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JOYY(YY) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-03-16 15:10
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues increased by 16.8% year-over-year to $663.7 million in Q4 2021, with full-year revenues reaching $2.62 billion, a 36.5% increase from 2020 [5][31][26] - Non-GAAP net profit for the group was $98.3 million in Q4 2021, with a non-GAAP net margin of 14.8% [30][31] - BIGO's non-GAAP net profit expanded to $103.5 million in Q4 2021, with a non-GAAP net margin improving to 18% from 0.4% in the prior year [31][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - BIGO's revenue grew by 30.2% year-over-year to $576.1 million in Q4 2021, contributing significantly to overall revenue growth [5][31] - BIGO LIVE's MAU increased by 11.9% year-over-year to 32.2 million, with live streaming revenue and paying users rising by 12.5% and 10.3%, respectively [11][12] - Likee's live streaming revenue grew by 26.5% year-over-year, with a 59.1% increase in revenue from the Middle East [18][19] - HAGO's live streaming revenue and paying users increased by 32.1% and 33.9% year-over-year, respectively [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue and paying users from Europe increased by 42.2% and 40.7%, respectively, while Southeast Asia and other emerging markets saw increases of 16.6% and 24.4% [12] - Likee's MAU reached 67 million, experiencing short-term fluctuations but showing signs of recovery [17][50] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance its leadership position in the social entertainment industry through globalization strategies and localized content [10][16] - Continued investment in content and marketing strategies for Likee and HAGO is planned to improve user engagement and monetization [8][20] - The company is focused on constructing interest-based online communities to enrich user experiences and drive monetization growth [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted increased uncertainty and volatility in the macroenvironment, impacting user engagement and paying behavior [37] - Despite challenges, the company expects steady top-line growth in 2022, driven by key regions and product monetization [39][38] - The company anticipates a gradual acceleration in business growth in the second half of 2022 [39] Other Important Information - The company authorized an additional share repurchase program for $1.2 billion and has repurchased approximately $393 million of shares as of December 31, 2021 [23][33] - A dividend of $0.51 per ADS for Q4 2021 is expected to be paid on April 29, 2022 [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Revenue growth outlook in 2022 and margin improvements - Management highlighted the complexity of the macroenvironment but noted the effectiveness of their diversified globalization strategy, expecting steady growth driven by multiple regions and products [37][38] Question: Competitive landscape in overseas markets - Management emphasized the resilience of their business and competitive advantages gained from profitability, while acknowledging disruptions caused by the pandemic [45][46] Question: Plans for Likee's marketing and monetization - Management stated that Likee will continue to invest in content creators and expects to narrow operating losses while maintaining steady monetization growth [50][49]
JOYY(YY) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-11-18 09:51
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total quarterly revenues increased by 21.7% year-over-year to $651 million, with BIGO's revenue rising by 60.1% year-over-year to $569 million [5][23] - Non-GAAP net profit reached $35.1 million, marking the first non-GAAP profitability at the group level since deconsolidating YY Live [5][28] - Gross profit increased by 35.5% year-over-year to $210.8 million, with gross margin improving to 32.4% from 29.1% [25] - GAAP net income from continuing operations was $7.5 million, compared to $91 million in the same period of 2020 [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bigo Live's revenue increased by 8.6% year-over-year, with MAU rising by 10.7% to 31 million [7][8] - Likee's MAU declined to $76.8 million, but live streaming revenue grew by 58.1% year-over-year, driven by the Middle East [14][15] - HAGO's live streaming revenue grew by 78.7% year-over-year, with the number of paying users increasing by 1.5 times [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from Europe for Bigo Live increased by 50.6%, while Southeast Asia and other emerging regions saw revenue growth of 29.6% and 31.7% respectively [8] - The penetration rates for live streaming remain low, indicating significant growth opportunities ahead [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on globalization, diversifying content offerings, and enhancing synergy among products to improve profitability [6][20] - Plans to deepen penetration in key markets including North America, Europe, and the Middle East, while dedicating resources to emerging markets [9] - Emphasis on cultivating a community of content creators and enhancing user engagement through innovative features [12][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted increased uncertainty due to COVID-19, impacting user behavior and monetization capabilities [36] - Q4 revenue guidance is projected between $652 million and $661 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 14.7% to 16.3% [31][32] - The company aims for steady growth while balancing profitability, with expectations for Bigo to remain profitable in 2022 [38][49] Other Important Information - The company announced a new share repurchase plan, allowing for the repurchase of up to $1 billion of shares to demonstrate confidence in long-term growth [21][30] - A dividend of $0.51 per ADS is expected to be paid on December 23, 2021 [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of COVID-19 on user behavior and monetization - Management acknowledged fluctuations in user engagement due to COVID-19, with some regions experiencing weakened consumer confidence affecting payment behavior [36] Question: Q4 revenue guidance and business line trends - Management expects modest increases in content costs and sales and marketing expenses in Q4, leading to slight decreases in gross margin [37] Question: New features and content for Bigo Live and Likee - Management highlighted the introduction of new features like BIGO Marketplace and Super Like, which have received positive user feedback [40][42] Question: Likee's marketing strategy and market trends - Management emphasized a shift towards private traffic and supporting KOLs to monetize their fan groups, differentiating from competitors [46][48]
JOYY(YY) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-08-19 14:13
JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ:YY) Q2 2021 Earnings Conference Call August 18, 2021 9:00 PM ET Company Participants Jane Xie - Senior Manager, IR David Xueling Li - Chairman and CEO Alex Leo - General Manager, Finance Conference Call Participants Thomas Chung - Jefferies Alex Poon - Morgan Stanley Yiwen Zhang - China Renaissance Lei Zhang - Bank of America Tian Hou - TH Capital Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to the JOYY Inc.'s Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Call. At this time, all pa ...
