DouYu International Holdings Limited Reports First Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
DouYu International Holdings (Nasdaq: DOYU), a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China, reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Total net revenues decreased by 29.9% year-over-year to RMB1,039.7 million (US$144.0 million). Gross profit was RMB109.0 million (US$15.1 million), down from RMB176.5 million in the same period of 2023. The company recorded a net loss of RMB88.0 million (US$12.2 million), compared to net income of RMB14.5 million in the first quarter of 2023.
Key metrics showed declines, with average mobile MAUs dropping to 45.3 million from 50.2 million, and quarterly average paying users decreasing to 3.4 million from 4.5 million. Despite the challenges, advertising and other revenues increased by 109.3% to RMB238.8 million (US$33.1 million), contributing 23.0% of total revenue, up from 7.7% in the same period last year.
Additionally, DouYu renewed its strategic cooperation agreement with Tencent for another three years. The company’s cash and equivalents stood at RMB6,762.2 million (US$936.6 million) as of March 31, 2024.
- Advertising and other revenues increased by 109.3% year-over-year to RMB238.8 million (US$33.1 million).
- Advertising and other revenues now contribute 23.0% of total revenue, up from 7.7% in the same period of 2023.
- The strategic cooperation agreement with Tencent has been renewed for another three years.
- Cost management improvements led to a decline in revenue-sharing fees and content costs by 37.7%.
- Total net revenues decreased by 29.9% to RMB1,039.7 million (US$144.0 million).
- Gross profit fell to RMB109.0 million (US$15.1 million) from RMB176.5 million year-over-year.
- The company reported a net loss of RMB88.0 million (US$12.2 million), compared to net income of RMB14.5 million in the same period of 2023.
- Average mobile MAUs decreased to 45.3 million from 50.2 million year-over-year.
- Quarterly average paying users dropped to 3.4 million from 4.5 million year-over-year.
- Livestreaming revenues declined by 41.5% to RMB800.9 million (US$110.9 million).
- Other operating expenses included a RMB111.7 million voluntary return related to third-party streamers' illegal activities.
Insights
DouYu International Holdings reported significant declines in
However, the overall financial health remains concerning due to a net loss of
The company's cash position appears relatively stable with
DouYu's performance highlights several key industry trends and challenges. The decline in
The company's diversification into advertising revenue is a strategic move that aligns with broader industry trends towards monetizing user engagement beyond direct content sales. The substantial growth in advertising revenue suggests that DouYu's platform remains attractive to advertisers, albeit this is not yet sufficient to offset the declines in their primary livestreaming revenue streams.
Collaboration with major players like Tencent, as indicated by the renewal of their strategic cooperation agreement, offers potential long-term strategic benefits. However, the immediate impact on financials is less clear and the full benefit of such partnerships will likely unfold over time rather than in the immediate quarter.
The company's voluntary return of
Nevertheless, this also highlights the potential for future regulatory scrutiny and associated financial impacts. Investors should consider the implications of ongoing and potential future regulatory investigations, which could create uncertainty around the company's financial outlook and operational practices.
First Quarter 2024 Financial and Operational Highlights
- Total net revenues in the first quarter of 2024 were
RMB1,039.7million (US ), compared with$144.0 million RMB1,483.1 million in the same period of 2023. - Gross profit in the first quarter of 2024 was
RMB109.0 million (US ), compared with$15.1million RMB176.5 million in the same period of 2023. - Net loss in the first quarter of 2024 was
RMB88.0 million (US ), compared with net income of$12.2 million RMB14.5 million in the same period of 2023. - Adjusted net loss[1] in the first quarter of 2024 was
RMB 85.7 million (US ), compared with adjusted net income of$11.9 million RMB25.8 million in the same period of 2023. - Average mobile MAUs[2] in the first quarter of 2024 were 45.3 million, compared with 50.2 million in the same period of 2023.
- The number of quarterly average paying users[3] in the first quarter of 2024 was 3.4 million, compared with 4.5 million in the same period of 2023.
