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Quhuo reported its H2 and full-year 2024 financial results, showing significant improvements in profitability despite revenue challenges. H2 2024 highlights include a 311.1% increase in net income to RMB48.1 million (US$6.6 million) and an 81.7% rise in Adjusted EBITDA to RMB43.8 million.

Key developments include:

  • 24.2% reduction in general and administrative expenses to RMB77.8 million
  • Improved gross profit margins across multiple segments
  • Successful expansion of cross-border vehicle export business
  • Strategic partnership with NIU World for beef product distribution

Full-year 2024 results showed total revenues of RMB3,046.9 million, down 17.7% YoY, primarily due to business optimization and disposal of underperforming stations. However, the company achieved significant cost reductions and operational efficiency improvements, with general and administrative expenses decreasing by 19.4% to RMB148.6 million.

Quhuo ha comunicato i risultati finanziari del secondo semestre e dell'intero anno 2024, evidenziando notevoli miglioramenti nella redditività nonostante le difficoltà nei ricavi. Tra i punti salienti del secondo semestre 2024 si registra un aumento del 311,1% dell'utile netto, che ha raggiunto 48,1 milioni di RMB (6,6 milioni di dollari USA), e una crescita dell'81,7% dell'EBITDA rettificato, arrivato a 43,8 milioni di RMB.

Sviluppi chiave includono:

  • Riduzione del 24,2% delle spese generali e amministrative, scese a 77,8 milioni di RMB
  • Miglioramento dei margini di profitto lordo in diversi segmenti
  • Espansione di successo del business di esportazione veicoli oltre confine
  • Partnership strategica con NIU World per la distribuzione di prodotti a base di carne bovina

I risultati dell'intero anno 2024 mostrano ricavi totali pari a 3.046,9 milioni di RMB, in calo del 17,7% su base annua, principalmente a causa dell’ottimizzazione del business e della dismissione di stazioni con performance inferiori. Tuttavia, l’azienda ha ottenuto significative riduzioni dei costi e miglioramenti nell’efficienza operativa, con una diminuzione del 19,4% delle spese generali e amministrative, scese a 148,6 milioni di RMB.

Quhuo informó sus resultados financieros del segundo semestre y del año completo 2024, mostrando mejoras significativas en la rentabilidad a pesar de los desafíos en los ingresos. Entre los aspectos destacados del segundo semestre 2024 se incluye un aumento del 311,1% en el ingreso neto, alcanzando 48,1 millones de RMB (6,6 millones de dólares estadounidenses), y un incremento del 81,7% en el EBITDA ajustado, que llegó a 43,8 millones de RMB.

Desarrollos clave incluyen:

  • Reducción del 24,2% en gastos generales y administrativos, hasta 77,8 millones de RMB
  • Mejora en los márgenes de beneficio bruto en varios segmentos
  • Expansión exitosa del negocio de exportación de vehículos transfronterizos
  • Alianza estratégica con NIU World para la distribución de productos cárnicos de res

Los resultados del año completo 2024 mostraron ingresos totales de 3.046,9 millones de RMB, una disminución del 17,7% interanual, principalmente debido a la optimización del negocio y la venta de estaciones con bajo rendimiento. Sin embargo, la compañía logró importantes reducciones de costos y mejoras en la eficiencia operativa, con una disminución del 19,4% en los gastos generales y administrativos, que bajaron a 148,6 millones de RMB.

Quhuo는 2024년 하반기 및 연간 재무 결과를 발표하며, 매출 어려움에도 불구하고 수익성에서 상당한 개선을 보였습니다. 2024년 하반기 주요 내용으로는 순이익이 311.1% 증가한 4,810만 위안(660만 달러) 달성, 조정 EBITDA가 81.7% 증가한 4,380만 위안 기록 등이 있습니다.

주요 발전 사항은 다음과 같습니다:

  • 일반 및 관리비용 24.2% 감소, 7,780만 위안
  • 여러 부문에서 원가 이익률 개선
  • 국경 간 차량 수출 사업의 성공적인 확장
  • NIU World와의 전략적 제휴를 통한 소고기 제품 유통

2024년 연간 실적은 총 매출 30억 4,690만 위안으로 전년 대비 17.7% 감소했으며, 이는 주로 사업 최적화 및 실적 부진 주유소 매각에 기인합니다. 그러나 회사는 비용 절감과 운영 효율성 향상에 성공하여 일반 및 관리비용을 19.4% 줄여 1억 4,860만 위안으로 낮췄습니다.

