Yalla Group Limited Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

, /PRNewswire/ -- Yalla Group Limited ("Yalla" or the "Company") (NYSE: YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Highlights Revenues were US$84.6 million in the second quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 4.1% from the second quarter of 2024. Revenues generated from chatting services in the second quarter of 2025 were US$53.6 million. Revenues generated from games services in the second quarter of 2025 were US$30.7 million. Net income was US$36.5 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 16.4% increase from US$31.4 million in the second quarter of 2024. Net margin[1] was 43.2% in the second quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income[2] was US$39.4 million in the second quarter of 2025, an 11.7% increase from US$35.2 million in the second quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net margin[3] was 46.5% in the second quarter of 2025. Average MAUs[4] increased by 8.8% to 42.4 million in the second quarter of 2025 from 39.0 million in the second quarter of 2024. The number of paying users[5] on our platform decreased by 7.0% to 11.2 million in the second quarter of 2025 from 12.0 million in the second quarter of 2024. Key Operating Data For the three months ended June 30, 2024 June 30, 2025 Average MAUs (in thousands) 38,999 42,421 Paying users (in thousands) 12,023 11,186 [1] Net margin is net income as a percentage of revenues. [2] Non-GAAP net income represents net income excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release. [3] Non-GAAP net margin is non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenues. [4] "Average MAUs" refers to the average monthly active users in a given period calculated by dividing (i) the sum of active users for each month of such period, by (ii) the number of months in such period. "Active users" refers to registered users who accessed any of our main mobile applications at least once during a given period. Yalla, Yalla Ludo, Yalla Parchis, YallaChat, 101 Okey Yalla, WeMuslim and Ludo Royal were our main mobile applications for the periods presented herein; and Yalla Jackaroo has been our main mobile application since the second quarter of 2025. [5] "Paying users" refers to registered users who played a game or purchased our virtual items or upgrade services using virtual currencies on our main mobile applications at least once in a given period, except for users who received all of their virtual currencies directly or indirectly from us for free; YallaChat does not involve the usage of virtual currencies, and the metrics of "paying users" and "ARPPU" do not reflect user activities on YallaChat. "Registered users" refers to users who have registered accounts on our main mobile applications as of a given time; a registered user is not necessarily a unique user, as an individual may register multiple accounts on our main mobile applications. "We delivered another robust performance in the second quarter," said Mr. Yang Tao, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Yalla. "Our revenues reached US$84.6 million, beating the upper end of our guidance. Improvements in our internal processes boosted operational efficiency, bringing our net margin to 43.2%, a year-over-year expansion of 4.6 percentage points. Meanwhile, our continued efforts to enrich our product portfolio and maintain a highly-engaged community drove an 8.8% year-over-year increase in average MAUs to 42.4 million. "Building on these strong fundamentals, we continued to upgrade our flagship applications and broaden our product portfolio, expanding into new verticals to tap into MENA's thriving digital transformation. We have two exciting Match-3 titles scheduled for release in the third quarter and a roguelike game set to debut in the fourth quarter this year. Additionally, our game distribution services segment is preparing for the distribution of a hard-core title. Going forward, Yalla Group will continue to enrich users' digital lives with a diverse lineup of gaming products while working alongside partners to foster a sustainable digital ecosystem in MENA, compounding our advantages in this compelling market and unlocking its value for all of our stakeholders," Mr. Yang concluded. Ms. Karen Hu, CFO of Yalla, commented, "Strong execution across our operations fueled this quarter's strong results, highlighted by better-than-expected revenues and enhanced profitability. Our disciplined cost management and improved efficiency resulted in a 16.4% year-over-year increase in our net income to US$36.5 million. Bolstered by this success, we continued to accelerate our expanded share buyback program, with 6,230,299 shares totaling US$41.0 million repurchased this year through June 30, 2025. We are open to further scaling this program, reflecting our deep confidence in the Company's future growth potential and dedication to elevating shareholder value. Looking ahead, we remain committed to product innovation and operational excellence as we advance toward our vision of becoming the most popular platform for online social networking and entertainment activities in MENA." Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Revenues Our revenues were US$84.6 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 4.1% increase from US$81.2 million in the second quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily driven by our broadening user base and enhanced monetization capability. Our average MAUs increased by 8.8% to 42.4 million in the second quarter of 2025 from 39.0 million in the second quarter of 2024. In the second quarter of 2025, revenues generated from chatting services were US$53.6 million, and revenues from games services were US$30.7 million. Costs and expenses Our total costs and expenses were US$53.9 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 4.6% increase from US$51.6 million in the second quarter of 2024. Our cost of revenues was US$27.9 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 3.7% decrease from US$29.0 million in the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to lower commission fees paid to third-party payment platforms as a result of diversified payment channels and lower share-based compensation expenses recognized in the second quarter of 2025. Cost of revenues as a percentage of our total revenues decreased to 33.0% in the second quarter of 2025 from 35.7% in the second quarter of 2024. Our selling and marketing expenses were US$8.7 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 2.0% increase from US$8.5 million in the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to higher advertising and market promotion expenses attributable to our continued user acquisition efforts and expanding product portfolio. Selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of our total revenues decreased to 10.2% in the second quarter of 2025 from 10.5% in the second quarter of 2024. Our general and administrative expenses were US$9.0 million in the second quarter of 2025, an 18.8% increase from US$7.6 million in the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to increases in incentive compensation and foreign exchange loss. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of our total revenues increased to 10.6% in the second quarter of 2025 from 9.3% in the second quarter of 2024. Our technology and product development expenses were US$8.3 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 28.6% increase from US$6.5 million in the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to an increase in salaries and benefits for our technology and product development staff, driven by an increase in their headcount to support the development of new businesses and expansion of our product portfolio. Technology and product development expenses as a percentage of our total revenues increased to 9.9% in the second quarter of 2025 from 8.0% in the second quarter of 2024. Operating income Operating income was US$30.6 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 3.4% increase from US$29.6 million in the second quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP operating income[6] Non-GAAP operating income in the second quarter of 2025 was flat at US$33.5 million compared with that of the second quarter of 2024. Interest income Interest income was US$6.8 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared with US$7.1 million in the second quarter of 2024. Income tax expense Income tax expense was US$1.5 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared with US$5.8 million in the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to a decrease in UAE corporate tax. Net income As a result of the foregoing, our net income was US$36.5 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 16.4% increase from US$31.4 million in the second quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net income Non-GAAP net income in the second quarter of 2025 was US$39.4 million, an 11.7% increase from US$35.2 million in the second quarter of 2024. Earnings per ordinary share Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.24 and US$0.20, respectively, in the second quarter of 2025, while basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.20 and US$0.17, respectively, in the second quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share[7] Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share were US$0.25 and US$0.22, respectively, in the second quarter of 2025, compared with US$0.22 and US$0.19, respectively, in the second quarter of 2024. Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments As of June 30, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments of US$704.1 million, compared with US$656.3 million as of December 31, 2024. Share repurchase program Pursuant to the Company's share repurchase program beginning on May 21, 2021, with an extended expiration date of May 21, 2026, from January 1 through June 30, 2025, the Company repurchased 6,230,299 American depositary shares ("ADSs"), representing 6,230,299 Class A ordinary shares, from the open market with cash for an aggregate amount of approximately US$41.0 million, including US$5.4 million in the first quarter of 2025 and US$35.6 million in the second quarter of 2025. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had cumulatively completed cash repurchases in the open market of 13,535,437 ADSs, representing 13,535,437 Class A ordinary shares, for an aggregate amount of approximately US$90.4 million, since the inception of the current share repurchase program. The aggregate value of ADSs and/or Class A ordinary shares that remain available for purchase under the current share repurchase program was US$59.6 million as of June 30, 2025. In addition, the Company has decided to cancel all shares repurchased in 2025. As of August 11, 2025, the Company had cancelled 6,230,299 ADSs, representing 6,230,299 Class A ordinary shares. Outlook For the third quarter of 2025, Yalla currently expects revenues to be between US$78.0 million and US$85.0 million. The above outlook is based on current market conditions and reflects the Company management's current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change. [6] Non-GAAP operating income represents operating income excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the sections entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release. [7] Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share is non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders, divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders represents net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders, excluding share-based compensation. Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share and non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders are non-GAAP financial measures. See the sections entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this press release. Conference Call The Company's management will host an earnings conference call on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time, which is Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 4:00 AM Dubai Time, or Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 8:00 AM Beijing/Hong Kong time. Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows: United States Toll Free: +1-888-317-6003 International: +1-412-317-6061 United Arab Emirates Toll Free: 80-003-570-3598 Mainland China Toll Free: 400-120-6115 Hong Kong, China Toll Free: 800-963-976 Access Code: 5144068 Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.yalla.com. A replay of the conference call will be accessible until August 18, 2025, by dialing the following telephone numbers: United States Toll Free: +1-877-344-7529 International: +1-412-317-0088 Access Code: 1658736 Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, this press release presents non-GAAP financial measures, namely non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net margin and non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share, as supplemental measures to review and assess the Company's operating performance. The presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We define non-GAAP operating income as operating income excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net income as net income excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net margin as non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenues. We define non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders as net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders, excluding share-based compensation. We define non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share as non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders, divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding. By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past performance and future prospects. Investors can better understand the Company's operating and financial performance, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess its core operating results, as they exclude share-based compensation expenses, which are not expected to result in cash payments. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company's management in its financial and operational decision-making. The non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using the non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company's operations. Share-based compensation has been and may continue to be incurred in the Company's business and is not reflected in the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures. Further, the non-GAAP financial measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of its non-GAAP financial measures in the reconciliations to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating its performance. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP results are set forth at the end of this press release. About Yalla Group Limited Yalla Group Limited is the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming company, in terms of revenues in 2022. The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company continues to add engaging new content, creating a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users' evolving online social networking and gaming needs. Through its holding subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core games in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring innovative gaming content to its users. In addition, the growing Yalla ecosystem includes YallaChat, an IM product tailored for Arabic users, WeMuslim, a product that supports Arabic users in observing their customs, and casual games such as Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in MENA. Yalla is also actively exploring outside of MENA with Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed for the South American markets. Yalla's mobile applications deliver a seamless experience that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly resonates with users. For more information, please visit: https://ir.yalla.com. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Yalla Group Limited's beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Yalla Group Limited's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Yalla Group Limited does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: Yalla Group LimitedInvestor RelationsKerry Gao - IR DirectorTel: +86-571-8980-7962Email: [email protected] Piacente Financial CommunicationsJenny CaiTel: +86-10-6508-0677Email: [email protected] In the United States: Piacente Financial CommunicationsBrandi PiacenteTel: +1-212-481-2050Email: [email protected] YALLA GROUP LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS As of December 31,2024 June 30,2025 US$ US$ ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 488,379,894 342,981,483 Restricted cash 1,975,616 1,593,343 Term deposits 94,983,813 157,826,639 Short-term investments 70,932,713 201,710,485 Prepayments and other current assets 35,429,988 31,377,720 Total current assets 691,702,024 735,489,670 Non-current assets Property and equipment, net 13,962,393 14,203,523 Intangible asset, net 896,005 786,429 Operating lease right-of-use assets 1,370,914 1,379,873 Long-term investments 93,698,924 81,061,625 Total non-current assets 109,928,236 97,431,450 Total assets 801,630,260 832,921,120 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Accounts payable 957,717 723,355 Deferred revenue, current 58,081,649 57,994,279 Operating lease liabilities, current 1,012,481 755,974 Amounts due to a related party 87,156 54,887 Income taxes payable 9,117,261 10,429,556 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 32,404,872 21,941,503 Total current liabilities 101,661,136 91,899,554 Non-current liabilities Deferred revenue, non-current — 2,019,314 Operating lease liabilities, non-current 13,495 308,246 Deferred tax liabilities 2,148,022 2,593,131 Total non-current liabilities 2,161,517 4,920,691 Total liabilities 103,822,653 96,820,245 EQUITY Shareholders' equity of Yalla Group Limited Class A Ordinary Shares 14,064 14,064 Class B Ordinary Shares 2,473 2,473 Additional paid-in capital 328,883,061 334,478,211 Treasury stock (49,438,661) (78,061,004) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,016,579) (2,707,083) Retained earnings 427,907,766 489,899,413 Total shareholders' equity of Yalla Group Limited 704,352,124 743,626,074 Non-controlling interests (6,544,517) (7,525,199) Total equity 697,807,607 736,100,875 Total liabilities and equity 801,630,260 832,921,120 YALLA GROUP LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30,2024 March 31,2025 June 30,2025 June 30,2024 June 30,2025 US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Revenues 81,197,482 83,876,767 84,564,086 159,926,060 168,440,853 Costs and expenses Cost of revenues (29,025,673) (29,200,423) (27,944,596) (57,596,934) (57,145,019) Selling and marketing expenses (8,491,520) (6,943,268) (8,661,573) (16,591,456) (15,604,841) General and administrative expenses (7,576,904) (8,695,308) (9,002,347) (14,224,796) (17,697,655) Technology and product development expenses (6,481,616) (7,828,137) (8,338,195) (12,743,870) (16,166,332) Total costs and expenses (51,575,713) (52,667,136) (53,946,711) (101,157,056) (106,613,847) Operating income 29,621,769 31,209,631 30,617,375 58,769,004 61,827,006 Interest income 7,097,975 6,561,180 6,791,492 13,742,859 13,352,672 Government grants 365,031 63,433 603,115 432,363 666,548 Investment income (loss) 60,233 (17,702) 21,758 (1,227,894) 4,056 Income before income taxes 37,145,008 37,816,542 38,033,740 71,716,332 75,850,282 Income tax expense (5,793,582) (1,437,077) (1,531,310) (9,276,790) (2,968,387) Net income 31,351,426 36,379,465 36,502,430 62,439,542 72,881,895 Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests 292,428 711,935 269,782 798,415 981,717 Net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders 31,643,854 37,091,400 36,772,212 63,237,957 73,863,612 Earnings per ordinary share ——Basic 0.20 0.23 0.24 0.39 0.47 ——Diluted 0.17 0.20 0.20 0.34 0.41 Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in computing earnings per ordinary share ——Basic 160,721,827 159,186,659 155,958,658 160,550,641 157,604,992 ——Diluted 183,535,654 182,187,686 180,765,359 183,397,911 181,508,856 Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues, selling and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses and technology and product development expenses as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30,2024 March 31,2025 June 30,2025 June 30,2024 June 30,2025 US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Cost of revenues 1,867,863 1,326,085 1,328,152 3,770,580 2,654,237 Selling and marketing expenses 681,035 171,028 170,304 1,381,150 341,332 General and administrative expenses 1,321,200 1,130,507 1,328,931 2,654,514 2,459,438 Technology and product development expenses 19,198 119,474 20,670 281,929 140,144 Total share-based compensation expenses 3,889,296 2,747,094 2,848,057 8,088,173 5,595,151 YALLA GROUP LIMITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30,2024 March 31,2025 June 30,2025 June 30,2024 June 30,2025 US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Operating income 29,621,769 31,209,631 30,617,375 58,769,004 61,827,006 Share-based compensation expenses 3,889,296 2,747,094 2,848,057 8,088,173 5,595,151 Non-GAAP operating income 33,511,065 33,956,725 33,465,432 66,857,177 67,422,157 Net income 31,351,426 36,379,465 36,502,430 62,439,542 72,881,895 Share-based compensation expenses, net of tax effect of nil 3,889,296 2,747,094 2,848,057 8,088,173 5,595,151 Non-GAAP net income 35,240,722 39,126,559 39,350,487 70,527,715 78,477,046 Net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders 31,643,854 37,091,400 36,772,212 63,237,957 73,863,612 Share-based compensation expenses, net of tax effect of nil 3,889,296 2,747,094 2,848,057 8,088,173 5,595,151 Non-GAAP net income attributable to Yalla Group Limited's shareholders 35,533,150 39,838,494 39,620,269 71,326,130 79,458,763 Non-GAAP earnings per ordinary share ——Basic 0.22 0.25 0.25 0.44 0.50 ——Diluted 0.19 0.22 0.22 0.39 0.44 Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in computing earnings per ordinary share ——Basic 160,721,827 159,186,659 155,958,658 160,550,641 157,604,992 ——Diluted 183,535,654 182,187,686 180,765,359 183,397,911 181,508,856 SOURCE Yalla Group Limited WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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