EX-99.1 2 tm2524497d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

JOYY Reports Second Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

 

Singapore, August 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) (“JOYY” or the “Company”), a global technology company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2025.

 

Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights1

 

·Net revenues were US$507.8 million, compared to US$565.1 million in the corresponding period of 2024.
·Operating income was US$5.8 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to operating income of US$2.3 million in the corresponding period of 2024.
·Non-GAAP EBITDAwas US$48.2  million, compared to US$38.4 million in the corresponding period of 2024.
·Net income from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY3 was US$60.8 million, compared to net income of US$52.1 million in the corresponding period of 2024.
·Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY4 was US$77.0 million, compared to US$74.0 million in the corresponding period of 2024.

 

Second Quarter 2025 Operational Highlights

 

·Global average mobile MAUs5 was 262.5 million, compared to 275.2 million in the corresponding period of 2024, primarily due to the Company’s optimization of overall sales and marketing strategies to be more focused on return-on-investment and disciplined spending on advertising across various product lines.
·Average mobile MAUs of Bigo Live was 29.6 million, compared to 37.7 million in the corresponding period of 2024.
·Average mobile MAUs of Likee was 28.5 million, compared to 35.6 million in the corresponding period of 2024.
·Average mobile MAUs of Hago was 3.0 million, compared to 4.4 million in the corresponding period of 2024.
·Total number of paying users of BIGO (including Bigo Live, Likee and imo)6 was 1.50 million, compared to 1.66 million in the corresponding period of 2024.
·Average revenue per paying user, or ARPPU, of BIGO (including Bigo Live, Likee and imo)7 was US$215.2, compared to US$233.5 in the corresponding period of 2024.

 

Ms. Ting Li, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of JOYY, commented, “In the second quarter of 2025, we delivered a solid performance as our live streaming business reached a stable footing, while our non-livestreaming business achieved robust and accelerated growth. Our live streaming revenue was US$375.4 million, increasing by 1.1% quarter over quarter, while our non-livestreaming revenue was US$132.4 million, increasing by 25.6% year over year. Our operating income increased from US$2.3 million to US$5.8 million while our non-GAAP EBITDA reached US$48.2 million, growing by 25.7% year over year, due to continued disciplined execution and enhanced operating efficiency. We maintained our commitment to shareholder returns, distributing US$98.5 million in dividends and repurchasing US$36.5 million worth of shares from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.”

 

“Our dual growth engine strategy yielded positive results, as evidenced by the impressive revenue growth of BIGO Ads. In the second quarter, BIGO’s non livestreaming business, primarily BIGO Ads, achieved approximately 29.0% year-over-year growth and 8.9% quarter-over-quarter growth in revenue, with our third-party ad network revenues recording year-over-year growth in mid-double digits. We are making substantial progress on all fronts of our advertising business, including expansion of our traffic and rising advertisers’ demand across channels and verticals. As we grow in scale, we are accelerating the training and optimization of our algorithms to further improve our campaign performance and return-on-investment, which we believe in turn will drive further growth in advertisers’ demand and publisher traffic, fostering a self-reinforcing strategic flywheel. With our global operational capabilities, tech infrastructure, and vibrant ecosystem, we are confident in building a meaningful and lasting presence in the advertising technology industry while delivering sustained, long-term value for our shareholders.”

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

 

NET REVENUES

 

Net revenues were US$507.8 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$565.1 million in the corresponding period of 2024.

 

Live streaming revenues were US$375.4 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$459.7 million in the corresponding period of 2024. The decrease was mainly due to the decline in the number of paying users and ARPPU of BIGO, as well as adjustments to the interactive features of the Company’s non-core audio livestreaming products for compliance enhancement.

 

Other revenues increased by 25.6% to US$132.4 million in the second quarter of 2025 from US105.4 million in the corresponding period of 2024, primarily due to the substantial growth of the advertising revenues.

 

COST OF REVENUES AND GROSS PROFIT

 

Cost of revenues decreased by 11.9% to US$322.5 million in the second quarter of 2025 from US$366.2 million in the corresponding period of 2024, primarily driven by the decrease in BIGO segment. BIGO’s cost of revenues decreased by 12.8% to US$285.6 million, primarily driven by a US$36.5 million decrease in revenue-sharing fees and content costs. All other’s cost of revenues decreased by 4.1% to US$36.9 million, mainly due to a decrease in revenue-sharing fees and content costs.

