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Sunlands Technology Group Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) reported Q3 2024 financial results showing mixed performance. Net revenues decreased 6.4% year-over-year to RMB491.3 million (US$70.0 million), while net income was RMB89.3 million (US$12.7 million), down from RMB131.6 million in Q3 2023. New student enrollments increased to 158,395 from 154,299 year-over-year. The company's deferred revenue balance stood at RMB920.6 million as of September 30, 2024. For Q4 2024, Sunlands expects net revenues between RMB450-470 million, representing a 13.2-16.9% year-over-year decrease.

Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre del 2024, evidenziando performance miste. I ricavi netti sono diminuiti del 6,4% rispetto all'anno precedente, arrivando a 491,3 milioni di RMB (70,0 milioni di dollari USA), mentre l'utile netto si è attestato a 89,3 milioni di RMB (12,7 milioni di dollari USA), in calo rispetto ai 131,6 milioni di RMB del terzo trimestre del 2023. Le nuove iscrizioni di studenti sono aumentate a 158.395 rispetto alle 154.299 dell'anno precedente. Il saldo dei ricavi differiti dell'azienda ammontava a 920,6 milioni di RMB al 30 settembre 2024. Per il quarto trimestre del 2024, Sunlands prevede ricavi netti tra i 450 e i 470 milioni di RMB, corrispondenti a un decremento annuale del 13,2-16,9%.

Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) informó los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024, mostrando un rendimiento mixto. Los ingresos netos disminuyeron un 6,4% en comparación con el año anterior, alcanzando los 491,3 millones de RMB (70,0 millones de dólares estadounidenses), mientras que la utilidad neta fue de 89,3 millones de RMB (12,7 millones de dólares estadounidenses), una disminución respecto a los 131,6 millones de RMB del tercer trimestre de 2023. Las nuevas inscripciones de estudiantes aumentaron a 158.395 desde 154.299 en comparación con el año anterior. El saldo de ingresos diferidos de la compañía se situó en 920,6 millones de RMB hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2024. Para el cuarto trimestre de 2024, Sunlands espera ingresos netos entre 450 y 470 millones de RMB, lo que representa una disminución del 13,2-16,9% interanual.

선랜즈 테크놀로지 그룹 (NYSE: STG)는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 발표하며 혼합된 성과를 보여주었습니다. 순수익은 전년 대비 6.4% 감소하여 4억 9천 130만 RMB (7천만 달러)에 이르렀고, 순이익은 8천 930만 RMB (1천 270만 달러)로 2023년 3분기 13억 1천 600만 RMB에서 감소했습니다. 새로운 학생 등록 수는 전년 대비 154,299명에서 158,395명으로 증가했습니다. 회사의 이연 수익 잔액은 2024년 9월 30일 기준으로 9억 2천 60만 RMB에 달했습니다. 2024년 4분기 동안 선랜즈는 순수익이 4억 5천만 RMB에서 4억 7천만 RMB 사이일 것으로 예상하며, 이는 전년 대비 13.2-16.9%의 감소를 의미합니다.

Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) a publié ses résultats financiers du troisième trimestre 2024, montrant des performances mixtes. Les revenus nets ont diminué de 6,4 % par rapport à l'année dernière, atteignant 491,3 millions de RMB (70,0 millions de dollars américains), tandis que le bénéfice net s'élevait à 89,3 millions de RMB (12,7 millions de dollars américains), en baisse par rapport à 131,6 millions de RMB au troisième trimestre 2023. Les nouvelles inscriptions d'étudiants ont augmenté à 158 395, contre 154 299 l'année précédente. Le solde des revenus différés de l'entreprise était de 920,6 millions de RMB au 30 septembre 2024. Pour le quatrième trimestre 2024, Sunlands s'attend à un chiffre d'affaires net compris entre 450 et 470 millions de RMB, représentant une baisse de 13,2 à 16,9 % par rapport à l'année précédente.

Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse des dritten Quartals 2024 veröffentlicht, die eine gemischte Leistung zeigen. Die Nettoumsätze sind im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 6,4 % auf 491,3 Millionen RMB (70,0 Millionen USD) gesunken, während der Nettogewinn bei 89,3 Millionen RMB (12,7 Millionen USD) lag, nachdem er im dritten Quartal 2023 131,6 Millionen RMB betrug. Die neuen Studenteneinschreibungen stiegen von 154.299 im Vorjahr auf 158.395. Der Betrag der aufgeschobenen Einnahmen des Unternehmens belief sich zum 30. September 2024 auf 920,6 Millionen RMB. Für das vierte Quartal 2024 erwartet Sunlands Nettoumsätze zwischen 450 und 470 Millionen RMB, was einem Rückgang von 13,2-16,9 % im Jahresvergleich entspricht.

Positive
  • New student enrollments increased by 2.7% to 158,395
  • Maintained five consecutive quarters of positive operating cash flow
  • Net income of RMB89.3 million, showing 8.6% sequential growth
Negative
  • Net revenues decreased 6.4% year-over-year to RMB491.3 million
  • Net income declined from RMB131.6 million to RMB89.3 million year-over-year
  • Gross profit decreased 11.1% to RMB409.2 million
  • Operating expenses increased 1.4% to RMB343.4 million
  • Negative Q4 2024 revenue guidance projecting 13.2-16.9% decline

Insights

The Q3 2024 results reveal concerning trends for Sunlands Technology Group. Net revenues declined 6.4% to RMB491.3 million, while net income dropped significantly by 32.1% to RMB89.3 million. The company's margins are under pressure, with net income margin falling from 25.1% to 18.2%.

Key concerns include:

  • Declining deferred revenue balance (RMB920.6 million vs RMB1,113.9 million)
  • Rising operating expenses (1.4% increase)
  • Increased sales & marketing costs (2.7% growth)
The outlook suggests continued pressure, with Q4 2024 revenue guidance projecting a 13.2% to 16.9% year-over-year decline. While cash position remains stable at RMB793.8 million combined (cash and investments), the declining revenue trajectory and margin compression signal potential challenges ahead.

BEIJING, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial and Operational Snapshots

  • Net revenues were RMB491.3 million (US$70.0 million), compared to RMB524.6 million in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Gross billings (non-GAAP) were RMB360.3 million (US$51.3 million), compared to RMB390.0 million in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Gross profit was RMB409.2 million (US$58.3 million), compared to RMB460.5 million in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Net income was RMB89.3 million (US$12.7 million), compared to RMB131.6 million in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Net income margin1 was 18.2% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 25.1% in the third quarter of 2023.
  • New student enrollments2 were 158,395, compared to 154,299 in the third quarter of 2023.
  • As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s deferred revenue balance was RMB920.6 million (US$131.2 million), compared to RMB1,113.9 million as of December 31, 2023.

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1 Net income margin is defined as net income as a percentage of net revenues.
2 New student enrollments for a given period refer to the total number of orders placed by students that newly enroll in at least one course during that period, including those students that enroll and then terminate their enrollment with us, excluding orders of our low-price courses, such as “mini courses” and “RMB1 courses”, which we offer in the form of recorded videos or short live streaming, to strengthen our competitiveness and improve customer experience.

“As we review our performance for the third quarter of 2024, our business has continued to demonstrate resilience in a challenging market environment. Our total revenues for the quarter reached RMB491.3 million, while net profit rose to RMB89.3 million, marking an 8.6% sequential increase. This growth underscores the success of our strategic realignment towards high-return areas.

Looking ahead, the company will continue to strengthen its brand presence, enhance the user experience, and delve deeper into the learning needs of users across different age groups. Through continuous innovation, we aim to provide learners with more diverse and high-quality educational products and services. At the same time, the company will further optimize its cost structure, focusing resources on the most promising opportunities. We believe these actions will drive sustainable profitability growth and position the company to lead the adult online education sector in the long term,” said Mr. Tongbo Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Sunlands.

Mr. Hangyu Li, Finance Director of Sunlands, shared his thoughts on the quarter, stating, "This quarter, we have maintained strong cash flow with five consecutive quarters of positive cash flow from operating activities. The healthy cash position not only strengthens our ability to withstand uncertainty, but also provides stable financial support for future innovation and growth. Although net revenues slightly decreased year-over-year due to changes in offerings structure, we have successfully achieved a profit of RMB89.3 million for the quarter. This achievement underscores the resilience and adaptability of our business model. Looking ahead, our focus remains on maintaining profitability and enhancing operational efficiency to ensure that we continue to create value for our stakeholders while pursuing new growth avenues."

