Exhibit 99.1 DouYu International Holdings Limited Reports First Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results WUHAN, China, May 20, 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 first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights Ms. Simin Ren, Co-Chief Executive Officer of DouYu, co ...

Core Insights - Douyu reported a total revenue of 947 million yuan for Q1 2025, with innovative business, advertising, and other revenues contributing 383 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 60.2% [1] - The gross profit for the quarter was 114 million yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 4.1% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 62.6% [1] - Operating loss was 26.1 million yuan, which is a significant reduction of 84.3% year-on-year [1] - Adjusted net loss narrowed to 20.9 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 75.6% [1] - The average monthly active users (MAU) on mobile for Q1 was 41.4 million, with an average of 2.9 million paying users and an ARPPU (Average Revenue Per Paying User) of 216 yuan [1]

Core Insights - Douyu's Q1 2025 financial report shows total revenue of 947 million yuan, with innovative business, advertising, and other income reaching 383 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 60.2% [1][2] - The company achieved a gross profit of 114 million yuan, with a gross margin of 12%, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.1% and a quarter-on-quarter growth of 62.6% [1][2] - Operating loss narrowed significantly to 26.1 million yuan, down 84.3% year-on-year, while adjusted net loss was 20.9 million yuan, a reduction of 75.6% [1][2] Revenue Diversification and Business Strategy - Douyu's strategy focuses on enhancing revenue diversification and improving cost efficiency, leading to improved gross margins and reduced operating losses [1][3] - The company has strengthened commercial partnerships with game developers, optimizing voice service operations and promotions, which has contributed to the growth of innovative business [2][4] - The average monthly active users (MAU) for Q1 was 41.4 million, with 2.9 million average paying users and an ARPPU of 216 yuan [1][4] Innovative Business Performance - The independent voice social service launched in Q1 generated 290 million yuan in revenue, with 498,400 average monthly active users and 82,900 average paying users [4][5] - Innovative business, advertising, and other income accounted for 40.4% of total revenue, indicating a strong growth trajectory [4][5] Content and Event Strategy - Douyu broadcasted nearly 40 official large-scale esports events and produced over 20 self-made esports events, enhancing the platform's content matrix [5][6] - The "League of Legends Time Cup S2" event saw a 134% increase in viewership, demonstrating the effectiveness of integrating competitive and entertainment elements [5][6] Community and Ecosystem Optimization - The company is actively integrating resources across all divisions to enhance community engagement and optimize content production [7][8] - Douyu has implemented various community activities and events, such as the "New Year Carnival Week," to enrich user experience during festive periods [7][8] - The release of the "2024 Ecological Governance Report" highlights Douyu's commitment to maintaining a healthy online environment through various governance measures [8]

Financial Highlights - DouYu reported total net revenues of RMB947.1 million (US$130.5 million) for Q1 2025, a decrease of 8.9% from RMB1,039.7 million in Q1 2024 [5][14] - Livestreaming revenues fell by 29.5% to RMB564.5 million (US$77.8 million) due to a decline in both the number of paying users and average revenue per paying user [6][14] - Innovative business, advertising, and other revenues increased by 60.2% to RMB382.6 million (US$52.7 million), driven by strong performance in voice-based social networking and game membership services [7][14] Operational Highlights - The gross margin improved to 12.0%, up from 10.5% in the same period last year, reflecting cost structure optimization [11][14] - The company reduced its net loss to RMB79.6 million (US$11.0 million), a 9.5% decrease from RMB88.0 million in Q1 2024 [16][14] - Average mobile MAUs were 41.4 million, down 8.7% year-over-year, attributed to fewer official tournament broadcasts [15][14] Cost Management - Cost of revenues decreased by 10.4% to RMB833.5 million (US$114.9 million) [8][14] - Revenue-sharing fees and content costs fell by 11.1% to RMB705.6 million (US$97.2 million), primarily due to reduced content costs [9][14] - Bandwidth costs decreased by 31.6% to RMB56.4 million (US$7.8 million), driven by improved bandwidth allocation [10][14] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on revenue diversification and cost-efficiency initiatives, which have led to improved gross margins and reduced operational losses [3][14] - DouYu is dynamically adjusting streamer resources to align content supply with platform needs, which may cause fluctuations in traffic and revenues [3][14] - Continued execution of strategies aimed at cost reduction and efficiency improvement is expected to enhance financial resilience and support long-term growth [3][14]

