Tuya Reports Second Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results
- SaaS and others revenue increased 30.2% YoY
- Overall gross margin increased to 46.7%
- Net cash generated from operating activities up 1769.1% YoY
- Total revenue down 8.9% YoY
- IoT PaaS revenue down 13.5% YoY
- Operating margin improved but still negative at -55.1%
- Net margin improved but still negative at -41.3%
- Decrease in IoT PaaS customers and premium IoT PaaS customers
- DBNER of IoT PaaS decreased to 58%
Second Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights
- Total revenue was
US , down approximately$57.0 million 8.9% year over year (2Q2022:US ).$62.5 million - IoT platform-as-a-service ("PaaS") revenue was
US , down approximately$41.1 million 13.5% year over year (2Q2022:US ).$47.6 million - Software-as-a-service ("SaaS") and others revenue was
US , up approximately$9.4 million 30.2% year over year (2Q2022:US ).$7.2 million - Overall gross margin increased to
46.7% , up 3.9 percentage points year over year (2Q2022:42.8% ). Gross margin of IoT PaaS increased to44.2% , up 1.7 percentage points year over year (2Q2022:42.5% ). - Operating margin was negative
55.1% , up 8.0 percentage points year over year (2Q2022: negative63.1% ). Non-GAAP operating margin was negative11.2% , up 24.4 percentage points year over year (2Q2022: negative35.6% ). - Net margin was negative
41.3% , up 16.0 percentage points year over year (2Q2022: negative57.3% ). Non-GAAP net margin was2.7% , improving by 32.6 percentage points year over year (2Q2022: negative29.9% ), achieving quarterly break-even for the first time. - Net cash generated from operating activities was
US , up 1,$7.5 million 769.1% year over year (2Q2022:US ).$0.4 million - Total cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments were
US as of June 30, 2023, compared to$942.3 million US as of December 31, 2022.$954.3 million
Second Quarter 2023 Operating Highlights
- IoT PaaS customers[1] for the second quarter 2023 were approximately 2,300 (2Q2022: approximately 2,800). Total customers for the second quarter 2023 were approximately 3,300 (2Q2022: approximately 4,100). The Group's implementation of its key-account strategy enabled it to be more focused on serving strategic customers.
- Premium IoT PaaS customers[2] for the trailing 12 months ended June 30, 2023 were 251 (2Q2022: 267). In the second quarter 2023, the Group's premium IoT PaaS customers contributed approximately
79.8% of its IoT PaaS revenue (2Q2022: approximately82.4% ). The decrease in premium IoT PaaS customers was primarily attributable to a reduction in order size among certain previous premium customers, thus falling below the premium customer revenue contribution threshold for the trailing 12 months ended June 30, 2023. - Dollar-based net expansion rate ("DBNER")[3] of IoT PaaS for the trailing 12 months ended June 30, 2023 was
58% (2Q2022:84% ). - Registered IoT device and software developers ("registered developers") were over 846,000 as of June 30, 2023, up
19.6% from approximately 708,000 developers as of December 31, 2022.
1. The Group defines an IoT PaaS customer for a given period as a customer who has directly placed orders for IoT PaaS with the Group during that period.
2. The Group defines a premium IoT PaaS customer as a customer as of a given date that contributed more than
3. The Group calculates DBNER of IoT PaaS for a trailing 12-month period by first identifying all customers in the prior 12-month period (i.e., those have placed at least one order for IoT PaaS during that period), and then calculating the quotient from dividing the IoT PaaS revenue generated from such customers in the current trailing 12-month period by the IoT PaaS revenue generated from the same group of customers in the prior 12-month period. The Group's DBNER may change from period to period, due to a combination of various factors, including changes in the customers' purchase cycles and amounts and the Group's customer mix, among other things. DBNER indicates the Group's ability to expand customer use of the Tuya platform over time and generate revenue growth from existing customers.
Mr. Xueji (Jerry) Wang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tuya, commented, "Throughout the first half of 2023, against the backdrop of a changing macroeconomic environment, Tuya has consistently demonstrated resilience and adaptability, which can be attributable to our strategic focus on prioritizing highest-value customers. This approach has not only driven our sequential revenue growth but also optimized our operational efficiency. Now, as we observe a global recovery in business activities and an encouraging trend in IoT smart device sales, there's an indication of a rebound in our sector. With our renewed strategic emphasis on superior customer service, enhancements in software and hardware offerings, and strengthened value propositions for enterprises across the value chain, we are well-positioned to seize these emerging opportunities. We stand ready to embrace the promising future and Tuya's next growth chapter."
