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HUYA Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

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GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HUYA Inc. (“Huya” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game live streaming platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights[1]

Total net revenues were RMB1,537.7 million (US$219.1 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB1,664.3 million for the same period of 2023.Game-related services, advertising and other revenues (formerly known as advertising and other revenues) were RMB410.2 million (US$58.4 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB132.6 million for the same period of 2023.Net income attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB23.6 million (US$3.4 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB10.5 million for the same period of 2023.Non-GAAP net income attributable to HUYA Inc.[2] was RMB78.0 million (US$11.1 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB106.7 million for the same period of 2023.Average mobile MAUs[3] for the third quarter of 2024 was 84.0 million, compared with 86.0 million for the same period of 2023.

“In the third quarter of 2024, our game-related services business achieved robust growth thanks to our continuous efforts to enhance cooperation with game studios and deepen broadcasters’ engagement on our platform. Revenues from game-related services, advertising, and others grew by 209.3% year-over-year in the third quarter, reaching RMB410.2 million and contributing a record high of 26.7% of our total net revenues,” said Mr. Junhong Huang, Acting Co-Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President of Huya. “We also maintained stable engagement across our high-quality user base. Our paying users[4] rose by 9.5% year-over-year to 4.6 million in the third quarter, driven by the increase in users paying for game-related services. Furthermore, our growing collaborations with various content platforms brought our compelling game live streaming and video content to a wider audience, unlocking new commercialization opportunities. Going forward, we will continue to foster in-house content initiatives and develop productive partnerships, unleashing our potential across game-related services and live streaming and propelling our long-term business development.”

Mr. Raymond Peng Lei, Acting Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Huya, continued, “We recorded total net revenues of RMB1.54 billion in the third quarter. While the macroeconomic and industry environment continued to weigh on our live streaming revenues, we proactively adjusted our business structure to support our strategic transformation. Game-related services, advertising and other businesses maintained strong growth momentum and made a more meaningful contribution to our topline. Overall, we delivered a stable year-over-year operating performance by improving efficiency and reducing total operating expenses by 20.9% year-over-year. Regarding shareholder returns, as of the end of September 2024, we had repurchased US$61.1 million of Huya shares through our share repurchase program. We have also returned an aggregate value of approximately US$400 million through two rounds of special cash dividends this year. As always, we remain committed to enhancing our financial and operating performance and creating greater value for shareholders.”

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total net revenues for the third quarter of 2024 were RMB1,537.7 million (US$219.1 million), compared with RMB1,664.3 million for the same period of 2023.

Live streaming revenues were RMB1,127.5 million (US$160.7 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB1,531.7 million for the same period of 2023, primarily due to the continued impact of the macroeconomic and industry environment and the Company’s proactive business adjustments in support of its strategic transformation and prudent operations.

Game-related services, advertising and other revenues were RMB410.2 million (US$58.4 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB132.6 million for the same period of 2023, primarily due to increased revenues from game distribution and advertising services and in-game item sales, which was mainly attributable to the Company’s deepened cooperation with Tencent and other game companies.

Cost of revenues decreased by 6.1% to RMB1,334.1 million (US$190.1 million) for the third quarter of 2024 from RMB1,421.5 million for the same period of 2023, primarily due to decreased revenue sharing fees and content costs, as well as bandwidth and server custody fees.

Revenue sharing fees and content costs decreased by 4.9% to RMB1,172.7 million (US$167.1 million) for the third quarter of 2024 from RMB1,233.2 million for the same period of 2023, primarily due to decreased live streaming revenue sharing fees associated with the decline in live streaming revenues as well as lower costs related to licensed e-sports content, partially offset by increased game-related services, advertising and other revenue sharing fees.

Bandwidth and server custody fees decreased by 26.4% to RMB61.4 million (US$8.8 million) for the third quarter of 2024 from RMB83.4 million for the same period of 2023, primarily due to continued technology and management enhancement efforts, as well as favorable pricing terms.

Gross profit was RMB203.6 million (US$29.0 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB242.8 million for the same period of 2023. Gross margin was 13.2% for the third quarter of 2024, compared with 14.6% for the same period of 2023. This change was primarily attributable to increased revenue sharing fees and content costs as a percentage of total net revenues, which rose mainly because the decrease in live streaming revenues outpaced the decrease in content costs.

Research and development expenses decreased by 12.1% to RMB125.5 million (US$17.9 million) for the third quarter of 2024 from RMB142.8 million for the same period of 2023, primarily due to decreased personnel-related expenses and share-based compensation expenses.

Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 30.4% to RMB73.3 million (US$10.4 million) for the third quarter of 2024 from RMB105.4 million for the same period of 2023, primarily due to decreased marketing and promotion fees, as well as personnel-related expenses.

General and administrative expenses decreased by 24.7% to RMB50.0 million (US$7.1 million) for the third quarter of 2024 from RMB66.4 million for the same period of 2023, primarily due to decreased professional service fees and personnel-related expenses.

Other income was RMB13.0 million (US$1.8 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB40.2 million for the same period of 2023, primarily attributable to realized damages received in the third quarter of 2023 from a favorable outcome in a broadcaster-related lawsuit and lower government subsidies.

Operating loss was RMB32.3 million (US$4.6 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB31.6 million for the same period of 2023.

Interest income was RMB96.6 million (US$13.8 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB128.5 million for the same period of 2023, primarily due to lower time deposit balance, which was mainly attributable to the special cash dividends paid in May 2024 and October 2024.

Net income attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB23.6 million (US$3.4 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB10.5 million for the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to HUYA Inc. was RMB78.0 million (US$11.1 million) for the third quarter of 2024, compared with RMB106.7 million for the same period of 2023.

Basic and diluted net income per American depositary share (“ADS”) were each RMB0.10 (US$0.01) for the third quarter of 2024. Basic and diluted net income per ADS were each RMB0.04 for the third quarter of 2023. Each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share of the Company.

Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS were each RMB0.34 (US$0.05) for the third quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB0.44 and RMB0.43, respectively, for the third quarter of 2023.

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, short-term investment and long-term deposits of RMB8,078.4 million (US$1,151.2 million), compared with RMB8,193.3 million as of June 30, 2024.

Share Repurchase Program

The board of directors of the Company authorized a share repurchase program in August 2023, under which the Company may repurchase up to US$100 million of its ADSs or ordinary shares over a 12-month period. In August 2024, the board of directors of the Company authorized an extension of the expiry date of the share repurchase program to March 31, 2025. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had repurchased 18.2 million ADSs with a total aggregate consideration of US$61.1 million under this program.

Earnings Webinar

The Company’s management will host a Tencent Meeting Webinar at 7:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on November 12, 2024 (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time on November 12, 2024), to review and discuss the Company’s business and financial performance.

For participants who wish to join the webinar, please complete the online registration in advance using the links provided below. Upon registration, participants will receive an email with webinar access information, including meeting ID, meeting link, dial-in numbers, and a unique attendee ID to join the webinar.

Participant Online Registration:

Chinese Mainland[5]:  https://meeting.tencent.com/dw/6WRc9Ojhmp5c
International:               https://voovmeeting.com/dw/6WRc9Ojhmp5c 

A live webcast of the webinar will be accessible at https://ir.huya.com, and a replay of the webcast will be available following the session.

 

[1] In December 2023, the Company acquired a global mobile application service provider from Tencent Holdings Limited for an aggregate cash consideration of US$81 million, the principal terms of which were previously disclosed. As a result of this business combination under common control, in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, the Company has consolidated the financial results of this mobile application service provider on a retrospective basis since the first quarter of 2022. Accordingly, retrospective adjustments have been made to the Company’s consolidated historical financial information presented herein, reflecting the consolidation of this mobile application service provider. The Company does not believe the retrospective adjustments to the Company’s results to be material, as compared to the historical financial information previously presented. Given that this was a transaction that involved entities under common control of Tencent Holdings Limited, all assets and assumed liabilities transferred have been recognized at the historical cost of the parent.

[2] “Non-GAAP net income attributable to HUYA Inc.” is defined as net income attributable to HUYA Inc. excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment loss of investments, and amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, net of income taxes, to the extent applicable. For more information, please refer to the section titled “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “HUYA Inc. Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.

[3] Refers to the average mobile monthly active users who accessed the Company’s domestic Huya Live platform and related services. Average mobile MAUs for any period is calculated by dividing (i) the sum of mobile active users for each month during such relevant period, by (ii) the number of months during such relevant period.

[4] Refers to the sum of user accounts that purchased various products and services on the Company’s domestic Huya Live platform and related services at least once during such relevant period.

[5] For the purpose of this announcement only, Chinese Mainland excludes the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, and Taiwan.

 

About HUYA Inc.

HUYA Inc. is a leading game live streaming platform in China. As a technology-driven company, Huya offers rich and dynamic content across games, e-sports, and other entertainment genres where it has cultivated a large, highly engaged, interactive, immersive community of game enthusiasts. Building on its success in game live streaming and through close collaboration with game companies, e-sports tournament organizers, broadcasters and talent agencies, Huya is expanding its presence in the game industry, both domestically and internationally. By providing more innovative game-related services, the Company is committed to meeting the evolving needs of game enthusiasts, content creators, and industry partners.

