Youdao Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Unaudited Financial Results

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Youdao, Inc. (NYSE: DAO) reported its unaudited financial results for Q4 and FY 2022, highlighting strong growth across various segments. In Q4, total net revenues reached RMB1.5 billion (US$210.8 million), marking a 38.6% increase year-over-year. The learning services segment generated RMB806.3 million (US$116.9 million), up by 39.2%, while net revenues from smart devices rose to RMB407.0 million (US$59.0 million), up 28.1%. The company achieved a gross margin of 53.3%, compared to 42.5% in the same quarter of 2021. For FY 2022, total revenues were RMB5.0 billion (US$726.8 million), a 24.8% increase from 2021. Notably, Youdao reported its first income from operations in Q4, amounting to RMB24.7 million (US$3.6 million).

Positive

• Total net revenues increased 38.6% year-over-year to RMB1.5 billion (US$210.8 million) in Q4.
• Net income from continuing operations attributable to ordinary shareholders improved significantly to RMB12.3 million (US$1.8 million) in Q4, compared to a loss of RMB215.9 million in the previous year.

Negative

• Operating expenses increased to RMB750 million (US$108.7 million) in Q4, up from RMB693.6 million, impacting profitability.
• Net cash used in continuing operating activities was RMB531.4 million (US$77.0 million) for 2022, indicating cash flow challenges.

HANGZHOU, China, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Youdao, Inc. ("Youdao" or the "Company") (NYSE: DAO), a leading technology-focused intelligent learning company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights^[1]

• Total net revenues were RMB1.5 billion (US$210.8 million), representing a 38.6% increase from the same period in 2021.
  - Net revenues from learning services were RMB806.3 million (US$116.9 million), representing a 39.2% increase from the same period in 2021.
  - Net revenues from smart devices were RMB407.0 million (US$59.0 million), representing a 28.1% increase from the same period in 2021.
  - Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB240.8 million (US$34.9 million), representing a 58.6% increase from the same period in 2021.
• Gross margin was 53.3%, compared with 42.5% for the same period in 2021.

[1] As previously disclosed, in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, the Company had ceased to offer the after-school tutoring services on academic subjects in China's compulsory education system (the "Academic AST Business") at the end of December 2021. The Academic AST Business met the criteria of discontinued operations. Retrospective adjustments to the historical statement of operations have also been made to provide a consistent basis of comparison for the financial results of the continuing operations. The financial information and non-GAAP financial information included in this press release are presented on a continuing operations basis, unless otherwise specifically stated.

Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Highlights

• Total net revenues were RMB5.0 billion (US$726.8 million), representing a 24.8% increase from 2021.
  - Net revenues from learning services were RMB3.1 billion (US$447.2 million), representing a 26.3% increase from 2021.
  - Net revenues from smart devices were RMB1.3 billion (US$182.2 million), representing a 28.2% increase from 2021.
  - Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB672.4 million (US$97.5 million), representing a 13.2% increase from 2021.
• Gross margin was 51.6%, compared with 49.5% for 2021.

"Our ongoing investment in AI technology facilitated our ability to consistently introduce and broaden our digital content services and smart device offerings throughout 2022. In both the third and fourth quarters, the net revenues from our digital content services covered its costs and operating expenses, showing the improved health of our business. Our new smart devices launched in the second half of 2022, including upgraded dictionary pens and smart learning pads, were highly recognized by customers, which led to strong sales growth during the November 11 Shopping Festival. As a result of the solid performance of our new services and smart devices, we achieved record-high net revenues and our first-ever income from operations in the fourth quarter. Our improved financial and operating indicators demonstrate that we have the right strategy in place to support our growth trajectory," said Dr. Feng Zhou, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Youdao.

"Years of experience have taught us that the full value of AI cannot be realized on its own. To effectively support users, technologies must be integrated with sound business scenarios. Looking ahead, we will continue to prioritize our users. By leveraging our advanced technology and innovation, we will continue to introduce additional high-quality educational products and services to meet users' diverse and personalized demands." Dr. Zhou concluded.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Net Revenues 

Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 were RMB1.5 billion (US$210.8 million), representing a 38.6% increase from RMB1.0 billion for the same period of 2021.

