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Sound Group Inc. Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Half and Fiscal Year 2025

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Sound Group (NASDAQ: SOGP) reported unaudited results for the six months and fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025, showing strong recovery: FY 2025 net revenues RMB3,102.8M (+53% YoY) and net income RMB220.6M versus a loss in 2024. The board approved a special cash dividend ≈US$5M payable ~May 12, 2026.

Gross margin improved to 29%, operating income turned positive, and cash and restricted cash totaled RMB659.9M at year-end.

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Positive

  • Net revenues +53% FY to RMB3,102.8 million
  • Return to profitability: FY net income RMB220.6 million
  • Gross margin improved to 29% in 2025
  • Operating income RMB217 million for FY 2025
  • Special cash dividend approved totaling ~US$5 million
  • Cash balance RMB659.9 million as of Dec 31, 2025

Negative

  • Cost of revenues rose 49% YoY to RMB2,197.6 million
  • Selling and marketing expenses increased 13% to RMB347.7 million
  • R&D expenses increased in H2 and FY (up to RMB240.2 million)
  • Operating expenses still rose 6% YoY to RMB688.2 million

News Market Reaction – SOGP

+2.49% 49.3x vol
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+2.49% News Effect
+34.4% Peak Tracked
-14.2% Trough Tracked
+$2M Valuation Impact
$97.76M Market Cap
49.3x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, SOGP gained 2.49%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +34.4% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -14.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 23 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $2M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $97.76M at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 49.3x the daily average, suggesting very strong buying interest.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

H2 2025 Net Revenues: RMB1,745.1M (US$249.5M) H2 2025 Net Income: RMB153.1M (US$21.9M) FY 2025 Net Revenues: RMB3,102.8M (US$443.7M) +5 more
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H2 2025 Net Revenues RMB1,745.1M (US$249.5M) Six months ended Dec 31, 2025; 58% increase YoY
H2 2025 Net Income RMB153.1M (US$21.9M) Six months ended Dec 31, 2025; vs net loss RMB44.5M prior year
FY 2025 Net Revenues RMB3,102.8M (US$443.7M) Fiscal year 2025; 53% increase from RMB2,031.8M in 2024
FY 2025 Net Income RMB220.6M (US$31.6M) Fiscal year 2025; vs net loss RMB81.0M in 2024
FY 2025 Gross Margin 29% Fiscal year 2025; up from 27% in prior year
Cash & Restricted Cash RMB659.9M (US$94.4M) Balance as of Dec 31, 2025
Special Dividend per ADS US$1.20 per ADS Record date Apr 22, 2026; total about US$5M
FY 2025 EPS per ADS RMB48.15 basic (US$6.89) Basic net income per ADS in 2025

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SOGP was down 1.32% pre-news, while peers were mixed: BZFD (-3.04%), MNY (-2.94%), TZOO (-1.74%), ASST (-6.72%), and CCG (+14.11%), pointing to stock-specific factors.

Previous Earnings Reports

2 past events · Latest: Aug 28 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 2 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Aug 28 Earnings – H1 2025 Positive +228.9% Strong H1 2025 growth, margin improvement, return to profit, capital returns.
Dec 13 Earnings – H1 2024 Negative +0.3% Revenue decline, net loss, margin compression and MAU softness.
Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have often coincided with sharp moves, including one very large upside reaction to strong results.

Recent Company History

Recent earnings history shows a clear turnaround. In H1 2024, SOGP reported declining revenues and a net loss with shrinking margins. By H1 2025, it delivered strong revenue growth, improved gross margin to 29%, and returned to profitability, alongside a buyback and special dividend. Today’s FY 2025 release extends that trend with higher growth, full-year profitability, and another special dividend, reinforcing the shift from contraction to expansion.

Historical Comparison

+114.6% avg move · Past earnings headlines saw large average moves of 114.63%, especially when reporting a sharp swing ...
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Average Historical Move earnings

Past earnings headlines saw large average moves of 114.63%, especially when reporting a sharp swing from losses to profit and paired with dividends or buybacks.

