
Live streaming platform DouYu's Q3 revenue down 15.4%

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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