Net revenues from learning services were RMB806.3 million (US$116.9 million) for the fourth quarter of 2022, representing a 39.2% increase from RMB579.3 million for the same period of 2021. The year-over-year growth was primarily driven by the strong sales performance from the new services initiated after the implementation of the "Double Reduction" Policy.

Net revenues from smart devices were RMB407.0 million (US$59.0 million) for the fourth quarter of 2022, representing a 28.1% increase from RMB317.7 million for the same period of 2021, primarily driven by the popularity of Youdao's newly launched products, such as the Youdao Dictionary Pen X5.

Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB240.8 million (US$34.9 million) for the fourth quarter of 2022, representing a 58.6% increase from RMB151.8 million for the same period of 2021. The year-over-year increase in revenues from online marketing services was mainly attributable to the increase in performance-based advertisements through third parties' internet properties.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2022 was RMB774.7 million (US$112.3 million), representing a 74.0% increase from RMB445.3 million for the same period of 2021. Gross margin increased to 53.3% for the fourth quarter of 2022 from 42.5% for the same period of 2021.

Gross margin for learning services increased to 64.1% for the fourth quarter of 2022 from 51.4% for the same period of 2021, primarily attributable to the significant increase in revenues, improved economics of scale and ongoing optimization of Youdao's faculty compensation structure.

Gross margin for smart devices increased to 46.2% for the fourth quarter of 2022 from 30.8% for the same period of 2021. The improvement was mainly attributable to the popularity of Youdao's newly launched Youdao Dictionary Pen X5, which carries a higher gross margin than other products.

Gross margin for online marketing services was 29.2% for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared with 32.6% for the same period of 2021. The decrease was mainly attributable to the increase in performance-based advertisements through third parties' internet properties, which typically have a lower gross margin profile.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 were RMB750.0 million (US$108.7 million), compared with RMB693.6 million for the same period of last year.

Sales and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 were RMB515.9 million (US$74.8 million), representing an increase of 22.7% from RMB420.4 million for the same period of 2021. This increase was mainly driven by increasing sales and marketing efforts associated with Youdao's learning services and smart devices.

Research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 were RMB179.5 million (US$26.0 million), representing an increase of 5.4% from RMB170.2 million for the same period of 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher payroll-related expenses associated with a larger number of development and technology professionals in smart devices.

General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 were RMB54.6 million (US$7.9 million), representing an increase of 18.4% from RMB46.1 million for the same period of 2021. The increase was mainly attributable to an increase in employee related expenses in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Impairment of intangible assets from business combination for the fourth quarter of 2021 reflected the impairment of the intangible assets related to a subsidiary acquired due to the adverse development of its business and change of the regulatory environment.

(Loss)/Income from Operations

As a result of the foregoing, income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2022 was RMB24.7 million (US$3.6 million), compared with loss from operations of RMB248.3 million for the same period in 2021. The margin of income from operations was 1.7%, compared with margin of loss from operations of 23.7% for the same period of last year.

Net (Loss)/Income from Continuing Operations Attributable to Youdao's Ordinary Shareholders

Net income from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2022 was RMB12.3 million (US$1.8 million), compared with net loss from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders of RMB215.9 million for the same period of last year. Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2022 was RMB31.1 million (US$4.5 million), compared with Non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders of RMB168.2 million for the same period of last year.

Basic and diluted net income from continuing operations per American depositary share ("ADS") attributable to ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2022 was RMB0.10 (US$0.01), compared with basic and diluted net loss from continuing operations per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB1.75 for the same period of 2021. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income from continuing operations per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB0.25 (US$0.04), compared with Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss from continuing operations per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB1.37 for the same period of 2021.

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2022, Youdao's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, time deposits and short-term investments totaled RMB1.0 billion (US$147.4 million), compared with RMB1.6 billion as of December 31, 2021. For the fourth quarter of 2022, net cash provided by continuing operating activities was RMB84.1 million (US$12.2 million), capital expenditures totaled RMB3.8 million (US$0.5 million), and depreciation and amortization expenses amounted to RMB11.7 million (US$1.7 million). Youdao's ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on management's ability to implement an effective business plan in future periods in light of the changing regulatory environment, generate operating cash flows and continue to be able to obtain outside sources of financing as necessary for Youdao's future development. As of the date of this release, Youdao has received various financial support from the NetEase Group, including, among others, RMB878.0 million short-term loans and US$80.0 million long-term loans with maturity dated March 31, 2024 drawn down under the US$300.0 million revolving loan facility.