Earnings have progressed from revenue declines and losses in H1 2024 to strong growth and profitability in H1 2025, culminating in FY 2025 full-year profit and a special cash dividend.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights robust FY 2025 growth, a clear shift to profitability, and a special ca...
Analysis

This announcement highlights robust FY 2025 growth, a clear shift to profitability, and a special cash dividend totaling about US$5 million, extending prior capital return actions. Earnings-tagged history shows that inflection points in revenue and margins have been important drivers for SOGP. Investors tracking this story may focus on sustaining the 29% gross margin, ongoing AI-driven growth, and whether future dividends or buybacks continue alongside investment in new products.

Key Terms

non-gaap, gross margin, operating income, share-based compensation, +4 more
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non-gaap financial
"Non-GAAP gross profit1 was RMB513.4 million (US$73.4 million)..."
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
gross margin financial
"Gross margin was 29% for the six months ended December 31, 2025..."
Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.
operating income financial
"Operating income was RMB153.8 million (US$22.0 million)..."
Operating income is the profit a company earns from its regular business activities after subtracting the costs directly related to running the business, such as wages, rent, and supplies. It shows how well the core operations are performing, ignoring income or expenses from non-regular activities like investments or one-time events. Investors use it to assess the company's efficiency and profitability from its main work.
share-based compensation financial
"defined as gross profit excluding share-based compensation expenses."
Share-based compensation is when a company pays employees, executives or directors with its own stock or rights to buy stock instead of, or in addition to, cash. Think of it like receiving store gift cards instead of extra paycheck — it can motivate staff to boost the company’s value, but it also increases the number of shares outstanding and can shrink each existing owner’s slice of profits and voting power. Investors watch it because it affects reported earnings, share count and the alignment between management and shareholders.
american depositary share financial
"ADS refers to American Depositary Share. Each ADS represents..."
An American Depositary Share (ADS) is a U.S.-listed certificate that represents a specified number of shares in a foreign company, held by a custodian bank; it works like a receipt that allows U.S. investors to buy and trade foreign equity on American exchanges without dealing with another country’s markets. Investors care because ADSs make foreign stocks easier to access, improve liquidity and settlement in dollars, and can affect dividend payments, voting rights and regulatory oversight compared with buying the underlying foreign shares directly.
ads financial
"Basic and diluted net income per ADS5 were RMB33.16 and RMB33.05..."
Ads are paid promotional messages a company places across media — online, on TV, in print, or on social platforms — to attract customers, explain products, or shape public perception. For investors, ads matter because they drive sales growth, affect how much a company must spend to win customers, and influence brand strength and long-term value. Ads can also create regulatory or reputational risk if claims are misleading, which can affect profits and stock price.
restricted cash financial
"the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB659.9 million..."
Cash that a company holds but cannot use for day-to-day operations because it is set aside for a specific purpose—such as meeting loan covenants, serving as collateral, funding an escrow, or complying with regulations. Like money in a locked savings account earmarked for a bill, restricted cash reduces the cash available to run the business and pay dividends or debts, so investors treat it differently when assessing a company’s true short-term financial strength.
net income per ads financial
"Basic and diluted net income per ADS5 were RMB33.16 and RMB33.05..."
Net income per ads measures how much profit a company keeps after all costs for each advertisement it delivers, usually calculated by dividing profit by the number of ad impressions or ad units. It matters to investors because it shows how effectively advertising activity turns into real earnings — like knowing the profit earned from each billboard — and helps compare monetization efficiency, pricing power and cost control across periods or competitors.

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SINGAPORE, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sound Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SOGP) (“SOGP” or the “Company” or “We”), a global AI-powered audio company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Second Half 2025 Financial and Operational Highlights

  • Net revenues were RMB1,745.1 million (US$249.5 million), representing a 58% increase from RMB1,107.8 million for the same period last year.
  • Net income was RMB153.1 million (US$21.9 million), compared with a net loss of RMB44.5 million for the same period last year.

