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Profit growth and US$150M share buyback at Yalla Group (NYSE: YALA)

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Yalla Group reported largely stable 2025 revenue of US$341.9 million, up 0.7% year over year, while boosting profitability. Full-year net income rose 10.4% to US$148.1 million, with net margin at 43.3%, supported by lower payment platform commissions and controlled operating costs.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenue was US$83.9 million versus US$90.8 million a year earlier, but net income increased 6.2% to US$34.5 million, and net margin reached 41.2%. Average MAUs grew 8.2% to 44.8 million, while paying users declined to 10.4 million from 12.3 million.

Cash, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments totaled US$754.6 million as of December 31, 2025. Yalla repurchased 8.38 million ADSs for about US$56.6 million in 2025 and authorized a new share repurchase program of up to US$150 million over 24 months. For first quarter 2026, the company guides revenue between US$75.0 million and US$82.0 million, factoring in Ramadan.

Positive

  • Profitability strengthened: 2025 net income rose 10.4% to US$148.1 million on a 0.7% revenue increase, lifting net margin to 43.3% and reflecting improved cost efficiency and business mix.
  • Capital return stepped up: Yalla repurchased US$56.6 million of ADSs in 2025 and authorized a new share repurchase program of up to US$150 million over the next 24 months.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Yalla trades flat revenue for higher margins, strong cash and a larger buyback.

Yalla Group delivered 2025 revenue of US$341.9 million, essentially flat, but expanded net income 10.4% to US$148.1 million. Cost of revenues fell as a percentage of sales, and full-year net margin reached 43.3%, indicating a more profitable mix and better cost control.

Q4 2025 showed similar dynamics: revenue dipped to US$83.9 million, yet net income rose 6.2% to US$34.5 million with a 41.2% net margin. Average MAUs grew 8.2% to 44.8 million, even as paying users declined, suggesting broader reach but weaker monetization per user that management ties partly to fewer third-party payment promotions.

Liquidity is strong, with US$754.6 million in cash, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments at December 31, 2025. The company returned about US$56.6 million via buybacks in 2025 and approved a new US$150 million repurchase authorization over 24 months starting March 9, 2026, signaling continued commitment to shareholder returns alongside investment in new games and AI-driven product development.

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

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of March 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-39552

 

YALLA GROUP LIMITED

#226, Building 16, Dubai Internet City

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

(Address of principal executive offices)

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

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 


 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 99.1

Press release: Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 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.

 

YALLA GROUP LIMITED

 

By:

/s/ Yang Hu

Name:

Yang Hu

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: March 10, 2026

 


Exhibit 99.1

Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

DUBAI, UAE, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yalla Group Limited (“Yalla” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Highlights

Revenues were US$83.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with US$90.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.
o
Revenues generated from chatting services in the fourth quarter of 2025 were US$53.8 million.
o
Revenues generated from games services in the fourth quarter of 2025 were US$29.5 million.
Net income was US$34.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 6.2% increase from US$32.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net margin1 was 41.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Non-GAAP net income2 was US$36.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 3.2% increase from US$35.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net margin3 was 43.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Average MAUs4 increased by 8.2% to 44.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, from 41.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.
The number of paying users5 was 10.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with 12.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

 

Key Operating Data

For the three months ended

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average MAUs (in thousands)

 

41,445

 

 

 

44,848

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paying users (in thousands)

 

12,309

 

 

 

10,444

 

 

 

1 Net margin is net income as a percentage of revenues.

2 Non-GAAP net income represents net income excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release.

3 Non-GAAP net margin is non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenues.

4 “Average MAUs” refers to the average monthly active users in a given period, calculated by dividing (i) the sum of active users for each month of such period by (ii) the number of months in such period. “Active users” refers to registered users who accessed any of our main mobile applications at least once during a given period.

5 “Paying users” refers to registered users who played a game or purchased our virtual items or upgraded services using virtual currencies on our main mobile applications at least once in a given period, except for users who received all of their virtual currencies directly or indirectly from us for free. “Registered users” refers to users who have registered accounts on our main mobile applications as of a given time; a registered user is not necessarily a unique user, as an individual may register multiple accounts on our main mobile applications.