The interim management committee of DouYu commented, "In the first quarter of 2024, we continued to work on the diversification of our commercialization capabilities and streamlined operations by optimizing our organizational structure and fine-tuning operating strategies. Our priority is elevating user experience and meeting our core users' needs with a steady stream of premium content. We are doing this by harnessing the power of our streamer resources and content ecosystem and actively exploring cooperation opportunities with more game developers to enrich our gaming service lineup. However, we continue to face macroeconomic headwinds and challenging industry dynamics, and remain dedicated to protecting our shareholders' long-term interests by executing our long-term strategy for developing a vibrant, diverse, game-centric content ecosystem. We consistently maximize the competitive edges of our extensive gaming ecosystem, agile operational mechanisms and close cooperation with game developers to propel our platform's long-term, sustainable growth."
Mr. Hao Cao, Vice President of DouYu, commented, "We reinforced our streamlined operations, ensuring the financial health of our business. While we shore up our fundamentals, we continue to face revenue pressures from soft macroeconomic conditions and ongoing adjustments to the livestreaming business, as well as operating uncertainties. In the first quarter of 2024, we made encouraging developments across our commercial diversification initiatives that improved our revenue mix. Revenue from advertising and others amounted to
In connection with investigations by relevant government authorities against certain third-party streamers for their historical illegal activities, the Company voluntarily returned
First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Total net revenues in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by
Livestreaming revenues in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by
Advertising and other revenues in the first quarter of 2024 increased by
Cost of revenues in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by
Revenue-sharing fees and content costs in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by
Bandwidth costs in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by
Gross profit in the first quarter of 2024 was
Sales and marketing expenses in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by
Research and development expenses in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by
General and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by
Other operating expenses, net in the first quarter of 2024 were
Loss from operations in the first quarter of 2024 was
Net loss in the first quarter of 2024 was
Adjusted net loss, which excludes the share of income (loss) in equity method investments, gain on disposal of investment and impairment loss of investments, was
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS[4] in the first quarter of 2024 were both
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and bank deposits
As of March 31, 2024, 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
Updates of Share Repurchase Program
On December 28, 2023, the Company announced that its board of directors had authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to
Renewal of Framework Agreement with Tencent
On June 4, 2024, the Company and Tencent further renewed our strategic cooperation agreement (the "SCFM"), which initially became effective on January 31, 2018 and was subsequently replaced by the Amended and Restated SCFM dated April 1, 2019. The renewed SCFM had substantially the same terms as the Amended and Restated SCFM and extended the term for another three years.
Conference Call Information
The Company will hold a conference call on June 5, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time (or 7:00 p.m. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
International: | +1-412-317-6061 |
United States Toll Free: | +1-888-317-6003 |
Mainland China Toll Free: | 4001-206115 |
Hong Kong Toll Free: | 800-963976 |
Singapore Toll Free: | 800-120-5863 |
Conference ID: | 3768185 |
The replay will be accessible through June 12, 2024, by dialing the following numbers:
International: | +1-412-317-0088 |
United States Toll Free: | +1-877-344-7529 |
Conference ID: | 5832581 |
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.douyu.com.