Quhuo a publié ses résultats financiers du second semestre et de l'année complète 2024, montrant des améliorations significatives de la rentabilité malgré des défis au niveau des revenus. Parmi les faits marquants du second semestre 2024, on note une augmentation de 311,1 % du bénéfice net, atteignant 48,1 millions de RMB (6,6 millions de dollars US), ainsi qu'une hausse de 81,7 % de l'EBITDA ajusté, à 43,8 millions de RMB.

Les développements clés comprennent :

  • Réduction de 24,2 % des frais généraux et administratifs, à 77,8 millions de RMB
  • Amélioration des marges brutes dans plusieurs secteurs
  • Expansion réussie de l’activité d’exportation de véhicules transfrontaliers
  • Partenariat stratégique avec NIU World pour la distribution de produits à base de viande bovine

Les résultats annuels 2024 montrent un chiffre d'affaires total de 3 046,9 millions de RMB, en baisse de 17,7 % en glissement annuel, principalement en raison de l’optimisation des activités et de la cession de stations peu performantes. Cependant, la société a réalisé d’importantes réductions de coûts et améliorations de l’efficacité opérationnelle, avec une baisse de 19,4 % des frais généraux et administratifs, qui s’établissent à 148,6 millions de RMB.

Quhuo meldete seine Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Halbjahr und das Gesamtjahr 2024 und zeigte trotz Umsatzherausforderungen erhebliche Verbesserungen bei der Profitabilität. Zu den Highlights des zweiten Halbjahres 2024 zählen ein Anstieg des Nettogewinns um 311,1 % auf 48,1 Millionen RMB (6,6 Millionen US-Dollar) sowie eine Steigerung des bereinigten EBITDA um 81,7 % auf 43,8 Millionen RMB.

Wesentliche Entwicklungen umfassen:

  • 24,2 % Reduzierung der allgemeinen Verwaltungsaufwendungen auf 77,8 Millionen RMB
  • Verbesserte Bruttogewinnmargen in mehreren Segmenten
  • Erfolgreiche Expansion des grenzüberschreitenden Fahrzeugexportgeschäfts
  • Strategische Partnerschaft mit NIU World für den Vertrieb von Rindfleischprodukten

Die Ergebnisse für das Gesamtjahr 2024 zeigten einen Gesamtumsatz von 3.046,9 Millionen RMB, was einem Rückgang von 17,7 % im Jahresvergleich entspricht, hauptsächlich aufgrund von Geschäftsoptimierungen und dem Verkauf von leistungsschwachen Stationen. Das Unternehmen erzielte jedoch erhebliche Kosteneinsparungen und Verbesserungen der betrieblichen Effizienz, wobei die allgemeinen Verwaltungsaufwendungen um 19,4 % auf 148,6 Millionen RMB sanken.

Positive
  • Net income increased 311.1% YoY to RMB48.1M in H2 2024
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 81.7% YoY to RMB43.8M in H2 2024
  • General and administrative expenses decreased 24.2% to RMB77.8M in H2 2024
  • Improved gross profit margins across segments: mobility solutions (4.6% vs 2.1%), housekeeping (46.9% vs 39.2%)
  • Vehicle export business established as new growth engine with successful expansion in Middle East and Eastern Europe
  • Strategic partnership with NIU World for beef product distribution services
  • Interest expenses decreased 30.8% to RMB1.8M in H2 2024
Negative
  • Total revenues declined 27.4% YoY to RMB1,426.9M in H2 2024
  • On-demand food delivery revenues decreased 24.6% YoY to RMB1,329.4M
  • Mobility service solutions revenue dropped 57.4% YoY to RMB74.7M
  • Housekeeping revenues declined to RMB22.9M due to business shift
  • Full year net income decreased to RMB1.6M in 2024 from RMB6.0M in 2023
  • Short-term debt of RMB112.8M against cash position of RMB65.1M

Insights

Quhuo shows improved H2 profitability despite revenue decline, but full-year net income decreased amid heavy reliance on one-time gains.

Quhuo's H2 2024 results reveal a company prioritizing profitability over revenue growth. While total revenues declined 27.4% to RMB1,426.9 million, net income surged 311.1% to RMB48.1 million. This remarkable bottom-line improvement was driven by three key factors: significant cost reduction with G&A expenses down 24.2%, improved gross margins across business segments, and a substantial RMB68.2 million gain on disposal of assets.