 

Gross profit was US$185.2 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$198.9 million in the corresponding period of 2024. Gross margin was 36.5% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to 35.2% in the corresponding period of 2024.

 

OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME

 

Operating expenses were US$179.8 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$198.7 million in the corresponding period of 2024. Among the operating expenses, sales and marketing expenses decreased to US$71.9 million in the second quarter of 2025 from US$88.1 million in the corresponding period of 2024, as the Company optimized overall sales and marketing strategies across various social products to be more focused on return-on-investment and user acquisition effectiveness. Research and development expenses decreased to US$60.1 million in the second quarter of 2025 from US$69.9 million in the corresponding period of 2024, primarily due to decreases in salary and welfare of US$6.8 million and share-based compensation expenses of US$1.7 million. General and administrative expenses increased to US$47.9 million in the second quarter of 2025 from US$40.7 million in the corresponding period of 2024, primarily due to an increase in impairment of investments of US$5.6 million.

 

Operating income was US$5.8 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to operating income of US$2.3 million in the corresponding period of 2024, representing a 155.4% year-over-year increase. Operating income margin was 1.1% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to operating income margin of 0.4% in the corresponding period of 2024.

 

Non-GAAP operating income8 was US$38.3 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$30.0 million in the corresponding period of 2024, representing a 27.9% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP operating income margin9 was 7.5% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to 5.3% in the corresponding period of 2024.

 

Non-GAAP EBITDA was US$48.2 million, compared to US$38.4 million in the corresponding period of 2024. Non-GAAP EBITDA margin10 was 9.5%, compared to 6.8% in the corresponding period of 2024.

 

NET INCOME

 

Net income from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY was US$60.8 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$52.1 million in the corresponding period of 2024. Net income margin was 12.0% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to net income margin of 9.2% in the corresponding period of 2024.

 

Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY was US$77.0 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$74.0 million in the corresponding period of 2024. Non-GAAP net income margin11 was 15.2% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to non-GAAP net income margin of 13.1% in the corresponding period of 2024.

 

NET INCOME PER ADS

 

Diluted net income from continuing operations per ADS12 was US$1.13 in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$0.83 in the corresponding period of 2024.

 

Non-GAAP diluted net income from continuing operations per ADS13 was US$1.44 in the second quarter of 2025, compared to US$1.17 in the corresponding period of 2024, up by 23.1% year over year.

 

 

 

 

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOWS

 

As of June 30, 2025, the Company had net cash14 of US$3,318.8 million, compared with US$3,275.9 million as of December 31, 2024. For the second quarter of 2025, net cash from operating activities was US$57.6 million.

 

SHARES OUTSTANDING

 

As of June 30, 2025, the Company had a total of 1,027.3 million common shares outstanding, representing the equivalent of 51.4 million ADSs assuming the conversion of all common shares into ADSs.

 

Business Outlook

 

For the third quarter of 2025, the Company expects net revenues to be between US$525 million and US$539 million. This forecast reflects the Company’s current and preliminary views on the market, operational conditions and business strategies, which are subject to changes, particularly as to the potential impact from increasing macroeconomic uncertainties.

 

Share Repurchase Programs

 

Pursuant to the Company's share repurchase program authorized in March 2025, which is effective till the end of 2027, the Company had repurchased 0.83 million ADSs for an aggregate consideration of US$36.5 million on the open market as of June 30, 2025.

 

Quarterly Dividend Program

 

On March 19, 2025, the board of directors authorized a quarterly dividend program from 2025 to 2027, under which a total of approximately US$600 million in cash will be distributed on a quarterly basis over the three-year period. Pursuant to this quarterly dividend program, the board of directors has accordingly declared a dividend of US$0.95 per ADS, or US$0.0475 per common share, for the third quarter of 2025, which is expected to be paid on October 10, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 22, 2025. The ex-dividend date will be September 22, 2025.

 

 

 

 

Conference Call Information

 

The Company will hold a conference call at 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 (9:00 AM Singapore/Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, August 27, 2025). Details for the conference call are as follows:

 

Event Title: JOYY Inc. Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

 

Conference ID: #10049735

 

All participants may use the link provided below to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registration, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers, the Direct Event passcode, and a unique PIN by email.

 

PRE-REGISTER LINK: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10049735-yoj182.html

 

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.joyy.com.

 

The replay will be accessible through September 4, 2025, by dialing the following numbers:

 

United States: 1-855-883-1031
Singapore: 800-101-3223
Hong Kong: 800-930-639
Conference ID: #10049735

 

About JOYY Inc.