As of December 31, 2022, the Company's contract liabilities, which mainly consisted of deferred revenues generated from Youdao's learning services, were RMB1.1 billion (US$154.7 million), compared with RMB1.1 billion as of December 31, 2021.

Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

Net Revenues 

Net revenues for 2022 were RMB5.0 billion (US$726.8 million), representing a 24.8% increase from RMB4.0 billion for 2021.

Net revenues from learning services were RMB3.1 billion (US$447.2 million) for 2022, representing a 26.3% increase from RMB2.4 billion for 2021. The increase was primarily driven by the strong sales performance from the new services initiated after the implementation of the "Double Reduction" Policy.

Net revenues from smart devices were RMB1.3 billion (US$182.2 million) for 2022, representing a 28.2% increase from RMB980.4 million for 2021. The increase was primarily driven by the popularity of Youdao's newly launched products, such as the Youdao Dictionary Pen X5.

Net revenues from online marketing services were RMB672.4 million (US$97.5 million) for 2022, representing a 13.2% increase from RMB593.9 million for 2021. The increase was attributable to the increase in the sales of performance-based advertisements through third parties' internet properties.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit for 2022 was RMB2.6 billion (US$375.0 million), compared with RMB2.0 billion for 2021. Gross margin for 2022 was 51.6%, compared with 49.5% for 2021.

Gross margin for learning services increased to 62.0% for 2022 from 59.8% for 2021, primarily attributable to the significant increase in revenues, improved economics of scale and ongoing optimization of Youdao's faculty compensation structure.

Gross margin for smart devices increased to 39.1% for 2022 from 36.9% for 2021, primarily attributable to the substantial rise in sales volume of Youdao Dictionary Pen X5, which carries a higher gross margin than other products.

Gross margin for online marketing services was 27.4% for 2022, keeping flat with 28.1% for 2021.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses for 2022 were RMB3.4 billion (US$487.3 million), representing an increase of 14.6%, compared with RMB2.9 billion for 2021.

Sales and marketing expenses for 2022 were RMB2.3 billion (US$337.5 million), representing an increase of 12.1%, compared with RMB2.1 billion for 2021. This increase was mainly driven by increasing sales and marketing efforts associated with Youdao's learning services and smart devices.

Research and development expenses for 2022 were RMB803.8 million (US$116.5 million), representing an increase of 32.3%, compared with RMB607.4 million for 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher payroll-related expenses associated with a larger number of development and technology professionals in smart devices and education digitalization solutions.

General and administrative expenses for 2022 were RMB229.2 million (US$33.2 million), representing an increase of 20.4%, compared with RMB190.3 million for 2021. The increase was mainly attributable to an increase in employee related expenses in 2022.

Impairment of intangible assets from business combination for 2021 reflected the impairment of the intangible assets related to a subsidiary acquired due to the adverse development of its business and change of the regulatory environment.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations for 2022 was RMB774.7 million (US$112.3 million), compared with RMB943.2 million for 2021. The margin of loss from operations was 15.5%, compared with 23.5% for 2021.

Net Loss from Continuing Operations Attributable to Youdao's Ordinary Shareholders

Net loss from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders for 2022 was RMB720.9 million (US$104.5 million), compared with RMB895.4 million for 2021. Non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations attributable to Youdao's ordinary shareholders for 2022 was RMB639.9 million (US$92.8 million), compared with RMB788.3 million for 2021.

Basic and diluted net loss from continuing operations per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders for 2022 was RMB5.83 (US$0.84), compared with RMB7.36 for 2021. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss from continuing operations per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB5.18 (US$0.75), compared with RMB6.48 for 2021.

Operating Cash Flow from Continuing Operations

For 2022, net cash used in continuing operating activities was RMB531.4 million (US$77.0 million), capital expenditures totaled RMB69.8 million (US$10.1 million), and depreciation and amortization expenses amounted to RMB42.2 million (US$6.1 million).

Share Repurchase Program

On November 17, 2022, the Company announced that its board of directors had authorized the Company to adopt a share repurchase program in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for up to US$20 million of its Class A ordinary shares (including in the form of ADSs) during a period of up to 36 months. As of the date of this release, the Company accumulatively repurchased an aggregate of approximately 1.8 million ADSs for approximately US$10.0 million from the open market under the share repurchase program.