Financial Results for the third quarter of 2024

Net Revenues

In the third quarter of 2024, net revenues decreased by 6.4% to RMB491.3 million (US$70.0 million) from RMB524.6 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by the decline in gross billings from post-secondary courses over the recent quarters, resulting in a year-over-year decrease of RMB66.7 million in net revenues from post-secondary courses, partially offset by the year-over-year growth in revenues from sales of goods such as books and learning materials in an amount of RMB36.0 million.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues increased by 28.0% to RMB82.1 million (US$11.7 million) in the third quarter of 2024 from RMB64.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the cost of revenues from sales of goods such as books and learning materials.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased by 11.1% to RMB409.2 million (US$58.3 million) in the third quarter of 2024 from RMB460.5 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was due to the lower gross profit from sales of goods.

Operating Expenses

In the third quarter of 2024, operating expenses were RMB343.4 million (US$48.9 million), representing a 1.4% increase from RMB338.5 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Sales and marketing expenses increased by 2.7% to RMB303.0 million (US$43.2 million) in the third quarter of 2024 from RMB295.0 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to a growth in the headcount of our sales and marketing personnel.

General and administrative expenses decreased by 1.8% to RMB34.5 million (US$4.9 million) in the third quarter of 2024 from RMB35.1 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Product development expenses decreased by 30.5% to RMB5.8 million (US$0.8 million) in the third quarter of 2024 from RMB8.4 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to declined compensation expenses related to headcount reduction of our product development personnel.

Net Income

Net income for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB89.3 million (US$12.7 million), as compared to RMB131.6 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

Basic and diluted net income per share was RMB13.08 (US$1.86) in the third quarter of 2024.

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

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had RMB535.9 million (US$76.4 million) of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and RMB257.9 million (US$36.8 million) of short-term investments, as compared to RMB766.4 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and RMB142.1 million of short-term investments as of December 31, 2023.

Deferred Revenue

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had a deferred revenue balance of RMB920.6 million (US$131.2 million), as compared to RMB1,113.9 million as of December 31, 2023.

Share Repurchase

On December 6, 2021, the Company’s board of directors authorized a share repurchase program, under which the Company may repurchase up to US$15.0 million of Class A ordinary shares in the form of ADSs over the next 24 months. On December 1, 2023, the Company’s board of directors authorized to extend its share repurchase program over the next twenty-four months. As of November 20, 2024, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of 689,935 ADSs for approximately US$3.9 million under the share repurchase program.

Financial Results for the First Nine Months of 2024

Net Revenues

In the first nine months of 2024, net revenues decreased by 6.9% to RMB1,506.7 million (US$214.7 million) from RMB1,617.9 million in the first nine months of 2023.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues increased by 23.0% to RMB235.9 million (US$33.6 million) in the first nine months of 2024 from RMB191.8 million in the first nine months of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the cost of revenues from sales of goods such as books and learning materials.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased by 10.9% to RMB1,270.8 million (US$181.1 million) from RMB1,426.1 million in the first nine months of 2023. The decrease was due to the lower gross profit from sales of goods.

Operating Expenses

In the first nine months of 2024, operating expenses were RMB1,023.4 million (US$145.8 million), representing a 5.5% increase from RMB970.3 million in the first nine months of 2023.

Sales and marketing expenses increased by 7.9% to RMB902.1 million (US$128.5 million) in the first nine months of 2024 from RMB836.4 million in the first nine months of 2023.

General and administrative expenses decreased by 6.5% to RMB100.9 million (US$14.4 million) in the first nine months of 2024 from RMB107.8 million in the first nine months of 2023.

Product development expenses decreased by 21.4% to RMB20.5 million (US$2.9 million) in the first nine months of 2024 from RMB26.1 million in the first nine months of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to declined compensation expenses related to headcount reduction of our product development personnel.

Net Income

Net income for the first nine months of 2024 was RMB284.3 million (US$40.5 million), compared with RMB485.6 million in the first nine months of 2023.

Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

Basic and diluted net income per share was RMB41.52 (US$5.92) in the first nine months of 2024, compared with RMB70.29 in the first nine months of 2023.

Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2024, Sunlands currently expects net revenues to be between RMB450 million to RMB470 million, which would represent a decrease of 13.2% to 16.9% year-over-year. The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company’s current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to substantial uncertainty.

Exchange Rate

The Company’s business is primarily conducted in China and all revenues are denominated in Renminbi (“RMB”). This announcement contains currency conversions of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ are made at a rate of RMB7.0176 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate for September 30, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into US$ at that rate on September 30, 2024, or at any other rate.

Conference Call and Webcast
Sunlands’ management team will host a conference call at 5:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time, (6:30 PM Beijing/Hong Kong time) on November 22, 2024, following the quarterly results announcement.

For participants who wish to join the call, please access the link provided below to complete online registration 15 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers, a personal PIN and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.

Registration Link:
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI723ccaebdbf44e96857bedb8c2c0c81e 

Additionally, a live webcast and archive of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Sunlands' website at https://ir.sunlands.com/.

About Sunlands
Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), formerly known as Sunlands Online Education Group, is a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market. With a one to many live streaming platform, Sunlands offers various degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary courses as well as professional certification preparation, professional skills and interest courses. Students can access the Company's services either through PC or mobile applications. The Company's online platform cultivates a personalized, interactive learning environment by featuring a virtual learning community and a vast library of educational content offerings that adapt to the learning habits of its students. Sunlands offers a unique approach to education research and development that organizes subject content into Learning Outcome Trees, the Company's proprietary knowledge management system. Sunlands has a deep understanding of the educational needs of its prospective students and offers solutions that help them achieve their goals.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use gross billings, EBITDA, non-GAAP operating cost and expenses, non-GAAP income from operations and Non-GAAP net income per share, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating our operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.

We define gross billings for a specific period as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course packages, net of the total amount of refunds paid in such period. Our management uses gross billings as a performance measurement because we generally bill our students for the entire course tuition at the time of sale of our course packages and recognize revenue proportionally over a period. EBITDA is defined as net income excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest income, and income tax expenses. We believe that gross billings and EBITDA provide valuable insight into the sales of our course packages and the performance of our business.

These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, their most directly comparable financial measure prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to their respective most directly comparable GAAP measure has been provided in the tables included below. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to their respective most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As gross billings, EBITDA, operating cost and expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, sales and marketing expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, product development expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income exclude share-based compensation expenses, and basic and diluted net income per share excluding share-based compensation expenses have material limitations as an analytical metric 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. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider gross billings and EBITDA as a substitute for, or superior to, their respective most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 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,” “confident” and similar statements. Sunlands 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 report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Sunlands' beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but not limited to the following: Sunlands' goals and strategies; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its brand and services; its ability to retain and increase student enrollments; its ability to offer new courses and educational content; its ability to improve teaching quality and students’ learning results; its ability to improve sales and marketing efficiency and effectiveness; its ability to engage, train and retain new faculty members; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; its ability to maintain and improve technology infrastructure necessary to operate its business; competition in the online education industry in China; relevant government policies and regulations relating to Sunlands’ corporate structure, business and industry; and general economic and business condition in China Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Sunlands' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and Sunlands does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media enquiries, please contact:
Sunlands Technology Group
Investor Relations
Email: sl-ir@sunlands.com
SOURCE: Sunlands Technology Group



SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)
 
  As of December 31, As of September 30,
  2023 2024 2024
  RMB RMB US$
ASSETS      
Current assets      
Cash and cash equivalents 763,800 535,887 76,363
Restricted cash 2,578 16 2
Short-term investments 142,084 257,939 36,756
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 109,018 106,462 15,171
Deferred costs, current 14,274 4,798 684
Total current assets 1,031,754 905,102 128,976
       
