China's DouYu swings to Q2 profit
Overview
Chinese video-game streaming firm DouYu Q2 2025 rev rises 2.1% yr/yr to RMB1.05 bln
Net income for Q2 2025 was RMB37.8 mln, compared to a loss last year
Gross profit increased 68.5% yr/yr due to cost optimization
Outlook
DouYu to enhance user experience and optimize cost efficiency
Company expects livestreaming industry to grow more complex and volatile in H2
DouYu to continue offering gaming tournaments and entertainment events
Result Drivers
COST OPTIMIZATION - DouYu reports a 68.5% increase in gross profit due to reductions in content and bandwidth costs
INNOVATIVE BUSINESS GROWTH - Revenues from innovative business, advertising, and others rose by 96.8% to RMB476.1 mln, driven by voice-based social networking and game membership services
LIVESTREAMING DECLINE - Livestreaming revenues fell by 26.9% due to fewer paying users and reduced content offerings
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Revenue |
| RMB 1.05 bln |
|
Q2 Adjusted Net Income |
| RMB 25.30 mln |
|
Q2 Net Income |
| RMB 37.80 mln |
|
Q2 Gross Profit |
| RMB 141.90 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the online services peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Douyu International Holdings Ltd is $7.25, about 0.3% above its August 15 closing price of $7.23
The stock recently traded at 46 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 51 three months ago
Press Release: ID:nPn14pSLma
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