Total revenue reached $581.9 million, rising 7.7% quarter over quarter and 5.9% year over year, reversing a prior decline. Live streaming revenue totaled $394.4 million, up 1.5% quarter over quarter, marking a third consecutive sequential increase. BIGO Ads revenue was $128.1 million, up 61.5% year over year and 23.3% quarter over quarter, with third-party Audience Network revenue increasing 82.5% year over year and 27.3% quarter over quarter. Non-live streaming revenue mix rose to 32.2% of group revenue from 23.1%. Non-GAAP operating profit was $40.8 million for the quarter, and full-year non-GAAP operating income reached $150.8 million. Operating cash flow was $116 million in the quarter and $305 million for the year, with $332 million returned to shareholders in 2025. Net cash balance was $3.26 billion as of December 31, 2025. Social entertainment MAUs were 272.1 million, and AI-driven enhancements contributed to improved engagement metrics.
"Total revenue was $581.9 million, up 7.7% quarter over quarter and 5.9% year over year, reversing the prior declining trend. Live streaming revenue was $394.4 million, up 1.5% quarter over quarter, marking a third straight sequential increase and a return to positive momentum. BIGO Ads revenue was $128.1 million, up 61.5% year over year and 23.3% quarter over quarter, with third-party Audience Network revenue up 82.5% year over year and 27.3% quarter over quarter."
"Non-live streaming revenue mix was 32.2% share of group revenue, increasing from 23.1% in the comparable prior period. Non-GAAP operating profit was $40.8 million for the period; full-year non-GAAP operating income reached $150.8 million, up 10.8% year over year. Operating cash flow was $116 million in the quarter and $305 million for the full year, supporting capital return activities."
"Net cash balance was $3.26 billion as of December 31, 2025, underscoring JOYY's liquidity position. Shareholder returns were $332 million returned for 2025 via cash dividends and share repurchases, representing 108.8% of operating cash flow. Additional cash dividend: "the Board has approved additional cash dividend of approximately USD 20 million, representing approximately 10% of the total cash dividend declared for the year of 2025.""
"Social entertainment MAUs were 272.1 million global monthly active users, up 2.2% quarter over quarter, with average user time spent and retention both improving year over year. BIGO total paying users increased by 1.5% quarter over quarter, reflecting improvement in monetization and engagement. AI-driven enhancements: AI-powered recommendations, incentives, and features contributed to a 5.6% quarter-"
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