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”), except that the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, consolidated statements of cash flows, and the detailed notes have not been presented. Huya uses non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating loss, non-GAAP net income attributable to HUYA Inc., non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary shares, and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP gross profit is gross profit excluding share-based compensation expenses allocated in cost of revenues. Non-GAAP operating loss is operating loss excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions. Non-GAAP net income attributable to HUYA Inc. is net income attributable to HUYA Inc. excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment loss of investments, and amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, net of income taxes, to the extent applicable. Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders is net income attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment loss of investments, and amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, net of income taxes, to the extent applicable. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS is non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS. The Company believes that separate analysis and exclusion of the impact of (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, and (iii) amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions (net of income taxes), add 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 measures for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures represent useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the effect of (i) share-based compensation expenses, and (ii) amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions (net of income taxes), which have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business, and (iii) impairment loss of investments, which may recur when there is observable price change in the future. 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 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 a non-GAAP financial measure in isolation from or as an alternative to the financial measures 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 “HUYA Inc. Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this announcement.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.0176 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on September 30, 2024, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the Renminbi or U.S. dollar amounts referred to in this announcement could have been or could be converted into U.S. dollars or Renminbi, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement 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 quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Huya’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Huya 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 Huya’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: Huya’s goals and strategies; Huya’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the live streaming market and game market; the expectation regarding the rate at which to gain active users, especially paying users; Huya’s ability to monetize the user base; Huya’s efforts in complying with applicable data privacy and security regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China; the economy in China and elsewhere generally; any regulatory developments in laws, regulations, rules, policies or guidelines applicable to Huya; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Huya’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 Huya does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact: 

In China:

HUYA Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: +86-20-2290-7829
E-mail: ir@huya.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications  
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: huya@tpg-ir.com

 

 

 

HUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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

As of December 31,

As of September 30,

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

511,973

1,095,785

156,148

Restricted cash

18,137

17,840

2,542

Short-term deposits

6,851,160

5,472,648

779,846

Accounts receivable, net

64,258

89,927

12,814

Prepaid assets and amounts due from related
   parties, net

148,648

337,175

48,047

Prepayments and other current assets, net

556,435

689,311

98,226

Total current assets

8,150,611

7,702,686

1,097,623

Non-current assets

Long-term deposits

2,553,293

1,510,000

215,173

Investments

751,844

606,455

86,419

Goodwill

456,976

452,118

64,426

Property and equipment, net

326,765

447,592

63,781

Intangible assets, net

161,739

134,063

19,104

Right-of-use assets, net

379,006

348,001

49,590

Prepayments and other non-current assets

144,120

123,461

17,593

Total non-current assets

4,773,743

3,621,690

516,086

Total assets

12,924,354

11,324,376

1,613,709

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

14,961

68,337

9,738

Advances from customers and deferred revenue

412,257

265,491

37,832

Income taxes payable

49,914

54,923

7,826

Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities

1,474,827

1,294,164

184,414

Amounts due to related parties

177,714

150,096

21,389

Lease liabilities due within one year

31,832

29,558

4,212

Dividends payable

–

1,744,867

248,642

Total current liabilities

2,161,505

3,607,436

514,053

Non-current liabilities

Lease liabilities

48,069

24,658

3,514

Deferred tax liabilities

42,317

29,267

4,171

Deferred revenue

47,864

37,843

5,393

Total non-current liabilities

138,250

91,768

13,078

Total liabilities

2,299,755

3,699,204

527,131

 

 

 

HUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)

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

As of December 31,

As of September 30,

2023

2024

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

Shareholders’ equity

Class A ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value;
    750,000,000 shares authorized as of December
    31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively;
    82,696,852 and 75,455,486 shares issued and
    outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and
    September 30, 2024, respectively)

61

52

7

Class B ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value;
    200,000,000 shares authorized as of December
    31, 2022 and September 30, 2023, respectively;
    150,386,517 and 150,386,517 shares issued and
    outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and
    September 30, 2024, respectively)

98

98

14

Treasury shares

(206,345)

(90,042)

(12,831)

Additional paid-in capital

12,000,100

8,849,094

1,260,986

Statutory reserves

122,429

122,429

17,446

Accumulated deficit

(2,052,336)

(1,928,088)

