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Gaotu Techedu Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

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Gaotu Techedu (NYSE: GOTU) reported its Q4 and FY2024 financial results. In Q4, net revenues increased 82.5% YoY to RMB1,388.6 million, while gross billings grew 69.0% to RMB2,160.2 million. The company recorded a Q4 net loss of RMB135.8 million.

For FY2024, net revenues rose 53.8% to RMB4,553.6 million, with gross billings up 68.1% to RMB5,612.4 million. The company reported a wider net loss of RMB1,049.0 million compared to RMB7.3 million in 2023. Cash position stood at RMB4.1 billion as of December 31, 2024.

The company has repurchased approximately 16.0 million ADSs for US$47.5 million under its expanded US$80 million share repurchase program. For Q1 2025, Gaotu expects net revenues between RMB1,408-1,428 million, representing 48.7-50.8% YoY growth.

Gaotu Techedu (NYSE: GOTU) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del Q4 e dell'anno fiscale 2024. Nel Q4, i ricavi netti sono aumentati dell'82,5% su base annua, raggiungendo RMB1.388,6 milioni, mentre le fatturazioni lorde sono cresciute del 69,0%, arrivando a RMB2.160,2 milioni. L'azienda ha registrato una perdita netta nel Q4 di RMB135,8 milioni.

Per l'anno fiscale 2024, i ricavi netti sono aumentati del 53,8%, raggiungendo RMB4.553,6 milioni, con fatturazioni lorde in crescita del 68,1% a RMB5.612,4 milioni. L'azienda ha riportato una perdita netta più ampia di RMB1.049,0 milioni rispetto a RMB7,3 milioni nel 2023. La posizione di liquidità si attestava a RMB4,1 miliardi al 31 dicembre 2024.

L'azienda ha riacquistato circa 16,0 milioni di ADS per 47,5 milioni di dollari USA nell'ambito del suo programma di riacquisto di azioni ampliato da 80 milioni di dollari USA. Per il Q1 2025, Gaotu prevede ricavi netti tra RMB1.408-1.428 milioni, rappresentando una crescita annua del 48,7-50,8%.

Gaotu Techedu (NYSE: GOTU) informó sobre sus resultados financieros del Q4 y del año fiscal 2024. En el Q4, los ingresos netos aumentaron un 82,5% interanual, alcanzando RMB1.388,6 millones, mientras que las facturaciones brutas crecieron un 69,0%, llegando a RMB2.160,2 millones. La empresa registró una pérdida neta de RMB135,8 millones en el Q4.

Para el año fiscal 2024, los ingresos netos aumentaron un 53,8% a RMB4.553,6 millones, con facturaciones brutas en aumento del 68,1% a RMB5.612,4 millones. La empresa reportó una pérdida neta más amplia de RMB1.049,0 millones en comparación con RMB7,3 millones en 2023. La posición de efectivo se situó en RMB4,1 mil millones al 31 de diciembre de 2024.

La empresa ha recomprado aproximadamente 16,0 millones de ADS por 47,5 millones de dólares estadounidenses bajo su programa de recompra de acciones ampliado de 80 millones de dólares. Para el Q1 2025, Gaotu espera ingresos netos entre RMB1.408-1.428 millones, lo que representa un crecimiento interanual del 48,7-50,8%.

가오투 테크에듀 (NYSE: GOTU)는 2024 회계연도 4분기 및 연간 재무 결과를 발표했습니다. 4분기 동안 순수익은 전년 대비 82.5% 증가하여 RMB1,388.6 백만에 달했으며, 총 청구액은 69.0% 증가하여 RMB2,160.2 백만에 이르렀습니다. 회사는 4분기에 RMB135.8 백만의 순손실을 기록했습니다.

2024 회계연도 동안 순수익은 53.8% 증가하여 RMB4,553.6 백만에 도달했으며, 총 청구액은 68.1% 증가하여 RMB5,612.4 백만에 달했습니다. 회사는 2023년의 RMB7.3 백만과 비교하여 RMB1,049.0 백만의 더 큰 순손실을 보고했습니다. 2024년 12월 31일 기준으로 현금 보유고는 RMB4.1억에 달했습니다.

회사는 8천만 달러 규모의 주식 매입 프로그램의 일환으로 약 1,600만 ADS를 4,750만 달러에 재매입했습니다. 2025년 1분기 동안 가오투는 순수익이 RMB1,408-1,428 백만 사이일 것으로 예상하며, 이는 전년 대비 48.7-50.8%의 성장률을 나타냅니다.

