So-Young Reports Unaudited Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
So-Young International reported Q3 2024 financial results with total revenues of RMB371.8 million (US$53.0 million), down 3.5% year-over-year but exceeding guidance. Net income rose to RMB20.3 million (US$2.9 million), up from RMB18.3 million in Q3 2023. Sales of medical products grew 18.7% year-over-year, while information services revenue declined 8.0%. The company expanded its clinic network to 16 stores and improved operational efficiency, resulting in an 8.1% decrease in operating expenses. For Q4 2024, So-Young expects revenues between RMB350.0-370.0 million, representing a 5.3-10.4% year-over-year decrease.
So-Young International ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre 2024, con ricavi totali di RMB371,8 milioni (US$53,0 milioni), in calo del 3,5% rispetto all'anno precedente, ma superiori alle attese. Il reddito netto è aumentato a RMB20,3 milioni (US$2,9 milioni), rispetto ai RMB18,3 milioni del terzo trimestre 2023. Le vendite di prodotti medici sono cresciute del 18,7% rispetto all'anno scorso, mentre i ricavi dei servizi informativi sono diminuiti dell'8,0%. L'azienda ha ampliato la propria rete di cliniche a 16 negozi e migliorato l'efficienza operativa, portando a una diminuzione dell'8,1% delle spese operative. Per il quarto trimestre del 2024, So-Young prevede ricavi compresi tra RMB350,0 e 370,0 milioni, rappresentando un calo del 5,3-10,4% rispetto all'anno scorso.
So-Young International reportó los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024, con ingresos totales de RMB371,8 millones (US$53,0 millones), una disminución del 3,5% en comparación con el año anterior, pero superando las expectativas. El ingreso neto aumentó a RMB20,3 millones (US$2,9 millones), en comparación con RMB18,3 millones en el tercer trimestre de 2023. Las ventas de productos médicos crecieron un 18,7% interanual, mientras que los ingresos por servicios de información disminuyeron un 8,0%. La empresa amplió su red de clínicas a 16 tiendas y mejoró la eficiencia operativa, lo que resultó en una disminución del 8,1% en los gastos operativos. Para el cuarto trimestre de 2024, So-Young espera ingresos entre RMB350,0 y 370,0 millones, representando una disminución del 5,3-10,4% interanual.
So-Young International은 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 보고했으며, 총 수익은 RMB371.8 백만 (US$53.0 백만)으로 전년 대비 3.5% 감소했지만, 가이던스는 초과 달성했습니다. 순이익은 RMB20.3 백만 (US$2.9 백만)으로 증가했으며, 2023년 3분기의 RMB18.3 백만에서 상승했습니다. 의료 제품 판매는 전년 대비 18.7% 증가했으며, 정보 서비스 수익은 8.0% 감소했습니다. 회사는 클리닉 네트워크를 16개 매장으로 확장하고 운영 효율성을 개선하여 운영 비용을 8.1% 줄였습니다. 2024년 4분기 동안 So-Young은 RMB350.0-370.0 백만의 수익을 예상하며, 이는 전년 대비 5.3-10.4% 감소를 나타냅니다.
So-Young International a publié ses résultats financiers pour le troisième trimestre 2024, avec des revenus totaux de RMB371,8 millions (US$53,0 millions), en baisse de 3,5% par rapport à l’année précédente, mais dépassant les prévisions. Le revenu net a augmenté à RMB20,3 millions (US$2,9 millions), contre RMB18,3 millions au troisième trimestre 2023. Les ventes de produits médicaux ont augmenté de 18,7% par rapport à l’année dernière, tandis que les revenus des services d’information ont diminué de 8,0%. L'entreprise a élargi son réseau de cliniques à 16 points de vente et amélioré l'efficacité opérationnelle, entraînant une diminution de 8,1% des dépenses d'exploitation. Pour le quatrième trimestre 2024, So-Young prévoit des revenus compris entre RMB350,0 et 370,0 millions, représentant une baisse de 5,3-10,4% par rapport à l’année précédente.
So-Young International hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse für das 3. Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht, mit Gesamterlösen von RMB371,8 Millionen (US$53,0 Millionen), was einem Rückgang von 3,5% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht, jedoch über den Erwartungen liegt. Der Nettogewinn stieg auf RMB20,3 Millionen (US$2,9 Millionen), im Vergleich zu RMB18,3 Millionen im 3. Quartal 2023. Der Umsatz mit medizinischen Produkten wuchs im Jahresvergleich um 18,7%, während die Einnahmen aus Informationsdiensten um 8,0% zurückgingen. Das Unternehmen hat sein Kliniknetz auf 16 Standorte erweitert und die Betriebseffizienz verbessert, was zu einer Senkung der Betriebskosten um 8,1% führte. Für das 4. Quartal 2024 erwartet So-Young Erlöse zwischen RMB350,0 und 370,0 Millionen, was einem Rückgang von 5,3-10,4% im Jahresvergleich entspricht.