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial and Operational Highlights

  • Net revenues were RMB3,102.8 million (US$443.7 million), representing a 53% increase from RMB2,031.8 million in 2024.
  • Net income was RMB220.6 million (US$31.6 million), compared with a net loss of RMB81.0 million in 2024.

Mr. Jinnan (Marco) Lai, Founder and CEO of SOGP, commented, “2025 was a remarkable year for Sound Group, highlighted by a 53% year-over-year increase in net revenues and a return to profitability. These results reflect the progress we are making in expanding our audio-centric ecosystem and the growing revenue contribution from our AI initiatives.”

“Throughout the year, we enhanced user engagement by expanding our audio content offerings while actively deploying AI technologies to optimize operational efficiency and drive product innovation. In addition, we accelerated the development of our international AI initiatives and further advanced our capabilities in voice AI technologies, including automatic speech recognition, speech synthesis, and real-time audio intelligence. Leveraging our deep expertise in the audio industry, we developed the SoundSphere technology system to power future AI-driven applications. In January 2026, we officially launched SoundSphereAI, a platform that showcases our technological capabilities and ongoing development within the SoundSphere ecosystem. Looking ahead, we will continue strengthening our technology, product, and data flywheel to deliver sustainable, long-term value to our stakeholders. We believe that the combination of strong underlying infrastructure, growing international traction, and a clear product roadmap will provide a solid foundation for long-term value creation.”

Ms. Chengfang Lu, Acting CFO of SOGP, said, “We delivered a strong financial performance in 2025, with significant top-line growth and a return to profitability, reflecting the disciplined execution of our strategy and continued improvements in operational efficiency. To recognize our shareholders’ continued support and reaffirm our commitment to returning value, the Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of approximately US$5 million. Moving forward, we remain focused on enhancing operational efficiency while making strategic investments in innovation to drive sustainable growth.”

Second Half 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

Net revenues were RMB1,745.1 million (US$249.5 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, representing a 58% increase from RMB1,107.8 million for the same period of 2024, primarily due to (i) growth in our value-added services, supported by a broader and more diversified audio content offering, and (ii) increased revenue from our subscription services, driven by an expanding AI applications portfolio.

Cost of revenues were RMB1,232.0 million (US$176.2 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, representing a 55% increase from RMB797.3 million for the same period of 2024. The increase was mainly attributable to (i) an increase in revenue sharing-fees for content creators which grew in line with net revenues, (ii) increased payment handling costs, and (iii) increased salary and welfare benefits expenses, which were partially offset by a decrease in bandwidth costs.

Gross profit was RMB513.1 million (US$73.4 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, representing a 65% increase from RMB310.5 million for the same period of 2024.

Non-GAAP gross profit1 was RMB513.4 million (US$73.4 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, representing a 65% increase from RMB310.9 million for the same period of 2024.

Gross margin was 29% for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared with 28% for the same period of 2024.

Non-GAAP gross margin was 29% for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared with 28% for the same period of 2024.

Operating expenses were RMB359.3 million (US$51.4 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, representing a 1% increase from RMB355.9 million for the same period of 2024.

Research and development expenses were RMB118.8 million (US$17 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, representing an 8% increase from RMB109.8 million for the same period of 2024, primarily due to increased salary and welfare benefits expenses, which were partially offset by decreases in (i) expenses related to research and development services provided by third parties and (ii) rental expenses.

Selling and marketing expenses were RMB194.3 million (US$ 27.8 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, representing a 6% increase from RMB184.1 million for the same period of 2024, primarily attributable to increases in (i) branding and marketing expenses and (ii) salary and welfare benefits expenses. The Company continues to carefully control discretionary advertising and promotional expenses and adjusts them accordingly, depending on market conditions.