Conference Call

Youdao's management team will host a teleconference call with simultaneous webcast at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 23, 2023 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 23, 2023). Youdao's management will be on the call to discuss the financial results and answer questions.

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

United States (toll free):	+1-888-346-8982
International:	+1-412-902-4272
Mainland China (toll free):	400-120-1203
Hong Kong (toll free):	800-905-945
Hong Kong:	+852-3018-4992
Conference ID:	8917789

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.youdao.com.

A replay of the conference call will be accessible by phone one hour after the conclusion of the live call at the following numbers, until March 2, 2023:

United States:	+1-877-344-7529
International:	+1-412-317-0088
Replay Access Code:	8917789

About Youdao, Inc.

Youdao, Inc. (NYSE: DAO) is a leading technology-focused intelligent learning company in China dedicated to developing and using technologies to provide learning content, applications and solutions to users of all ages. Building on the popularity of its online knowledge tools such as Youdao Dictionary and Youdao Translation, Youdao now offers smart devices, STEAM courses, adult and vocational courses, and education digitalization solutions. In addition, Youdao has developed a variety of interactive learning apps. Youdao was founded in 2006 as part of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), a leading internet technology company in China.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.youdao.com.

Non-GAAP Measures

Youdao considers and uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as non-GAAP net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP basic and diluted income/(loss) from continuing operations per ADS, as supplemental metrics in reviewing and assessing its operating performance and formulating its business plan. The presentation of 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").

Youdao defines non-GAAP net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders as net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets from business combination, impairment of long-term investments, impairment of intangible assets from business combination, income tax effects of above GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items, and adjustment for GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items for the income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests. Non-GAAP net income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to the Company's shareholders enables Youdao's management to assess its operating results without considering the impact of these items, which are non-cash charges in nature. Youdao believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating the Company's current operating performance and prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, which possibly do not reflect all items of expense that affect our operations. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures Youdao uses may differ from the non-GAAP measures uses by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this release.

The accompanying table has more details on the reconciliation between our GAAP financial measures that are mostly directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures. Youdao encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at the rate of RMB6.8972 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on December 30, 2022 set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding such risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. The announced results of the fourth quarter and full year of 2022 are preliminary and subject to audit adjustments. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Jeffrey Wang
Youdao, Inc.
Tel: +86-10-8255-8163 ext. 89980
E-mail: IR@rd.netease.com

The Piacente Group, Inc.
Emilie Wu
Tel: +86-21-6039-8363
E-mail: youdao@thepiacentegroup.com

In the United States:

The Piacente Group, Inc. 
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: youdao@thepiacentegroup.com

 

 

YOUDAO, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(RMB and USD in thousands)
		As of December 31,		As of December 31,		As of December 31,
		2021		2022		2022
		RMB		RMB		USD (1)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		322,777		783,611		113,613
Time deposits		268		273		40
Restricted cash		749,770		873		127
Short-term investments		503,831		232,152		33,659
Accounts receivable, net		248,339		405,139		58,740
Inventories, net		255,411		232,260		33,675
Amounts due from NetEase Group		6,192		7,888		1,144
Prepayment and other current assets		182,577		207,777		30,124
Assets held for sale		497		-		-
Total current assets		2,269,662		1,869,973		271,122
Non-current assets:
Property, equipment and software, net		80,315		92,116		13,356
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net		118,104		78,405		11,368
Long-term investments		32,518		90,703		13,151
Goodwill		109,944		109,944		15,940
Other assets, net		22,436		35,015		5,075
Assets held for sale		1,088		-		-
Total non-current assets		364,405		406,183		58,890
Total assets		2,634,067		2,276,156		330,012
Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Shareholders' Deficit
Current liabilities:
Accounts payables		161,006		282,354		40,937
Payroll payable		277,383		266,340		38,616
Amounts due to NetEase Group		83,041		68,809		9,976
Contract liabilities		1,065,639		1,067,285		154,742
Taxes payable		53,323		50,908		7,381
Accrued liabilities and other payables		515,567		564,922		81,907
Short-term loans from NetEase Group		878,000		878,000		127,298
Total current liabilities		3,033,959		3,178,618		460,857
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term lease liabilities		73,070		43,635		6,326
Long-term loans from NetEase Group		255,028		522,345		75,733
Other non-current liabilities		2,411		8,832		1,281
Total non-current liabilities		330,509		574,812		83,340
Total liabilities		3,364,468		3,753,430		544,197
Mezzanine equity		78,592		64,571		9,362
Shareholders' deficit:
Youdao's shareholders' deficit		(807,067)		(1,535,089)		(222,567)
Noncontrolling interests		(1,926)		(6,756)		(980)
Total shareholders' deficit		(808,993)		(1,541,845)		(223,547)
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders' deficit		2,634,067		2,276,156		330,012
Note 1: The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars (USD) is based on the noon buying rate of USD1.00=RMB6.8972 on the last trading day of December (December 30, 2022) as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.

