DouYu reports Q4 EPS (31c)

Reports Q4 revenue $155.6M. Average mobile MAUs in Q4 were 44.5M. The number of quarterly average paying users in Q4 was 3.3M. Simin Ren, co-CEO of DouYu (DOYU), commented, “Our business and financial position remained stable in the fourth quarter of 2024. Quarter-over-quarter, our mobile MAUs rose 5.9% to 44.5 million, and our total net revenues showed a steady increase led by advancements in our innovative business. Navigating the ongoing macroeconomic headwinds, we focused on optimizing resource allocation while further diversifying our revenue streams. We also scaled back inefficient investments, prioritizing resources that strengthen our platform’s core game-centric content ecosystem and business fundamentals. This year, we plan to emphasize advancing our strategic revenue diversification and cost-efficiency initiatives. We also plan to optimize the cost structure of our traditional businesses, use AI to boost our operational efficiency and accelerate the commercialization of our innovative business. Although these cost adjustments may lead to significant declines in platform traffic and revenues for a period of time, we believe they will improve our overall financial health and lay a solid foundation for the Company’s long-term, sustainable growth.”