(274,750)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

760,592

671,629

95,706

Total shareholders’ equity

10,624,599

7,625,172

1,086,578

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

12,924,354

11,324,376

1,613,709

 

 

 

HUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

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

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2023*

June 30,

2024

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2023*

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Net revenues

Live streaming

1,531,711

1,233,064

1,127,499

160,667

5,107,319

3,621,007

515,989

Game-related services, advertising and other
     revenues

132,591

308,518

410,160

58,447

357,196

962,281

137,124

Total net revenues

1,664,302

1,541,582

1,537,659

219,114

5,464,515

4,583,288

653,113

Cost of revenues(1)

(1,421,460)

(1,326,710)

(1,334,085)

(190,106)

(4,664,521)

(3,944,297)

(562,058)

Gross profit

242,842

214,872

203,574

29,008

799,994

638,991

91,055

Operating expenses(1)

Research and development expenses

(142,832)

(128,710)

(125,508)

(17,885)

(441,610)

(389,324)

(55,478)

Sales and marketing expenses

(105,354)

(61,689)

(73,330)

(10,449)

(327,262)

(211,251)

(30,103)

General and administrative expenses

(66,417)

(63,729)

(50,025)

(7,129)

(220,600)

(173,786)

(24,764)

Total operating expenses

(314,603)

(254,128)

(248,863)

(35,463)

(989,472)

(774,361)

(110,345)

Other income, net

40,185

13,219

12,958

1,847

68,153

38,486

5,484

Operating loss

(31,576)

(26,037)

(32,331)

(4,608)

(121,325)

(96,884)

(13,806)

Interest income

128,480

102,523

96,580

13,763

350,201

316,155

45,052

Impairment loss of investments

(80,774)

(45,079)

(36,298)

(5,172)

(145,889)

(81,377)

(11,596)

Foreign currency exchange (losses)/gains, net

(1,765)

364

(1,225)

(175)

(3,817)

(3,280)

(467)

Income before income tax expenses

14,365

31,771

26,726

3,808

79,170

134,614

19,183

Income tax expenses

(3,822)

(2,169)

(3,113)

(444)

(8,718)

(10,366)

(1,477)

Net income attributable to HUYA Inc.

10,543

29,602

23,613

3,364

70,452

124,248

17,706

Net income attributable to ordinary
     shareholders

10,543

29,602

23,613

3,364

70,452

124,248

17,706

 

 

HUYA INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

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

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2023*

June 30,

2024

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2023*

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Net income per ADS**

—Basic

0.04

0.13

0.10

0.01

0.29

0.54

0.08

—Diluted

0.04

0.13

0.10

0.01

0.29

0.53

0.08

Net income per ordinary share

—Basic

0.04

0.13

0.10

0.01

0.29

0.54

0.08

—Diluted

0.04

0.13

0.10

0.01

0.29

0.53

0.08

Weighted average number of ADS used in
     calculating net income per ADS

—Basic

244,651,286

231,022,644

231,366,502

231,366,502

243,736,441

231,852,981

231,852,981

—Diluted

246,437,179

234,167,978

232,948,154

232,948,154

246,529,235

234,514,598

234,514,598

*   HUYA Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for three months ended September 30, 2023 and nine months ended September
    30, 2023 have been retrospectively adjusted due to the business combination under common control as stated in footnote 1 of this press release.

**  Each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share.

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

 

 

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2023

June 30,

2024

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2023

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Cost of revenues

2,543

4,492

3,521

502

16,154

12,298

1,752

Research and development expenses

7,296

7,873

5,497

783

40,133

20,986

2,990

Sales and marketing expenses

651

446

171

24

2,594

983

140

General and administrative expenses

(68)

4,573

4,014

572

19,000

12,855

1,832

 

 

 

HUYA INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

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

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2023*

June 30,

2024

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2023*

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2024

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

Gross profit

242,842

214,872

203,574

29,008

799,994

638,991

91,055

Share-based compensation expenses allocated
      in cost of revenues

2,543

4,492

3,521

502

16,154

12,298

1,752

Non-GAAP gross profit

245,385

219,364

207,095

29,510

816,148

651,289

92,807

Operating loss

(31,576)

(26,037)

(32,331)

(4,608)

(121,325)

(96,884)

(13,806)

Share-based compensation expenses

10,422

17,384

13,203

1,881

77,881

47,122

6,714

Amortization of intangible assets from
      business acquisitions

5,993

5,941

5,937

846

17,605

17,808

2,538

Non-GAAP operating loss

(15,161)

(2,712)

(13,191)

(1,881)

(25,839)

(31,954)

(4,554)

Net income attributable to HUYA Inc.

