Huya witnesses an increase in revenue during the second quarter
In the world of social media and entertainment, Huya Inc. has made headlines with its latest financial report. The company, known for its game-streaming platform, has reported a second consecutive quarter of revenue growth, despite a decline in its livestreaming services revenue.
For the quarter, Huya Inc.'s revenue rose slightly to 1.57 billion yuan from 1.54 billion yuan a year earlier. This growth was primarily driven by a 34% increase in game-related services revenue, which reached 414 million yuan, up from 309 million yuan a year ago. However, the company's livestreaming revenue for the quarter dropped 6.5% year-on-year to 1.15 billion yuan.
Despite this decline in livestreaming revenues, Huya Inc. has managed to maintain its financial growth. This is largely due to the company's strategic shift towards game-related services and advertising, as well as its expansion beyond traditional livestreaming. These efforts have resulted in new monetization opportunities such as in-game items and content distribution across multiple platforms, including third-party channels.
Huya's transformation from a livestream-only platform to a broader game-related entertainment and services provider has been instrumental in unlocking these new revenue streams. The company now derives a significant portion of its total revenue from game-related services, advertising, and other sources, which accounted for 26% of Q2 2025's total revenue.
Moreover, Huya's cross-platform strategy and expanding user base have also contributed to this revenue growth. The company boasts around 162 million monthly active users, a figure that continues to grow.
In terms of financial performance, Huya Inc. was profitable on an adjusted basis, but reported a net loss of 5.5 million yuan for the quarter. The adjusted profit for the company fell by about half to 47.5 million yuan from 97 million yuan a year earlier.
In response to these results, Huya's stock has seen a positive response. The shares rose 4.5% on Tuesday after the results were announced, and the company's stock is up about 18% year-to-date.
In conclusion, Huya Inc.'s revenue growth, despite a decline in livestreaming revenues, is a testament to the company's strategic shift towards game-related services and advertising, improved operational efficiency, a growing global user base, and diversified revenue streams beyond traditional livestreaming. These factors have positioned Huya Inc. well for future growth and success in the competitive world of social media and entertainment.
[1] Huya Inc.'s press release, Q2 2025 financial results. [2] Huya Inc.'s investor presentation, Q2 2025.
- Huya Inc.'s strategic embrace of technology, particularly in game-related services and advertising, has been a key factor in its financial growth, as shown in the Q2 2025 financial results.
- The company's expansion beyond traditional livestreaming, leveraging technology to create new monetization opportunities such as in-game items and content distribution across multiple platforms, has been instrumental in its financial success in the competitive world of social media and entertainment.
