Citigroup Maintains Neutral on DouYu Intl Hldgs, Lowers Price Target to $7
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Third Quarter Financial Performance: DouYu International Holdings Limited reported a net income of RMB 11.3 million for the third quarter, a 232.8% increase from RMB 3.4 million in the same period of 2024.
Adjusted Net Income: The company achieved an adjusted net income of RMB 23.1 million, a significant turnaround from an adjusted net loss of RMB 39.8 million in the previous year.
Revenue Comparison: Total net revenues for the third quarter were RMB 899.1 million, down from RMB 1.06 billion in the same period of 2024.
User Engagement Decline: Average mobile monthly active users (MAUs) decreased by 27.5% year over year, dropping to 30.5 million from 42.1 million in the same period of 2024.

Financial Performance: DouYu International reported total net revenues of RMB899.1 million (US$126.3 million) for Q3 2025, a decrease from RMB1,063.1 million in Q3 2024, but achieved a gross profit of RMB116.1 million (US$16.3 million), marking a 90.9% increase year-over-year.
Profitability Improvement: The company returned to positive income from operations at RMB11.9 million (US$1.7 million) compared to a loss of RMB94.2 million in the same quarter last year, with net income rising 232.8% to RMB11.3 million (US$1.6 million).
User Engagement Trends: Average mobile monthly active users (MAUs) decreased by 27.5% year-over-year to 30.5 million, attributed to content supply adjustments and reduced promotional activities, leading to a slight decline in paying users for livestreaming.
Operational Strategy: DouYu's management emphasized a refined strategy focusing on value chain integration and operational efficiency, alongside enhancements in content offerings and AI features to improve user engagement and profitability amidst challenging market conditions.

Financial Performance: DouYu International Holdings reported a 2.1% increase in total net revenues for Q2 2025, reaching RMB1,053.9 million (US$147.1 million), alongside a significant gross profit increase of 68.5% to RMB141.9 million (US$19.8 million).
Profitability Turnaround: The company achieved a net income of RMB37.8 million (US$5.3 million) in Q2 2025, compared to a net loss of RMB49.2 million in the same period last year, indicating a successful return to profitability.
Operational Adjustments: Despite a decline in average mobile monthly active users by 11.4% year-over-year, DouYu focused on optimizing its live-streaming business and diversifying revenue streams, particularly through innovative business lines and voice-based social networking services.
Future Outlook: DouYu plans to enhance user experience and maintain cost efficiency while navigating a complex and volatile livestreaming industry, emphasizing the importance of premium content offerings such as gaming tournaments and entertainment events.
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Financial Performance: DouYu International Holdings Ltd. reported a narrower net loss of RMB 79.6 million ($10.97 million) in Q1, down from RMB 87.95 million last year, despite a 9% decline in total revenues to RMB 947.1 million ($130.5 million).
Revenue Growth in Specific Areas: The company experienced a significant increase in innovative business, advertising, and other revenues, which surged by 60.2% to RMB 382.6 million, driven by higher earnings from voice-based social networking and game membership services.

Financial Performance Overview: DouYu International Holdings Limited reported a total net revenue of RMB947.1 million (US$130.5 million) for Q1 2025, an 8.9% decrease from the previous year, while gross profit increased by 4.1% to RMB113.5 million (US$15.6 million). The company significantly reduced its loss from operations by 84.3% to RMB26.1 million (US$3.6 million).
Operational Highlights: The average mobile monthly active users (MAUs) decreased by 8.7% year-over-year to 41.4 million, attributed to fewer tournament broadcasts and content offerings. However, revenues from innovative business segments, including voice-based social networking, surged by 60.2% year-over-year, contributing to 40.4% of total revenues.