[1] "Adjusted net loss" is defined as net loss excluding share of income (loss) in equity method investments, gain on disposal of investment, impairment loss of investments and impairment loss of goodwill and intangible assets. 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] Refers to the number of mobile devices that launched our mobile apps 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] Every one 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 operating income (loss) is calculated as operating income (loss) adjusted for impairment loss of goodwill and intangible assets. Adjusted net income (loss) is calculated as net income (loss) adjusted for share of income (loss) in equity method investments, gain on disposal of investment, impairment loss of investments, and impairment loss of goodwill and intangible assets. Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to DouYu is calculated as net income (loss) attributable to DouYu adjusted for share of income (loss) in equity method investments, gain on disposal of investment, impairment loss of investments, and impairment loss of goodwill and intangible assets. Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share. The Company adjusted the impact of (i) share of income (loss) in equity method investments, (ii) gain on disposal of investment, (iii) impairment loss of investments, (iv) impairment loss of goodwill and 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 Non-GAAP Results" near the end of this release.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward- looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and 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: the Company's results of operations and financial condition; the Company's business strategies; general market conditions, in particular, the game live streaming market; the ability of the Company to retain and grow active and paying users; changes in general economic and business conditions in
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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 March 31 | ||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | |||
ASSETS | RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | ||
Current assets: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 4,440,131 | 3,683,872 | 510,211 | ||
Short-term bank deposits | 1,716,540 | 2,391,070 | 331,159 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 73,453 | 54,247 | 7,514 | ||
Prepayments | 38,181 | 31,698 | 4,390 | ||
Amounts due from related parties | 68,994 | 88,312 | 12,231 | ||
Other current assets | 348,129 | 538,805 | 74,624 | ||
Total current assets | 6,685,428 | 6,788,004 | 940,129 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 13,808 | 9,218 | 1,277 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 120,694 | 131,164 | 18,166 | ||
Long-term bank deposits | 630,000 | 610,000 | 84,484 | ||
Investments | 436,197 | 434,254 | 60,143 | ||
Right-of-use assets, net | 22,792 | 9,686 | 1,341 | ||
Other non-current assets | 163,184 | 158,324 | 21,928 | ||
Total non-current assets | 1,386,675 | 1,352,646 | 187,339 | ||
TOTAL ASSETS | 8,072,103 | 8,140,650 | 1,127,468 | ||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
LIABILITIES | |||||
Current liabilities: | |||||
Accounts payable | 534,428 | 522,091 | 72,309 | ||
Advances from customers | 12,911 | 8,962 | 1,241 | ||
Deferred revenue | 315,969 | 292,346 | 40,489 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 246,601 | 281,834 | 39,034 | ||
Amounts due to related parties | 251,392 | 434,698 | 60,205 | ||
Lease liabilities due within one year | 14,768 | 7,411 | 1,026 | ||
Total current liabilities | 1,376,069 | 1,547,342 | 214,304 | ||
Deferred revenue | 6,701 | - | - | ||
Lease liabilities | - | 1,176 | 163 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 6,701 | 1,176 | 163 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 1,382,770 | 1,548,518 | 214,467 | ||
(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 March 31 | ||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | |||
RMB | RMB | US$ (1) | |||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
Ordinary shares | 23 | 23 | 3 | ||
Treasury shares | (911,217) | (930,830) | (128,918) | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 10,670,287 | 10,670,287 | 1,477,818 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (3,485,007) | (3,572,960) | (494,849) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 415,247 | 425,612 | 58,947 | ||
Total DouYu Shareholders' Equity | 6,689,333 | 6,592,132 | 913,001 | ||