 

 

1


Full Year 2025 Highlights

Revenues were US$341.9 million in 2025, representing an increase of 0.7% from 2024.
o
Revenues generated from chatting services in 2025 were US$216.4 million.
o
Revenues generated from games services in 2025 were US$124.0 million.
Net income was US$148.1 million in 2025, a 10.4% increase from US$134.2 million in 2024. Net margin was 43.3% in 2025.
Non-GAAP net income was US$158.5 million in 2025, a 6.5% increase from US$148.8 million in 2024. Non-GAAP net margin was 46.3% in 2025.

 

“We delivered solid 2025 results, with full-year revenues rising to US$341.9 million and net income up 10.4% to US$148.1 million,” said Mr. Tao Yang, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Yalla. “Strong execution across our product ecosystem drove increased user engagement, underscored by an 8.2% year-over-year increase in MAUs to 44.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Additionally, revenues from games services started to accelerate, delivering a year-over-year increase of 9.1% for the full year thanks to our dedication to gaming innovation and effective marketing campaigns. Our first match-3 game Turbo Match is now available and gathering positive user reviews, and our desert-themed SLG title is set for official promotion in the second quarter of 2026, strengthening our position to tap new user cohorts.

“Meanwhile, we deepened AI integration across our ecosystem, boosting operational efficiency and accelerating our product innovation and localization efforts. We also continued to strengthen our presence in Saudi Arabia as part of our regional growth strategy, establishing a partnership with the Saudi Esports Federation to support the Saudi eLeague 2026 and local talent programs. Looking ahead, we will continue to unlock deeper synergies between our social and gaming ecosystems while building our technological capabilities and product pipeline to strengthen our industry leadership in the rapidly growing MENA market and drive sustainable long-term growth.”

Ms. Karen Hu, CFO of Yalla, commented, “In the fourth quarter, we continued to focus on efficiency enhancement to strengthen profitability. Our net income increased by 6.2% year-over-year to US$34.5 million with a net margin of 41.2%, up 5.4 percentage points year-over-year. For the full year, we delivered both top-line and bottom-line growth through strong strategic execution and effective cost control. Our solid balance sheet and healthy cash flow position us to continue returning value to shareholders, highlighted by US$56.6 million returned in 2025 through our share repurchase program and the launch of a new share repurchase program for up to US$150 million over the next 24 months starting March 9, 2026. Moving forward, we will continue to invest in long-term opportunities that propel high-quality growth, maximizing value for all stakeholders.”

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Revenues

Revenues were US$83.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with US$90.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in paying users as a result of fewer promotion events held by third-party payment platforms in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with those held in the fourth quarter of 2024.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated from chatting services were US$53.8 million, and revenues from games services were US$29.5 million.

 

Costs and expenses

Total costs and expenses were US$57.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 5.7% decrease from US$60.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Cost of revenues was US$26.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 15.1% decrease from US$31.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to lower commission fees paid to third-party payment platforms as a result of diversified payment channels. Cost of revenues as a percentage of total revenues decreased to 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 34.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

 

2


Selling and marketing expenses were US$9.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 26.5% increase from US$7.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to higher advertising and market promotion expenses attributable to the Company’s continued user acquisition efforts and expanding product portfolio. Selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased to 11.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 8.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

General and administrative expenses were US$12.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 7.8% decrease from US$13.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to a decrease in incentive compensation. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues was flat at 14.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the fourth quarter of 2024.

Technology and product development expenses were US$9.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 3.2% increase from US$9.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to an increase in salaries and benefits for our technology and product development staff, driven by an increase in the headcount to support the development of new businesses and expansion of our product portfolio. Technology and product development expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased to 11.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 10.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Operating income

Operating income was US$26.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with US$30.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Non-GAAP operating income6

Non-GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$28.9 million, compared with US$33.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Interest income

Interest income was US$6.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with US$7.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Investment (loss) income

Investment income was US$1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with an investment loss of US$1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to changes in the fair value of wealth management products.

 

Income tax (expense) benefit

Income tax benefit was US$0.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with income tax expense of US$3.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily attributable to the preferential tax rate applicable to a subsidiary since the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

Net income

Net income was US$34.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a 6.2% increase from US$32.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Non-GAAP net income

Non-GAAP net income in the fourth quarter of 2025 was US$36.9 million, a 3.2% increase from US$35.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Earnings per ordinary share

Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.23 and US$0.20, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2025, while basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.20 and US$0.18, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

6 Non-GAAP operating income represents operating income excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release.

3


Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share7

Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.24 and US$0.21, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with US$0.22 and US$0.20, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments of US$754.6 million, compared with US$656.3 million as of December 31, 2024.