10,543

29,602

23,613

3,364

70,452

124,248

17,706

Impairment loss of investments

80,774

45,079

36,298

5,172

145,889

81,377

11,596

Share-based compensation expenses

10,422

17,384

13,203

1,881

77,881

47,122

6,714

Amortization of intangible assets from
    business acquisitions, net of income taxes

4,974

4,931

4,928

702

14,612

14,781

2,106

Non-GAAP net income attributable to
      HUYA Inc.

106,713

96,996

78,042

11,119

308,834

267,528

38,122

Net income attributable to ordinary
     shareholders

10,543

29,602

23,613

3,364

70,452

124,248

17,706

Impairment loss of investments

80,774

45,079

36,298

5,172

145,889

81,377

11,596

Share-based compensation expenses

10,422

17,384

13,203

1,881

77,881

47,122

6,714

Amortization of intangible assets from
      business acquisitions, net of income taxes

4,974

4,931

4,928

702

14,612

14,781

2,106

Non-GAAP net income attributable to
       ordinary shareholders

106,713

96,996

78,042

11,119

308,834

267,528

38,122

Non-GAAP net income per ordinary share

—Basic

0.44

0.42

0.34

0.05

1.27

1.15

0.16

—Diluted

0.43

0.41

0.34

0.05

1.25

1.14

0.16

Non-GAAP net income per ADS

—Basic

0.44

0.42

0.34

0.05

1.27

1.15

0.16

—Diluted

0.43

0.41

0.34

0.05

1.25

1.14

0.16

Weighted average number of ADS used in
      calculating Non-GAAP net income per
      ADS

—Basic

244,651,286

231,022,644

231,366,502

231,366,502

243,736,441

231,852,981

231,852,981

—Diluted

246,437,179

234,167,978

232,948,154

232,948,154

246,529,235

234,514,598

234,514,598

* HUYA Inc. Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results for three months ended September 30, 2023 and nine months ended September
  30, 2023 have been retrospectively adjusted due to the business combination under common control as stated in footnote 1 of this press release.

 

 

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Global AI Data Center Market to Reach USD 84.52 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 25.8% – Report by Maximize Market Research

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PUNE, India, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to Maximize Market Research, the Global AI Data Center Market was valued at USD 16.95 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 84.52 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 25.8% from 2026 to 2032.

Global AI Data Center Market Size & Forecast

Market Size (Base Year 2025) : USD 16.95 Bn.
Forecast Market Size (2032) : USD 84.52 Bn.
CAGR (2026-2032) : 25.8%
Base Year : 2025
Forecast Period : 2026-2032
Historical Period : 2020-2025

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Global AI Data Center Market Overview & Industry Outlook

The Global AI Data Center Market is growing due to increasing demand for artificial intelligence computing infrastructure, generative AI applications, machine learning, and large language models. Rising investments by hyperscale cloud providers and AI companies are supporting the development of specialized data centers capable of handling high-density computing workloads. Increasing requirements for AI training and inference are driving demand for AI-optimized IT infrastructure, high-performance networking, power systems, and advanced cooling technologies.

Additionally, rising rack power density and increasing electricity requirements are encouraging investments in direct-to-chip liquid cooling, immersion cooling, power distribution, and energy management solutions. The expansion of hyperscale campuses, colocation facilities, and neocloud or GPU-as-a-Service providers is creating new opportunities across the global AI data center industry. Growing sovereign AI initiatives and investments in regional computing infrastructure are further supporting market expansion through 2032.

Global AI Data Center Market Trends and Key Highlights:

The Global AI Data Center Market is witnessing rising demand for AI-optimized infrastructure, hyperscale facilities, liquid cooling technologies, and high-performance networking. Growing investments in AI computing capacity, sovereign AI programmes, and advanced power infrastructure are supporting market expansion. Increasing adoption of inference workloads and high-density computing is further driving industry growth.