Ms. Yao (Jessie) Liu, Director and Chief Financial Officer of Tuya, added, "In the second quarter of 2023, we achieved a significant milestone by recording a non-GAAP net profit of approximately
Second Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results
REVENUE
Total revenue in the second quarter of 2023 decreased by
- IoT PaaS revenue in the second quarter of 2023 decreased by
13.5% toUS from$41.1 million US in the same period of 2022. During the quarter, the Group's customers remained cautious in their purchase decisions. This was primarily due to ongoing inventory backlog pressure in the downstream supply chain, resulting from a mismatch between supply and demand in the discretionary consumer electronics sector. Additionally, discretionary consumer electronics spending across certain categories remained soft in multiple regions. Furthermore, the decrease was in part due to an adverse impact of$47.6 million US , or 5.3 percentage points, caused by foreign exchange rate fluctuations compared to the same period of 2022. As a result of these factors, the Group's DBNER of IoT PaaS for the trailing 12 months ended June 30, 2023 decreased to$2.5 million 58% compared to previous periods. - SaaS and others revenue in the second quarter of 2023 increased by
30.2% toUS from$9.4 million US in the same period of 2022. During the quarter, the Group remained committed to offering value-added services ("VAS") and various software products with strong value propositions, including SaaS solutions and Cube solution, to its customers.$7.2 million - Smart device distribution revenue in the second quarter of 2023 decreased by
16.3% toUS from$6.5 million US in the same period of 2022, primarily due to the fluctuating timing and volume of customer demands and purchases.$7.8 million
COST OF REVENUE
Cost of revenue in the second quarter of 2023 decreased by
GROSS PROFIT AND GROSS MARGIN
Total gross profit in the second quarter of 2023 decreased by
- IoT PaaS gross margin in the second quarter of 2023 was
44.2% , compared to42.5% in the same period of 2022. The improved gross margin was primarily due to the changes in product mix and a lower provision recorded for certain slow-moving IoT chips and raw material inventory in relation to the IoT PaaS business during the second quarter of 2023. - SaaS and others gross margin in the second quarter of 2023 was
74.5% , compared to78.9% in the same period of 2022. - Smart device distribution gross margin in the second quarter of 2023 was
23.0% , compared to11.4% in the same period of 2022, primarily due to higher-value products solution we provided to our customers during the second quarter of 2023.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses decreased by
Non-GAAP operating expenses, defined as operating expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses and credit-related impairment of long-term investments, decreased by
- Research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2023 were
US , down$26.5 million 28.9% fromUS in the same period of 2022, primarily because of the Group's strategic streamlining of its research and development team and operations. During this quarter, average salaried employee headcount of the Group's research and development team was down approximately$37.2 million 34.2% year over year, compared to the same quarter in last year. Non-GAAP adjusted research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2023 wereUS , compared to$22.5 million US in the same period of 2022.$33.8 million - Sales and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2023 were
US , down$9.8 million 34.8% fromUS in the same period of 2022, primarily because of (i) the Group's strategic streamlining of its sales and marketing team, and (ii) the Group's efforts to control expenditure and improve sales and marketing efficiency. Non-GAAP adjusted sales and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2023 were$15.1 million US , compared to$8.2 million US in the same period of 2022.$13.2 million - General and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2023 were
US , compared to$24.3 million US in the same period of 2022, primarily due to (i) the credit-related impairment loss of$17.1 million US of long-term investments, (ii) the Group's strategic streamlining of its general and administrative team, and (iii) the Group's efforts to control professional expenditure. Non-GAAP adjusted general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2023 were$8.1 million US , compared to$4.8 million US in the same period of 2022.$5.3 million - Other operating income, net in the second quarter of 2023 was
US , primarily due to the receipts of software value-added tax ("VAT") refunds and various general subsidies for enterprises.$2.5 million
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS AND OPERATING MARGIN
Loss from operations in the second quarter of 2023 narrowed by
Operating margin in the second quarter of 2023 was negative
NET LOSS/PROFIT AND NET MARGIN
Net loss in the second quarter of 2023 narrowed by
The Group had a non-GAAP net profit of
Net margin in the second quarter of 2023 was negative
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS/PROFIT PER ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS was
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net profit per ADS was
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments were
NET CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash generated from operating activities for the second quarter of 2023 was
For further information on non-GAAP financial measures presented above, see the section headed "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Business Outlook
With further relief in global inflation, discretionary consumer spending in the consumer electronic industry worldwide is expected to gradually navigate out of the headwinds experienced over the past two years. While some of the challenges persist, we are beginning to observe encouraging signs of recovery in various areas. For instance, inventory backlog experienced by downstream participants in the supply chain is steadily easing, and spending in many types of consumer electronic devices is showing a rebound. Although high global inflation may have lasting effects on consumer habits and business operations, a shift in consumer spending preference towards necessities and more economical purchases, combined with businesses seeking greater stability and sustainability, bring new opportunities with enterprises centred around offering value-driven technologies and solutions.
