Huya's Fourth Quarter Loss Exceeds Expectations, Stock Price Declines

LootboxPhobia · 2026-03-17T12:43:08+00:00

Huya Inc. reported fourth-quarter results with losses exceeding expectations, with adjusted loss per ADS of RMB 0.04, and revenue of RMB 1.74 billion slightly above guidance, representing a year-over-year increase of 16.2%. Operating losses were driven by one-time accounting provisions. The company projects net revenue of RMB 6.5 billion for fiscal year 2025. The board of directors has approved a special cash dividend.

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2026-03-17 12:43:08

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Investing.com - HUYA Inc. (NYSE: HUYA) reported its Q4 earnings on Tuesday, showing a loss that exceeded analyst expectations. The stock fell 4.6% after the earnings release.

The gaming-related entertainment service provider reported an adjusted loss of RMB 0.04 per ADS, compared to the analyst consensus of a RMB 0.20 profit per ADS.

Revenue for the quarter reached RMB 1.74 billion ($248.6 million), slightly above the market expectation of RMB 1.73 billion, representing a 16.2% year-over-year increase from RMB 1.5 billion last year. Revenue growth was mainly driven by gaming-related services, advertising, and other income, which surged 59.4% year-over-year to RMB 592.5 million.

The company’s Q4 results included a one-time accounting provision of RMB 66 million related to receivables from a streamer arrangement in 2021, which had a significant impact on operating performance.

General and administrative expenses increased 55.4% year-over-year to RMB 126 million, primarily due to this provision.

Co-CEO and CFO Peng Lei stated, “Our Q4 results include a one-time accounting provision, which had a significant impact on our reported operating performance and resulted in an operating loss for the quarter.”

For fiscal year 2025, HUYA announced total net revenue of RMB 6.5 billion, a 7.0% increase from RMB 6.08 billion in 2024. The company’s full-year adjusted net profit was RMB 99.5 million ($14.2 million), compared to RMB 268.8 million in 2024.

The company’s board approved a special cash dividend of $0.135 per ADS for 2026, expected to be paid around June 30, 2026.

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