Global AI Data Center Market Size in 2025: USD 16.95 Billion

Projected Global AI Data Center Market Size by 2032: USD 84.52 Billion

Global AI Data Center Market Growth Rate (2026–2032): 25.8% CAGR

Projected AI Data Center Market Revenue Expansion by 2032: USD 67.57 Billion

Major AI Data Center Components: Hardware, Software, and Services

Key Data Center Types: Hyperscale, Colocation, Enterprise, Edge, and Neocloud/GPU-as-a-Service

Major AI Workloads: Training, Inference, and Fine-tuning & HPC

Key Cooling Technologies: Air Cooling, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling, Immersion Cooling, and Rear-Door Heat Exchangers

Major AI Data Center Capacity Markets: United States, China, India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Japan

Emerging AI Data Center Trends: Generative AI, Liquid Cooling, Sovereign AI, Gigawatt Campuses, and Advanced Networking

Hardware Segment Represents the Largest Component of the Global AI Data Center Market in 2025

By component, the Hardware segment represents the largest share of the Global AI Data Center Market, accounting for approximately 66% in 2025. Increasing investments in AI-optimized IT infrastructure, networking and interconnect systems, power infrastructure, and cooling systems are supporting segment growth. Rising demand for high-density computing facilities and advanced thermal management solutions is further strengthening the hardware segment. Software and services also contribute to market development through data center infrastructure management, AI workload orchestration, energy management, design, integration, and managed services.

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Hyperscale Segment Dominates the Global AI Data Center Market in 2025

By data center type, the Hyperscale segment accounted for approximately 62% of the Global AI Data Center Market in 2025. Growing investments by major cloud service providers and technology companies in large-scale AI computing facilities are supporting segment dominance. By AI workload, the Training segment held approximately 58% share in 2025, driven by increasing computational requirements for developing and training large AI models. However, Inference is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period as AI applications expand across enterprise, cloud, and edge environments.

North America Represents a Leading Market for the Global AI Data Center Industry During 2026–2032

By region, North America represents a leading market for the Global AI Data Center Market, supported by the presence of major hyperscale cloud providers, AI technology companies, and large-scale data center development projects. The United States remains a major center for AI infrastructure investments, with developments across Texas, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and Ohio. Asia-Pacific is witnessing increasing AI infrastructure development, particularly across India, Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. Europe is focusing on regional computing capacity and data sovereignty, while the Middle East is attracting investments through sovereign AI programmes and large-scale data center projects. South America is gradually developing its AI data center ecosystem, supported by renewable power availability and digital infrastructure investments.

Global AI Data Center Market Competitive Landscape & Key Players

The Global AI Data Center Market is highly competitive, with major players including Microsoft Corporation (US), Amazon Web Services (US), Alphabet (Google Cloud) (US), Meta Platforms (US), Oracle Corporation (US), Equinix (US), Digital Realty (US), and NVIDIA Corporation (US). These companies are focusing on expanding AI computing capacity, developing hyperscale infrastructure, strengthening networking capabilities, and improving power and cooling efficiency. Growing investments in liquid cooling, high-performance computing infrastructure, sovereign AI facilities, and GPU-as-a-Service are creating new opportunities across the global AI data center industry through 2032.

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Drax, Brookfield and Radiant Partner on a Gigawatt-Scale AI Data Center Project in the UK

In November 2026, Drax partnered with Brookfield and AI infrastructure platform Radiant to develop an AI data center exceeding 1 GW at Drax Power Station in northern England. The project is expected to attract more than USD 26 billion in investment, with the first phase planned to begin commercial operations in early 2028, subject to required approvals and investment decisions. The development highlights growing investments in large-scale AI infrastructure, power availability, and gigawatt-scale data center capacity across the global AI Data Center Market.

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Key Players:

Microsoft CorporationAmazon Web ServicesAlphabet (Google Cloud)Meta PlatformsOracle CorporationAlibaba CloudTencent CloudHuawei TechnologiesEquinixDigital RealtyNTT DATAVantage Data CentersSTACK InfrastructureQTS Data CentersCyrusOneAligned Data CentersCrusoeRelated DigitalSwitchIron Mountain Data CentersAirTrunkAdaniConneXYotta Data ServicesCtrlS DatacentersKhazna Data Centers (G42)HUMAINCoreWeaveNebius GroupLambdaNVIDIA CorporationArista NetworksCisco SystemsBroadcomDell TechnologiesHewlett Packard EnterpriseSuper Micro ComputerSchneider ElectricVertiv HoldingsEaton CorporationABB LtdSiemens AGLegrandDelta ElectronicsGE Vernova

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MMR Analyst Perspective – Global AI Data Center Market

According to Maximize Market Research, the Global AI Data Center Market is evolving rapidly as increasing AI workloads drive demand for specialized computing infrastructure. With the market projected to expand by USD 67.57 billion between 2025 and 2032, investments in hyperscale facilities, high-density hardware, advanced cooling, and power infrastructure are expected to remain important growth factors. While training workloads continue to support infrastructure demand, the expansion of inference applications is creating opportunities for colocation, edge facilities, and neocloud providers. Companies securing reliable power capacity and developing energy-efficient, liquid-cooled AI infrastructure are expected to be better positioned to capture market opportunities through 2032.