Non-current assets      
Property and equipment, net 786,670 765,366 109,064
Intangible assets, net 975 854 122
Right-of-use assets 135,820 111,787 15,930
Deferred costs, non-current 68,773 61,091 8,705
Long-term investments 61,354 48,944 6,974
Deferred tax assets - 23,397 3,334
Other non-current assets 33,160 237,427 33,833
Total non-current assets 1,086,752 1,248,866 177,962
TOTAL ASSETS 2,118,506 2,153,968 306,938


SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)
 
  As of December 31, As of September 30,
  2023  2024  2024 
  RMB RMB US$
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY      
       
LIABILITIES      
Current liabilities      
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 409,691  420,751  59,957 
Deferred revenue, current 553,812  359,900  51,285 
Lease liabilities, current portion 8,019  8,355  1,191 
Long-term debt, current portion 38,654  38,654  5,508 
Total current liabilities 1,010,176  827,660  117,941 
       
Non-current liabilities      
Deferred revenue, non-current 560,111  560,693  79,898 
Lease liabilities, non-current portion 157,269  134,811  19,210 
Deferred tax liabilities 3,742  2,678  382 
Other non-current liabilities 6,994  7,937  1,131 
Long-term debt 104,665  75,674  10,783 
Total non-current liabilities 832,781  781,793  111,404 
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,842,957  1,609,453  229,345 
       
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Class A ordinary shares (par value of US$0.00005, 796,062,195 shares      
authorized; 3,131,807 and 3,131,807 shares issued as of December 31, 2023      
and September 30, 2024, respectively; 2,702,523 and 2,625,41 shares      
outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively) 1  1  - 
Class B ordinary shares (par value of US$0.00005, 826,389 shares      
authorized; 826,389 and 826,389 shares issued and outstanding      
as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively) -  -  - 
Class C ordinary shares (par value of US$0.00005, 203,111,416 shares      
authorized; 3,332,062 and 3,332,062 shares issued and outstanding      
as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively) 1  1  - 
Treasury stock -  -  - 
Accumulated deficit (2,171,284) (1,887,008) (268,896)
Additional paid-in capital 2,305,042  2,297,007  327,321 
Accumulated other comprehensive income 143,276  136,001  19,380 
Total Sunlands Technology Group shareholders’ equity 277,036  546,002  77,805 
Non-controlling interest (1,487) (1,487) (212)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 275,549  544,515  77,593 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 2,118,506  2,153,968  306,938 


SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)
 
  For the Three Months Ended September 30,
  2023  2024  2024 
  RMB RMB US$
Net revenues 524,631  491,264  70,005 
Cost of revenues (64,131) (82,093) (11,698)
Gross profit 460,500  409,171  58,307 
       
Operating expenses      
Sales and marketing expenses (294,969) (303,047) (43,184)
Product development expenses (8,415) (5,849) (833)
General and administrative expenses (35,092) (34,472) (4,912)
Total operating expenses (338,476) (343,368) (48,929)
Income from operations 122,024  65,803  9,378 
Interest income 7,625  7,810  1,113 
Interest expense (1,877) (1,415) (202)
Other income, net 8,601  10,443  1,488 
Impairment loss on long-term investments (61) -  - 
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries -  (588) (84)
Income before income tax benefit      
and (loss)/gain from equity method investments 136,312  82,053  11,693 
Income tax benefit 1,119  6,506  927 
(Loss)/gain from equity method investments (5,791) 730  104 
Net income 131,640  89,289  12,724 
       
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest -  -  - 
Net income attributable to Sunlands Technology Group 131,640  89,289  12,724 
Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders of      
Sunlands Technology Group:      
Basic and diluted 19.13  13.08  1.86 
Weighted average shares used in calculating net income      
per ordinary share:      
Basic and diluted 6,880,188  6,828,784  6,828,784 


SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in thousands)
 
  For the Three Months Ended September 30,
  2023 2024  2024 
  RMB RMB US$
Net income 131,640 89,289  12,724 
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax effect of nil:      
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments 3,358 (20,526) (2,925)
Total comprehensive income 134,998 68,763  9,799 
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest - -  - 
Comprehensive income attributable to Sunlands Technology Group 134,998 68,763  9,799 


SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
(Amounts in thousands)
 
