Tuniu Announces Unaudited First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Tuniu (NASDAQ: TOUR), a leading online leisure travel company in China, announced its unaudited financial results for Q1 2024. Net revenues increased by 70.9% year-over-year to RMB108.0 million (US$15.0 million). Revenue from package tours surged by 106.7% to RMB83.0 million (US$11.5 million). Gross profit jumped by 111.0% to RMB82.0 million (US$11.4 million). The company reported an income from operations of RMB12.3 million (US$1.7 million), a significant turnaround from a loss of RMB17.0 million in Q1 2023. Net income reached RMB21.9 million (US$3.0 million), compared to a net loss of RMB7.5 million the previous year. The company also repurchased approximately 3.5 million ADSs worth US$2.9 million. For Q2 2024, Tuniu expects net revenues between RMB114.9 million and RMB119.9 million, marking a 15-20% year-over-year increase.

Positive

• Net revenues increased by 70.9% year-over-year to RMB108.0 million (US$15.0 million).
• Revenues from package tours increased by 106.7% year-over-year to RMB83.0 million (US$11.5 million).
• Gross profit increased by 111.0% year-over-year to RMB82.0 million (US$11.4 million).
• Income from operations was RMB12.3 million (US$1.7 million), compared to a loss of RMB17.0 million in Q1 2023.
• Net income reached RMB21.9 million (US$3.0 million), compared to a net loss of RMB7.5 million in Q1 2023.
• Non-GAAP net income was RMB27.7 million (US$3.8 million), compared to a Non-GAAP net loss of RMB5.9 million in Q1 2023.
• Reversal of allowance for doubtful accounts reduced general and administrative expenses by 8.2%.
• Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments stood at RMB1.2 billion (US$167.4 million) as of March 31, 2024.
• Share repurchase program: 3.5 million ADSs worth US$2.9 million repurchased.

Negative

• Sales and marketing expenses increased by 84.2% year-over-year to RMB36.8 million (US$5.1 million).
• Research and product development expenses decreased by 9.1% year-over-year due to reduced personnel related expenses.
• Cost of revenues increased by 6.6% year-over-year to RMB25.9 million (US$3.6 million).
• Operating expenses increased by 24.8% year-over-year to RMB69.7 million (US$9.7 million).
• Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 34.1% from 31.6%.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Tuniu Corporation has reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2024. There is a notable 70.9% increase in net revenues, reaching RMB108.0 million (US$15.0 million). This growth appears to be driven primarily by the rise in revenues from package tours, which have surged by 106.7% to RMB83.0 million (US$11.5 million). Such a robust increase signals that the company is capitalizing on the recovery in the travel market post-pandemic.

From a profitability perspective, Tuniu has achieved its first profitability in a first quarter since its listing. The shift from a loss from operations of RMB17.0 million in the first quarter of 2023 to an income from operations of RMB12.3 million in the same period of 2024 is remarkable. This is supported by a 111.0% increase in gross profit, suggesting improved cost management and operational efficiencies.

The decrease in general and administrative expenses by 8.2% due to reversal of allowance for doubtful accounts also indicates better financial discipline. However, the 84.2% rise in sales and marketing expenses could raise concerns about sustainability if not matched with a proportional increase in revenue growth in future quarters.

Overall, these financial improvements suggest a positive trajectory for Tuniu, though investors should monitor whether the company can maintain this growth momentum and manage its increasing operational expenses effectively in the long term.

Market Research Analyst

The travel industry is showing signs of a robust recovery and Tuniu's performance underscores this trend. The company's 106.7% growth in package tour revenues indicates a strong rebound in consumer demand for organized travel. This aligns with broader market trends where consumers are increasingly seeking structured travel experiences post-pandemic, likely due to a combination of pent-up demand and a renewed interest in leisure travel.

It's important to note the strategic focus highlighted by Tuniu's CEO on product innovation, service quality enhancement and sales channel development. These areas are critical in a competitive market and the company’s emphasis on them suggests a proactive approach in addressing evolving customer preferences and market dynamics. Moreover, the company's share repurchase program indicates confidence in their financial stability and future prospects, which could be a reassuring signal to investors.

Nevertheless, while the growth figures are impressive, the sustainability of such growth will depend on how well Tuniu continues to innovate and enhance its offerings in a rapidly changing market environment. Investors should keep an eye on the company's ability to adapt and stay ahead of market trends.

