Live streaming platform DouYu's Q3 revenue down 15.4%

Reuters
2025.11.20 09:10
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DouYu's Q3 2025 revenue declined by 15.4% year-over-year to RMB899.1 million, while gross profit rose 90.9% to RMB116.1 million due to cost optimization. Net income increased 232.8% to RMB11.3 million. The company aims to enhance operational efficiency and financial resilience amid market challenges, focusing on sustainable development. Analysts rate the stock as "hold," with a median price target of $7.50, slightly above its current price.

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Overview

  • China’s DouYu’s Q3 2025 rev declines yr/yr, total net revenues at RMB899.1 mln
  • Gross profit rises 90.9% yr/yr to RMB116.1 mln, driven by cost optimization
  • Net income for Q3 2025 increases 232.8% yr/yr, reaching RMB11.3 mln

Outlook

  • Company aims to optimize resource allocation and enhance operational efficiency
  • DouYu plans to bolster financial resilience amid challenging market conditions
  • Company focuses on sustainable development capabilities to create long-term value

Result Drivers

  • CONTENT ENHANCEMENT - DouYu upgraded its content ecosystem with enriched premium offerings and AI-powered features, contributing to improved user engagement
  • COST OPTIMIZATION - Significant reduction in content and bandwidth costs drove gross profit increase
  • OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY - Improved operational efficiency and optimized costs contributed to profitability

Key Details

Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu

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Estimate

Q3 RMB

Revenue 899.10

mln

Q3 RMB

Adjusted 23.10

Net mln

Income

Q3 Net RMB

Income 11.30

mln

Q3 Gross RMB

Profit 116.10

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 $7.50, about 6.9% above its November 19 closing price of $6.98
  • The stock recently traded at 25 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 49 three months ago

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