JOYY(YY) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-05-28 03:10
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - JOYY's total revenue for Q1 2021 increased by 88.1% year-over-year to $643 million, exceeding market expectations [6][24] - Revenue from Bigo grew by 92.5% year-over-year to $581 million, with paying users increasing by 72.1% to 1.67 million [6][24] - Gross profit rose by 119.8% year-over-year to $200.2 million, with gross margin improving to 31.1% from 26.6% [25][28] - GAAP net loss from continuing operations was $87.3 million, compared to $62.3 million in the same period of 2020 [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bigo Live's MAU grew by 9% year-over-year to 29.1 million, with revenue increasing by 106.2% year-over-year [12][24] - Likee's MAUs declined by 12.6% year-over-year to 115 million, but its revenue multiplied by 4.2 times year-over-year [16][24] - HAGO's MAUs were 13.1 million, with revenue increasing by 66.8% year-over-year [18][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from Europe grew by 227.8% year-over-year, with paying users increasing by 118.9% [13] - Revenue from the Eastern Pacific region grew by 147.5%, with paying users increasing by 63.2% [13] - Revenue from the Middle East grew by 46.1%, with paying users increasing by 39.9% [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance its competitive edge through globalization and localization strategies, focusing on short-form video and live streaming [6][7] - JOYY plans to continue augmenting its localized content ecosystem and empower users with video production tools [9][10] - The company is exploring new business opportunities in cross-border e-commerce and cloud-based audio and video enterprise services [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in Bigo's growth potential, indicating that it could achieve four to five times the revenue of YY Live in the near future [34] - The company is adjusting its advertising strategy to prioritize content ecosystem development over aggressive market share acquisition [35] - Management acknowledged geopolitical risks but emphasized compliance with local regulations and a diversified server network to mitigate these risks [46][47] Other Important Information - JOYY plans to distribute a dividend of $0.51 per ADS for Q1 2021, expected to be paid on June 28, 2021 [29] - The company has repurchased approximately $196.8 million of its shares as part of its share repurchase program [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Management changes at Bigo and impact on operations - Management confirmed personnel changes at Bigo to better execute long-term strategies, emphasizing confidence in global market potential [34] Question: Update on the Baidu deal regarding YY Live - Management stated that the sale of YY Live to Baidu has been substantially completed, with customary matters still in progress [38] Question: Content cost trends and margin outlook - Management indicated that reduced advertising spending will be redirected to R&D and content ecosystem development, expecting improved operating margins for Bigo [40][41] Question: Monetization strategies and geopolitical risks - Management highlighted live streaming as a promising monetization tool and acknowledged challenges in advertising revenue, while emphasizing compliance with local regulations to mitigate geopolitical risks [44][46]
JOYY(YY) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-04-27 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F (Mark One) ☐ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OR 12(G) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ☐ SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITI ...
JOYY(YY) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-03-26 02:38
JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ:YY) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call March 25, 2021 9:00 PM ET Company Participants Jane Xie - Senior Manager, Investor Relations David Xueling Li - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bing Jin - Chief Financial Officer Ting Li - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Thomas Chong - Jefferies Alex Poon - Morgan Stanley Yiwen Zhang - Citi Lei Zhang - Bank of America Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by and welcome to the JOYY Inc.'s Fourth Quarter and Full ...