General and administrative expenses were RMB46.1 million (US$6.6 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, representing a 26% decrease from RMB62.1 million for the same period of 2024, mainly driven by decreases in (i) salary and welfare benefits expenses, (ii) share-based compensation expenses, (iii) provisions for litigation contingencies, and (iv) professional service fees .

Operating income was RMB153.8 million (US$22.0 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared with operating loss of RMB45.4 million for the same period of 2024.

Non-GAAP operating income2 was RMB155.6 million (US$22.3 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared with a non-GAAP operating loss of RMB40.6 million for the same period of 2024.

Net income was RMB153.1 million (US$ 21.9 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared with a net loss of RMB44.5 million for the same period of 2024.

Non-GAAP net income3 was RMB154.8 million (US$22.1 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared with a non-GAAP net loss of RMB39.7 million for the same period of 2024.

Net income attributable to Sound Group Inc.s ordinary shareholders was RMB155.9 million (US$22.3 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared with a net loss of RMB38.6 million for the same period of 2024.

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1 Non-GAAP gross profit is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as gross profit excluding share-based compensation expenses. This adjustment amounted to RMB0.3 million (US$0.0 million) and RMB0.2 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.
2 Non-GAAP operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating income excluding share-based compensation expenses. This adjustment amounted to RMB1.7 million (US$0.2 million) and RMB4.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.
3 Non-GAAP net income is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses. These adjustments amounted to RMB1.7 million (US$0.2 million) and RMB4.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Sound Group Inc.s ordinary shareholders4 was RMB157.7 million (US$22.5 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared with a net loss of RMB33.8 million for the same period of 2024.

Basic and diluted net income per ADS5 were RMB33.16 and RMB33.05 (US$4.74 and US$4.73), respectively, for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared with basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB7.52 for the same period of 2024.

Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS6 were RMB33.53 and RMB33.42 (US$4.79 and US$4.78), respectively, for the six months ended December 31, 2025, compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB6.58 for the same period of 2024.

Fiscal Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

Net revenues were RMB3,102.8 million (US$443.7 million) in 2025, representing a 53% increase from RMB2,031.8 million in the prior year, primarily due to (i) growth in our value-added services, supported by a broader and more diversified audio content offering, and (ii) increased revenue from our subscription services, driven by an expanding AI applications portfolio.

Cost of revenues were RMB2,197.6 million (US$314.3 million) in 2025, representing a 49% increase from RMB1,474.9 million in the prior year. The increase was mainly attributable to (i) an increase in revenue sharing-fees for content creators which grew in line with net revenues, (ii) increased payment handling costs, and (iii) increased salary and welfare benefits expenses, which were partially offset by decreases in (i) bandwidth costs and (ii) share-based compensation expenses.

Gross profit was RMB905.2 million (US$129.4 million) in 2025, representing a 63% increase from RMB556.9 million in the prior year.

Non-GAAP gross profit7 was RMB905.7 million (US$129.5 million) in 2025, representing a 62% increase from RMB558.6 million in the prior year.

Gross margin in 2025 was 29%, compared with 27% in the prior year.

Non-GAAP gross margin in 2025 was 29%, compared with 27% in the prior year.

Operating expenses were RMB688.2 million (US$98.4 million) in 2025, representing a 6% increase from RMB646.6 million in the prior year.

Research and development expenses were RMB240.2 million (US$34.4 million) in 2025, representing a 3% increase from RMB232.7 million in the prior year, primarily due to increased salary and welfare benefits expenses, which were partially offset by decreases in (i) expenses related to research and development services provided by third parties, (ii) share-based compensation expenses, and (iii) rental expenses.

Selling and marketing expenses were RMB347.7 million (US$49.7 million) in 2025, representing a 13% increase from RMB307.3 million in the prior year, primarily attributable to increases in (i) branding and marketing expenses and (ii) salary and welfare benefits expenses, which were partially offset by a decrease in share-based compensation expenses. The Company continues to carefully control discretionary advertising and promotional expenses and adjust them accordingly, depending on market conditions.