Gaotu Techedu (NYSE: GOTU) a publié ses résultats financiers pour le 4e trimestre et l'exercice 2024. Au 4e trimestre, les revenus nets ont augmenté de 82,5 % par rapport à l'année précédente, atteignant 1 388,6 millions de RMB, tandis que les facturations brutes ont crû de 69,0 %, atteignant 2 160,2 millions de RMB. L'entreprise a enregistré une perte nette de 135,8 millions de RMB au 4e trimestre.

Pour l'exercice 2024, les revenus nets ont augmenté de 53,8 %, atteignant 4 553,6 millions de RMB, avec des facturations brutes en hausse de 68,1 %, atteignant 5 612,4 millions de RMB. L'entreprise a rapporté une perte nette plus importante de 1 049,0 millions de RMB par rapport à 7,3 millions de RMB en 2023. La position de liquidités s'élevait à 4,1 milliards de RMB au 31 décembre 2024.

L'entreprise a racheté environ 16,0 millions d'ADS pour 47,5 millions de dollars américains dans le cadre de son programme de rachat d'actions élargi de 80 millions de dollars. Pour le 1er trimestre 2025, Gaotu prévoit des revenus nets compris entre 1 408 et 1 428 millions de RMB, représentant une croissance annuelle de 48,7 à 50,8 %.

Gaotu Techedu (NYSE: GOTU) hat seine finanziellen Ergebnisse für das 4. Quartal und das Geschäftsjahr 2024 veröffentlicht. Im 4. Quartal stiegen die Nettoumsätze im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 82,5% auf RMB1.388,6 Millionen, während die Bruttorechnungen um 69,0% auf RMB2.160,2 Millionen zunahmen. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete im 4. Quartal einen Nettoverlust von RMB135,8 Millionen.

Für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 stiegen die Nettoumsätze um 53,8% auf RMB4.553,6 Millionen, während die Bruttorechnungen um 68,1% auf RMB5.612,4 Millionen anstiegen. Das Unternehmen berichtete über einen höheren Nettoverlust von RMB1.049,0 Millionen im Vergleich zu RMB7,3 Millionen im Jahr 2023. Die Liquiditätsposition belief sich zum 31. Dezember 2024 auf RMB4,1 Milliarden.

Das Unternehmen hat im Rahmen seines erweiterten Aktienrückkaufprogramms in Höhe von 80 Millionen US-Dollar etwa 16,0 Millionen ADS für 47,5 Millionen US-Dollar zurückgekauft. Für das 1. Quartal 2025 erwartet Gaotu Nettoumsätze zwischen RMB1.408-1.428 Millionen, was einem jährlichen Wachstum von 48,7-50,8% entspricht.

Positive
  • Q4 net revenues up 82.5% YoY to RMB1.4B
  • Q4 gross billings increased 69.0% YoY to RMB2.16B
  • Strong cash position of RMB4.1B
  • Q4 operating cash inflow up 59.4% to RMB783.6M
  • Positive Q1 2025 revenue guidance of 48.7-50.8% growth
Negative
  • FY2024 net loss widened to RMB1.05B from RMB7.3M in 2023
  • Q4 net loss increased to RMB135.8M from RMB119.6M YoY
  • Gross profit margin declined to 68.0% from 73.3% in 2023
  • Operating expenses increased 84.5% YoY
  • Operating cash inflow decreased to RMB258.0M from RMB353.7M in 2023

Insights

Gaotu Techedu's Q4 2024 results present a mixed financial picture - impressive revenue growth coupled with deepening operational losses. The company achieved 82.5% year-over-year revenue growth to RMB1,388.6 million, with gross billings up 69.0% to RMB2,160.2 million. However, this top-line success is overshadowed by concerning profitability metrics.

The company's full-year net loss ballooned to RMB1,049.0 million from just RMB7.3 million in 2023 - a dramatic deterioration despite 53.8% revenue growth. This widening loss stems primarily from operating expenses surging 84.5%, significantly outpacing revenue growth. Particularly troubling is the nearly doubled selling expenses, suggesting potentially diminishing returns on customer acquisition costs.

Gross margin erosion is equally concerning, declining from 73.3% to 68.0% year-over-year, indicating that scaling is creating cost inefficiencies rather than economies of scale. While management highlights their AI integration strategy as transformative, this appears to be driving higher R&D expenses without immediate profitability benefits.