Market Capitalization Overview - The market capitalization of TAL Education Group is 14.95 billion, while Vipshop Holdings has a market cap of 9.21 billion [2] - Other companies such as Miniso and Qifu Technology have market caps of 7.77 billion and 6.33 billion respectively [2] - The market cap of various companies shows a range from 5.22 million to 149.53 billion, indicating a diverse market landscape [2] Stock Performance - TAL Education Group's stock increased by 1.64 (+1.55%), while Vipshop's stock rose by 0.07 (+1.88%) [2] - Miniso's stock saw a significant increase of 1.24 (+6.99%), indicating strong market performance [2] - Companies like Huya and Yiren Digital experienced slight declines in their stock prices, with decreases of -0.03 (-0.81%) and -0.10 (-0.96%) respectively [2] Comparative Analysis - The comparison of market caps shows that TAL Education Group leads with 14.95 billion, followed by Vipshop and Miniso [2] - The performance of stocks varies significantly, with some companies like Miniso showing robust growth compared to others that faced declines [2] - The data indicates a competitive environment among these companies, with varying degrees of market success and stock performance [2]

Company Overview - DouYu International Holdings Limited is a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain [2] - The company operates on both PC and mobile apps, providing users with access to immersive and interactive games, entertainment livestreaming, and a variety of video and graphic content [2] - DouYu focuses on nurturing a sustainable technology-based talent development system and producing high-quality content, enhancing user experience and pursuing long-term healthy development [2] Financial Announcement - DouYu plans to release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2025 before the U.S. market opens on May 20, 2025 [1] - The earnings release will be accessible on the company's investor relations website [1]

Core Insights - The event "CF Five Hi Festival" was successfully held in Ningbo, featuring collaborations between Douyu, Wangyu Internet Cafe, and other commercial entities, creating an immersive experience for players [1][12] - Douyu launched a special purchasing event during the festival, offering exclusive items and rare skins, enhancing the shopping experience for fans [1][2] Event Highlights - Top Douyu streamers, including Bai Sha AyoM and Nian Peng Enpi, participated in the event, engaging with fans and reminiscing about the game's history [1][7] - The purchasing event featured popular items such as the CF-SEASON PASS exclusive props and limited edition skins, attracting significant attention and resulting in rapid sales [2][5] Audience Engagement - The event included interactive segments where streamers acted as "internet cafe managers," selling packages and engaging with long-time players, fostering a warm atmosphere [7] - A competitive segment, the "Star Player Match," saw increased participation, leading to a change in format from 5v5 to 8v8 due to high demand from fans [10] Strategic Insights - Douyu's approach combined online and offline resources, moving beyond traditional live-streaming sales to create a multi-faceted event structure that enhances user engagement [12] - The company aims to deepen collaborations with game developers, leveraging its platform to provide better content and services while expanding brand influence for game manufacturers [12][13]

Core Viewpoint - The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has approved a proposed class action settlement for purchasers of American Depositary Shares of DouYu International Holdings Limited, amounting to $2,250,000 in cash [1][3]. Group 1: Settlement Details - The proposed settlement is intended for individuals who purchased DouYu's ADSs between April 30, 2021, and November 27, 2023, and were affected by the claims [2]. - A hearing is scheduled for August 18, 2025, to determine the fairness and adequacy of the proposed settlement, as well as to address the dismissal of the action against the defendants [4]. - Members of the settlement class must submit a Claim Form by July 21, 2025, to be eligible for a share of the settlement fund [6]. Group 2: Exclusion and Objection Procedures - Settlement class members wishing to exclude themselves must submit a request for exclusion by July 28, 2025, to avoid being bound by court judgments [7]. - Any objections to the proposed settlement or related motions must be filed with the court and delivered to relevant parties by July 28, 2025 [8].

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 EXHIBIT INDEX | Exhibit No. | Description | | --- | --- | | 99.1 | Press Release | FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of April 2025 Commission file number: 001-38967 DouYu International Holdings Limited (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) 20/F, Building A, New Development International Center, No. 473 Guanshan Avenue, Hongshan Distri ...