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4 Non-GAAP net income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders, excluding share-based compensation expenses. These adjustments amounted to RMB1.7 million (US$0.2 million) and RMB4.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.
5 ADS refers to American Depositary Share. Each ADS represents two hundred Class A ordinary shares of the Company. Basic and diluted net income/(loss) per ADS is net loss attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of ADS.
6 Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per ADS.
7 Non-GAAP gross profit is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as gross profit excluding share-based compensation expenses. This adjustment amounted to RMB0.6 million (US$0.1 million) and RMB1.8 million in fiscal year 2025 and 2024, respectively. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.

General and administrative expenses were RMB100.3 million (US$14.3 million) in 2025, compared with RMB106.6 million in the prior year, mainly driven by decreases in (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) provisions for litigation contingencies and (iii) professional service fees, which were partially offset by an increase in salary and welfare benefits expenses.

Operating income was RMB217 million (US$31 million) in 2025, compared with an operating loss of RMB89.7 million in the prior year.

Non-GAAP operating income8 was RMB221.5 million (US$31.7 million) in 2025, compared with a non-GAAP operating loss of RMB75.6 million in the prior year.

Net income was RMB220.6 million (US$31.6 million) in 2025, compared with a net loss of RMB81.0 million in the prior year.

Non-GAAP net income9 was RMB225.2 million (US$32.2 million) in 2025, compared with a non-GAAP net loss of RMB66.8 million in the prior year.

Net income attributable to Sound Group Inc.s ordinary shareholders was RMB226.5 million (US$32.4 million) in 2025, compared with a net loss of RMB69.6 million in the prior year.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Sound Group Inc.s ordinary shareholders10 was RMB231 million (US$33.0 million) in 2025, compared with a net loss of RMB55.4 million in the prior year.

Basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB48.15 and RMB48.01 (US$6.89 and US$6.86), respectively, in 2025, compared with basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB13.55 in the prior year.

Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB49.12 and RMB48.96 (US$7.02 and US$7.00), respectively, in 2025, compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB10.80 in the prior year.

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB659.9 million (US$94.4 million).

Special Cash Dividend

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a special cash dividend of US$0.006 per ordinary share, or US$1.20 per ADS, to holders of ordinary shares and ADSs of record as of the close of business on April 22, 2026 (U.S. Eastern Time). The aggregate amount of the special cash dividend will amount to approximately US$5 million, with payment expected to be made on or around May 12, 2026, for holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs.

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Non-GAAP operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating income excluding share-based compensation expenses. This adjustment amounted to RMB4.5 million (US$0.6 million) and RMB14.2 million in fiscal year 2025 and 2024, respectively. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.
9 Non-GAAP net income is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses. These adjustments amounted to RMB4.5 million (US$0.6 million) and RMB14.2 million in fiscal year 2025 and 2024, respectively. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.
10 Non-GAAP net income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders, excluding share-based compensation expenses. These adjustments amounted to RMB4.5 million (US$0.6 million) and RMB14.2 million in fiscal year 2025 and 2024, respectively. Please refer to the section below titled “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” for details.

About Sound Group Inc.

Sound Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SOGP) is a global AI-powered audio company on a mission to help people connect better and live happier. Leveraging its voice AI technologies and deep expertise in audio interaction, Sound Group is building a diverse ecosystem of intelligent audio products that cater to a global user base. By integrating technology, innovative products, and real-world data within a user-centric ecosystem, the Company generates a powerful growth flywheel that is driving continuous innovation and accelerating its global expansion. Sound Group Inc. has been listed on Nasdaq since January 2020.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.soundgroupinc.com/

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial information is prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

SOGP uses non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating loss/income, non-GAAP net loss/income, non-GAAP net loss/income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss/income per ADS, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP gross profit is gross profit excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP gross margin is non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of net revenues. Non-GAAP operating loss/income is operating loss/income excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP net loss/income is net loss/income, excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP net loss/income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders is net loss/income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders, excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss/income per ADS is non-GAAP net loss/ income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of ADS used in the calculation of basic and diluted net loss/income per ADS. The Company believes that separate analysis and exclusion of the non-cash impact of the above reconciling item adds clarity to the constituent parts of its performance. The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses the non-GAAP financial measure for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measure is useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the non-cash effect of share-based compensation expenses.