NANJING, China, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ: TOUR) ("Tuniu" or the "Company"), a leading online leisure travel company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Highlights for the First Quarter of 2024

• Net revenues in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 70.9% year-over-year to RMB108.0 million (US$15.0 million^[1]).
• Revenues from package tours in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 106.7% year-over-year to RMB83.0 million (US$11.5 million).
• Gross profit in the first quarter of 2024 increased by 111.0% year-over-year to RMB82.0 million (US$11.4 million).
• Income from operations was RMB12.3 million (US$1.7 million) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a loss from operations of RMB17.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP^[2] income from operations was RMB18.1 million (US$2.5 million) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a Non-GAAP loss from operations of RMB15.4 million in the first quarter of 2023.
• Net income was RMB21.9 million (US$3.0 million) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of RMB7.5 million in the first quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net income was RMB27.7 million (US$3.8 million) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a Non-GAAP net loss of RMB5.9 million in the first quarter of 2023.

"We are pleased to see continued strong growth momentum in the first quarter of 2024," said Mr. Donald Dunde Yu, Tuniu's founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our net revenues increased by 70.9% year-over-year, while revenues from packaged tours increased by 106.7%. This is the first time since our listing that we have achieved profitability in the first quarter, which demonstrates that Tuniu's performance is gradually entering a path of healthy development. We will continue to closely monitor industry trends and the evolving customer demands, primarily focusing on product innovation, service quality enhancement, sales channel development, and operational efficiency improvement. We remain committed to strengthen our market position, enhance performance, and create greater value for both customers and shareholders."

[1] The conversion of Renminbi ("RMB") into United States dollars ("US$") is based on the exchange rate of US$1.00=RMB 7.2203 on March 29, 2024 as set forth in H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and available at https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h10/default.htm.

[2] The section below entitled "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" provides information about the use of Non-GAAP financial measures in this press release, and the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release reconciles Non-GAAP financial information with the Company's financial results under GAAP.

First Quarter 2024 Results

Net revenues were RMB108.0 million (US$15.0 million) in the first quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 70.9% from the corresponding period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the growth of packaged tours as the travel market recovers.

• Revenues from packaged tours were RMB83.0 million (US$11.5 million) in the first quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 106.7% from the corresponding period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the growth of organized tours.
• Other revenues were RMB25.0 million (US$3.5 million) in the first quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 8.5% from the corresponding period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the increase in the commission fees received from other travel-related products.

Cost of revenues was RMB25.9 million (US$3.6 million) in the first quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.6% from the corresponding period in 2023. As a percentage of net revenues, cost of revenues was 24.0% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 38.5% in the corresponding period in 2023.

Gross profit was RMB82.0 million (US$11.4 million) in the first quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 111.0% from the corresponding period in 2023.

Operating expenses were RMB69.7 million (US$9.7 million) in the first quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 24.8% from the corresponding period in 2023.

• Research and product development expenses were RMB13.0 million (US$1.8 million) in the first quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year decrease of 9.1%. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in research and product development personnel related expenses. Research and product development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 12.1% in the first quarter of 2024, decreasing from 22.7% as a percentage of net revenues in the corresponding period in 2023.
• Sales and marketing expenses were RMB36.8 million (US$5.1 million) in the first quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 84.2%. The increase was primarily due to the increase in promotion expenses and sales and marketing personnel related expenses. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 34.1% in the first quarter of 2024, increasing from 31.6% as a percentage of net revenues in the corresponding period in 2023.
• General and administrative expenses were RMB20.5 million (US$2.8 million) in the first quarter of 2024, representing a year-over-year decrease of 8.2%. The decrease was primarily due to the reversal of allowance for doubtful accounts. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 19.0% in the first quarter of 2024, decreasing from 35.3% as a percentage of net revenues in the corresponding period in 2023.

Income from operations was RMB12.3 million (US$1.7 million) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a loss from operations of RMB17.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB18.1 million (US$2.5 million) in the first quarter of 2024.

Net income was RMB21.9 million (US$3.0 million) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of RMB7.5 million in the first quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net income, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB27.7 million (US$3.8 million) in the first quarter of 2024.

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation was RMB13.9 million (US$1.9 million) in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB7.0 million in the first quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB19.7 million (US$2.7 million) in the first quarter of 2024.

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB1.2 billion (US$167.4 million).

Business Outlook

For the second quarter of 2024, Tuniu expects to generate RMB114.9 million to RMB119.9 million of net revenues, which represents a 15% to 20% increase year-over-year compared with net revenues in the corresponding period in 2023. This forecast reflects Tuniu's current and preliminary view on the industry and its operations, which is subject to change.

Share Repurchase Update

In March 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$10 million worth of its ordinary shares or American depositary shares representing ordinary shares. As of May 31, 2024, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of approximately 3.5 million ADSs for approximately US$2.9 million from the open market under the share repurchase program.

