 

For participants who wish to join the webinar, please complete the online registration in advance using the links provided below. Upon registration, participants will receive an email with webinar access information, including meeting ID, meeting link, dial-in numbers, and a unique attendee ID to join the webinar.

 

Participant Online Registration:

 

Chinese Mainland2: https://meeting.tencent.com/dw/mXzxW3WQFgBW
International: https://voovmeeting.com/dw/mXzxW3WQFgBW

 

A live webcast of the webinar will be accessible at https://ir.huya.com, and a replay of the webcast will be available following the session.

 

1 The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures exclude share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, and impairment loss of investments, to the extent applicable. For more information, please refer to the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “HUYA Inc. Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.

2 For the purpose of this announcement only, Chinese Mainland excludes the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, and Taiwan.

 

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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.

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial information is prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), except that the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, consolidated statements of cash flows, and the detailed notes have not been presented. Huya uses non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating loss, non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to HUYA Inc., non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP basic and diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share, and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income (loss) per ADS, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP gross profit is gross profit excluding share-based compensation expenses allocated in cost of revenues. Non-GAAP operating loss is operating loss excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to HUYA Inc. is net income (loss) attributable to HUYA Inc. excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment loss of investments, and amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, net of income taxes, to the extent applicable. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders is net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment loss of investments, and amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, net of income taxes, to the extent applicable. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share and per ADS is non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and ADS used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share and per ADS. The Company believes that separate analysis and exclusion of the impact of (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, and (iii) amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions (net of income taxes), add clarity to the constituent parts of its performance. The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses the non-GAAP financial measures for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures represent useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the effect of (i) share-based compensation expenses, and (ii) amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, which have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business, and (iii) impairment loss of investments. However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company’s net income (loss) for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider a non-GAAP financial measure in isolation from or as an alternative to the financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

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The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “HUYA Inc. Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this announcement.

 

Exchange Rate Information

 

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.8980 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on March 31, 2026, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the Renminbi or U.S. dollar amounts referred to in this announcement could have been or could be converted into U.S. dollars or Renminbi, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Huya’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Huya may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Huya’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Huya’s goals and strategies; Huya’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the live streaming industry and the game industry in mainland China and internationally; Huya’s expectation regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; Huya’s ability retain and grow its user reach, broadcasters, talent agencies, business partners for game-related services and advertisers; Huya’s ability to expand its product and service offerings; competition in the live streaming industry and game industry; Huya’s efforts in complying with applicable data privacy and security regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China; the economy in China and elsewhere generally; any regulatory developments in laws, regulations, rules, policies or guidelines applicable to Huya; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Huya’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Huya does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

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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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HUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

 

   As of December 31,   As of March 31, 
   2025   2026   2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Assets               
Current assets               
Cash and cash equivalents   692,663    360,398    52,247 
Restricted cash and short-term deposits   12,031    31,537    4,572 
Short-term deposits   3,125,760    2,874,686    416,742 
Accounts receivable, net   238,569    339,951    49,283 
Prepaid assets and amounts due from related parties, net   290,747    371,368    53,837 
Prepayments and other current assets, net   547,078    524,849    76,086 
                
Total current assets   4,906,848    4,502,789    652,767 
                
Non-current assets               
Long-term deposits   -    220,000    31,893 
Investments   296,165    329,409    47,754 
Goodwill   453,498    446,440    64,720 
Property and equipment, net   604,368    653,732    94,771 
Intangible assets, net   127,633    116,683    16,915 
Right-of-use assets, net   304,017    310,640    45,033 
Prepayments and other non-current assets   8,843    9,503    1,378 
                
Total non-current assets   1,794,524    2,086,407    302,464 
                
Total assets   6,701,372    6,589,196    955,231 
                
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity               
Current liabilities               
Accounts payable   237,903    384,594    55,754 
Advances from customers and deferred revenue   228,167    208,398    30,211 
Income taxes payable   61,479    55,101    7,988 
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities   1,032,437    852,899    123,644 
Amounts due to related parties   150,166    104,470    15,145 
Lease liabilities due within one year   18,982    16,470    2,388 
Dividends payable   -    214,655    31,118 
                
Total current liabilities   1,729,134    1,836,587    266,248 
                
Non-current liabilities               
Lease liabilities   1,766    12,808    1,857 
Deferred tax liabilities   18,932    18,059    2,618 
Deferred revenue   31,824    32,780    4,752 
                
Total non-current liabilities   52,522    63,647    9,227 
                
Total liabilities   1,781,656    1,900,234    275,475 

 

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HUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

 

   As of December 31,   As of March 31, 
   2025   2026   2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Shareholders’ equity               
Class A ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value; 750,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, respectively; 73,146,779 and 79,404,675* shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, respectively)   54    58    8 
Class B ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, respectively; 150,386,517 and 150,386,517 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, respectively)   98    98    14 
Treasury shares   (128,056)   (125,183)   (18,148)
Additional paid-in capital   6,466,101    6,270,666    909,056 
Statutory reserves   122,429    122,429    17,748 
Accumulated deficit   (2,219,365)   (2,224,839)   (322,534)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   678,455    645,733    93,612 
                
Total shareholders’ equity   4,919,716    4,688,962    679,756 
                
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   6,701,372    6,589,196    955,231 

 

* For the avoidance of doubt, the total outstanding ordinary shares include 5,655,480 Class A ordinary shares beneficially owned by participants of HUYA Inc.’s share incentive plans.