However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company’s net income for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, superior to, or as an alternative to the financial measure prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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 U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” near the end of this release.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to RMB are made at a rate of RMB6.9931 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on December 31, 2025, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or U.S. dollars amounts referred could be converted into U.S. dollar 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, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the online audio market; the expectation regarding the rate at which to gain active users, especially paying users; the Company’s ability to monetize the user base; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and overseas markets; any adverse changes in laws, regulations, rules, policies or guidelines applicable to the Company; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. 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. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. 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:

Sound Group Inc.
IR Department
E-mail: ir@soundgroupinc.com

Christensen Advisory
E-mail: soundgroup@christensencomms.com


Sound Group Inc.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

 December 31,
2024
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2025
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2025
RMB RMB US$
ASSETS     
Current assets     
Cash and cash equivalents441,858 655,058 93,672
Restricted cash11,305 4,844 693
Accounts receivable, net1,082 972 139
Prepayments and other current assets35,106 49,683 7,105
      
Total current assets489,351 710,557 101,609
      
Non-current assets     
Property, equipment and leasehold improvement, net16,491 12,070 1,726
Intangible assets, net1,176 879 126
Right-of-use assets, net12,692 23,572 3,371
Other non-current assets1,730 2,536 363
      
Total non-current assets32,089 39,057 5,586
      
TOTAL ASSETS521,440 749,614 107,195
      
LIABILITIES     
Current liabilities     
Accounts payable39,379 58,751 8,401
Deferred revenue30,960 38,240 5,468
Salary and welfare payable131,186 176,216 25,199
Taxes payable7,267 9,203 1,316
Short-term loans7,188 - -
Lease liabilities due within one year8,240 14,619 2,090
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities78,491 68,327 9,772
      
Total current liabilities302,711 365,356 52,246
      
Non-current liabilities     
Lease liabilities4,424 9,962 1,425
      
Total non-current liabilities4,424 9,962 1,425
      
TOTAL LIABILITIES307,135 375,318 53,671


Sound Group Inc.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

 December 31,
2024
 December 31,
 2025
 December 31,
2025
RMB RMB US$
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     
Class A Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 1,268,785,000 shares authorized, 838,962,260 shares issued and 755,676,810 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024; 1,268,785,000 shares authorized, 838,962,260
shares issued and 600,638,350 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025).
557  422  60 
Class B Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 231,215,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025, respectively).168  168  24 
Treasury stock(10,182) (10,156) (1,452)
Additional paid in capital2,703,147  2,678,350  382,999 
Statutory reserves2,605  14,392  2,058 
Accumulated deficit(2,490,809) (2,314,891) (331,025)
Accumulated other comprehensive income29,803  32,777  4,687 
      
TOTAL SOGP Inc.’s shareholders’ equity235,289  401,062  57,351 
      
Non-controlling interests(20,984) (26,766) (3,827)
      
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY214,305  374,296  53,524 
      
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY521,440  749,614  107,195 


Sound Group Inc.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

 Six Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
December June 30, December December December December December
31, 2024
 2025
 31, 2025
 31, 2025
 31, 2024
 31, 2025
 31, 2025
RMB RMB RMB US$ RMB RMB US$
Net revenues             
Value-added Services1,100,551  1,341,392  1,715,034  245,247  2,018,598  3,056,426  437,063 
Subscription and others7,276  16,282  30,046  4,297  13,208  46,328  6,625 
Total net revenues1,107,827  1,357,674  1,745,080  249,544  2,031,806  3,102,754  443,688 
Cost of revenues (1)(797,307) (965,618) (1,231,977) (176,170) (1,474,948) (2,197,595) (314,252)
Gross profit310,520  392,056  513,103  73,374  556,858  905,159  129,436 
              