  For the Three Months Ended September 30,
  2023  2024 
  RMB RMB
Net revenues 524,631  491,264 
Less: other revenues (43,808) (84,838)
Add: tax and surcharges 16,921  23,931 
Add: ending deferred revenue 1,277,040  920,593 
Add: deferred revenue in connection with disposal of subsidiaries -  3,423 
Add: ending refund liability 101,591  119,618 
Less: beginning deferred revenue (1,379,073) (986,938)
Less: beginning refund liability (107,319) (126,797)
Gross billings (non-GAAP) 389,983  360,256 
     
Net income 131,640  89,289 
Add: income tax benefit (1,119) (6,506)
Add: depreciation and amortization 7,664  7,355 
Add: interest expense 1,877  1,415 
Less: interest income (7,625) (7,810)
EBITDA (non-GAAP) 132,437  83,743 


SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)
 
  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2023  2024  2024 
  RMB RMB US$
Net revenues 1,617,860  1,506,727  214,707 
Cost of revenues (191,777) (235,883) (33,613)
Gross profit 1,426,083  1,270,844  181,094 
       
Operating expenses      
Sales and marketing expenses (836,352) (902,065) (128,543)
Product development expenses (26,087) (20,516) (2,924)
General and administrative expenses (107,817) (100,853) (14,371)
Total operating expenses (970,256) (1,023,434) (145,838)
Income from operations 455,827  247,410  35,256 
Interest income 21,747  27,675  3,944 
Interest expense (6,047) (4,535) (646)
Other income, net 25,570  19,238  2,741 
Impairment loss on long-term investments (61) -  - 
Gain/(loss) on disposal of subsidiaries 247  (838) (119)
Income before income tax (expenses)/benefit      
and loss from equity method investments 497,283  288,950  41,176 
Income tax (expenses)/benefit (5,208) 6,975  994 
Loss from equity method investments (6,445) (11,649) (1,660)
Net income 485,630  284,276  40,510 
       
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest 1  -  - 
Net income attributable to Sunlands Technology Group 485,629  284,276  40,510 
Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders of      
Sunlands Technology Group:      
Basic and diluted 70.29  41.52  5.92 
Weighted average shares used in calculating net income      
per ordinary share:      
Basic and diluted 6,909,141  6,846,146  6,846,146 


SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in thousands)
 
  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2023 2024  2024 
  RMB RMB US$
Net income 485,630 284,276  40,510 
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax effect of nil:      
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments 30,634 (7,275) (1,037)
Total comprehensive income 516,264 277,001  39,473 
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest 1 -  - 
Comprehensive income attributable to Sunlands Technology Group 516,263 277,001  39,473 


SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
(Amounts in thousands)
 
  For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2023  2024 
  RMB RMB
Net revenues 1,617,860  1,506,727 
Less: other revenues (128,032) (205,806)
Add: tax and surcharges 44,695  56,040 
Add: ending deferred revenue 1,277,040  920,593 
Add: deferred revenue in connection with disposal of subsidiaries -  3,423 
Add: ending refund liability 101,591  119,618 
Less: beginning deferred revenue (1,690,946) (1,113,923)
Less: beginning refund liability (133,066) (143,744)
Gross billings (non-GAAP) 1,089,142  1,142,928 
     
Net income 485,630  284,276 
Add: income tax expenses/(benefit) 5,208  (6,975)
Add: depreciation and amortization 22,931  22,148 
Add: interest expense 6,047  4,535 
Less: interest income (21,747) (27,675)
EBITDA (non-GAAP) 498,069  276,309 



FAQ

What was Sunlands Technology Group's (STG) revenue in Q3 2024?

Sunlands Technology Group reported net revenues of RMB491.3 million (US$70.0 million) in Q3 2024, representing a 6.4% decrease from RMB524.6 million in Q3 2023.

How many new students enrolled in Sunlands Technology Group (STG) during Q3 2024?

Sunlands Technology Group enrolled 158,395 new students in Q3 2024, compared to 154,299 in Q3 2023, showing an increase of 2.7%.

What is Sunlands Technology Group's (STG) revenue guidance for Q4 2024?

Sunlands expects Q4 2024 net revenues to be between RMB450 million to RMB470 million, representing a decrease of 13.2% to 16.9% year-over-year.

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