- Net income increased 8.9% YoY to RMB20.3 million
- Medical products sales grew 18.7% YoY to RMB89.3 million
- Operating expenses decreased 8.1% to RMB225.0 million
- Non-GAAP net income grew 133.1% YoY to RMB22.2 million
- Clinic network expanded to 16 stores in major cities
- Total revenues declined 3.5% YoY to RMB371.8 million
- Information services revenue decreased 8.0% YoY
- Mobile MAUs dropped to 1.4 million from 3.1 million YoY
- Number of subscribing medical service providers decreased to 1,322 from 1,397
- Q4 2024 guidance projects 5.3-10.4% revenue decline YoY
Insights
So-Young's Q3 results present a mixed picture. While total revenues declined
Key concerns include declining user metrics, with mobile MAUs dropping significantly from 3.1M to 1.4M YoY. However, cost management initiatives are yielding results - operating expenses decreased
The Q4 guidance suggesting a
The company's strategic pivot toward physical retail and product sales demonstrates adaptation to market challenges. The expansion to 16 stores in prime locations, coupled with plans for franchising, signals a significant business model evolution from a pure digital platform to an omnichannel player.
The declining information services revenue (-
The strong cash position of
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
- Total revenues were
RMB371.8 million (US [1]), compared with$53.0 million RMB385.3 million in the corresponding period of 2023, exceeding the high end of guidance. - Net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. was
RMB20.3 million (US ), compared with net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. of$2.9 million RMB18.3 million in the same period of 2023. - Non-GAAP net income attributable to So-Young International Inc.[2] was
RMB22.2 million (US ), compared with non-GAAP net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. of$3.2 million RMB9.5 million in the same period of 2023.
Third Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights
- Average mobile MAUs were 1.4 million, compared with 3.1 million in the third quarter of 2023.
- Number of medical service providers subscribing to information services on So-Young's platform was 1,322, compared with 1,397 in the third quarter of 2023.
- Total number of purchasing users through reservation services was 114.9 thousand and the aggregate value of medical aesthetic treatment transactions facilitated by So-Young's platform was
RMB346.0 million .
Mr. Xing Jin, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of So-Young, said, "Our third quarter performance beat the high end of our guidance once again, highlighting the resilience of our business. Sales of medical products and maintenance services grew by
Mr. Hui Zhao, Chief Financial Officer of So-Young, added, "Our third-quarter results reflect our ability to strategically adapt to changing market dynamics. Through disciplined cost management and targeted growth initiatives, we are carefully navigating this challenging market environment while building a solid foundation for future expansion. Encouragingly, our net income and non-GAAP net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. improved significantly, with year-over-year growth rates exceeding
[1] This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi (RMB) amounts into |
[2] Non-GAAP net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. is defined as net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. excluding share-based compensation expenses attributable to So-Young International Inc. See "Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release. |
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Revenues
Total revenues were
- Information services and other revenues were
RMB263.0 million (US ), a decrease of$37.5 million 8.0% fromRMB285.9 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the number of medical service providers subscribing to information services on So-Young's platform. - Reservation services revenues were
RMB19.6 million (US ), a decrease of$2.8 million 18.9% fromRMB24.1 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in consumer spending through our platform. - Sales of medical products and maintenance services were
RMB89.3 million (US ), an increase of$12.7 million 18.7% fromRMB75.2 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in the order volumes for cosmetic products and medical equipment.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues was
- Cost of services and others were
RMB98.6 million (US ), a decrease of$14.1 million 4.7% fromRMB103.5 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the cost of services associated with the information services. - Cost of medical products sold and maintenance services were
RMB43.5 million (US ), an increase of$6.2 million 11.3% fromRMB39.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in costs associated with the sales of cosmetic products.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses were
- Sales and marketing expenses were
RMB114.9 million (US ), a decrease of$16.4 million 20.1% fromRMB143.8 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to a decrease in expenses associated with branding and user acquisition activities. Sales and marketing expenses included share-based compensation expenses ofRMB0.2 million (US ), compared with$0.0 million RMB0.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023. - General and administrative expenses were
RMB69.9 million (US ), an increase of$10.0 million 39.1% fromRMB50.2 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation expenses. General and administrative expenses included share-based compensation expenses ofRMB1.3 million (US ), compared with a reversal of share-based compensation expenses of$0.2 million RMB11.2 million in the corresponding period of 2023. - Research and development expenses were
RMB40.2 million (US ), a decrease of$5.7 million 20.6% fromRMB50.6 million in the third quarter of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to improvements in staff efficiency. Research and development expenses included share-based compensation expenses ofRMB0.3 million (US ), compared with$0.0 million RMB1.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023.
