17LIVE Group Limited Maintains BUY Rating Despite Revenue Decline March 19, 2026
Company Overview
17LIVE Group Limited operates as a live-streaming platform company, focusing on interactive entertainment services that connect content creators with audiences through real-time streaming technology. The company generates revenue primarily through its live-streaming platform whilst exploring diversification opportunities to strengthen its market position.
Financial Performance and Earnings Turnaround
17LIVE demonstrated resilience in its latest results, with 2H25 earnings showing a significant turnaround despite revenue challenges. Revenue declined 13.4% year-on-year to US$77.6 million, primarily attributed to foreign exchange headwinds and flat growth in the broader live-streaming market. However, the company achieved a notable profit improvement, with PATMI turning positive to US$3.7 million from a loss of US$5.2 million in 2H24.
For the full financial year, FY25 revenue reached 91% of forecasts, though PATMI missed expectations with a net loss of US$0.9 million compared to the anticipated US$5.48 million profit forecast.
Key Positives Driving Recovery
The profit improvement reflects 17LIVE’s successful cost optimisation initiatives implemented since 2024. These efforts targeted IT infrastructure, marketing expenses, and organisational efficiency, resulting in operating expenses declining by approximately 2.5% year-on-year to US$32.4 million from US$33.2 million.
17LIVE has enhanced shareholder value through its dividend policy, declaring a final dividend of 0.5 Singapore cents per share for 2H25, bringing the total FY2025 dividend to 2.0 Singapore cents per share. This distribution is supported by the company’s robust cash position of US$73.4 million. Operating cash flow turned positive in FY25 to US$4.35 million, compared to negative US$16.7 million in FY24.
The company continues executing its share buyback programme launched in 2024, with authority to repurchase up to 10% of issued share capital. As of 2H25, 9 million shares worth US$6.8 million have been repurchased, representing approximately 53% of the authorised limit.
Strategic Outlook and Research Recommendation
17LIVE plans to monetise existing assets and diversify revenue streams through initiatives including V-Liver IP, sports collaborations, and short-form drama content, expected to gradually drive user engagement and revenue growth.
Phillip Securities Research maintains its BUY rating whilst reducing the target price from S$1.45 to S$1.18, reflecting softer growth assumptions for the live-streaming market and slower monetisation trends. At current levels, 17LIVE trades at an FY26e P/E of 33x.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was 17LIVE’s revenue performance in 2H25?
A: Revenue declined 13.4% year-on-year to US$77.6 million, mainly due to foreign exchange headwinds and flat growth in the live-streaming market.
Q: How did the company’s profitability change in 2H25?
A: PATMI turned positive to US$3.7 million from a loss of US$5.2 million in 2H24, driven by ongoing cost-optimisation efforts.
Q: What dividend is 17LIVE paying for FY2025?
A: The company declared a total dividend of 2.0 Singapore cents per share for FY2025, including a final dividend of 0.5 Singapore cents per share for 2H25.
Q: What is Phillip Securities Research’s current recommendation?
A: They maintain a BUY rating but reduced the target price from S$1.45 to S$1.18, with 17LIVE trading at an FY26e P/E of 33x.
Q: How is 17LIVE planning to diversify its revenue streams?
A: The company plans to monetise existing assets through initiatives including V-Liver IP, sports collaborations, and short-form drama content.
Q: What is the company’s cash position?
A: 17LIVE maintains a strong cash position of US$73.4 million, with operating cash flow turning positive to US$4.35 million in FY25.
Q: How much has the company spent on share buybacks?
A: As of 2H25, 9 million shares worth US$6.8 million have been repurchased, representing approximately 53% of the authorised limit under the current mandate.
This article has been auto-generated using PhillipGPT. It is based on a report by a Phillip Securities Research analyst.
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About the author
Serena Lim Qi
Serena is a Research Analyst covering the U.S. Technology sector at PSR. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as an Equity Dealer and held various roles across the insurance and banking industries. Serena holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance from the University of Adelaide.
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