Margin improvements across multiple segments demonstrate effective business optimization. Housekeeping services achieved an impressive 46.9% gross margin in H2 (up from 39.2%), while mobility solution services improved to 4.6% from 2.1%. Vehicle export solutions saw gross profit increase by 11.5% year-over-year.

However, examining full-year results reveals concerning trends. Despite the strong H2, full-year net income attributable to Quhuo was just RMB1.6 million, down substantially from RMB6.0 million in 2023. This suggests significant losses in H1 2024 that were only partially offset by H2 improvements. The company's profitability heavily relied on one-time gains from asset disposals (RMB75.2 million) and income tax benefits (RMB18.3 million).

The balance sheet position warrants caution, with short-term debt of RMB112.8 million exceeding cash and equivalents of RMB65.1 million. This mismatch creates potential liquidity concerns if profitability improvements aren't sustained, particularly given the substantial revenue contraction across all business segments.

Quhuo is pivoting from growth-at-all-costs to sustainable profitability through business optimization and strategic diversification into higher-margin services.

Quhuo's 2024 results demonstrate a textbook strategic pivot from scale maximization to sustainable unit economics. By deliberately disposing of underperforming service stations, the company sacrificed top-line growth but significantly improved operational efficiency and margins across multiple business segments.

Two key strategic initiatives stand out as potential growth engines. First, the cross-border vehicle export business has emerged as a promising vertical utilizing a "technology + resources" model that's gaining traction in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Western Asia. The Azerbaijan implementation showcases how this approach creates an integrated ecosystem connecting vehicle procurement with local operations.

Second, the strategic cooperation with NIU World marks a significant evolution in Quhuo's business model. By leveraging its nationwide delivery network for specialized beef product distribution, the company is transforming from a simple fulfillment provider into a supply chain enabler - a position with potentially higher margins and stronger competitive differentiation.

The company's strict cost discipline is evident in the 19.4% reduction in G&A expenses for the full year, achieved through more cost-effective service providers and optimized employee roles. This operational efficiency helped drive the dramatic improvement in H2 profitability despite revenue declines.

While these strategic pivots show promise, they remain relatively small portions of the overall business. The company's execution of this transition will be critical, as it must balance continued operational optimization with investment in these emerging higher-margin business lines.

BEIJING, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quhuo Limited (Nasdaq: QH) ("Quhuo," the "Company," "we" or "our"), a leading gig economy platform focusing on local life services in China, today reported its unaudited financial results for the six months and full year ended December 31, 2024.

Financial and Operational Highlights for the Second Half of 2024

  • Net income was RMB48.1 million (US$6.6 million), representing a year-over-year increase of 311.1% from RMB11.7 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was RMB43.8 million (US$6.0 million), representing a year-over-year increase of 81.7% from RMB24.1 million.
  • General and administrative expenses were RMB77.8 million (US$10.7 million), representing a decrease of 24.2% from RMB102.7 million in the second half of 2023.
  • Gross profit of vehicle export solutions was RMB2.9 million (US$0.4 million), representing a year-over-year increase of 11.5% from RMB2.6 million.
  • Gross profit margin of mobility solution services was 4.6%, compared with 2.1% in the second half of 2023.
  • Gross profit margin of housekeeping services and others was 46.9%, compared with 39.2% in the second half of 2023.

Financial and Operational Highlights for Full Year 2024

  • General and administrative expenses were RMB148.6 million (US$20.4 million), representing a decrease of 19.4% from RMB184.3 million in 2023.
  • Gross profit margin of vehicle export solutions was 5.1%, compared with 1.7% in 2023.
  • Gross profit margin of housekeeping services and others was 36.4%, compared with 26.4% in 2023.

Mr. Leslie Yu, Quhuo's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "2024 is a pivotal year for Quhuo, marking a key turning point in the progress of our strategic elevation. We are pleased to conclude that, thanks to our focus on deepening high-quality business development and driving a structural improvement in profitability, we have successfully enhanced gross profit margin across multiple business sectors. We have continuously worked on improving operational efficiency, leading to a reduction in various expenses.

Our cross-border vehicle export business became a key growth engine in 2024. Our "technology + resources" model has proven effective in regions such as the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Western Asia, where we've empowered local dealers and built a "vehicle procurement - local operations" ecosystem, as demonstrated in Azerbaijan. We believe this global collaboration will reduce supply chain friction and position us for international expansion, with plans underway to replicate the model in additional markets.