Income Tax (Expenses)/Benefits
Income tax expenses were
Net Income Attributable to So-Young International Inc.
Net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. was
Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable to So-Young International Inc.
Non-GAAP net income attributable to So-Young International Inc., which excludes the impact of share-based compensation expenses attributable to So-Young International Inc., was
Basic and Diluted Earnings per ADS
Basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Term Deposits, Term Deposits and Short-Term Investments
As of September 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and term deposits, term deposits and short-term investments were
Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2024, So-Young expects total revenues to be between
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
Conference Call Information
So-Young's management will hold an earnings conference call on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7:00 AM
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SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INC. | |||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data) | |||||
As of | |||||
December 31, | September 30, | September 30, | |||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | |||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
Assets | |||||
Current assets: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 426,119 | 467,407 | 66,605 | ||
Restricted cash and term deposits | 14,695 | 104,198 | 14,848 | ||
Trade receivables | 57,219 | 106,943 | 15,239 | ||
Inventories | 118,924 | 145,601 | 20,748 | ||
Receivables from online payment platforms | 23,158 | 31,666 | 4,512 | ||
Amounts due from related parties | 9,212 | 10,466 | 1,491 | ||
Term deposits and short-term investments | 900,823 | 681,035 | 97,047 | ||
Prepayment and other current assets | 171,774 | 221,227 | 31,525 | ||
Total current assets | 1,721,924 | 1,768,543 | 252,015 | ||
Non-current assets: | |||||
Long-term investments | 261,016 | 287,507 | 40,969 | ||
Intangible assets | 145,253 | 131,641 | 18,759 | ||
Goodwill | 540,693 | 540,693 | 77,048 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 116,782 | 154,572 | 22,026 | ||
Deferred tax assets | 78,034 | 81,057 | 11,551 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 118,408 | 159,179 | 22,683 | ||
Other non-current assets | 232,455 | 180,628 | 25,739 | ||
Total non-current assets | 1,492,641 | 1,535,277 | 218,775 | ||
Total assets | 3,214,565 | 3,303,820 | 470,790 | ||
Liabilities | |||||
Current liabilities: | |||||
Short-term borrowings | 29,825 | 89,559 | 12,762 | ||
Taxes payable | 56,894 | 53,639 | 7,643 | ||
Contract liabilities | 103,374 | 94,747 | 13,501 | ||
Salary and welfare payables | 86,290 | 84,927 | 12,102 | ||
Amounts due to related parties | 388 | 146 | 21 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 233,913 | 244,721 | 34,873 | ||
Operating lease liabilities-current | 29,739 | 40,398 | 5,757 | ||
Total current liabilities | 540,423 | 608,137 | 86,659 | ||
Non-current liabilities: | |||||
Operating lease liabilities-non current | 86,210 | 124,915 | 17,800 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | 25,082 | 20,780 | 2,961 | ||
Other non-current liabilities | 1,536 | 1,607 | 229 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 112,828 | 147,302 | 20,990 | ||
Total liabilities | 653,251 | 755,439 | 107,649 | ||
SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INC. | |||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued) | |||||
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data) | |||||
Shareholders' equity: | |||||
Treasury stock | (358,453) | (369,907) | (52,711) | ||
Class A ordinary shares ( | 238 | 252 | 36 | ||
Class B ordinary shares (US | 37 | 37 | 5 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 3,080,433 | 3,067,567 | 437,125 | ||
Statutory reserves | 33,855 | 33,855 | 4,824 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (330,166) | (312,117) | (44,476) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 18,185 | 8,858 | 1,262 | ||
Total So-Young International Inc. shareholders' equity | 2,444,129 | 2,428,545 | 346,065 | ||
Non-controlling interests | 117,185 | 119,836 | 17,076 | ||
Total shareholders' equity | 2,561,314 | 2,548,381 | 363,141 | ||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 3,214,565 | 3,303,820 | 470,790 |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data) | ||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
September | September | September | September | September | September | |||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||
Information services and others | 285,937 | 262,988 | 37,475 | 795,100 | 750,952 | 107,010 | ||||||
Reservation services | 24,140 | 19,567 | 2,788 | 80,724 | 64,987 | 9,261 | ||||||
Sales of medical products and maintenance services | 75,217 | 89,270 | 12,721 | 231,639 | 281,548 | 40,120 | ||||||
