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 JOYY(JOYY) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
 2025-08-27 02:02
 Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company recorded total revenue of $507.8 million, representing a quarter-over-quarter growth of 2.7% [26][27] - Non-GAAP operating profit reached $38.3 million, up by 27.9% year-over-year [27][32] - Non-GAAP EBITDA for the quarter was $48.2 million, growing 25.7% year-over-year [27][32] - The group maintained a strong net cash position of $3.3 billion as of June 30, 2025 [6][33]   Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Live streaming revenue was $375.4 million, with BIGO's segment contributing $355.3 million, both stabilizing quarter-over-quarter [13][28] - Non-live streaming revenue reached $132.4 million, up by 25.6% year-over-year, now contributing 26.1% of total revenues [29] - BIGO's non-live streaming revenues, primarily from advertising, increased by 29% year-over-year [29]   Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Live streaming revenue from developed countries increased by 3.4% quarter-over-quarter, while Southeast Asia saw a 2.1% increase [28] - The advertising business achieved $87 million in revenue, representing a 29% year-over-year growth and 9% quarter-over-quarter growth [18][29]   Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on high-quality operations, sustainable growth, AI-driven innovation, and organizational vitality as key pillars for growth [7][9] - The advertising business is positioned as a second major growth engine, with plans for expansion in North America, Japan, and Europe [22][23] - The company aims to leverage AI to enhance user engagement and improve advertising algorithms [10][11]   Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the recovery of the live streaming business, expecting continued sequential growth in the second half of the year [41][43] - The advertising segment is anticipated to maintain double-digit year-over-year growth, particularly as it enters a peak season [43] - The company expects consolidated operating profit to continue improving, benefiting shareholders with long-term profitable growth [24][34]   Other Important Information - The company returned $49.4 million to shareholders through dividends and repurchased $36.5 million worth of shares [33] - The introduction of non-GAAP EBITDA is aimed at providing a clearer picture of operational performance and cash flow generation [46]   Q&A Session Summary  Question: Long-term development trend for the live streaming business - Management noted that Q1 was a bottom point due to seasonality and app removals, with Q2 showing sequential recovery driven by growth in paying users [39][40]   Question: Group level revenue outlook for the second half - Management expects continued sequential recovery in live streaming and strong growth in non-live streaming revenue, particularly from advertising [41][43]   Question: Consideration behind the addition of non-GAAP EBITDA - The company believes EBITDA is a core operating metric that better reflects cash flow generation capabilities and allows for better peer comparison [46]   Question: Trend in operating expenses and profit outlook for the second half - Management anticipates steady improvement in non-GAAP operating profit and EBITDA, with some seasonal fluctuations in operating expenses [50]