In our on-demand food delivery business, we entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with NIU World, a large-scale food group in China, leveraging our nationwide delivery network built over more than a decade. This partnership enables us to provide beef product distribution services- an important milestone in our continued transformation from a fulfillment service provider to a supply chain enabler. Looking ahead, we see strong potential to expand this model into other food sectors requiring high standards for ingredient preservation, offering flexible, efficient and scalable supply chain services to more businesses in the future.

In the future, we will continue optimizing operations, empowering our partners, and seizing market opportunities to deliver sustainable returns for shareholders while creating lasting value for society."

Unaudited Financial Results of the Second Half of 2024

Total revenues were RMB1,426.9 million (US$195.5 million), compared with total revenues of RMB1,966.1 million in the second half of 2023, representing a decrease of 27.4%.

  • Revenues from on-demand food delivery solutions were RMB1,329.4 million (US$182.1 million), compared with RMB1,763.2 million in the second half of 2023, representing a decrease of 24.6%. The decrease was primarily because we optimized our business by disposing of several underperforming service stations, which led to a decrease in revenue scale.
  • Revenues from mobility service solutions, consisting of shared-bike maintenance, ride-hailing, vehicle export solutions and freight service solutions, were RMB74.7 million (US$10.2 million), compared with RMB175.3 million in the second half of 2023, representing a decrease of 57.4%. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in units of vehicles sold in our vehicle export solution business.
  • Revenues from housekeeping and accommodation solutions and other services were RMB22.9 million (US$3.1 million), compared with RMB27.5 million in the second half of 2023, primarily due to the decrease in housekeeping services for hotels as a result of our shift of focus to other businesses.

Cost of revenues was RMB1,378.0 million (US$188.8 million), representing a year-over-year decrease of 26.2%, primarily in line with the decrease in our total revenues.

General and administrative expenses were RMB77.8 million (US$10.7 million), representing a significant decrease of 24.2% from RMB102.7 million in the second half of 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by (1) a decline in professional service fees from RMB44.5 million in the second half of 2023 to RMB22.6 million (US$3.1 million) in the second half of 2024, and (2) a reduction in welfare and business development expenses and office expenses from RMB21.4 million in the second half of 2023 to RMB16.1 million (US$2.2 million) in the second half of 2024. These savings were largely the result of our effective expense control through engagement of more cost-effective service providers, elimination of unnecessary costs and optimization of employee roles and responsibilities.

Research and development expenses remained relatively stable at RMB5.8 million (US$0.8 million) in the second half of 2024 and RMB5.7 million in the second half of 2023.

We recorded gain on disposal of assets, net, of RMB13.4 million and RMB68.2 million (US$9.3 million) in the second half of 2023 and 2024, respectively, primarily due to the transfer of certain long-term assets to third parties.

Our interest expenses were RMB1.8 million (US$0.2 million), representing a significant decrease of 30.8% from RMB2.6 million in the second half of 2023, primarily due to the decrease in in average interest rates relating to our short-term bank borrowings.

Our other income, net, was RMB0.4 million (US$0.1 million) in the second half of 2024 and RMB10.7 million in the second half of 2023 primarily due to the disposal of investment in a mutual fund.

Income tax benefit was RMB15.7 million (US$2.2 million), as compared to income tax expense of RMB1.5 million in the second half of 2023, primarily due to the reversal of unrecognized tax benefit recognized previous years that have passed the retroactive period.

Net income attributable to Quhuo Limited was RMB48.1 million (US$6.6 million), compared with net income attributable to Quhuo Limited of RMB11.7 million in the second half of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA was RMB43.8 million (US$6.0 million), compared with adjusted EBITDA of RMB24.1 million in the second half of 2023.(1)

Adjusted net income was RMB48.1 million (US$6.6 million), compared to the adjusted net income of RMB7.4 million in the second half of 2023.(1)

Unaudited Financial Results of Full Year 2024

Total revenues were RMB3,046.9 million (US$417.4 million), a decrease of 17.7%, compared with total revenues of RMB3,702.4 million in 2023.