 

JOYY is a leading global technology company with a mission to enrich lives through technology. With a diversified product portfolio spanning live streaming, short-form videos, casual games, instant messaging, and emerging initiatives like advertising, JOYY has evolved beyond social entertainment into a multifaceted ecosystem powered by AI and data-driven technologies. Headquartered in Singapore and operating across the globe, JOYY has fostered a vibrant user community through its localized strategies. JOYY’s ADSs have been listed on the NASDAQ since November 2012.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this press release, as well as JOYY’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. JOYY may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about JOYY’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: JOYY’s goals and strategies; JOYY’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the global online social entertainment and advertising market; the expectation regarding the rate at which to gain active users, especially paying users; JOYY’s ability to monetize the user base; JOYY’s ability to attract new advertisers and publishers; JOYY’s ability to adopt the latest technology to enhance its operations; fluctuations in global economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. A more detailed and full discussion of those risks and other potential risks is included in JOYY’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and JOYY does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

 

 

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial information is prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). JOYY uses non-GAAP operating (loss) income, non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin, non-GAAP EBITDA, non-GAAP EBITDA margin, non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY, non-GAAP net income (loss) margin attributable to controlling interest of JOYY, non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY, and basic and diluted non-GAAP net income (loss) per ADS, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures adjusted from the most comparable U.S. GAAP results. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) is operating income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, and gain (loss) on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries and business. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin is non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of net revenues. Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations is net income (loss) from continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain (loss) on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain (loss) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments (referring to share of income (loss) from equity method investments resulting from non-recurring or non-cash items of the equity method investments), gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value, and income tax effects of the above non-GAAP reconciling items. Non-GAAP EBITDA is non-GAAP operating income (loss) added back depreciation and amortization (other than amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions), and non-GAAP EBITDA margin is non-GAAP EBITDA as a percentage of net revenues. Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY is net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain (loss) on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain (loss) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value, income tax effects of the above non-GAAP reconciling items and adjustments for non-GAAP reconciling items for the net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders. Non-GAAP net income (loss) margin is non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY as a percentage of net revenues. Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY is net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain (loss) on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain (loss) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value, accretion, cumulative dividend and deemed dividend to subsidiaries’ preferred shareholders, gain on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred shares of a subsidiary and income tax effects of above non-GAAP reconciling items and adjustments for non-GAAP reconciling items for the net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders. After the non-GAAP adjustment, non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interests of JOYY is equal to the non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY. Basic and diluted non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations per ADS is non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY divided by weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per ADS. The Company believes that separate analysis and exclusion of the non-cash impact of above reconciling items adds clarity to the constituent parts of its performance. The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses the non-GAAP financial measure for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measure is useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the non-cash effect of (i) share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, and interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value, which have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business, (ii) impairment of goodwill and investments, gain (loss) on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain (loss) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, accretion, cumulative dividend and deemed dividend to subsidiaries’ preferred shareholders and gain on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred shares of a subsidiary which may not be recurring in its business, and (iii) income tax expenses and non-GAAP adjustments for net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders, which are affected by the above non-GAAP reconciling items. However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company’s net income (loss) for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similar titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measure in isolation from or as an alternative to the financial measure prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

 

 

 

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this press release.

 

Investor Relations Contact

 

JOYY Inc.

Investor Relations

Email: joyy-ir@joyy.com

 

1 The financial information and non-GAAP financial information disclosed in this press release is presented on a continuing operations basis, unless otherwise specifically stated. For the avoidance of confusion, the continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024, March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025 and for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025, as presented in this press release, primarily consisted of BIGO segment (primarily including Bigo Live, Likee and imo) and the All other segment.

 

2  Non-GAAP EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP operating income (loss) added back depreciation and amortization (other than amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions). Please refer to the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this press release for details.

 

3Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY is net income (loss) from continuing operations less net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders and the mezzanine equity classified non-controlling interest shareholders.

 

4 Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, gain (loss) on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries and business, gain (loss) on disposal and deemed disposal of investments, gain (loss) on fair value change of investments, reconciling items on the share of equity method investments which refer to those similar non-GAAP reconciling items of the Company, gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt and derivative, interest expenses related to the convertible bonds amortization to face value, income tax effects of the above non-GAAP reconciling items and adjustments for non-GAAP reconciling items for net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders. These adjustments amounted to US$16.1 million and US$22.0 million in the second quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively. Please refer to the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this press release for details.