The company's RMB4.1 billion cash position provides substantial runway, but investors should note that full-year operating cash inflow actually decreased year-over-year from RMB353.7 million to RMB258.0 million. The aggressive share repurchase program (US$47.5 million spent of US$80 million authorized) while operating losses widen raises questions about capital allocation priorities.

Looking forward, Q1 2025 revenue guidance of RMB1,408-1,428 million represents 48.7-50.8% growth - strong but notably decelerating from Q4's 82.5% pace. This suggests potential growth moderation ahead, even as the company continues to prioritize expansion over profitability.

BEIJING, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE: GOTU) ("Gaotu" or the "Company"), a technology-driven education company and online large-class tutoring service provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights[1]

  • Net revenues were RMB1,388.6 million, increased by 82.5% from RMB761.0 million in the same period of 2023.
  • Gross billings[2] were RMB2,160.2 million, increased by 69.0% from RMB1,278.1 million in the same period of 2023.
  • Loss from operations was RMB149.3 million, compared with loss from operations of RMB187.9 million in the same period of 2023.
  • Net loss was RMB135.8 million, compared with net loss of RMB119.6 million in the same period of 2023.
  • Non-GAAP net loss was RMB123.5 million, compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB104.0 million in the same period of 2023.
  • Net operating cash inflow was RMB783.6 million, increased by 59.4% from RMB491.5 million in the same period of 2023.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Key Financial and Operating Data

(In thousands of RMB, except for percentages)



For the three months ended December 31,


2023



2024



Pct. Change

Net revenues


761,014




1,388,621



82.5 %

Gross billings


1,278,132




2,160,179



69.0 %

Loss from operations


(187,915)




(149,274)



(20.6) %

Net loss


(119,649)




(135,834)



13.5 %

Non-GAAP net loss


(103,970)




(123,541)



18.8 %

Net operating cash inflow


491,493




783,643



59.4 %


[1] For a reconciliation of non-GAAP numbers, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures" at the end of this press release. Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss) exclude share-based compensation expenses.

[2] Gross billings is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course offerings in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. See "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures" elsewhere in this press release.

Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024 Highlights

  • Net revenues were RMB4,553.6 million, increased by 53.8% from RMB2,960.8 million in the same period of 2023.
  • Gross billings were RMB5,612.4 million, increased by 68.1% from RMB3,338.8 million in the same period of 2023.
  • Loss from operations was RMB1,181.8 million, compared with loss from operations of RMB149.0 million in the same period of 2023.
  • Net loss was RMB1,049.0 million, compared with net loss of RMB7.3 million in the same period of 2023.
  • Non-GAAP net loss was RMB995.7 million, compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB51.1 million in the same period of 2023.
  • Net operating cash inflow was RMB258.0 million, compared with net operating cash inflow of RMB353.7 million in the same period of 2023.

 

Fiscal Year 2024 Key Financial and Operating Data

(In thousands of RMB, except for percentages)



Fiscal Year ended December 31,


2023



2024



Pct. Change

Net revenues


2,960,813




4,553,556



53.8 %

Gross billings


3,338,750




5,612,390



68.1 %

Loss from operations


(149,006)




(1,181,833)



693.1 %

Net loss


(7,298)




(1,048,954)



14,273.2 %

Non-GAAP net income/(loss)


51,055




(995,737)



(2,050.3) %

Net operating cash inflow


353,697




258,007



(27.1) %

Larry Xiangdong Chen, the Company's founder, Chairman and CEO, commented, "Driven by our dual pillars of strategic focus and organizational capability enhancement, we have significantly elevated the value delivered to our customers. In the fourth quarter, net revenues increased by 82.5% year-over-year to nearly RMB1.4 billion, while gross billings surged 69.0% to over RMB2.1 billion. Loss from operations narrowed by 20.6%, with operating margin improving by 13.9 percentage points, demonstrating our continued progress in profitability and tangible impact of our efficiency-driven initiatives. Our ample cash reserves, with net operating cash inflow of RMB783.6 million this quarter, provide a solid foundation for future strategic plans and long-term sustainable growth.

Notably, the evolution of AI technologies, represented by DeepSeek and other large-scale models, strongly aligns with our AI strategy and has significantly accelerated our advancements in learning effectiveness and organizational performance. We firmly believe that AI will have a profound and far-reaching impact on the education industry, reshaping the future learning experience. We will also spare no effort in actively promoting the deep integration of AI technologies with education, steadfastly advancing toward the essence of education—personalized, adaptive learning and tailored educational agent for every individual."