  • Revenues from on-demand food delivery solutions were RMB2,828.5 million (US$387.5 million), compared with RMB3,412.8 million in 2023, representing a decrease of 17.1%. The decrease was primarily due to optimization of our business by disposing of several underperforming service stations, which led to a decrease in revenue scale.
  • Revenues from mobility service solutions were RMB175.1 million (US$24.0 million), compared with RMB233.8 million in 2023, representing a decrease of 25.1%. The decrease was primarily due to the reduction in vehicles sold in our vehicle export solution business.
  • Revenues from housekeeping and accommodation solutions and other services were RMB43.2 million (US$5.9 million), compared with RMB55.7 million in 2023, primarily due to the decrease of housekeeping services for hotels as a result of our shift of focus to other businesses.

Cost of revenues was RMB2,973.2 million (US$407.3 million), representing a year-over-year decrease of 15.9%, generally in line with the decrease in our total revenues.

General and administrative expenses were RMB148.6 million (US$20.4 million) in 2024, representing a decrease of 19.4% from RMB184.3 million in 2023. This reduction was due to (1) a decrease in professional service fees from RMB66.7 million in 2023 to RMB37.2 million (US$5.1 million) in 2024, and (2) a decrease in welfare and business development expenses and office expenses from RMB38.6 million in 2023 to RMB28.4 million (US$3.9 million) in 2024. These savings reflect our expense control measures, including more cost-effective service providers, eliminating unnecessary costs, and optimizing employee roles and responsibilities.

Research and development expenses were RMB10.7 million (US$1.5 million) in 2024, representing a decrease of 13.7% from RMB12.4 million in 2023, primarily due to a lower average compensation level for our research and development personnel resulting from the restructuring of our R&D team.

We recorded gain on disposal of assets, net, of RMB22.3 million and RMB75.2 million (US$10.3 million) in 2023 and 2024, respectively, primarily due to the transfer of certain long-term assets to third parties.

Our interest expenses were RMB4.1 million (US$0.6 million), representing a decrease of 16.3% from RMB4.9 million in 2023, primarily due to the reduction in average interest rates relating to our short-term bank borrowings.

Other expense, net, was RMB2.6 million (US$0.4 million) in 2024, as compared to other income, net, of RMB16.7 million in 2023, primarily due to the fluctuation in the fair value of our investment in a mutual fund.

Income tax benefit was RMB18.3 million (US$2.5 million) in 2024, as compared to RMB0.9 million in 2023, primarily due to the reversal of unrecognized tax benefit recognized in previous years that have passed the retroactive period.

Net income attributable to Quhuo Limited was RMB1.6 million (US$0.2 million) in 2024, as compared to RMB6.0 million in 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA was RMB9.1 million (US$1.2 million) in 2024, as compared to adjusted EBITDA of RMB35.2 million in 2023.(1)

Adjusted net income was RMB1.6 million (US$0.2 million) in 2024, as compared to RMB5.5 million in 2023.(1)

(1) See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB65.1 million (US$8.9 million) and short-term debt of RMB112.8 million (US$15.5 million).

CONFERENCE CALL

Quhuo will hold a conference call on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong time on the same day) to discuss the financial results.

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

PARTICIPANT DIAL IN (TOLL FREE):

1-888-346-8982

PARTICIPANT INTERNATIONAL DIAL IN:

1-412-902-4272

Hong Kong Toll Free:

800-905945

Hong Kong-Local Toll:

852-301-84992

Mainland China Toll Free:

4001-201203

Conference ID:

QUHUO

Please dial in ten minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the conference ID to join the call.

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following numbers until May 6, 2025:

US Toll Free:

1-877-344-7529

International Toll:

1-412-317-0088

Canada Toll Free:

855-669-9658

Replay Access Code:

8059541

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.quhuo.cn/.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Quhuo has provided in this press release financial information that has not been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP).

Quhuo uses adjusted net income/loss and adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP financial measures, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted net income/loss represents net income/loss before share-based compensation expenses. Adjusted EBITDA represents adjusted net income/loss before income tax benefit/expense, amortization, depreciation and interest. Quhuo believes that these non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of share-based compensation expenses, income tax benefits or expenses, amortization, depreciation and interest. Quhuo believes that such non-GAAP financial measures also provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management in its financial and operational decision-making.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. They should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to net income/loss or any other performance measures or as an indicator of Quhuo's operating performance. Further, these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to the Company's data. Quhuo encourages investors and others to review the Company's financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. Investors are encouraged to compare the historical non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Quhuo mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating its performance. For more information on this Non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP results" set forth below.

Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results



For the Six Months Ended


For the Year Ended



December
31, 2023


December
31, 2024


December
31, 2024


December
31, 2023


December
31, 2024


December
31, 2024



(RMB'000)


(RMB'000)


(US$'000)


(RMB'000)


(RMB'000)


(US$'000)














Net income


11,698


48,127


6,593


6,008


1,612


221

Add: Share-based Compensation

(4,348)


-


-


(495)


-


-














Adjusted net income


7,350


48,127


6,593


5,513


1,612


221














Add: Income tax expense/(benefit)

1,468


(15,721)


(2,154)


(927)


(18,343)


(2,513)

Depreciation


2,389


1,832


251


5,316


4,508


618

Amortization


10,302


7,807


1,070


20,430


17,192


2,355

Interest


2,559


1,804


247


4,882


4,105


562














Adjusted EBITDA


24,068


43,849


6,007


35,214


9,074


1,243

EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for readers' convenience. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.2993 to US$1.00, the rate in effect as of December 31, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the Renminbi or U.S. dollar amounts referred could be converted into U.S. dollars or Renminbi, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

ABOUT QUHUO LIMITED

Quhuo Limited is a leading gig economy platform focusing on local life services in China. Leveraging Quhuo+, its proprietary technology infrastructure, Quhuo is dedicated to empowering and linking workers and local life service providers and providing end-to-end operation solutions for the life service market. The Company currently provides multiple industry-tailored operational solutions, primarily including on-demand delivery solutions, mobility service solutions, housekeeping and accommodation solutions, and other services, meeting the living needs of hundreds of millions of families in the communities.

With the vision of promoting employment, stabilizing income and empowering entrepreneurship, Quhuo explores multiple scenarios to promote employment of workers, provides, among others, safety and security and vocational training to protect workers, and helps workers plan their career development paths to realize their self-worth.

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This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical or current fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding Quhuo's business development, financial outlook, beliefs and expectations. Forward-looking statements include statements containing words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "project," "will" and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Quhuo's current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Quhuo's actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to Quhuo's abilities to (1) manage its growth and expand its operations, (2) address any or all of the risks and challenges in the future in light of its limited operating history and evolving business portfolios, (3) remain its competitive position in the on-demand food delivery market or further diversify its solution offerings and customer portfolio, (4) maintain relationships with major customers and to find replacement customers on commercially desirable terms or in a timely manner or at all, (5) maintain relationship with existing industry customers or attract new customers, (6) attract, retain and manage workers on its platform, and (7) maintain its market shares to competitors in existing markets and its success in expansion into new markets. Other risks and uncertainties are included under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the Company's latest annual report on Form 20-F. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and Quhuo undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

For more information about Quhuo, please visit https://ir.quhuo.cn/.

QUHUO LIMITED








UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS








 (Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and U.S. dollars ("US$"), except for number of shares and per share data)










 As of December
31, 2023


 As of December
31, 2024


 As of December
31, 2024



(RMB)


(RMB)


(US$)

Assets







Current assets







Cash and cash equivalents


45,185


63,202


8,659

Restricted cash


1,271


1,916


262

Short-term investments


68,378


-


-

Accounts receivable, net


475,992


295,713


40,513

Prepayments and other current assets


108,354


112,044


15,348

Amounts due from a related party


253


-


-

Total current assets


699,433


472,875


64,782








Property and equipment, net


14,635


8,847


1,212

Right-of-use assets, net


6,217


4,647


637

Intangible assets, net


82,818


57,985


7,944

Goodwill


65,481


65,481


8,971

Deferred tax assets


21,968


31,548


4,322

Other non-current assets


141,384


225,643


30,913

Total non-current assets


332,503


394,151


53,999








Total assets


1,031,936


867,026


118,781








liabilities, non-controlling interests and
shareholders' equity







Current liabilities







Accounts payable


254,099


145,777


19,971

Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities


108,132


74,269


10,175

Short-term debt


92,653


112,848


15,460

Short-term lease liabilities


3,906


2,818


386

Amounts due to a related party


-


1,350


185

Total current liabilities


458,790


337,062


46,177








Long-term debt


7,533


4,706


645

Long-term lease liabilities


1,434


1,635


224

Deferred tax liabilities


4,689


599


82

Other non-current liabilities


54,212


62,408


8,550

Total non-current liabilities


67,868


69,348


9,501








Total liabilities


526,658


406,410


55,678

 