Conference Call Information

Tuniu's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 am U.S. Eastern Time, on June 4, 2024, (8:00 pm, Beijing/Hong Kong Time, on June 4, 2024) to discuss the first quarter 2024 financial results.

To participate in the conference call, please dial the following numbers:

United States	1-888-346-8982
Hong Kong	852-301-84992
Mainland China	4001-201203
International	1-412-902-4272

Conference ID: Tuniu 1Q 2024 Earnings Conference Call

A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through June 11, 2024. The dial-in details are as follows:

United States	1-877-344-7529
International	1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code: 4679991

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.tuniu.com.

About Tuniu

Tuniu (Nasdaq: TOUR) is a leading online leisure travel company in China that offers integrated travel service with a large selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided tours, as well as travel-related services for leisure travelers through its website tuniu.com and mobile platform. Tuniu provides one-stop leisure travel solutions and a compelling customer experience through its online platform and offline service network, including a dedicated team of professional customer service representatives, 24/7 call centers, extensive networks of offline retail stores and self-operated local tour operators. For more information, please visit http://ir.tuniu.com.

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. Tuniu 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 Tuniu's 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 are not limited to the following: Tuniu's goals and strategies; the growth of the online leisure travel market in China; the demand for Tuniu's products and services; its relationships with customers and travel suppliers; Tuniu's ability to offer competitive travel products and services; Tuniu's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; competition in the online travel industry in China; government policies and regulations relating to Tuniu's structure, business and industry; the impact of health epidemics on Tuniu's business operations, the travel industry and the economy of China and elsewhere generally; and the general economic and business condition in China and elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's 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 Tuniu does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the Company's unaudited consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company has provided non-GAAP information related to income/(loss) from operations, net income/(loss), net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets, impairment of goodwill and impairment of property and equipment, net. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe that the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are useful for understanding and assessing underlying business performance and operating trends, and management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our financial performance and when planning and forecasting future periods.

This non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. Further, this non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore its comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating performance. Tuniu encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.

(Financial Tables Follow)

Tuniu Corporation
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(All amounts in thousands, except per share information)
	December 31, 2023		March 31, 2024		March 31, 2024
	RMB		RMB		US$
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	378,989		486,989		67,447
Restricted cash	65,902		37,316		5,168
Short-term investments	777,890		684,244		94,767
Accounts receivable, net	41,633		57,184		7,920
Amounts due from related parties	9,515		1,055		146
Prepayments and other current assets	234,189		152,565		21,130
Total current assets	1,508,118		1,419,353		196,578
Non-current assets
Long-term investments	209,819		209,032		28,951
Property and equipment, net	57,479		56,390		7,810
Intangible assets, net	26,091		25,109		3,478
Land use right, net	90,529		90,013		12,467
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	12,484		11,467		1,588
Other non-current assets	55,960		61,483		8,515
Total non-current assets	452,362		453,494		62,809
Total assets	1,960,480		1,872,847		259,387
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings	7,277		7,520		1,042
Accounts and notes payable	317,104		347,474		48,125
Amounts due to related parties	6,405		6,783		939
Salary and welfare payable	21,401		18,028		2,497
Taxes payable	4,305		3,124		433
Advances from customers	270,197		140,825		19,504
Operating lease liabilities, current	2,709		3,165		438
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	329,481		320,488		44,387
Total current liabilities	958,879		847,407		117,365
Non-current liabilities
Operating lease liabilities, non-current	5,348		4,475		620
Deferred tax liabilities	6,027		5,825		807
Long-term borrowings	10,395		8,390		1,162
Total non-current liabilities	21,770		18,690		2,589
Total liabilities	980,649		866,097		119,954
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	27,200		27,200		3,767
Equity
Ordinary shares	249		249		34
Less: Treasury stock	(285,983)		(287,782)		(39,857)
Additional paid-in capital	9,138,720		9,143,505		1,266,361
Accumulated other comprehensive income	305,416		307,450		42,581
Accumulated deficit	(8,127,552)		(8,113,641)		(1,123,726)
Total Tuniu Corporation shareholders' equity	1,030,850		1,049,781		145,393
Noncontrolling interests	(78,219)		(70,231)		(9,727)
Total equity	952,631		979,550		135,666
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity	1,960,480		1,872,847		259,387

 

 

 