Total revenues | 385,294 | 371,825 | 52,984 | 1,107,463 | 1,097,487 | 156,391 | ||||||
Cost of revenues: | ||||||||||||
Cost of services and others | (103,484) | (98,620) | (14,053) | (291,503) | (274,695) | (39,144) | ||||||
Cost of medical products sold and maintenance services | (39,119) | (43,548) | (6,206) | (115,199) | (139,839) | (19,927) | ||||||
Total cost of revenues | (142,603) | (142,168) | (20,259) | (406,702) | (414,534) | (59,071) | ||||||
Gross profit | 242,691 | 229,657 | 32,725 | 700,761 | 682,953 | 97,320 | ||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (143,844) | (114,884) | (16,371) | (394,276) | (360,448) | (51,363) | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | (50,242) | (69,901) | (9,961) | (204,097) | (225,653) | (32,155) | ||||||
Research and development expenses | (50,597) | (40,188) | (5,727) | (158,531) | (122,277) | (17,424) | ||||||
Total operating expenses | (244,683) | (224,973) | (32,059) | (756,904) | (708,378) | (100,942) | ||||||
(Loss)/Income from operations | (1,992) | 4,684 | 666 | (56,143) | (25,425) | (3,622) | ||||||
Other income/(expenses): | ||||||||||||
Investment income, net | 647 | 510 | 73 | 10,869 | 3,397 | 484 | ||||||
Interest income, net | 12,130 | 14,239 | 2,029 | 38,023 | 38,270 | 5,453 | ||||||
Exchange gains/(losses) | 103 | 465 | 66 | (1,051) | 875 | 125 | ||||||
Share of losses of equity method investee | (3,822) | (3,873) | (552) | (10,692) | (11,602) | (1,653) | ||||||
Others, net | 9,887 | 6,915 | 985 | 18,474 | 12,234 | 1,743 | ||||||
Income/(Loss) before tax | 16,953 | 22,940 | 3,267 | (520) | 17,749 | 2,530 | ||||||
Income tax benefits/(expenses) | 2,191 | (2,097) | (299) | 7,240 | 3,031 | 432 | ||||||
Net income | 19,144 | 20,843 | 2,968 | 6,720 | 20,780 | 2,962 | ||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (839) | (495) | (71) | (2,941) | (2,731) | (389) | ||||||
Net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. | 18,305 | 20,348 | 2,897 | 3,779 | 18,049 | 2,573 |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) | ||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data) | ||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
September | September | September | September | September | September | |||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
Net earnings per ordinary share | ||||||||||||
Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholder - basic | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.23 | 0.03 | ||||||
Net earnings per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholder - diluted | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.23 | 0.03 | ||||||
Net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders - basic (13 ADS | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 0.03 | ||||||
Net earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders - diluted (13 ADS | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.18 | 0.03 | ||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing earnings/(loss) | 76,842,709 | 79,493,819 | 79,493,819 | 78,001,149 | 79,544,066 | 79,544,066 | ||||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing earnings/(loss) | 77,210,781 | 79,708,518 | 79,708,518 | 78,402,636 | 79,810,666 | 79,810,666 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expenses included in: | ||||||||||||
Cost of services and others | (418) | (81) | (12) | (1,635) | (255) | (36) | ||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (533) | (183) | (26) | (2,850) | (420) | (60) | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | 11,164 | (1,328) | (189) | (10,400) | (27,796) | (3,961) | ||||||
Research and development expenses | (1,454) | (309) | (44) | (3,636) | (1,969) | (281) | ||||||
* Both Class A and Class B ordinary shares are included in the calculation of the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, basic and diluted. |
SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INC. | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | ||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data) | ||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
September | September | September | September | September | September | |||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
GAAP (loss)/income from operations | (1,992) | 4,684 | 666 | (56,143) | (25,425) | (3,622) | ||||||
Add back: Share-based compensation expenses | (8,759) | 1,901 | 271 | 18,521 | 30,440 | 4,338 | ||||||
Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations | (10,751) | 6,585 | 937 | (37,622) | 5,015 | 716 | ||||||
GAAP net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. | 18,305 | 20,348 | 2,897 | 3,779 | 18,049 | 2,573 | ||||||
Add back: Share-based compensation expenses | (8,759) | 1,901 | 271 | 18,521 | 30,440 | 4,338 | ||||||
Non-GAAP net income attributable to So-Young International Inc. | 9,546 | 22,249 | 3,168 | 22,300 | 48,489 | 6,911 |
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