 

Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Revenues

Revenues were US$341.9 million in 2025, a 0.7% increase from US$339.7 million in 2024. The increase was primarily driven by the broadening of user base and enhanced user monetization.

Revenues generated from chatting services were US$216.4 million in 2025, and revenues generated from games services were US$124.0 million in 2025.

 

Costs and expenses

Total costs and expenses were US$219.7 million in 2025, compared with US$218.3 million in 2024.

Cost of revenues was US$111.9 million in 2025, a 7.1% decrease from US$120.5 million last year, primarily due to lower commission fees paid to third-party payment platforms as a result of diversified payment channels. Cost of revenues as a percentage of total revenues decreased to 32.7% in 2025 from 35.5% in 2024.

Selling and marketing expenses were US$34.6 million in 2025, a 10.2% increase from US$31.3 million in 2024, primarily driven by higher advertising and market promotion expenses attributable to our continued user acquisition efforts and expanding product portfolio. Selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased to 10.1% in 2025 from 9.2% in 2024.

General and administrative expenses were US$39.0 million in 2025, a 4.1% increase from US$37.4 million in 2024, primarily due to an increase in foreign exchange loss. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased to 11.4% in 2025 from 11.0% in 2024.

Technology and product development expenses were US$34.3 million in 2025, an 18.0% increase from US$29.0 million in 2024, primarily due to an increase in salaries and benefits for our technology and product development staff, driven by an increase in the headcount of our technology and product development staff to support the development of new businesses and expansion of our product portfolio. Technology and product development expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased to 10.0% in 2025 from 8.5% in 2024.

 

Operating income

Operating income was US$122.2 million in 2025, a 0.7% increase from US$121.4 million in 2024.

 

Non-GAAP operating income

Non-GAAP operating income in 2025 was US$132.5 million, compared with US$136.1 million in 2024.

 

 

7 Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders, divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders represents net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders, excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share and non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders are non-GAAP financial measures. See the sections entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release.

 

4


Interest income

Interest income was US$25.7 million in 2025, compared with US$28.7 million in 2024.

 

Investment (loss) income

Investment income was US$3.3 million in 2025, compared with an investment loss of US$2.8 million in 2024, primarily due to changes in the fair value of wealth management products.

 

Income tax expense

Income tax expense was US$4.0 million in 2025, compared with US$13.9 million in 2024, primarily due to a decrease in UAE corporate tax.

 

Net income

Net income was US$148.1 million in 2025, a 10.4% increase from US$134.2 million in 2024.

 

Non-GAAP net income

Non-GAAP net income was US$158.5 million in 2025, a 6.5% increase from US$148.8 million in 2024.

 

Earnings per ordinary share

Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.96 and US$0.83, respectively, in 2025, compared with US$0.85 and US$0.74, respectively, in 2024.

 

 

Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share

Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$1.03 and US$0.89, respectively, in 2025, compared with US$0.94 and US$0.82, respectively, in 2024.

 

Share repurchase program

Pursuant to the Company’s share repurchase program beginning on May 21, 2021, with an extended expiration date of May 21, 2026, the Company repurchased 8,377,035 American depositary shares (“ADSs”), representing 8,377,035 Class A ordinary shares, from the open market with cash for an aggregate amount of approximately US$56.6 million in 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cumulatively completed cash repurchases in the open market of 15,682,173 ADSs, representing 15,682,173 Class A ordinary shares, for an aggregate amount of approximately US$106.0 million, since the inception of the current share repurchase program. The aggregate value of ADSs and/or Class A ordinary shares that remain available for purchase under the current share repurchase program was US$44.0 million as of December 31, 2025. In addition, the Company has decided to cancel all shares repurchased in 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cancelled 6,230,299 ADSs, representing 6,230,299 Class A ordinary shares.

The Company’s board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$150 million worth of its outstanding ADS and/or Class A ordinary shares over the 24 months starting March 9, 2026. The Company's board of directors will review the share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size.

 

Outlook

For the first quarter of 2026, considering the impact of Ramadan, which falls completely within the first quarter this year, Yalla currently expects revenues to be between US$75.0 million and US$82.0 million.

The above outlook is based on current market conditions and reflects the Company management’s current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change.

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Conference Call

Yalla Group Limited will hold a conference call on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, 4:00 AM Dubai Time on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, or 8:00 AM Beijing Time on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, to discuss the financial results.