 

5 Refers to average mobile monthly active users of the social entertainment platforms operated by the Company, including Bigo Live, Likee, imo and Hago. Average mobile MAU for any period is calculated by dividing (i) the sum of the Company’s mobile active users for each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months in such period.

 

6 The number of paying users during a given period is calculated as the cumulative number of registered user accounts that have purchased virtual items or other products and services on Bigo Live, Likee or imo at least once during the relevant period.

 

7 Average revenue per user is calculated by dividing the Company’s total revenues from live streaming on Bigo Live, Likee and imo during a given period by the number of paying users for the Company’s live streaming services on these platforms for that period.

 

 

 

 

8 Non-GAAP operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, impairment of goodwill and investments and gain (loss) on deconsolidation and disposal of subsidiaries and business. Please refer to the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this press release for details.

 

9 Non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP operating income (loss) as a percentage of net revenues. Please refer to the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this press release for details.

 

10 Non-GAAP EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP EBITDA as a percentage of net revenues. Please refer to the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this press release for details.

 

11 Non-GAAP net income (loss) margin is non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY as a percentage of net revenues.

 

12 ADS refers to American Depositary Share. Each ADS represents twenty Class A common shares of the Company. Diluted net income (loss) per ADS is net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders of JOYY divided by weighted average number of diluted ADS.

 

13 Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) from continuing operations per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY divided by weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per ADS. Please refer to the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “JOYY Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this press release for details.

 

14 Net cash is calculated as the sum of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, restricted short-term deposits, short-term investments, long-term deposits and held-to-maturity investments, less convertible bonds and short-term and long-term loans.

 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)
 

 

     December 31,     June 30, 
     2024     2025 
     US$     US$ 
Assets        
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents   444,761    400,965 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents   371,332    25,265 
Short-term deposits   1,061,011    672,024 
Restricted short-term deposits   20,722    18,588 
Short-term investments   288,589    537,080 
Accounts receivable, net   121,861    132,915 
Amounts due from related parties   467    162 
Prepayments and other current assets(1)   247,538    223,197 
Assets held for sale   -    10,489 
           
Total current assets   2,556,281    2,020,685 
           
Non-current assets          
Long-term deposits and held-to-maturity investments   1,124,308    1,681,649 
Deferred tax assets   2,563    2,740 
Investments   530,685    526,241 
Property and equipment, net   499,723    515,875 
Land use rights, net   303,115    300,080 
Intangible assets, net   277,257    249,465 
Right-of-use assets, net   20,457    16,705 
Goodwill   2,194,324    2,194,330 
Other non-current assets   19,084    10,475 
           
Total non-current assets   4,971,516    5,497,560 
           
Total assets   7,527,797    7,518,245 
           
Liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity          
Current liabilities          
Short-term loans   34,853    16,744 
Accounts payable   84,015    76,165 
Deferred revenue   66,813    63,509 
Advances from customers   4,031    7,147 
Income taxes payable   78,304    72,219 
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities(1)   2,393,923    533,762 
Amounts due to related parties   1,378    23,085 
Lease liabilities due within one year   10,775    9,015 
           
Total current liabilities   2,674,092    801,646 
           
Non-current liabilities          
Lease liabilities   9,948    7,828 
Deferred revenue   12,635    11,550 
Deferred tax liabilities   47,631    51,009 
           
Total non-current liabilities   70,214    70,387 
           
Total liabilities   2,744,306    872,033 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)  

 

     December 31,     June 30, 
     2024     2025 
     US$     US$ 
Mezzanine equity   23,733    24,533 
           
Shareholders’ equity          
Class A common shares (US$0.00001 par value; 10,000,000,000 and 10,000,000,000 shares authorized, 1,317,840,464 shares issued and 714,663,197 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024; 1,306,734,444 shares issued and 700,748,911 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025, respectively)   7    7 
Class B common shares (US$0.00001 par value; 1,000,000,000 and 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 326,509,555 and 326,509,555 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025, respectively)   3    3 
Treasury shares (US$0.00001 par value; 603,177,267 and 605,985,533 shares held as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025, respectively)   (1,223,186)   (1,212,328)
Additional paid-in capital   3,345,536    3,307,423 
Statutory reserves   40,500    36,148 
Retained earnings   2,796,745    4,684,101 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (247,615)   (234,053)
           
Total JOYY Inc.’s shareholders’ equity   4,711,990    6,581,301 
           
Non-controlling interests   47,768    40,378 
           
Total shareholders’ equity   4,759,758    6,621,679 
           
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity   7,527,797    7,518,245 

 

(1) JOYY has ceased consolidation of YY Live business since February 8, 2021 and classified and presented all the related assets and liabilities related to YY Live business on a net basis within prepayments and other current assets. The consideration received by the Company to date remains within cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, and short-term deposits. Correspondingly, the advanced payments received were recorded as accrued liabilities and other current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024. On February 25, 2025, the Company entered into agreements with Baidu and closed the sale of YY Live to Baidu.  