Tuniu Corporation
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss/(Income)
(All amounts in thousands, except per share information)
	Quarter Ended		Quarter Ended		Quarter Ended		Quarter Ended
	March 31, 2023		December 31, 2023		March 31, 2024		March 31, 2024
	RMB		RMB		RMB		US$
Revenues
Packaged tours	40,130		73,382		82,951		11,489
Others	23,051		26,564		25,007		3,463
Net revenues	63,181		99,946		107,958		14,952
Cost of revenues	(24,301)		(25,309)		(25,913)		(3,589)
Gross profit	38,880		74,637		82,045		11,363
Operating expenses
Research and product development	(14,328)		(10,426)		(13,024)		(1,804)
Sales and marketing	(19,987)		(33,230)		(36,824)		(5,100)
General and administrative	(22,319)		(42,072)		(20,479)		(2,836)
Impairment of goodwill	-		(114,661)		-		-
Other operating income	762		2,401		582		81
Total operating expenses	(55,872)		(197,988)		(69,745)		(9,659)
(Loss)/income from operations	(16,992)		(123,351)		12,300		1,704
Other income/(expenses)
Interest and investment income/(loss), net	6,321		(15,151)		10,041		1,391
Interest expense	(1,149)		(1,056)		(613)		(85)
Foreign exchange gains/(losses), net	3,514		3,172		(568)		(79)
Other income, net	1,101		2,499		1,279		177
(Loss)/income before income tax expense	(7,205)		(133,887)		22,439		3,108
Income tax benefit	203		103		64		9
Equity in (loss)/income of affiliates	(469)		866		(604)		(84)
Net (loss)/income	(7,471)		(132,918)		21,899		3,033
Net  (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(454)		(583)		7,988		1,106
Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation	(7,017)		(132,335)		13,911		1,927
Net (loss)/income	(7,471)		(132,918)		21,899		3,033
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax	(4,040)		(5,848)		2,034		282
Comprehensive (loss)/income	(11,511)		(138,766)		23,933		3,315
Net (loss)/income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders - basic and diluted	(0.02)		(0.36)		0.04		0.01
Net (loss)/income per ADS - basic and diluted*	(0.06)		(1.08)		0.12		0.03
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing basic (loss)/income per share	371,394,686		371,526,300		371,516,251		371,516,251
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing diluted (loss)/income per share	371,394,686		371,526,300		373,365,967		373,365,967
Share-based compensation expenses included are as follows：
Cost of revenues	18		66		65		9
Research and product development	18		66		65		9
Sales and marketing	(16)		32		31		4
General and administrative	758		4,912		4,830		669
Total	778		5,076		4,991		691
*Each ADS represents three of the Company's ordinary shares.

 

 

 

Reconciliations  of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
(All amounts in thousands, except per share information)
	Quarter Ended March 31, 2024
	GAAP Result		Share-based		Amortization of acquired		Impairment		Impairment of		Non-GAAP
			Compensation		intangible assets		of goodwill		property and equipment, net		Result
Income from operations	12,300		4,991		828		-		-		18,119
Net income	21,899		4,991		828		-		-		27,718
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders	13,911		4,991		828		-		-		19,730
	Quarter Ended December 31, 2023
	GAAP Result		Share-based		Amortization of acquired		Impairment		Impairment of		Non-GAAP
			Compensation		intangible assets		of goodwill		property and equipment, net		Result
(Loss)/income from operations	(123,351)		5,076		828		114,661		17,986		15,200
Net (loss)/income	(132,918)		5,076		828		114,661		17,986		5,633
Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders	(132,335)		5,076		828		114,661		17,986		6,216
	Quarter Ended March 31, 2023
	GAAP Result		Share-based		Amortization of acquired		Impairment		Impairment of		Non-GAAP
			Compensation		intangible assets		of goodwill		property and equipment, net		Result
Loss from operations	(16,992)		778		828		-		-		(15,386)
Net loss	(7,471)		778		828		-		-		(5,865)
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders	(7,017)		778		828		-		-		(5,411)

 

 

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FAQ

What was Tuniu 's revenue growth in Q1 2024?

Tuniu 's net revenues grew by 70.9% year-over-year to RMB108.0 million (US$15.0 million) in Q1 2024.

How much did Tuniu's package tour revenue increase in Q1 2024?

Tuniu's package tour revenue increased by 106.7% year-over-year to RMB83.0 million (US$11.5 million) in Q1 2024.

What was Tuniu's net income in Q1 2024?

Tuniu reported a net income of RMB21.9 million (US$3.0 million) in Q1 2024 compared to a net loss of RMB7.5 million in Q1 2023.

What is the expected revenue for Tuniu in Q2 2024?

Tuniu expects net revenues between RMB114.9 million and RMB119.9 million for Q2 2024, indicating a 15-20% year-over-year increase.

How much did Tuniu repurchase in shares?

Tuniu repurchased approximately 3.5 million ADSs worth US$2.9 million as part of its share repurchase program.