NYSE$HUYA

HUYA Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

HUYA reported its Q4 2024 financial results with stable revenue and improved gross margin, despite posting a net loss.

In Q4 2024, HUYA achieved net revenues of $204.9 million, with strong growth in game-related services and advertising. Gross profit rose to $23.4 million, and gross margin reached 11.4%. The company reported a net loss of $23.6 million but recorded a positive non-GAAP net income, reflecting operational improvements.

  • Total net revenue was $204.9 million, slightly lower than the prior year.
  • Gross profit increased to $23.4 million with an improved margin of 11.4%.
  • Net loss attributable to HUYA was $23.6 million, showing year-over-year improvement.
  • Non-GAAP net income reached $0.2 million, marking a positive turnaround.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$205M

Previous: $212M-3.2%
EPS (adj)

$0.00

Previous: -$0.11+100.0%
R&D Expenses

$16.9M

No prior period
Sales & Marketing

$8.6M

No prior period
G&A Expenses

$11.1M

No prior period
Average MAUs

82.6M

No prior period
Net Income

-$23.6M

Previous: -$38M+38.0%
Operating Income

-$12.7M

Previous: -$46.4M+72.6%
Gross Profit

$23.4M

Previous: $2.1M+1012.1%

Revenue & EPS history

HUYA · Revenue · Quarterly

$205M

Q4 2024-3.2%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 7 of 11 quarters(64%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

HUYA will continue advancing its AI + live streaming strategy, expanding game distribution and digital innovations while enhancing shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases.

Tailwinds

  • AI integration across content production and distribution.
  • Focus on digital IP innovation and virtual streamers.
  • Strong growth in game-related services and advertising.
  • Self-organized e-sports tournaments gaining popularity.
  • Commitment to returning over $400 million to shareholders over three years.

Headwinds

  • Macroeconomic factors continue to impact live streaming revenue.
  • Year-over-year decline in live streaming segment.
  • Significant impairment losses on investments.
  • Reduced government subsidies compared to prior periods.
  • Ongoing expenses due to business transformation and content investments.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+0.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

-2.3%

Avg return

5 days after

-3.6%

Avg return

30 days after

52%

17 / 33 earnings

Positive

+24.9%

Q1 2024

Best reaction

-18.3%

Q4 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-9.2%-11.0%-24.5%
Q3 2025-4.3%-3.9%+11.4%
Q2 2025+4.8%+0.0%+3.9%
Q1 2025+1.4%+0.0%+8.7%
Q4 2024-18.3%-29.3%-26.4%
Q3 2024-5.6%-5.3%-2.5%
Q2 2024+6.7%-1.3%-11.4%
Q1 2024+24.9%+35.7%-4.3%
Q4 2023+1.7%-5.7%-4.4%
Q3 2023+12.0%+12.0%+9.9%
Q2 2023-5.6%-17.1%-7.1%
Q1 2023-7.0%-9.0%+10.8%
Q4 2022-15.6%-12.8%-18.4%
Q3 2022+20.4%+9.1%+29.6%
Q2 2022-8.6%-13.3%-19.6%
Q1 2022+5.6%+7.4%-1.5%
Q4 2021+14.1%+5.2%-21.7%
Q3 2021+8.9%+19.0%-12.6%
Q2 2021+1.1%+2.2%-3.6%
Q1 2021-2.3%-4.5%+9.6%
Q4 2017+1.2%-6.1%-19.8%
Q4 2020-13.9%-16.2%-27.9%
Q3 2020+7.3%+8.5%+2.2%
Q2 2020+7.0%+0.3%+6.5%
Q1 2020-8.9%-17.1%+7.8%
Q4 2019-3.6%-13.2%+7.4%
Q3 2019-4.6%-11.5%-29.0%
Q2 2019+4.9%+19.1%+18.5%
Q1 2019+0.7%-3.9%+8.3%
Q4 2018+18.8%-4.2%+7.3%
Q3 2018-1.6%-6.8%-11.7%
Q2 2018-14.3%-20.4%-16.1%
Q1 2018-1.5%+17.5%+0.7%
Q3 2017
Q2 2017
Q1 2017
Q4 2016

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