 

 

 

 

  JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended 
     June 30,   March 31,   June 30,     June 30,   June 30, 
     2024   2025   2025     2024   2025 
     US$   US$   US$     US$   US$ 
Net revenues                         
Live streaming   459,730    371,348    375,409    926,121    746,757 
Others   105,398    123,003    132,351    203,567    255,354 
                          
Total net revenues(1)   565,128    494,351    507,760    1,129,688    1,002,111 
                          
Cost of revenues(2)   (366,189)   (315,736)   (322,515)   (735,386)   (638,251)
                          
Gross profit   198,939    178,615    185,245    394,302    363,860 
                          
Operating expenses(2)                         
Research and development expenses   (69,856)   (62,426)   (60,075)   (138,895)   (122,501)
Sales and marketing expenses   (88,132)   (72,131)   (71,852)   (182,770)   (143,983)
General and administrative expenses   (40,686)   (32,690)   (47,922)   (72,429)   (80,612)
                          
Total operating expenses   (198,674)   (167,247)   (179,849)   (394,094)   (347,096)
                          
Gain on disposal of subsidiary   1,643    -    -    1,643    - 
Other income   361    839    400    3,961    1,239 
                          
Operating income   2,269    12,207    5,796    5,812    18,003 
                          
Interest expenses   (1,864)   (106)   (151)   (4,000)   (257)
Interest income and investment income   46,702    39,387    40,799    95,629    80,186 
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses), net   1,125    (761)   1,191    1,893    430 
(Loss) gain on fair value change of investments   (619)   705    17,633    366    18,338 
                          
Income before income tax expenses   47,613    51,432    65,268    99,700    116,700 
                          
Income tax expenses   (2,628)   (5,211)   (6,066)   (7,165)   (11,277)
                          
Income before share of income (loss) in equity method investments, net of income taxes   44,985    46,221    59,202    92,535    105,423 
                          
Share of income (loss) in equity method investments, net of income taxes   2,805    (3,318)   (1,176)   (4,590)   (4,494)
                          
Net income from continuing operations   47,790    42,903    58,026    87,945    100,929 
                          
Gain on disposal of YY (3)    -    1,875,921    -    -    1,875,921 
                          
Net income   47,790    1,918,824    58,026    87,945    1,976,850 
                          
Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders and the mezzanine equity classified non-controlling interest shareholders   4,276    2,499    2,799    9,407    5,298 
                          
Net income attributable to controlling interest of JOYY Inc.   52,066    1,921,323    60,825    97,352    1,982,148 
                          
Including:                         
Net income from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest of JOYY Inc.   52,066    45,402    60,825    97,352    106,227 
Gain on disposal of YY (3)   -    1,875,921    -    -    1,875,921 
Accretion of subsidiaries’ redeemable convertible preferred shares to redemption value   (347)   (347)   (347)   (694)   (694)
Net income attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc.   51,719    1,920,976    60,478    96,658    1,981,454 
                          
Including:                         
Net income from continuing operations  attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc.   51,719    45,055    60,478    96,658    105,533 
                          
                          
Gain on disposal of YY (3)   -    1,875,921    -    -    1,875,921 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   June 30,   March 31,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30, 
   2024   2025   2025   2024   2025 
   US$   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
Net income per ADS                         
-Basic   0.87    36.09    1.15    1.59    37.36 
 Continuing operations   0.87    0.85    1.15    1.59    1.99 
 Discontinued operations   -    35.24    -    -    35.37 
-Diluted   0.83    35.72    1.13    1.52    36.97 
 Continuing operations   0.83    0.84    1.13    1.52    1.97 
 Discontinued operations   -    34.88    -    -    35.00 
                          
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating net income per ADS                         
-Basic   59,537,049    53,237,127    52,788,040    60,660,104    53,040,855 
-Diluted   64,101,951    53,780,111    53,353,026    65,625,455    53,593,910 