Total Shareholders' Equity | 6,689,333 | 6,592,132 | 913,001 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 8,072,103 | 8,140,650 | 1,127,468 | ||
(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 | |||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | March 31, | ||||
2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$(1) | ||||
Net revenues | 1,483,060 | 1,295,962 | 1,039,684 | 143,995 | |||
Cost of revenues | (1,306,594) | (1,169,712) | (930,678) | (128,897) | |||
Gross profit | 176,466 | 126,250 | 109,006 | 15,098 | |||
Operating income (expense) | |||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (90,686) | (83,998) | (75,570) | (10,466) | |||
General and administrative expenses | (59,793) | (80,031) | (42,797) | (5,927) | |||
Research and development expenses | (72,311) | (59,072) | (54,150) | (7,500) | |||
Other operating income (expense), net | 19,046 | (9,618) | (103,428) | (14,325) | |||
Impairment of goodwill | - | (13,967) | - | - | |||
Total operating expenses | (203,744) | (246,686) | (275,945) | (38,218) | |||
Loss from operations | (27,277) | (120,436) | (166,939) | (23,120) | |||
Other expenses, net | (8,000) | (21,844) | - | - | |||
Interest income | 54,426 | 82,556 | 81,094 | 11,231 | |||
Foreign exchange (loss) income | (1,396) | (122) | 153 | 21 | |||
Income (loss) before income taxes and share of (loss) | 17,753 | (59,846) | (85,692) | (11,868) | |||
Income tax expenses | - | (1,069) | - | - | |||
Share of (loss) income in equity method investments | (3,236) | (1,310) | (2,261) | (313) | |||
Net income (loss) | 14,517 | (62,225) | (87,953) | (12,181) | |||
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary | 14,517 | (62,225) | (87,953) | (12,181) | |||
Net income (loss) per ordinary share | |||||||
Basic | 0.45 | (1.95) | (2.77) | (0.38) | |||
Diluted | 0.45 | (1.95) | (2.77) | (0.38) | |||
Net income (loss) per ADS(2) | |||||||
Basic | 0.45 | (1.95) | (2.77) | (0.38) | |||
Diluted | 0.45 | (1.95) | (2.77) | (0.38) | |||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating net income (loss) per ordinary share | |||||||
Basic | 32,023,551 | 31,977,665 | 31,807,180 | 31,807,180 | |||
Diluted | 32,023,551 | 31,977,665 | 31,807,180 | 31,807,180 | |||
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net income (loss) per ADS(2) | |||||||
Basic | 32,023,551 | 31,977,665 | 31,807,180 | 31,807,180 | |||
Diluted | 32,023,551 | 31,977,665 | 31,807,180 | 31,807,180 | |||
(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into |
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS | |||||||
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data) | |||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | March 31, | ||||
2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$(1) | ||||
Loss from operations | (27,277) | (120,436) | (166,939) | (23,120) | |||
Add: | |||||||
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets | - | 34,035 | - | - | |||
Adjusted Operating Loss | (27,277) | (86,401) | (166,939) | (23,120) | |||
Net income (loss) | 14,517 | (62,225) | (87,953) | (12,181) | |||
Add: | |||||||
Share of loss in equity method investments | 3,236 | 1,310 | 2,261 | 313 | |||
Impairment losses of investments | 8,000 | 21,844 | - | - | |||
Impairment losses of goodwill and intangible assets | - | 34,035 | - | - | |||
Adjusted net income (loss) | 25,753 | (5,036) | (85,692) | (11,868) | |||
Net income (loss) attributable to DouYu | 14,517 | (62,225) | (87,953) | (12,181) | |||
Add: | |||||||
Share of loss in equity method investments | 3,236 | 1,310 | 2,261 | 313 | |||
Impairment losses of investments | 8,000 | 21,844 | - | - | |||
Impairment losses of goodwill and intangible assets | - | 34,035 | - | - | |||
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to DouYu | 25,753 | (5,036) | (85,692) | (11,868) | |||
Adjusted net income (loss) per ordinary share | |||||||
Basic | 0.80 | (0.16) | (2.69) | (0.37) | |||
Diluted | 0.80 | (0.16) | (2.69) | (0.37) | |||
Adjusted net income (loss) per ADS(2) | |||||||
Basic | 0.80 | (0.16) | (2.69) | (0.37) | |||
Diluted | 0.80 | (0.16) | (2.69) | (0.37) | |||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating adjusted net income (loss) per ordinary share | |||||||
Basic | 32,023,551 | 31,977,665 | 31,807,180 | 31,807,180 | |||
Diluted | 32,023,551 | 31,977,665 | 31,807,180 | 31,807,180 | |||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating adjusted net income (loss) per ADS(2) | |||||||
Basic | 32,023,551 | 31,977,665 | 31,807,180 | 31,807,180 | |||
Diluted | 32,023,551 | 31,977,665 | 31,807,180 | 31,807,180 | |||
(1) Translations of certain RMB amounts into |
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