Exhibit 99.1 DouYu International Holdings Limited Reports Second Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results WUHAN, China, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DouYu International Holdings Limited ("DouYu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DOYU), a leading game- centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights Ms. Simin Ren, Co-Chief Executive Officer of DouYu ...

Core Insights - Douyu's Q2 2025 unaudited financial report shows total revenue of 1.054 billion yuan, a steady increase compared to the same period last year [1] - Gross profit reached 142 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 68.5%, with a gross margin of 13.5% [1][2] - The company achieved a net profit of 37.83 million yuan, with an adjusted net profit of 25.28 million yuan [1][2] Revenue Breakdown - In Q2, Douyu's innovative business, advertising, and other revenues grew by 24.5% quarter-on-quarter, totaling 476 million yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 96.8% [1][2] - The innovative business revenue growth was primarily driven by game membership and voice business contributions [1] - The proportion of innovative business, advertising, and other revenues in total revenue increased to 45.2%, up from 23.4% year-on-year [2] User Engagement and Monetization - The platform's mobile MAU reached 36.4 million, with 2.8 million paying users and an average ARPPU of 255 yuan [2] - The voice business maintained stable operations, with revenue growing by 70.8% year-on-year to 296 million yuan, and average monthly active users of 463,000 [2] - Douyu's user operation strategy focuses on high-value user segments, enhancing user payment willingness through exclusive esports content and innovative interactive features [2] Cost Management and Profitability - Cost control and efficiency improvements were key drivers for profit release, with gross profit of 142 million yuan and a gross margin of 13.5%, both showing significant year-on-year growth [2] - Douyu's financial vice president noted that the company continues to enhance revenue diversification through its game membership and voice social business [3] - The company has implemented strict governance measures against illegal activities, permanently banning 1,146 live rooms and 769 accounts [3]

Core Insights - Douyu's Q2 2025 financial report shows significant growth in multiple key metrics, with total revenue reaching 1.054 billion yuan, a steady increase from the previous year [2] - The company achieved a gross profit of 142 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 68.5%, and the gross margin improved to 13.5% [2] - Douyu reported a net profit of 37.83 million yuan, with an adjusted net profit of 25.28 million yuan, successfully turning a profit [2] Revenue Structure and Growth - The revenue diversification strategy has proven effective, with innovative business, advertising, and other income accounting for 45.2% of total revenue, becoming a key growth driver [3] - Innovative business, advertising, and other income reached 476 million yuan in Q2, a year-on-year increase of 96.8%, primarily driven by game membership and voice services [2][3] - The average monthly active users for the voice business reached 463,000, with 81,000 average monthly paying users, contributing to a 70.8% year-on-year revenue growth to 296 million yuan [2] Cost Management and Profitability - Cost control and efficiency improvements were crucial for profit release, with significant growth in both gross profit and gross margin, indicating a major enhancement in commercial efficiency [3] - The average ARPPU (Average Revenue Per Paying User) was 255 yuan, reflecting the company's focus on high-value user segments [3] Content and Community Management - Douyu continues to strengthen its esports event matrix, covering major tournaments and launching self-produced events, which enhance user engagement [3] - The company emphasizes compliance and community governance, having permanently banned 1,146 live rooms and taken action against 832 accounts to maintain a healthy content environment [3] Future Outlook - The company plans to continue implementing its established strategies to navigate the complex and changing landscape of the live streaming market in the second half of the year [4]

Exhibit 99.1 DouYu International Holdings Limited Reports Second Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results WUHAN, China, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DouYu International Holdings Limited ("DouYu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: DOYU), a leading game- centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights Ms. Simin Ren, Co-Chief Executive Officer of DouYu ...

Core Insights - Douyu's Q2 2025 unaudited financial report shows total revenue of 1.054 billion yuan, a steady increase compared to the same period last year [1] - Gross profit reached 142 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 68.5%, with gross margin rising to 13.5% [1] - The company achieved a net profit of 37.83 million yuan, with an adjusted net profit of 25.28 million yuan, marking a significant improvement in operational efficiency [1] Revenue Breakdown - The innovative business, advertising, and other revenues amounted to 476 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 96.8% [1] - This segment has shown continuous growth for ten consecutive quarters [1] Business Strategy - Douyu is steadily advancing its live streaming operations while enhancing the commercialization capabilities of its innovative business [1] - The company is focusing on strengthening industry partnerships and optimizing event strategies [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights Douyu's financial performance in Q2 2025, showcasing significant revenue growth and profitability [1][2] - Douyu's total revenue reached 1.054 billion yuan, marking a steady increase compared to the same period last year [1] - The innovative business, advertising, and other income segments generated 476 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 96.8%, and accounting for 45.2% of total revenue, up from 23.4% a year ago [1] Group 2 - The company achieved a gross profit of 142 million yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 68.5%, and a gross margin of 13.5% [1] - Net profit for the quarter was 37.83 million yuan, with an adjusted net profit of 25.28 million yuan, indicating profitability for the quarter [1] - The platform's mobile MAU (Monthly Active Users) stood at 36.4 million, with 2.8 million paying users and an average ARPPU (Average Revenue Per Paying User) of 255 yuan [1] Group 3 - Douyu's co-CEO emphasized the company's commitment to revenue diversification and cost efficiency amid changing macroeconomic conditions and industry competition [2] - The company plans to continue enhancing the commercialization of its innovative business and expand industry partnerships while upgrading event strategies [2] - Future efforts will focus on optimizing user experience and operational efficiency, providing high-quality gaming events and entertainment content to ensure sustainable development of the platform and content ecosystem [2]