 

(1)Revenues by geographical areas were as follows:

 

    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended 
    June 30,    March 31,    June 30,    June 30,    June 30, 
    2024    2025    2025    2024    2025 
    US$    US$    US$    US$    US$ 
Developed countries and regions   306,099    277,615    291,145    597,135    568,760 
Middle East   75,530    66,651    61,268    162,988    127,919 
Mainland China   62,604    48,385    51,291    122,405    99,676 
Southeast Asia and others   120,895    101,700    104,056    247,160    205,756 

 

Note: Developed countries and region mainly included the United States of America, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Great Britain.Middle East mainly included Saudi Arabia and other countries located in the region. Southeast Asia and others mainly included Indonesia, Vietnam and rest of the world.

 

(2)Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:

 

    Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended 
    June 30,    March 31,    June 30,    June 30,    June 30, 
    2024    2025    2025    2024    2025 
    US$    US$    US$    US$    US$ 
Cost of revenues   778    635    677    1,441    1,312 
Research and development expenses   3,282    2,138    1,605    6,674    3,743 
Sales and marketing expenses   108    229    255    239    484 
General and administrative expenses   2,183    2,235    1,430    4,125    3,665 

 

(3)   Gain from disposal of YY Live amounted to approximately US$ 1.9 billion was reported as part of the net income from discontinued operations in the first quarter of 2025.

 

 

 

JOYY INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended 
     June 30,   March 31,   June 30,     June 30,   June 30, 
     2024   2025   2025     2024   2025 
   US$   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
Operating income   2,269    12,207    5,796    5,812    18,003 
Share-based compensation expenses   6,351    5,237    3,967    12,479    9,204 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   13,590    13,540    13,540    28,722    27,080 
Impairment of investments   9,386    -    15,000    9,386    15,000 
Gain on disposal of subsidiary   (1,643)   -    -    (1,643)   - 
Non-GAAP operating income   29,953    30,984    38,303    54,756    69,287 
Depreciation and other amortization   8,402    9,402    9,891    17,388    19,293 
Non-GAAP EBITDA   38,355    40,386    48,194    72,144    88,580 
                          
Net income from continuing operations   47,790    42,903    58,026    87,945    100,929 
Share-based compensation expenses   6,351    5,237    3,967    12,479    9,204 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   13,590    13,540    13,540    28,722    27,080 
Impairment of investments   9,386    -    15,000    9,386    15,000 
Gain on disposal of subsidiary   (1,643)   -    -    (1,643)   - 
Loss (gain) on fair value change of investments   619    (705)   (17,633)   (366)   (18,338)
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value   198    -    -    435    - 
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments   (1,883)   (1,404)   913    (4,105)   (491)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments   (3,700)   1,887    1,034    734    2,921 
Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations   70,708    61,458    74,847    133,587    136,305 
                          
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of JOYY Inc.   51,719    45,055    60,478    96,658    105,533 
Share-based compensation expenses   6,351    5,237    3,967    12,479    9,204 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   13,590    13,540    13,540    28,722    27,080 
Impairment of investments   9,386    -    15,000    9,386    15,000 
Gain on disposal of subsidiary   (1,643)   -    -    (1,643)   - 
Loss (gain) on fair value change of investments   619    (705)   (17,633)   (366)   (18,338)
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value   198    -    -    435    - 
Accretion, cumulative dividend and deemed dividend to subsidiaries’ preferred shareholders   347    347    347    694    694 
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments   (1,883)   (1,404)   913    (4,105)   (491)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments   (3,700)   1,887    1,034    734    2,921 
Non-GAAP adjustments for net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders   (949)   (761)   (690)   (1,755)   (1,451)
Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to controlling interest and common shareholders of JOYY Inc.   74,035    63,196    76,956    141,239    140,152 
                          
Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations per ADS                         
-Basic   1.24    1.19    1.46    2.33    2.64 
-Diluted   1.17    1.18    1.44    2.19    2.62 
                          
Weighted average number of ADS used in calculating Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations per ADS                         
-Basic   59,537,049    53,237,127    52,788,040    60,660,104    53,040,855 
-Diluted   64,101,951    53,780,111    53,353,026    65,625,455    53,593,910 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.  
UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT
  (All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)  

 