Operating expenses (1)             
Selling and marketing expenses(184,089) (153,390) (194,300) (27,785) (307,281) (347,690) (49,719)
General and administrative expenses(62,063) (54,119) (46,135) (6,597) (106,587) (100,254) (14,336)
Research and development expenses(109,792) (121,390) (118,823) (16,991) (232,693) (240,213) (34,350)
Total operating expenses(355,944) (328,899) (359,258) (51,373) (646,561) (688,157) (98,405)
              
Operating (loss)/income(45,424) 63,157  153,845  22,001  (89,703) 217,002  31,031 
              
Interest expense(218) (28) -  -  (416) (28) (4)
Foreign exchange gains/(losses)(2,435) 573  (1,595) (228) (4,209) (1,022) (146)
Interest income and investment income5,240  3,519   3,750  536  10,042  7,269  1,039 
Government grants1,032  2,175  120  17  2,148  2,295  328 
Others, net(677) (653) (1,433) (205) 4,423  (2,086) (298)
              
(Loss)/income before income taxes(42,482) 68,743  154,687  22,121  (77,715) 223,430  31,950 
              
Income tax expenses(2,014) (1,158) (1,623) (232) (3,261) (2,781) (398)
              
Net (loss)/income(44,496) 67,585  153,064  21,889  (80,976) 220,649  31,552 
              
Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interests shareholders 5,903  2,957  2,876  411  11,396  5,833  834 
              
Net (loss)/income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders(38,593) 70,542  155,940  22,300  (69,580) 226,482  32,386 
               


Sound Group Inc.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)
 Six Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
 December 31,
 June 30, December December December 31, December December
 2024
 2025 31, 2025
 31, 2025
 2024
 31, 2025  31, 2025
 RMB  RMB RMB US$ RMB RMB US$
Net (loss)/income(44,496
) 67,585 153,064  21,889  (80,976) 220,649 31,552
               
Other comprehensive (loss)/ income:              
Foreign currency translation
adjustments
13,846
  6,771 (3,746) (536) 11,754  3,025 433
Total comprehensive (loss)/
income
(30,650
) 74,356 149,318  21,353  (69,222) 223,674 31,985
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests
shareholders
5,987
  2,945 2,837  406  11,522  5,782 827
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to Sound Group
Inc.’s ordinary shareholders
(24,663
) 77,301 152,155  21,759  (57,700) 229,456 32,812
               
Net (loss)/income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders per share              
—Basic(0.04) 0.07 0.17  0.02  (0.07) 0.24 0.03
—Diluted(0.04) 0.07 0.17  0.03  (0.07) 0.24 0.03
Weighted average number of ordinary shares              
—Basic1,026,725,421  1,027,216,172 940,645,994  940,645,994  1,026,725,421  940,645,994 940,645,994
—Diluted1,026,725,421  1,027,216,172 943,559,133  943,559,133  1,026,725,421  943,559,133 943,559,133
               

Net (loss)/income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders per ADS

—Basic(7.52) 13.73 33.16  4.74  (13.55) 48.15 6.89
—Diluted(7.52) 13.73 33.05  4.73  (13.55) 48.01 6.86
Weighted average number of ADS
—Basic5,133,627  5,136,081 4,703,230  4,703,230  5,133,627  4,703,230 4,703,230
—Diluted5,133,627  5,136,081 4,717,796  4,717,796  5,133,627  4,717,796 4,717,796


UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)


(1) Share-based compensation was allocated in cost of revenues and operating expenses as follows:

 
Six Months Ended
 Twelve Months Ended
 December June 30, December December December December December
31, 2024  2025 31, 2025  31, 2025  31, 2024  31, 2025  31, 2025
RMB RMB RMB US$ RMB RMB US$
Cost of revenues383 237 319 46 1,788 556 80
Selling and marketing expenses44 59 - - 994 59 8
General and administrative expenses2,565 236 238 34 5,702 474 68
Research and development expenses1,811 2,247 1,182 169 5,666 3,429 490
              