 

 

YOUDAO, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(RMB and USD in thousands, except share and per ADS data)
		Three Months Ended								Year Ended
		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,		December 31,		December 31,		December 31,
		2021		2022		2022		2022		2021		2022
		RMB		RMB		RMB		USD (1)		RMB		RMB
Net revenues:
Learning services		579,259		888,493		806,270		116,899		2,441,421		3,084,375
Smart devices		317,702		356,480		406,956		59,003		980,424		1,256,446
Online marketing services		151,836		157,461		240,756		34,906		593,949		672,361
Total net revenues		1,048,797		1,402,434		1,453,982		210,808		4,015,794		5,013,182
Cost of revenues (2)		(603,504)		(642,254)		(679,295)		(98,489)		(2,026,956)		(2,426,766)
Gross profit		445,293		760,180		774,687		112,319		1,988,838		2,586,416
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing expenses (2)		(420,437)		(709,769)		(515,944)		(74,805)		(2,077,638)		(2,328,095)
Research and development expenses (2)		(170,245)		(212,926)		(179,474)		(26,021)		(607,373)		(803,791)
General and administrative expenses (2)		(46,112)		(56,520)		(54,597)		(7,916)		(190,297)		(229,210)
Impairment of intangible assets from business combination		(56,778)		-		-		-		(56,778)		-
Total operating expenses		(693,572)		(979,215)		(750,015)		(108,742)		(2,932,086)		(3,361,096)
(Loss)/Income from operations		(248,279)		(219,035)		24,672		3,577		(943,248)		(774,680)
Interest income		3,012		4,033		3,072		445		18,780		12,908
Interest expense		(8,428)		(12,277)		(14,643)		(2,123)		(31,644)		(45,607)
Others, net		12,339		40,058		3,767		546		36,673		81,445
(Loss)/Income before tax		(241,356)		(187,221)		16,868		2,445		(919,439)		(725,934)
Income tax benefit/(expense)		556		1,108		(13,833)		(2,006)		(6,648)		(13,844)
Net (loss)/income from continuing operations		(240,800)		(186,113)		3,035		439		(926,087)		(739,778)
Net income/(loss) from discontinued operations		199,290		-		-		-		(100,267)		(6,105)
Net (loss)/income		(41,510)		(186,113)		3,035		439		(1,026,354)		(745,883)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		24,897		2,194		9,263		1,343		30,699		18,851
Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company		(16,613)		(183,919)		12,298		1,782		(995,655)		(727,032)
Including:
Net (loss)/income from continuing operations attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company		(215,903)		(183,919)		12,298		1,782		(895,388)		(720,927)
Net income/(loss) from discontinued operations attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company		199,290		-		-		-		(100,267)		(6,105)
Basic net (loss)/income per ADS		(0.13)		(1.49)		0.10		0.01		(8.18)		(5.88)
-Continuing operations		(1.75)		(1.49)		0.10		0.01		(7.36)		(5.83)
-Discontinued operations		1.62		-		-		-		(0.82)		(0.05)
Diluted net (loss)/income per ADS		(0.13)		(1.49)		0.10		0.01		(8.18)		(5.88)
-Continuing operations		(1.75)		(1.49)		0.10		0.01		(7.36)		(5.83)
-Discontinued operations		1.62		-		-		-		(0.82)		(0.05)
Shares used in computing basic net (loss)/income per ADS		123,193,273		123,767,013		123,584,460		123,584,460		121,650,907		123,597,604
Shares used in computing diluted net (loss)/income per ADS		123,193,273		123,767,013		124,345,717		124,345,717		121,650,907		123,597,604
Note 1: The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into United States dollars (USD) is based on the noon buying rate of USD1.00=RMB6.8972 on the last trading day of December (December 30, 2022) as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.
Note 2:
Share-based compensation in each category:
Cost of revenues		3,249		798		1,231		178		7,862		5,984
Sales and marketing expenses		2,800		2,879		3,249		471		10,521		12,669
Research and development expenses		8,735		7,586		5,702		828		33,775		30,578
General and administrative expenses		5,449		4,801		6,845		992		20,043		21,478