 

QUHUO LIMITED








 UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS










 As of December
31, 2023


 As of December
31, 2024


 As of December
31, 2024



 (RMB)


 (RMB)


 (US$)








Shareholders' equity







Ordinary shares


43


615


84

Additional paid-in capital


1,885,142


1,839,482


252,008

Accumulated deficit


(1,376,530)


(1,373,825)


(188,214)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss


(2,466)


(1,550)


(212)

Total Quhuo Limited shareholders'
equity


506,189


464,722


63,666

Non-controlling interests


(911)


(4,106)


(563)

Total shareholders' equity


505,278


460,616


63,103








Total liabilities and shareholders' equity


1,031,936


867,026


118,781

 

 

QUHUO LIMITED














UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME














(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and U.S. dollars ("US$"), except for number of shares and per share data)
















For the Six Months Ended


For the Year Ended



December
31, 2023


December
31, 2024


December
31, 2024


December
31, 2023


December
31, 2024


December
31, 2024


 (RMB)


 (RMB)


 (US$)


 (RMB)


 (RMB)


 (US$)

Revenues


1,966,070


1,426,933


195,489


3,702,387


3,046,871


417,420

Cost of revenues


(1,866,263)


(1,377,966)


(188,781)


(3,535,778)


(2,973,158)


(407,321)

General and administrative


(102,725)


(77,759)


(10,653)


(184,336)


(148,627)


(20,362)

Research and development


(5,733)


(5,751)


(788)


(12,378)


(10,690)


(1,465)

Gain on disposal of intangible
assets


13,401


68,198


9,343


22,317


75,220


10,305














Operating income/(loss)


4,750


33,655


4,610


(7,788)


(10,384)


(1,423)














Interest income


305


127


17


1,047


385


53

Interest expense


(2,559)


(1,804)


(247)


(4,882)


(4,105)


(562)

Other income/(expense), net


10,670


428


59


16,704


(2,627)


(360)

Income/(loss) before income tax


13,166


32,406


4,439


5,081


(16,731)


(2,292)

Income tax (expense)/benefit


(1,468)


15,721


2,154


927


18,343


2,513

Net income


11,698


48,127


6,593


6,008


1,612


221














Net loss/(income) attributable to
non-controlling interests


1,284


7,113


974


(2,674)


1,093


150

Net income attributable to
ordinary shareholders of the
Quhuo limited


12,982


55,240


7,567


3,334


2,705


371














Non-GAAP Financial Data













Adjusted net income


7,350


48,127


6,593


5,513


1,612


221

Adjusted EBITDA


24,068


43,849


6,007


35,214


9,074


1,243














Earnings per share for class A and class B ordinary shares







Basic


0.23


0.07


0.01


0.06


0.01


0.00

Diluted


0.23


0.07


0.01


0.06


0.01


0.00

Shares used in earnings per share computation:









Basic


55,855,737


737,267,651


737,267,651


55,534,919


416,025,918


416,025,918

Diluted


55,855,737


737,267,651


737,267,651


55,534,919


416,025,918


416,025,918

 

 

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FAQ

How much did Quhuo (QH) net income grow in H2 2024?

Quhuo's net income increased by 311.1% year-over-year to RMB48.1 million (US$6.6 million) in the second half of 2024, compared to RMB11.7 million in H2 2023.

What caused Quhuo (QH) revenue decline in 2024?

Quhuo's total revenue declined 17.7% in 2024 primarily due to the optimization of business operations by disposing of underperforming service stations in their food delivery segment and reduced vehicle sales in their export solutions business.

How did Quhuo (QH) reduce expenses in 2024?

Quhuo reduced general and administrative expenses by 19.4% to RMB148.6 million in 2024 through cost-effective service providers, eliminating unnecessary costs, and optimizing employee roles and responsibilities.

What is Quhuo's (QH) new strategic partnership with NIU World?

Quhuo entered a strategic partnership with NIU World, a large Chinese food group, to provide beef product distribution services using their nationwide delivery network, marking their transformation from a fulfillment service provider to a supply chain enabler.

What are Quhuo's (QH) international expansion plans for 2024-2025?

Quhuo plans to expand its 'technology + resources' model, which has been successful in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Western Asia, to additional markets, focusing on empowering local dealers and building vehicle procurement-local operations ecosystems.
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