 

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HUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31,
2025
   December 31,
2025
   March 31,
2026
   March 31,
2026
 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Net revenues                    
Live streaming   1,138,151    1,145,950    1,100,993    159,610 
Game-related services, advertising and other revenues   370,434    592,525    627,393    90,953 
                     
Total net revenues   1,508,585    1,738,475    1,728,386    250,563 
                     
Cost of revenues(1)   (1,320,102)   (1,493,767)   (1,475,234)   (213,864)
                     
Gross profit   188,483    244,708    253,152    36,699 
                     
Operating expenses(1)                    
Research and development expenses   (129,525)   (123,054)   (131,709)   (19,094)
Sales and marketing expenses   (60,695)   (78,066)   (88,067)   (12,767)
General and administrative expenses   (61,445)   (125,958)   (65,092)   (9,436)
                     
Total operating expenses   (251,665)   (327,078)   (284,868)   (41,297)
                     
Other income, net   3,534    17,516    2,927    424 
                     
Operating loss   (59,648)   (64,854)   (28,789)   (4,174)
                     
Interest income   64,916    32,144    30,327    4,396 
Impairment loss of investments   -    (81,458)   -    - 
Foreign currency exchange losses, net   (416)   (2,182)   (1,703)   (247)
                     
Income (loss) before income tax expenses   4,852    (116,350)   (165)   (25)
                     
Income tax expenses   (3,248)   (1,662)   (2,631)   (381)
                     
Income (loss) before (loss) gain in equity method investments, net of income taxes   1,604    (118,012)   (2,796)   (406)
                     
(Loss) gain in equity method investments, net of income taxes   (677)   429    (1,271)   (184)
                     
Net income (loss) attributable to HUYA Inc.   927    (117,583)   (4,067)   (590)
                     
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders   927    (117,583)   (4,067)   (590)

 

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HUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31,
2025
   December 31,
2025
   March 31,
2026
   March 31,
2026
 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Net income (loss) per ADS*                    
—Basic   0.00    (0.51)   (0.02)   0.00 
—Diluted   0.00    (0.51)   (0.02)   0.00 
Net income (loss) per ordinary share                    
—Basic   0.00    (0.51)   (0.02)   0.00 
—Diluted   0.00    (0.51)   (0.02)   0.00 
                     
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net income (loss) per ADS                    
—Basic   229,451,944    229,212,223    229,705,246    229,705,246 
—Diluted   231,527,507    229,212,223    229,705,246    229,705,246 

 

* Each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share.

 

(1) Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31,
2025
   December 31,
2025
   March 31,
2026
   March 31,
2026
 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Cost of revenues   3,383    3,335    2,435    353 
Research and development expenses   6,313    5,561    4,437    643 
Sales and marketing expenses   320    214    211    31 
General and administrative expenses   8,048    13,720    13,512    1,959 

 

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HUYA INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31,
2025
   December 31,
2025
   March 31,
2026
   March 31,
2026
 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Gross profit   188,483    244,708    253,152    36,699 
Share-based compensation expenses allocated in cost of revenues   3,383    3,335    2,435    353 
                     
Non-GAAP gross profit   191,866    248,043    255,587    37,052 
                     
Operating loss   (59,648)   (64,854)   (28,789)   (4,174)
Share-based compensation expenses   18,064    22,830    20,595    2,986 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   5,996    5,915    5,466    792 
                     
Non-GAAP operating loss   (35,588)   (36,109)   (2,728)   (396)
                     
Net income (loss) attributable to HUYA Inc.   927    (117,583)   (4,067)   (590)
Impairment loss of investments   -    81,458    -    - 
Share-based compensation expenses   18,064    22,830    20,595    2,986 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, net of income taxes   4,977    4,910    4,537    658 
                     
Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to HUYA Inc.   23,968    (8,385)   21,065    3,054 
                     
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders   927    (117,583)   (4,067)   (590)
Impairment loss of investments   -    81,458    -    - 
Share-based compensation expenses   18,064    22,830    20,595    2,986 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, net of income taxes   4,977    4,910    4,537    658 
                     
Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders   23,968    (8,385)   21,065    3,054 
                     
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per ordinary share                    
—Basic   0.10    (0.04)   0.09    0.01 
—Diluted   0.10    (0.04)   0.09    0.01 
                     
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per ADS                    
—Basic   0.10    (0.04)   0.09    0.01 
—Diluted   0.10    (0.04)   0.09    0.01 
                     
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating Non-GAAP net income (loss) per ADS                    
—Basic   229,451,944    229,212,223    229,705,246    229,705,246 
—Diluted   231,527,507    229,212,223    233,646,621    233,646,621 

 

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FAQ

How did HUYA (HUYA) perform financially in Q1 2026?

HUYA delivered higher revenue but remained near breakeven in Q1 2026. Total net revenues reached RMB1,728.4 million, up 14.6% year-over-year, while GAAP net loss attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB4.1 million and non-GAAP net income was RMB21.1 million.

What drove HUYA’s revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026?

Revenue growth came mainly from game-related services, advertising and other revenues. This segment rose 69.4% year-over-year to RMB627.4 million, helped by in-game item sales and advertising tied to deeper collaborations with game companies, offsetting weaker live streaming revenues.

What is HUYA’s cash and deposit position as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, HUYA held RMB3,455.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits and long-term deposits. This compares with RMB3,818.4 million at December 31, 2025, with the decrease mainly associated with a lower time deposit balance after special cash dividend payments.

How did non-GAAP results for HUYA (HUYA) compare year-over-year?

Non-GAAP net income attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB21.1 million in Q1 2026, slightly below RMB24.0 million a year earlier. Non-GAAP operating loss improved significantly, narrowing to RMB2.7 million from RMB35.6 million as Huya benefitted from a more profitable revenue mix and cost controls.

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