Shannon Shen, CFO of the Company, added, "In 2024, our company achieved key strategic milestones. For the full year, net revenues increased by 53.8% year-over-year to approximately RMB4.6 billion, while gross billings grew by 68.1% year-over-year to over RMB5.6 billion. As of December 31st, 2024, our total cash position—including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short and long-term investments—stood at RMB4.1 billion. Excluding the impact of share repurchases, our cash reserves increased by RMB183.9 million compared to the end of 2023. As our business scales rapidly, we have implemented flexible and dynamic resource allocation mechanisms to steer the Company towards sustainable growth, and further strengthening the competitive edge of our core operations.

Looking ahead, leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies alongside a diverse product portfolio, rich learning scenarios and comprehensive learning solutions, we are committed to becoming the most trusted partner on every learner's journey, driving high-quality development across the board."

Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2024

Net Revenues

Net revenues increased by 82.5% to RMB1,388.6 million from RMB761.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, which was mainly due to the continuous year-over-year growth of gross billings as a result of our sufficient and effective response to strong market demand. Furthermore, our high-quality educational products and learning services resulted in improved recognition of our product and service offerings.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues increased by 93.4% to RMB440.3 million from RMB227.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to expansion of instructors and tutors workforce, growing rental cost, as well as an increased cost of learning materials.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit increased by 77.8% to RMB948.3 million from RMB533.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Gross profit margin decreased to 68.3% from 70.1% in the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP gross profit increased by 77.0% to RMB950.8 million from RMB537.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP gross profit margin decreased to 68.5% from 70.6% in the same period of 2023.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses increased by 52.2% to RMB1,097.6 million from RMB721.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to the expansion of employees workforce and a higher expenditure on marketing and branding activities.

  • Selling expenses increased to RMB736.2 million from RMB465.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Research and development expenses increased to RMB145.1 million from RMB136.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • General and administrative expenses increased to RMB216.4 million from RMB119.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations was RMB149.3 million, compared with loss from operations of RMB187.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB137.0 million, compared with non-GAAP loss from operations of RMB172.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Interest Income and Realized Gains from Investments

Interest income and realized gains from investments, on aggregate, were RMB19.8 million, compared with a total of RMB23.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Other (Expenses)/Income, net

Other expenses, net was RMB6.4 million, compared with other income, net of RMB32.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Net Loss

Net loss was RMB135.8 million, compared with net loss of RMB119.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Non-GAAP net loss was RMB123.5 million, compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB104.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Cash Flow

Net operating cash inflow in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB783.6 million.

Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS

Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB0.53 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB0.49 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Share Outstanding

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had 168,623,225 ordinary shares outstanding.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Short-term and Long-term Investments

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term and long-term investments of RMB4,094.3 million in aggregate, compared with a total of RMB3,953.5 million as of December 31, 2023.

Financial Results for the Fiscal Year of 2024

Net Revenues

Net revenues increased by 53.8% to RMB4,553.6 million from RMB2,960.8 million in 2023. The increase was mainly due to the growth of gross billings in 2024.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues increased by 84.1% to RMB1,454.9 million from RMB790.2 million in 2023. The increase was mainly due to expansion of instructors and tutors workforce, growing rental cost, as well as an increased cost of learning materials.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit increased by 42.8% to RMB3,098.6 million from RMB2,170.6 million in 2023. Gross profit margin decreased to 68.0% from 73.3% in 2023.

Non-GAAP gross profit increased by 42.2% to RMB3,105.6 million from RMB2,183.6 million in 2023. Non-GAAP gross profit margin decreased to 68.2% from 73.7% in 2023.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses increased by 84.5% to RMB4,280.5 million from RMB2,319.6 million in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the expansion of employees workforce and a higher expenditure on marketing and branding activities.

  • Selling expenses increased to RMB2,963.7 million from RMB1,501.2 million in 2023.
  • Research and development expenses increased to RMB648.1 million from RMB462.0 million in 2023.
  • General and administrative expenses increased to RMB668.7 million from RMB356.4 million in 2023.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations was RMB1,181.8 million, compared with loss from operations of RMB149.0 million in 2023.

Non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB1,128.6 million, compared with non-GAAP loss from operations of RMB90.7 million in 2023.

