Weibo Q4 revenues up 10%
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For the fourth quarter of 2020, Weibo's total net revenues were $513.4 million, an increase of 10% compared to $468.1 million for the same period last year.
Advertising and marketing revenues for the fourth quarter of 2020 were $453.5 million, an increase of 12% compared to $405.9 million for the same period last year. Advertising and marketing revenues from key accounts ("KAs") and small & medium-sized enterprises ("SMEs") were $393.9 million, an increase of 7% compared to $368.1 million for the same period last year.
VAS revenues for the fourth quarter of 2020 were $59.9 million, a decrease of 4% year-over-year compared to $62.2 million for the same period last year, which was primarily resulted from the decrease of live streaming business, and was partially offset by the revenue contribution from the interactive entertainment company which was acquired and consolidated to the Company in November 2020.
Costs and expenses for the fourth quarter of 2020 totaled $331.8 million, an increase of 5% compared to $317.4 million for the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to higher personal-related cost and step-up in marketing spend, and was partially offset by decreased general and administrative expenses. Non-GAAP costs and expenses were $309.3 million, an increase of 3% compared to $299.2 million for the same period last year.
Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $181.6 million, compared to $150.7 million for the same period last year. Operating margin was 35%, compared to 32% last year. Non-GAAP income from operations was $204.1 million, compared to $168.9 million for the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating margin was 40%, compared to 36% last year.
Non-operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $175.8 million, compared to a loss of $25.1 million for the same period last year. Non-operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2020 mainly included (i) a 92.5 million net loss from fair value change of investments, which is excluded under non-GAAP measures; (ii) a $94.2 million investment related impairment, which is excluded under non-GAAP measures; and (iii) a $9.5 million net interest and other income.
Income tax benefits were $25.3 million, compared to income tax expenses of $31.1 million for the same period last year. The income tax benefit was primarily due to the recognition of preferential tax treatment for certain of the Company's PRC subsidiaries, as well as reverse of recognition of deferred tax liabilities in prior periods related to certain investments.
Net income attributable to Weibo for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $29.0 million, compared to $95.1 million for the same period last year. Diluted net income per share attributable to Weibo for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $0.13, compared to $0.42 for the same period last year. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Weibo for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $212.7 million, compared to $176.5 million for the same period last year. Non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to Weibo for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $0.92, compared to $0.77 for the same period last year.
As of December 31, 2020, Weibo's cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $3.50 billion. For the fourth quarter of 2020, cash provided by operating activities was $321.2 million, capital expenditures totaled $8.4 million, and depreciation and amortization expenses amounted to $10.7 million.
For fiscal year 2020, Weibo's total net revenues were $1.69 billion, a decrease of 4% compared to $1.77 billion in 2019.
Advertising and marketing revenues for 2020 were $1.49 billion, a decrease of 3% compared to $1.53 billion in 2019. Advertising and marketing revenues from KAs and SMEs were $1.33 billion, a decrease of 7% compared to $1.43 billion for 2019, which primarily resulted from the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the overall advertising demand mainly in the first half of 2020.
VAS revenues for 2020 were $203.8 million, a decrease of 14% compared to $236.7 million for 2019, mainly due to the decrease of revenues from the live streaming business.
Costs and expenses for 2020 totaled $1.18 billion, compared to $1.17 billion for 2019. Non-GAAP costs and expenses were $1.11 billion, compared to $1.10 billion for 2019.
Income from operations for 2020 was $506.8 million, compared to $597.6 million for 2019. Operating margin for 2020 was 30%, compared to 34% last year. Non-GAAP income from operations was $579.6 million, compared to $662.2 million for 2019. Non-GAAP operating margin was 34%, compared to 37% last year.
Non-operating loss for 2020 was $130.9 million, compared to a non-operating income of $4.8 million for 2019. Non-operating loss in 2020 mainly included (i) a $212.0 million investment related impairment, which is excluded under non-GAAP measures; (ii) a $35.1 million net gain from fair value change of investments, which is excluded under non-GAAP measures; and (iii) a $43.8 million net interest and other income.
Income tax expenses for 2020 were $61.3 million, compared to $109.6 million for 2019. The decrease was primarily resulted from changes in deferred tax liabilities related to fair value change on investments.
Net income attributable to Weibo for 2020 was $313.4 million, compared to $494.7 million for 2019. Diluted net income per share attributable to Weibo for 2020 was $1.38, compared to $2.18 for 2019. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Weibo for 2020 was $547.5 million, compared to $637.5 million for 2019. Non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to Weibo for 2020 was $2.38, compared to $2.78 for 2019.
For fiscal year 2020, cash provided by operating activities was $741.6 million, capital expenditures totaled $34.8 million, and depreciation and amortization expenses amounted to $32.1 million. ■