 

Participants should complete online registration using the link provided below before the scheduled start time. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, a personal PIN and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.

 

Event Title: Yalla Group Ltd. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call

Registration Link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BId6ac40b44aa146df8531eae7cb1148cf

 

Additionally, a live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.yalla.com, and a replay of the webcast will be available following the session.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, this press release presents non-GAAP financial measures, namely non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net margin and non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share, as supplemental measures to review and assess the Company’s operating performance. The presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We define non-GAAP operating income as operating income excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net income as net income excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net margin as non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenues. We define non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders as net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders, excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share as non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders, divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding.

By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects. Investors can better understand the Company’s operating and financial performance, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess its core operating results, as they exclude share-based compensation expenses, which are not expected to result in cash payments. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.

The non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using the non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company’s operations. Share-based compensation has been and may continue to be incurred in the Company’s business and is not reflected in the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures. Further, the non-GAAP financial measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

The Company compensates for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of its non-GAAP financial measures in the reconciliations to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating its performance. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP results are set forth at the end of this press release.

 

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About Yalla Group Limited

Yalla Group Limited is the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming company, in terms of revenues in 2022. The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company continues to add engaging new content, creating a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users’ evolving online social networking and gaming needs. Through its holding subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core games in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring innovative gaming content to its users. In addition, the growing Yalla ecosystem includes YallaChat, an IM product tailored for Arabic users, WeMuslim, a product that supports Arabic users in observing their customs, and casual games such as Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in MENA. Yalla is also actively exploring outside of MENA with Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed for the South American markets. Yalla’s mobile applications deliver a seamless experience that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly resonates with users.

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

 

 

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to 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,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Yalla Group Limited’s beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Yalla Group Limited’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Yalla Group Limited does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Yalla Group Limited

Investor Relations

Kerry Gao - IR Director

Tel: +86-571-8980-7962

Email: ir@yalla.com

 

Piacente Financial Communications

Jenny Cai

Tel: +86-10-6508-0677

Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com

 

In the United States:

 

Piacente Financial Communications

Brandi Piacente

Tel: +1-212-481-2050

Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com

 

SOURCE Yalla Group Limited

 

 

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YALLA GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

As of

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2025

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

488,379,894

 

 

 

526,972,019

 

Restricted cash

 

 

1,975,616

 

 

 

1,625,525

 

Term deposits

 

 

94,983,813

 

 

 

84,800,000

 

Short-term investments

 

 

70,932,713

 

 

 

141,251,128

 

Prepayments and other current assets

 

 

35,429,988

 

 

 

41,659,226

 

Total current assets

 

 

691,702,024

 

 

 

796,307,898

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

13,962,393

 

 

 

14,976,818

 

Intangible asset, net

 

 

896,005

 

 

 

728,348

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

1,370,914

 

 

 

1,902,655

 

Long-term investments

 

 

93,698,924

 

 

 

82,053,772

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

250,000

 

Total non-current assets

 

 

109,928,236

 

 

 

99,911,593

 

Total assets

 

 

801,630,260

 

 

 

896,219,491

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

957,717

 

 

 

1,066,625

 

Deferred revenue, current

 

 

58,081,649

 

 

 

55,178,093

 

Operating lease liabilities, current

 

 

1,012,481

 

 

 

357,525

 

Amounts due to a related party

 

 

87,156

 

 

 

44,177

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

9,117,261

 

 

 

1,319,111

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

32,404,872

 

 

 

30,350,120

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

101,661,136

 

 

 

88,315,651

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred revenue, non-current

 

 

 

 

 

1,837,543

 

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

 

 

13,495

 

 

 

1,095,245

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

2,148,022

 

 

 

2,924,137

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

2,161,517

 

 

 

5,856,925

 

Total liabilities

 

 

103,822,653

 

 

 

94,172,576

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity of Yalla Group Limited

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A Ordinary Shares

 

 

14,064

 

 

 

13,441

 

Class B Ordinary Shares

 

 

2,473

 

 

 

2,473

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

328,883,061

 

 

 

339,199,644

 

Treasury stock

 

 

(49,438,661

)

 

 

(42,497,929

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(3,016,579

)

 

 

(1,636,586

)

Retained earnings

 

 

427,907,766

 

 

 

515,197,658

 

Total shareholders’ equity of Yalla Group Limited

 