Interest Income and Realized Gains from Investments

Interest income and realized gains from investments, on aggregate, were RMB95.7 million, compared with a total of RMB107.1 million in 2023.

Other Income, net

Other income, net was RMB45.8 million, compared with RMB54.5 million in 2023.

Net (Loss)/income 

Net loss was RMB1,049.0 million, compared with net loss of RMB7.3 million in 2023.

Non-GAAP net loss was RMB995.7 million, compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB51.1 million in 2023.

Cash Flow

Net operating cash inflow in 2024 was RMB258.0 million.

Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS

Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB4.08 in 2024.

Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB3.87 in 2024.

Share Repurchase

In November 2022, the Company's board of directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$30 million of its shares, effective until November 22, 2025. In November 2023, the Company's board of directors authorized modifications to the share repurchase program, increasing the aggregate value of shares that may be repurchased from US$30 million to US$80 million, effective until November 22, 2025.

As of February 21, 2025, the Company had cumulatively repurchased approximately 16.0 million ADSs for approximately US$47.5 million under the share repurchase program.

Business Outlook

Based on the Company's current estimates, total net revenues for the first quarter of 2025 are expected to be between RMB1,408 million and RMB1,428 million, representing an increase of 48.7% to 50.8% on a year-over-year basis. These estimates reflect the Company's current expectations, which are subject to change.

Conference Call

The Company will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 (9:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, February 26, 2025). Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

International: 1-412-317-6061
United States: 1-888-317-6003
Hong Kong: 800-963-976
Mainland China: 400-120-6115
Passcode: 2778362

A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through March 5, 2025. The dial-in details are:

International: 1-412-317-0088
United States: 1-877-344-7529
Passcode: 4036127

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.gaotu.cn/

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under 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," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook, as well as the Company's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. 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. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's ability to continue to attract students to enroll in its courses; the Company's ability to continue to recruit, train and retain qualified teachers; the Company's ability to improve the content of its existing course offerings and to develop new courses; the Company's ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company's ability to maintain and continue to improve its teaching results; and the Company's ability to compete effectively against its competitors. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's reports filed with, or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information or any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About Gaotu Techedu Inc.

Gaotu is a technology-driven education company and online large-class tutoring service provider in China. The Company offers learning services and educational content & digitalized learning products. Gaotu adopts an online live large-class format to deliver its courses, which the Company believes is the most effective and scalable model to disseminate scarce high-quality teaching resources to aspiring students in China. Big data analytics permeates every aspect of the Company's business and facilitates the application of the latest technology to improve teaching delivery, student learning experience, and operational efficiency.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses gross billings, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss), each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.

The Company defines gross billings for a specific period as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course offerings in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. The Company's management uses gross billings as a performance measurement because the Company generally bills its students for the entire course fee at the time of sale of its course offerings and recognizes revenue proportionally as the classes are delivered. For some courses, the Company continues to provide students with 12 months to 36 months access to the pre-recorded audio-video courses after the online live courses are delivered. The Company believes that gross billings provides valuable insight into the sales of its course packages and the performance of its business. As gross billings have material limitations as an analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss) exclude share-based compensation expenses. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. The Company believes that both management and investors benefit from these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to the Company's historical performance. A limitation of using non-GAAP measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation charges that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in the Company's business.

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures" set forth at the end of this release.

The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures.

Exchange Rate

The Company's business is primarily conducted in China and a significant majority of revenues generated are denominated in Renminbi ("RMB"). This announcement contains currency conversions of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("USD") solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to USD are made at a rate of RMB7.2993 to USD1.0000, the effective noon buying rate for December 31, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into USD at that rate on December 31, 2024, or at any other rate.

For further information, please contact:

Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@gaotu.cn 

Christensen

In China
Ms. Alice Li
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: gotu@christensencomms.com 

In the US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

 

 

 

Gaotu Techedu Inc.

Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets

(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data)





As of December 31,



As of December 31,



2023



2024



2024



RMB



RMB



USD


ASSETS









Current assets









    Cash and cash equivalents


636,052




1,321,118




180,992


    Restricted cash


33,901




5,222




715


    Short-term investments


2,253,910




1,845,242




252,797


    Inventory, net


24,596




36,401




4,987


    Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net


638,248




431,829




59,160


Total current assets


3,586,707




3,639,812




498,651











Non-current assets









    Operating lease right-of-use assets


189,662




503,601




68,993


    Property, equipment and software, net


533,531




670,237




91,822


    Land use rights, net


26,568




25,762




3,529


    Long-term investments


1,029,632




922,740




126,415


    Deferred tax assets


11,312




-




-


    Rental deposit


17,742




45,834




6,279


    Other non-current assets


18,155




20,091




2,752


TOTAL ASSETS


5,413,309




5,828,077




798,441











LIABILITIES


















Current liabilities









    Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
      (including accrued expenses and other current
      liabilities of the consolidated VIE without
      recourse to the Group of RMB484,222
      and RMB811,879 as of December 31, 2023
      and December 31, 2024, respectively)


805,032




1,245,207




170,592


    Deferred revenue, current portion of the
      consolidated VIE without recourse to the Group


1,113,480




1,867,096




255,791


   Operating lease liabilities, current portion
      (including current portion of operating lease
      liabilities of the consolidated VIE without
      recourse to the Group of RMB34,401 and
      RMB114,471 as of December 31, 2023 and
      December 31, 2024, respectively)


50,494




147,635




20,226


Income tax payable (including income tax
   payable of the consolidated VIE without
   recourse to the Group of RMB4,210 and
   RMB606 as of December 31, 2023 and
    December 31, 2024, respectively)


4,278




665




91


Total current liabilities


1,973,284




3,260,603




446,700


 

 

 

Gaotu Techedu Inc.

Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets

(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data)





As of December
31,



As of December 31,



2023



2024



2024



RMB



RMB



USD


Non-current liabilities









    Deferred revenue, non-current portion of
      the consolidated VIE without recourse
      to the Group


124,141




218,797




29,975


    Operating lease liabilities, non-current
      portion (including non-current portion
      of operating lease liabilities of the
      consolidated VIE without recourse
      to the Group of RMB121,277 and
      RMB337,258 as of December 31, 2023
      and December 31, 2024, respectively)


137,652




344,609




47,211


   Deferred tax liabilities (including deferred
     tax liabilities of the consolidated VIE
     without recourse to the Group of
     RMB71,850 and RMB70,316 as of
     December 31, 2023 and December 31,
     2024, respectively)


71,967




70,604




9,673


TOTAL LIABILITIES


2,307,044




3,894,613




533,559











SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY









    Ordinary shares


116




116




16


    Treasury stock, at cost


(85,178)




(242,866)




(33,273)


    Additional paid-in capital


7,987,957




7,991,421




1,094,820


    Accumulated other comprehensive loss


(33,209)




(2,832)




(388)


    Statutory reserve


50,225




66,042




9,048


    Accumulated deficit


(4,813,646)




(5,878,417)




(805,341)


TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


3,106,265




1,933,464




264,882











TOTAL LIABILITIES AND TOTAL
  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


5,413,309




5,828,077




798,441


 

 

 

Gaotu Techedu Inc.

Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations

(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data)





For the three months ended December 31,



For the year ended December 31,



2023



2024



2024



2023



2024



2024



RMB



RMB



USD



RMB



RMB



USD


Net revenues


761,014




1,388,621




190,240




2,960,813




4,553,556




623,835


Cost of revenues


(227,719)




(440,279)




(60,318)




(790,207)




(1,454,917)




(199,323)


Gross profit


533,295




948,342




129,922




2,170,606




3,098,639




424,512


Operating expenses:


















Selling expenses


(465,686)




(736,189)




(100,857)




(1,501,200)




(2,963,736)




(406,030)


Research and development expenses


(136,046)




(145,050)




(19,872)




(462,043)




(648,063)




(88,784)


General and administrative expenses


(119,478)




(216,377)




(29,644)




(356,369)




(668,673)




(91,608)


Total operating expenses


(721,210)




(1,097,616)




(150,373)




(2,319,612)




(4,280,472)




(586,422)


Loss from operations


(187,915)




(149,274)




(20,451)




(149,006)




(1,181,833)




(161,910)


Interest income


18,603




14,776




2,024




75,829




70,384




9,643


Realized gains from investments


5,269




5,017




687




31,230




25,302




3,466


Other income/(expenses), net


32,776




(6,395)




(876)




54,471




45,825




6,278


(Loss)/income before provision for
income tax and share of results of
equity investees


(131,267)




(135,876)




(18,616)




12,524




(1,040,322)




(142,523)


Income tax benefits/(expenses)