     Three Months Ended 
     June 30, 2025 
    BIGO    All other    Elimination(1)    Total 
    US$    US$    US$    US$ 
Net revenues                    
Live streaming   355,318    20,091    -    375,409 
Others   87,415    45,233    (297)   132,351 
                     
Total net revenues   442,733    65,324    (297)   507,760 
                     
Cost of revenues(2)   (285,645)   (36,933)   63    (322,515)
                     
Gross profit   157,088    28,391    (234)   185,245 
                     
Operating expenses(2)                    
Research and development expenses   (37,427)   (22,825)   177    (60,075)
Sales and marketing expenses   (51,990)   (19,883)   21    (71,852)
General and administrative expenses   (16,057)   (31,901)   36    (47,922)
                     
Total operating expenses   (105,474)   (74,609)   234    (179,849)
                     
Other income   56    344    -    400 
                     
Operating income (loss)   51,670    (45,874)   -    5,796 
                     
Interest expenses   (821)   (77)   747    (151)
Interest income and investment income   14,220    27,326    (747)   40,799 
Foreign currency exchange gains, net   947    244    -    1,191 
Gain on fair value change of investments   822    16,811    -    17,633 
                     
Income (loss) before income tax expenses   66,838    (1,570)   -    65,268 
                     
Income tax expenses   (5,124)   (942)   -    (6,066)
                     
Income (loss) before share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes   61,714    (2,512)   -    59,202 
                     
Share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes   -    (1,176)   -    (1,176)
                     
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   61,714    (3,688)   -    58,026 

 

 

 

 

(1)The elimination mainly consists of revenues and expenses generated from services among BIGO and All other segments, and interest income and interest expenses generated from the loan between BIGO and All other segments.

 

(2)Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025 
   BIGO   All other   Total 
   US$   US$   US$ 
Cost of revenues   440    237    677 
Research and development expenses   520    1,085    1,605 
Sales and marketing expenses   95    160    255 
General and administrative expenses   289    1,141    1,430 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS OF UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025 
   BIGO   All other   Total 
   US$   US$   US$ 
Operating income (loss)   51,670    (45,874)   5,796 
Share-based compensation expenses   1,344    2,623    3,967 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   8,950    4,590    13,540 
Impairment of investments   -    15,000    15,000 
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)   61,964    (23,661)   38,303 
Depreciation and other amortization   4,629    5,262    9,891 
Non-GAAP EBITDA   66,593    (18,399)   48,194 
                
Net income (loss) from continuing operations   61,714    (3,688)   58,026 
Share-based compensation expenses   1,344    2,623    3,967 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions   8,950    4,590    13,540 
Impairment of investments   -    15,000    15,000 
Gain on fair value change of investments   (822)   (16,811)   (17,633)
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments   (638)   1,551    913 
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments   -    1,034    1,034 
Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations   70,548    4,299    74,847 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2025 
   BIGO   All other   Elimination(1)   Total 
   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
Net revenues                
Live streaming  351,598   19,750   -   371,348 
Others  80,263   43,185   (445)  123,003 
                 
Total net revenues  431,861   62,935   (445)  494,351 
                 
Cost of revenues(2)  (279,100)  (36,720)  84   (315,736)
                 
Gross profit  152,761   26,215   (361)  178,615 
                 
Operating expenses(2)                
Research and development expenses  (40,380)  (22,310)  264   (62,426)
Sales and marketing expenses  (52,113)  (20,047)  29   (72,131)
General and administrative expenses  (13,886)  (18,872)  68   (32,690)
                 
Total operating expenses  (106,379)  (61,229)  361   (167,247)
                 
Other income  431   408   -   839 
                 
Operating income (loss)  46,813   (34,606)  -   12,207 
                 
Interest expenses  (799)  (33)  726   (106)
Interest income and investment income  12,917   27,196   (726)  39,387 
Foreign currency exchange losses, net  (522)  (239)  -   (761)
Gain (loss) on fair value change of investments  753   (48)  -   705 
                 
Income (loss) before income tax (expenses) benefits  59,162   (7,730)  -   51,432 
                 
Income tax (expenses) benefits  (5,956)  745   -   (5,211)
                 
Income (loss) before share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes  53,206   (6,985)  -   46,221 
                 
Share of loss in equity method investments, net of income taxes  -   (3,318)  -   (3,318)
                 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations  53,206   (10,303)  -   42,903 

 

(1)The elimination mainly consists of revenues and expenses generated from services among BIGO and All other segments, and interest income and interest expenses generated from the loan between BIGO and All other segments.
  