 

704,352,124

 

 

 

810,278,701

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 

(6,544,517

)

 

 

(8,231,786

)

Total equity

 

 

697,807,607

 

 

 

802,046,915

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

 

801,630,260

 

 

 

896,219,491

 

 

8


 

YALLA GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS

OF OPERATIONS

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

September 30,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2025

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

Revenues

 

 

90,827,754

 

 

 

89,636,333

 

 

 

83,860,924

 

 

 

339,675,845

 

 

 

341,938,110

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenues

 

 

(31,044,004

)

 

 

(28,430,988

)

 

 

(26,349,923

)

 

 

(120,471,064

)

 

 

(111,925,930

)

Selling and marketing expenses

 

 

(7,403,643

)

 

 

(9,582,434

)

 

 

(9,362,742

)

 

 

(31,347,919

)

 

 

(34,550,017

)

General and administrative expenses

 

 

(13,066,301

)

 

 

(9,224,448

)

 

 

(12,052,397

)

 

 

(37,424,491

)

 

 

(38,974,500

)

Technology and product development expenses

 

 

(9,178,864

)

 

 

(8,629,226

)

 

 

(9,474,910

)

 

 

(29,030,758

)

 

 

(34,270,468

)

Total costs and expenses

 

 

(60,692,812

)

 

 

(55,867,096

)

 

 

(57,239,972

)

 

 

(218,274,232

)

 

 

(219,720,915

)

Operating income

 

 

30,134,942

 

 

 

33,769,237

 

 

 

26,620,952

 

 

 

121,401,613

 

 

 

122,217,195

 

Interest income

 

 

7,101,823

 

 

 

6,300,342

 

 

 

6,008,731

 

 

 

28,673,905

 

 

 

25,661,745

 

Government grants

 

 

360,194

 

 

 

63,629

 

 

 

201,230

 

 

 

800,160

 

 

 

931,407

 

Investment (loss) income

 

 

(1,711,657

)

 

 

2,204,831

 

 

 

1,101,141

 

 

 

(2,805,945

)

 

 

3,310,028

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

35,885,302

 

 

 

42,338,039

 

 

 

33,932,054

 

 

 

148,069,733

 

 

 

152,120,375

 

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

 

(3,354,580

)

 

 

(1,613,621

)

 

 

601,477

 

 

 

(13,918,526

)

 

 

(3,980,531

)

Net income

 

 

32,530,722

 

 

 

40,724,418

 

 

 

34,533,531

 

 

 

134,151,207

 

 

 

148,139,844

 

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

60,763

 

 

 

386,428

 

 

 

327,002

 

 

 

1,533,034

 

 

 

1,695,147

 

Net income attributable to Yalla Group
   Limited’s shareholders

 

 

32,591,485

 

 

 

41,110,846

 

 

 

34,860,533

 

 

 

135,684,241

 

 

 

149,834,991

 

Earnings per ordinary share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

——Basic

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

0.27

 

 

 

0.23

 

 

 

0.85

 

 

 

0.96

 

——Diluted

 

 

0.18

 

 

 

0.23

 

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

0.74

 

 

 

0.83

 

Weighted average number of shares
   outstanding used in computing earnings
   per ordinary share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

——Basic

 

 

159,672,548

 

 

 

154,491,280

 

 

 

153,979,633

 

 

 

160,429,693

 

 

 

155,977,062

 

——Diluted

 

 

182,474,460

 

 

 

179,310,959

 

 

 

178,066,658

 

 

 

183,156,324

 

 

 

180,082,810

 

 

Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues, selling and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses and technology and product development expenses as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

September 30,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2025

 

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

Cost of revenues

 

 

1,582,874

 

 

 

1,143,119

 

 

 

1,060,328

 

 

 

7,220,748

 

 

 

4,857,684

 

Selling and marketing expenses

 

 

179,964

 

 

 

131,359

 

 

 

144,874

 

 

 

1,822,939

 

 

 

617,565

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

1,236,586

 

 

 

1,073,416

 

 

 

1,068,269

 

 

 

5,005,853

 

 

 

4,601,123

 

Technology and product development expenses

 

 

173,063

 

 

 

56,160

 

 

 

43,907

 

 

 

642,197

 

 

 

240,211

 

Total share-based compensation expenses

 

 

3,172,487

 

 

 

2,404,054

 

 

 

2,317,378

 

 

 