Core Viewpoint - Douyu's Q2 2025 financial report shows steady revenue growth and a significant improvement in profitability, driven by diversified income sources and effective cost management [1][3]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2 2025 reached 1.054 billion yuan, a steady increase compared to the same period last year - Gross profit was 142 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 68.5% - Gross margin improved to 13.5% - Net profit for the quarter was 37.83 million yuan, with an adjusted net profit of 25.28 million yuan [1][3]. Revenue Diversification - Innovative business, advertising, and other income accounted for 45.2% of total revenue, up from 23.4% year-on-year - Innovative business and advertising revenue reached 476 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 96.8%, marking ten consecutive quarters of growth [1][3]. User Engagement and Growth - The platform's mobile MAU (Monthly Active Users) was 36.4 million, with 2.8 million paying users and an average ARPPU (Average Revenue Per Paying User) of 255 yuan - The company focuses on high-value user segments, enhancing user payment willingness through exclusive esports content and innovative interactive features [3]. Innovation and Content Strategy - Douyu has strengthened its esports event matrix, covering major tournaments and launching unique self-produced events to enhance user engagement - The platform continues to improve its compliance and governance, banning numerous accounts and live streams to maintain a healthy content environment [4]. Future Outlook - The company plans to continue its strategic initiatives to navigate the complex and changing live streaming market landscape in the second half of the year [5][6].

Core Insights - DouYu International Holdings Limited reported a 2.1% year-over-year increase in total net revenues for Q2 2025, reaching RMB1,053.9 million (US$147.1 million) compared to RMB1,032.0 million in Q2 2024 [5][10] - The company achieved a net profit of RMB37.8 million (US$5.3 million) in Q2 2025, a significant turnaround from a net loss of RMB49.2 million in the same period last year [16][10] - Revenues from innovative businesses, advertising, and others surged by 96.8% to RMB476.1 million (US$66.5 million), accounting for 45.2% of total revenue, compared to 23.4% in the same period last year [7][10] Financial Performance - Livestreaming revenues decreased by 26.9% to RMB577.8 million (US$80.7 million) due to a decline in both the number of paying users and average revenue per paying user [6][10] - Gross profit increased by 68.5% to RMB141.9 million (US$19.8 million), with gross margin expanding to 13.5% from 8.2% in the same period last year [13][10] - Cost of revenues decreased by 3.8% to RMB912.0 million (US$127.3 million), driven by a reduction in content costs and revenue-sharing fees [8][9] Operational Highlights - Average mobile monthly active users (MAUs) for the livestreaming business were 36.4 million, down 11.4% year-over-year, attributed to fewer official tournament broadcasts [4][10] - The number of quarterly average paying users for the livestreaming business was 2.8 million, with an average revenue per paying user (ARPPU) of RMB255 [11][10] - Revenues from the voice-based social networking business reached RMB295.8 million, with average MAUs of 462,800 and monthly average paying users of 81,000 [11][10] Cost Management - Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 20.0% to RMB61.6 million (US$8.6 million), while research and development expenses fell by 44.9% to RMB27.6 million (US$3.9 million) [14][15] - General and administrative expenses decreased by 17.9% to RMB39.8 million (US$5.6 million), reflecting reductions in staff-related expenses [15][10] - Bandwidth costs decreased by 38.9% to RMB48.6 million (US$6.8 million), attributed to improved bandwidth allocation and reduced peak usage [12][10] Future Outlook - The company plans to continue enhancing user experience and optimizing cost efficiency while navigating a complex and volatile livestreaming industry in the second half of the year [3][10] - DouYu remains committed to offering premium products such as gaming tournaments and entertainment events, ensuring sustainable development of its platform and content ecosystem [3][10]

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Group 1 - Douyu's stock price increased by 3.47% to $7.45 per share, with a total market capitalization of $225 million as of August 14 [1] - As of March 31, 2025, Douyu reported total revenue of 947 million RMB, a year-on-year decrease of 8.91%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was -79.61 million RMB, showing a year-on-year increase of 9.48% [1] - Douyu is a leading live streaming platform in China, primarily focused on game streaming, but also includes sports, variety shows, and entertainment content [2] Group 2 - Douyu International Holdings Limited is registered in the Cayman Islands and operates through its domestic subsidiary, Wuhan Douyu Network Technology Co., Ltd. [2] - The company will disclose its fiscal year 2025 interim report on September 11, with the actual date subject to company announcements [2]