 

 

YOUDAO, INC.
UNAUDITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(RMB and USD in thousands)
		Three Months Ended								Year Ended
		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,		December 31,		December 31,		December 31,
		2021		2022		2022		2022		2021		2022
		RMB		RMB		RMB		USD		RMB		RMB
Net revenues
Learning services		579,259		888,493		806,270		116,899		2,441,421		3,084,375
Smart devices		317,702		356,480		406,956		59,003		980,424		1,256,446
Online marketing services		151,836		157,461		240,756		34,906		593,949		672,361
Total net revenues		1,048,797		1,402,434		1,453,982		210,808		4,015,794		5,013,182
Cost of revenues
Learning services		281,433		315,086		289,829		42,021		980,700		1,172,703
Smart devices		219,703		212,365		218,969		31,748		618,925		765,641
Online marketing services		102,368		114,803		170,497		24,720		427,331		488,422
Total cost of revenues		603,504		642,254		679,295		98,489		2,026,956		2,426,766
Gross margin
Learning services		51.4 %		64.5 %		64.1 %		64.1 %		59.8 %		62.0 %
Smart devices		30.8 %		40.4 %		46.2 %		46.2 %		36.9 %		39.1 %
Online marketing services		32.6 %		27.1 %		29.2 %		29.2 %		28.1 %		27.4 %
Total gross margin		42.5 %		54.2 %		53.3 %		53.3 %		49.5 %		51.6 %

 

 

YOUDAO, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
(RMB and USD in thousands, except per ADS data)
		Three Months Ended								Year Ended
		December 31,		September 30,		December 31,		December 31,		December 31,		December 31,
		2021		2022		2022		2022		2021		2022
		RMB		RMB		RMB		USD		RMB		RMB
Net (loss)/income from continuing operations attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company		(215,903)		(183,919)		12,298		1,782		(895,388)		(720,927)
Add: share-based compensation		20,233		16,064		17,027		2,469		72,201		70,709
amortization of intangible assets from business combination		1,976		-		-		-		2,972		-
impairment of long-term investments		-		3,500		1,800		261		7,000		10,300
impairment of intangible assets from business combination		56,778		-		-		-		56,778		-
Less: tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments		(8,813)		-		-		-		(8,962)		-
GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items for the loss attributable to          noncontrolling interests		(22,473)		-		-		-		(22,854)		-
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income from continuing operations attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company		(168,202)		(164,355)		31,125		4,512		(788,253)		(639,918)
Non-GAAP basic net (loss)/income from continuing operations per ADS		(1.37)		(1.33)		0.25		0.04		(6.48)		(5.18)
Non-GAAP diluted net (loss)/income from continuing operations per ADS		(1.37)		(1.33)		0.25		0.04		(6.48)		(5.18)

 

 

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FAQ

What were Youdao's total revenues for Q4 2022?

Youdao's total net revenues for Q4 2022 were RMB1.5 billion (US$210.8 million), representing a 38.6% increase from the same period in 2021.

How did Youdao perform financially in FY 2022?

In FY 2022, Youdao reported total net revenues of RMB5.0 billion (US$726.8 million), which is a 24.8% increase compared to 2021.

What was Youdao's gross margin for Q4 2022?

Youdao's gross margin for Q4 2022 was 53.3%, up from 42.5% in the same quarter of 2021.

Did Youdao achieve profitability in Q4 2022?

Yes, Youdao reported its first income from operations of RMB24.7 million (US$3.6 million) in Q4 2022.

What is the stock symbol for Youdao?

Youdao is listed under the stock symbol DAO on the NYSE.