14,691,737

 

 

 

10,316,583

 

 

9


 

YALLA GROUP LIMITED

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

September 30,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2025

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

 

US$

 

Operating income

 

 

30,134,942

 

 

 

33,769,237

 

 

 

26,620,952

 

 

 

121,401,613

 

 

 

122,217,195

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

 

3,172,487

 

 

 

2,404,054

 

 

 

2,317,378

 

 

 

14,691,737

 

 

 

10,316,583

 

Non-GAAP operating income

 

 

33,307,429

 

 

 

36,173,291

 

 

 

28,938,330

 

 

 

136,093,350

 

 

 

132,533,778

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

32,530,722

 

 

 

40,724,418

 

 

 

34,533,531

 

 

 

134,151,207

 

 

 

148,139,844

 

Share-based compensation expenses,
   net of tax effect of nil

 

 

3,172,487

 

 

 

2,404,054

 

 

 

2,317,378

 

 

 

14,691,737

 

 

 

10,316,583

 

Non-GAAP net income

 

 

35,703,209

 

 

 

43,128,472

 

 

 

36,850,909

 

 

 

148,842,944

 

 

 

158,456,427

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Yalla
   Group Limited’s shareholders

 

 

32,591,485

 

 

 

41,110,846

 

 

 

34,860,533

 

 

 

135,684,241

 

 

 

149,834,991

 

Share-based compensation expenses,
   net of tax effect of nil

 

 

3,172,487

 

 

 

2,404,054

 

 

 

2,317,378

 

 

 

14,691,737

 

 

 

10,316,583

 

Non-GAAP net income attributable to
   Yalla Group Limited’s shareholders

 

 

35,763,972

 

 

 

43,514,900

 

 

 

37,177,911

 

 

 

150,375,978

 

 

 

160,151,574

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

——Basic

 

 

0.22

 

 

 

0.28

 

 

 

0.24

 

 

 

0.94

 

 

 

1.03

 

——Diluted

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

0.24

 

 

 

0.21

 

 

 

0.82

 

 

 

0.89

 

Weighted average number of shares
   outstanding used in computing earnings
   per ordinary share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

——Basic

 

 

159,672,548

 

 

 

154,491,280

 

 

 

153,979,633

 

 

 

160,429,693

 

 

 

155,977,062

 

——Diluted

 

 

182,474,460

 

 

 

179,310,959

 

 

 

178,066,658

 

 

 

183,156,324

 

 

 

180,082,810

 

 

10


FAQ

How did Yalla Group Limited (YALA) perform financially in 2025?

Yalla’s 2025 revenue was US$341.9 million, up 0.7%, with net income of US$148.1 million, up 10.4%. Higher margins came from lower payment platform commissions and disciplined expenses, resulting in a strong 43.3% net margin for the year.

What were Yalla Group’s fourth quarter 2025 results?

Q4 2025 revenue was US$83.9 million, down from US$90.8 million, while net income rose to US$34.5 million. Net margin improved to 41.2%, as cost of revenues declined and operating efficiency offset lower sales.

How are Yalla Group’s user metrics trending for MAUs and paying users?

Average MAUs increased 8.2% to 44.8 million in Q4 2025, but paying users fell to 10.4 million from 12.3 million. This reflects broader platform reach but fewer paying customers, partly linked to fewer third-party payment promotion events.

What is the size of Yalla Group’s cash and investment balances?

As of December 31, 2025, Yalla held US$754.6 million in cash, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments. This compares with US$656.3 million a year earlier, giving the company substantial resources to fund operations and shareholder returns.

What share repurchase actions has Yalla Group taken and planned?

In 2025, Yalla repurchased 8,377,035 ADSs for about US$56.6 million and canceled shares. The board also authorized a new program to repurchase up to US$150 million of ADSs and/or Class A shares over 24 months starting March 9, 2026.

What revenue guidance did Yalla Group give for the first quarter of 2026?

For Q1 2026, Yalla expects revenue between US$75.0 million and US$82.0 million. Management noted this outlook reflects current market conditions and the impact of Ramadan, which falls entirely within the quarter and can affect user activity.

How did Yalla’s game and chatting services contribute to 2025 revenue?

In 2025, chatting services generated US$216.4 million and games services generated US$124.0 million. Management highlighted a 9.1% year-over-year increase in games revenue, supported by new titles and marketing campaigns across its growing gaming ecosystem.

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