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About Maximize Market Research – Global AI Data Center Market

Maximize Market Research is a global market research and consulting firm providing insights across technology, IT infrastructure, electronics, energy, and industrial sectors. Its Global AI Data Center Market research covers AI-optimized hardware, software, services, data center types, AI workloads, cooling technologies, power capacity, end users, regional demand, competitive strategies, and recent industry developments. The report helps businesses understand AI infrastructure investments, hyperscale data center expansion, power and cooling requirements, sovereign AI initiatives, and emerging market opportunities through 2032.

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OID 2026: Advancing Technology Partnerships to Power the Next-Gen Industrial City

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Open Innovation Day 2026 (OID 2026), themed “Power the Next-Gen Industrial City,” took place in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together policymakers, businesses, investors and technology partners from Viet Nam and abroad. Spanning AI infrastructure, green energy and the low-altitude economy, the event focused on the conditions needed to turn technological potential into industrial capacity and real-world market opportunities.

OID 2026 kicked off the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 (AEF 2026). Led by SoiHub – Open Innovation Hub, it was jointly organized with the Open Innovation and Technopreneur Institute (OITI); the National Academy for Advanced Technology and Innovation (NACENTECH) under the Ministry of Science and Technology of Viet Nam; Saigon Telecommunication & Technologies Corporation (SAIGONTEL); and the Viet Nam Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC C4IR), together with other co-organizers and partners.

From Policy Direction to Technological Capabilities

Speaking at the event, Mr. Truong Minh Huy Vu, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, said the city is laying the groundwork for next-generation industries, from spatial planning for high-tech industry and energy infrastructure to innovation support mechanisms. Notably, the city has rolled out policies to bridge the gap between research and commercialization, including a VND 500 billion venture capital fund. He noted that developing next-generation industries requires not only infrastructure investment but also an ecosystem capable of bringing ideas and technologies to market.

At the national level, Mr. Nguyen Khac Lich, Director General of the Department of Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence, under the Ministry of Science and Technology of Viet Nam, stressed the need to strengthen Viet Nam’s capacity to master strategic technologies such as AI, semiconductors and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). He said Viet Nam needs to deepen its involvement in research, design and manufacturing while developing regulatory sandboxes to validate new technologies and support their progressive commercialization.

OID 2026 Highlights: Strategic Partnerships Geared Toward Real-World Deployment

Ms. Bui Thanh Hang, Director of SoiHub and Head of the OID 2026 Organizing Committee, said SoiHub has connected and co-developed 50 domestic and international technologies, received 15 technology orders from the market and established 20 strategic cooperation agreements. At OID 2026, partnerships with MobiFone, MOBY Robotics, TADI Global, NACENTECH and CITARES further expanded SoiHub’s network across smart cities, deep-sea robotics, technology transfer and technical workforce development. According to Ms. Hang, these results show that open innovation can deliver tangible value when research and technology are directly linked to the needs of businesses and the market.

AI Infrastructure: Competitiveness Goes Beyond Technology

The morning session, “Foundations of Next-Generation Industry in the AI Era,” examined the factors that will determine Viet Nam’s ability to attract investment in AI infrastructure. Mr. Samuel Ang, Senior Advisor to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), highlighted a shift in site selection criteria for AI data centers: power availability and grid capacity are becoming the top priorities, ahead of location and cost. He said countries that align their digital infrastructure ambitions with energy planning and grid modernization will be better positioned to attract international capital.

Discussions further addressed requirements for data security, computing capacity, clean energy and storage systems. On the workforce front, Ms. Sinwon Park, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office for Viet Nam, discussed AI’s impact on jobs and the need to upskill workers, underscoring that industrial development in the AI era demands coordinated preparation in both infrastructure and human capital.

Low-Altitude Economy: From Technology Testing to Market Development

The afternoon session, “Low-Altitude Economy – Creating New Engines of Growth,” focused on what it takes to scale UAVs and autonomous systems from standalone applications to large-scale industrial development. Drawing on experience from test sites in Japan and the United States, Mr. Joe Felter, CEO of Pickaxe Technologies, emphasized: “Start with the use case, not the equipment.” He said Viet Nam needs to develop a network of test sites integrated with research, training, manufacturing and operational standards, rather than invest in standalone testing facilities.