Total4,803 2,779 1,739 249 14,150 4,518 646


UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(All amounts in thousands, except for share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)
 Six Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
 December 31, June 30, December December 31, December December
 2024
 2025 31, 2025  2024  31, 2025  31, 2025
 RMB RMB US$ RMB RMB US$
Gross profit310,520  392,056 73,374 556,858  905,159 129,436
Share-based compensation expenses

383
  

237
 

46
 

1,788
  

556
 

80
Non-GAAP gross profit310,903  392,293 73,420 558,646  905,715 129,516
            
Operating (loss)/income(45,424) 63,157 22,001 (89,703) 217,002 31,031
Share-based compensation expenses

4,803
  

2,779
 

249
 

14,150
  

4,518
 

646
Non-GAAP operating (loss)/
income
(40,621) 

65,936
 

22,250
 (75,553) 

221,520
 

31,677
            
Net (loss)/income(44,496) 67,585 21,889 (80,976) 220,649 31,552
Share-based compensation expenses

4,803
  

2,779
 

249
 

14,150
  

4,518
 

646
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income(39,693) 70,364 22,138 (66,826) 225,167 32,198
            
Net (loss)/income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders(38,593) 70,542 
22,300
 
(69,580


)
 
226,482
 
32,386
Share-based compensation expenses4,803  2,779 249 
14,150
  
4,518
 646
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income
attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders
(33,790
)
 


73,321
 


22,549
 (55,430) 

231,000
 
33,032
            
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders
per share
           
—Basic(0.03) 0.07 0.02 (0.05) 0.25 0.04
—Diluted(0.03) 0.07 0.02 (0.05) 0.24 0.04
Weighted average number of ordinary shares           
—Basic1,026,725,421  1,027,216,172 940,645,994 1,026,725,421  940,645,994 940,645,994
—Diluted1,026,725,421  1,027,216,172 943,559,133 1,026,725,421  943,559,133 943,559,133
            
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income attributable to Sound Group Inc.’s ordinary shareholders per ADS           
—Basic(6.58) 14.28 4.79 (10.80) 49.12 7.02
—Diluted(6.58) 14.28 4.78 (10.80) 48.96 7.00
Weighted average number of ADS           
—Basic5,133,627  5,136,081 4,703,230 5,133,627  4,703,230 4,703,230
—Diluted5,133,627  5,136,081 4,717,796 5,133,627  4,717,796 4,717,796



FAQ

What were Sound Group (SOGP) full-year 2025 revenues and profit?

Sound Group reported FY 2025 net revenues of RMB3,102.8M and net income RMB220.6M. According to the company, this represents a 53% revenue increase versus 2024 and a return to profitability after a prior-year loss.

How did Sound Group’s margins perform in 2025 for SOGP?

Gross margin for 2025 was 29%, up from 27% the prior year. According to the company, improved content mix and scale drove a higher gross margin despite rising cost of revenues.

What dividend did Sound Group (SOGP) declare and when will it be paid?

The board declared a special cash dividend of ~US$5 million, equal to US$1.20 per ADS, payable on or around May 12, 2026. According to the company, record date is April 22, 2026.

Did Sound Group (SOGP) report positive operating income in 2025?

Yes. The company reported operating income of RMB217 million for FY 2025, compared with an operating loss in 2024. According to the company, expense control and revenue growth contributed to this improvement.

How much cash did Sound Group (SOGP) hold at year-end 2025?

As of December 31, 2025, Sound Group reported cash and restricted cash of RMB659.9 million. According to the company, this balance supports operations and the approved special dividend.

What drove Sound Group’s revenue growth in 2025 for SOGP?

Revenue growth was driven by expanded value-added audio services and higher subscription revenues from AI applications. According to the company, a broader content offering and AI initiatives materially supported the 53% increase.