11,618




42




6




(10,657)




(8,632)




(1,183)


Share of results of equity investees


-




-




-




(9,165)




-




-


Net loss


(119,649)




(135,834)




(18,610)




(7,298)




(1,048,954)




(143,706)


Net loss attributable to Gaotu
Techedu Inc.'s ordinary shareholders


(119,649)




(135,834)




(18,610)




(7,298)




(1,048,954)




(143,706)


Net loss per ordinary share


















Basic


(0.69)




(0.80)




(0.11)




(0.04)




(6.12)




(0.84)


Diluted


(0.69)




(0.80)




(0.11)




(0.04)




(6.12)




(0.84)


Net loss per ADS


















Basic


(0.46)




(0.53)




(0.07)




(0.03)




(4.08)




(0.56)


Diluted


(0.46)




(0.53)




(0.07)




(0.03)




(4.08)




(0.56)


Weighted average shares used in net
loss per share


















Basic


172,545,719




169,167,503




169,167,503




173,725,790




171,412,125




171,412,125


Diluted


172,545,719




169,167,503




169,167,503




173,725,790




171,412,125




171,412,125



Note: Three ADSs represent two ordinary shares.

 

 

 

Gaotu Techedu Inc.

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures

(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data)





For the three months ended December 31,



For the year ended December 31,



2023



2024



2024



2023



2024



2024



RMB



RMB



USD



RMB



RMB



USD


Net revenues


761,014




1,388,621




190,240




2,960,813




4,553,556




623,835


Less: other revenues(1)


25,237




16,510




2,262




87,912




133,591




18,302


Add: VAT and surcharges


46,509




91,292




12,507




181,001




283,341




38,818


Add: ending deferred revenue


1,237,621




2,085,893




285,766




1,237,621




2,085,893




285,766


Add: ending refund liability


67,157




127,969




17,532




67,157




127,969




17,532


Less: beginning deferred revenue


761,301




1,439,217




197,172




959,333




1,237,621




169,553


Less: beginning refund liability


47,631




77,869




10,668




60,597




67,157




9,200


Gross billings


1,278,132




2,160,179




295,943




3,338,750




5,612,390




768,896




Note (1): Include miscellaneous revenues generated from services other than courses.





For the three months ended December 31,



For the year ended December 31,



2023



2024



2024



2023



2024



2024



RMB



RMB



USD



RMB



RMB



USD


Gross profit


533,295




948,342




129,922




2,170,606




3,098,639




424,512


Share-based compensation expenses(1)
in cost of revenues


3,862




2,460




337




12,959




7,003




959


Non-GAAP gross profit


537,157




950,802




130,259




2,183,565




3,105,642




425,471




















Loss from operations


(187,915)




(149,274)




(20,451)




(149,006)




(1,181,833)




(161,910)


Share-based compensation expenses(1)


15,679




12,293




1,684




58,353




53,217




7,291


Non-GAAP loss from operations


(172,236)




(136,981)




(18,767)




(90,653)




(1,128,616)




(154,619)




















Net loss


(119,649)




(135,834)




(18,610)




(7,298)




(1,048,954)




(143,706)


Share-based compensation expenses(1)


15,679




12,293




1,684




58,353




53,217




7,291


Non-GAAP net (loss)/income


(103,970)




(123,541)




(16,926)




51,055




(995,737)




(136,415)




Note (1): The tax effects of share-based compensation expenses adjustments were nil.

 

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FAQ

What were Gaotu's (GOTU) Q4 2024 revenue and growth figures?

GOTU's Q4 2024 net revenues were RMB1,388.6 million, up 82.5% YoY, with gross billings of RMB2,160.2 million, increasing 69.0% YoY.

How much cash does Gaotu (GOTU) have as of December 2024?

Gaotu had RMB4,094.3 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term and long-term investments as of December 31, 2024.

What is Gaotu's (GOTU) revenue guidance for Q1 2025?

GOTU expects Q1 2025 net revenues between RMB1,408-1,428 million, representing 48.7-50.8% YoY growth.

How much has Gaotu (GOTU) spent on share repurchases?

GOTU has repurchased approximately 16.0 million ADSs for US$47.5 million under its US$80 million share repurchase program.

What was Gaotu's (GOTU) net loss for fiscal year 2024?

GOTU reported a net loss of RMB1,049.0 million for fiscal year 2024, compared to a net loss of RMB7.3 million in 2023.

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