During the panel discussion, representatives from Viettel High Tech, the Viet Nam Aerospace Association (VASA), SoiHub and EHang further explored commercial viability, regulatory sandboxes and supply chain development. Mr. Bui Trung Hieu, representing SoiHub, raised a pivotal question: once a pilot succeeds, who will be the next customer? The question underscores that building a low-altitude economy requires not only technological capability but also a sufficiently large market and scalable business models.

From the partnership commitments announced to the challenges surrounding AI infrastructure, energy and autonomous technologies, OID 2026 pointed to a shared approach: next-generation industrial development must start from market demand, be underpinned by enabling infrastructure and policies, and involve meaningful participation from businesses, research institutions and investors.

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Event information: https://oid.openinnovationhub.vn/

SoiHub Organizing Committee Representative: Ms. Trinh Thi Lan Huong, Email: huong.trinh@soihub.vn 

Open Innovation and Technopreneur Institute (OITI) Organizing Committee Representative: Ms. Hoang Ngoc Mai, Email: mai.hoang@oiti.vn 

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CORONATION SECURITIES RECOGNISED AS FASTEST GROWING DIGITAL BROKERAGE PLATFORM IN NIGERIA AT THE GLOBAL BRAND AWARDS 2026

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LONDON, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Coronation Securities Limited has been named ‘Fastest Growing Digital Brokerage Platform – Nigeria’ at the Global Brand Awards 2026, organised by Global Brands Magazine.

The Global Brand Awards recognise organisations that have shown consistent performance, innovation and clear results in their industries. Coronation Securities Limited was recognised for the progress it has made in digital brokerage. It brings its market expertise and technology together to offer investment products that meet the changing needs of investors.

The company has built a strong position in Nigeria’s financial services sector by making investing accessible, running a disciplined operation and staying close to its investors. Its expanding digital offering and client-focused approach are helping more people take part in the capital market and are contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s investment landscape.

Commenting on the recognition, Jay Reddy, CEO of Global Brands Magazine, said:

“Coronation Securities Limited is part of a wider move towards investing that is more accessible and driven by technology. Its progress in digital brokerage shows how innovation can bring more people into the market and give investors in Nigeria a better experience.”

Responding to the award, the CEO of Coronation Securities Limited, Mr. Jibola Odedina, stated:

“This recognition reflects Coronation Securities Limited’s continued commitment to building a digital brokerage experience that investors can trust and access with ease. As the way people invest changes, we remain focused on offering technology-enabled solutions that help clients take part in the capital markets with confidence and build lasting wealth over the long term. Being recognised alongside leading global institutions strengthens our ambition to deliver financial solutions of the highest standard, widen access to investment and support market development in Nigeria.”

ABOUT CORONATION SECURITIES LIMITED

Coronation Securities Limited is a securities trading and stockbroking firm that has served all segments of the investing public since 1992. Over the years, it has advised on some of the most significant transactions in the Nigerian capital market and is known as a trusted and experienced partner in financial services.

Its offerings include Equities Brokerage, with both full-service and self-service accounts supported by online digital trading platforms and securities lending services. In Fixed Income, it offers access to a wide range of sovereign and corporate debt securities, as well as mutual funds, to meet different investment needs.

Its Research division provides detailed market research, investment portfolio analytics and tailored investment advisory services, giving clients the information they need to make informed decisions. Its Advisory services cover equity capital listings, debt capital listings and capital raising, supporting businesses as they grow and expand.

Coronation Securities is committed to high standards, drawing on its market expertise and innovative solutions to deliver real value to its clients.

ABOUT GLOBAL BRANDS MAGAZINE

Global Brands Magazine (GBM) is a UK-based publication offering independent insights, analysis and recognition of brands that are shaping industries around the world. Through its editorial platform and annual awards programme, GBM assesses organisations on their performance, innovation, relevance and long-term impact across global markets.

The publication reaches more than 8 million readers a year, records over 10 million page views and has a growing international audience across digital and social platforms.

ABOUT THE GLOBAL BRAND AWARDS

The Global Brand Awards, organised by Global Brands Magazine (GBM), recognise outstanding organisations across a wide range of industries and international markets. Winners are selected through GBM’s research and evaluation process, which looks at performance, innovation, customer experience and consistency in their respective fields.

The 14th Global Brand Awards ceremony took place at Address Sky View, Dubai, on 2 October 2026. Organisations represented included Emirates NBD, ADNOC Distribution, Saudi Global Ports, HP Computing and Printing Middle East and Sobha Realty, alongside businesses from other international markets.

Further information is available on the Global Brand Awards winners page. Organisations interested in future editions can submit nominations through the Global Brand Awards nomination form.

 

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