 

 

 
(2)Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2025 
   BIGO   All other   Total 
   US$   US$   US$ 
Cost of revenues   363    272    635 
Research and development expenses   852    1,286    2,138 
Sales and marketing expenses   80    149    229 
General and administrative expenses   441    1,794    2,235 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS OF UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2025 
   BIGO   All other   Total 
   US$   US$   US$ 
Operating income (loss)  46,813   (34,606)  12,207 
Share-based compensation expenses  1,736   3,501   5,237 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions  8,950   4,590   13,540 
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)  57,499   (26,515)  30,984 
Depreciation and other amortization  4,237   5,165   9,402 
Non-GAAP EBITDA  61,736   (21,350)  40,386 
             
Net income (loss) from continuing operations  53,206   (10,303)  42,903 
Share-based compensation expenses  1,736   3,501   5,237 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions  8,950   4,590   13,540 
(Gain) loss on fair value change of investments  (753)  48   (705)
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments  (650)  (754)  (1,404)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments  -   1,887   1,887 
Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations  62,489   (1,031)  61,458 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 2024 
   BIGO   All other   Elimination(1)   Total 
   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
Net revenues                
Live streaming  439,394   20,336   -   459,730 
Others  67,760   38,024   (386)  105,398 
                 
Total net revenues  507,154   58,360   (386)  565,128 
                 
Cost of revenues(2)  (327,735)  (38,530)  76   (366,189)
                 
Gross profit  179,419   19,830   (310)  198,939 
                 
Operating expenses(2)                
Research and development expenses  (42,715)  (27,370)  229   (69,856)
Sales and marketing expenses  (66,720)  (21,435)  23   (88,132)
General and administrative expenses  (12,180)  (28,564)  58   (40,686)
                 
Total operating expenses  (121,615)  (77,369)  310   (198,674)
                 
Gain on disposal of subsidiary  -   1,643   -   1,643 
Other income  177   184   -   361 
                 
Operating income (loss)  57,981   (55,712)  -   2,269 
                 
Interest expenses  (1,475)  (1,400)  1,011   (1,864)
Interest income and investment income  15,256   32,457   (1,011)  46,702 
Foreign currency exchange gains, net  1,005   120   -   1,125 
(Loss) gain on fair value change of investments  (2,610)  1,991   -   (619)
                 
Income (loss) before income tax (expenses) benefits  70,157   (22,544)  -   47,613 
                 
Income tax (expenses) benefits  (5,575)  2,947   -   (2,628)
                 
Income (loss) before share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes  64,582   (19,597)  -   44,985 
                 
Share of income in equity method investments, net of income taxes  -   2,805   -   2,805 
                 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations  64,582   (16,792)  -   47,790 

 

(1)The elimination mainly consists of revenues and expenses generated from services among BIGO and All other segments, and interest income and interest expenses generated from the loan between BIGO and All other segments.
  

 

 

 
(2)Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 2024 
   BIGO   All other   Total 
   US$   US$   US$ 
Cost of revenues   446    332    778 
Research and development expenses   1,543    1,739    3,282 
Sales and marketing expenses   45    63    108 
General and administrative expenses   408    1,775    2,183 

 

 

 

 

JOYY INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS OF UNAUDITED SEGMENT REPORT

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS and per ADS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   June 30, 2024 
   BIGO   All other   Total 
   US$   US$   US$ 
Operating income (loss)  57,981   (55,712)  2,269 
Share-based compensation expenses  2,442   3,909   6,351 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions  8,950   4,640   13,590 
Impairment of investments  -   9,386   9,386 
Gain on disposal of subsidiary  -   (1,643)  (1,643)
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)  69,373   (39,420)  29,953 
Depreciation and other amortization  3,068   5,334   8,402 
Non-GAAP EBITDA  72,441   (34,086)  38,355 
             
Net income (loss) from continuing operations  64,582   (16,792)  47,790 
Share-based compensation expenses  2,442   3,909   6,351 
Amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions  8,950   4,640   13,590 
Impairment of investments  -   9,386   9,386 
Gain on disposal of subsidiary  -   (1,643)  (1,643)
Loss (gain) on fair value change of investments  2,610   (1,991)  619 
Interest expenses related to the convertible bonds’ amortization to face value  -   198   198 
Income tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments  (778)  (1,105)  (1,883)
Reconciling items on the share of equity method investments  -   (3,700)  (3,700)
Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations  77,806   (7,098)  70,708