In response to this evolving market environment, the Group will remain committed to continuously iterating its products and services, further enhancing software and hardware capabilities, expanding key customer base, investing in innovations and new opportunities, diversifying revenue streams, and further optimizing operating efficiency. At the same time, the Group remains cognizant that future trajectories may yet present challenges, ranging from consumer spending patterns and regional economic disparities to inventory management, foreign exchange rate volatility, and broader geopolitical uncertainties.
Conference Call Information
The Company's management will hold a conference call at 08:30 P.M. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 (08:30 A.M. Beijing Time on Thursday, August 24, 2023) to discuss the financial results. In advance of the conference call, all participants must use the following link to complete the online registration process. Upon registering, each participant will receive access details for this conference including a conference access code, a PIN number (personal access code), the dial-in number, and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.
Online registration: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=b53fb1d3&confId=53630
The replay will be accessible through August 30, 2023 by dialing the following numbers:
International: | +1-929-458-6194 |
+1-866-813-9403 | |
Access Code: | 762683 |
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.tuya.com.
About Tuya Inc.
Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391) is a global leading IoT cloud development platform with a mission to build an IoT developer ecosystem and enable everything to be smart. Tuya has pioneered a purpose-built IoT cloud development platform that delivers a full suite of offerings, including Platform-as-a-Service, or PaaS, and Software-as-a-Service, or SaaS, to businesses and developers. Through its IoT cloud development platform, Tuya has enabled developers to activate a vibrant IoT ecosystem of brands, OEMs, partners and end users to engage and communicate through a broad range of smart devices.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses non-GAAP measures, such as non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP loss from operations (including non-GAAP operating margin), non-GAAP net (loss)/profit (including non-GAAP net margin), and non-GAAP basic and diluted net (loss)/profit per ADS, as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under
Reconciliations of Tuya's non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the
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TUYA INC. | ||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND JUNE 30, 2023 | ||
(All amounts in US$ thousands ("US$"), except for share and per share data, | ||
unless otherwise noted) | ||
As of December 31, | As of June 30, | |
2022 | 2023 | |
US$ | US$ | |
(Unaudited) | ||
ASSETS | ||
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 133,161 | 86,266 |
Restricted cash | – | 8,276 |
Short-term investments | 821,134 | 856,028 |
Accounts receivable, net | 12,172 | 13,083 |
Notes receivable, net | 2,767 | 3,336 |
Inventories, net | 45,380 | 37,023 |
Prepayments and other current assets, net | 8,752 | 8,077 |
Total current assets | 1,023,366 | 1,012,089 |
Non-current assets: | ||
Property, equipment and software, net | 3,827 | 2,627 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 9,736 | 7,057 |
Long-term investments | 18,031 | 16,947 |
Other non-current assets, net | 1,179 | 618 |
Total non-current assets | 32,773 | 27,249 |
Total assets | 1,056,139 | 1,039,338 |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 9,595 | 9,221 |
Advance from customers | 27,633 | 25,623 |
Deferred revenue, current | 6,821 | 6,310 |
Accruals and other current liabilities | 33,383 | 32,957 |
Lease liabilities, current | 3,850 | 3,244 |
Total current liabilities | 81,282 | 77,355 |
Non-current liabilities: | ||
Lease liabilities, non-current | 5,292 | 3,907 |
Deferred revenue, non-current | 394 | 407 |
Other non-current liabilities | 7,004 | 5,447 |
Total non-current liabilities | 12,690 | 9,761 |
Total liabilities | 93,972 | 87,116 |
TUYA INC. | ||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED) | ||
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND JUNE 30, 2023 | ||
(All amounts in US$ thousands ("US$"), except for share and per share data, | ||
unless otherwise noted) | ||
As of December 31, | As of June 30, | |
2022 | 2023 | |
US$ | US$ | |
(Unaudited) | ||
Shareholders' equity: | ||
Class A ordinary shares | 25 | 25 |
Class B ordinary shares | 4 | 4 |
Treasury stock | (86,438) | (68,514) |
Additional paid-in capital | 1,584,764 | 1,600,206 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (22,115) | (20,372) |
Accumulated deficit | (514,073) | (559,127) |
Total shareholders' equity | 962,167 | 952,222 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 1,056,139 | 1,039,338 |
TUYA INC. | ||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ||||
(All amounts in US$ thousands ("US$"), except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted) | ||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||
June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | |
Revenue | 62,547 | 57,004 | 117,871 | 104,489 |
Cost of revenue | (35,777) | (30,363) | (68,281) | (56,820) |
Gross profit | 26,770 | 26,641 | 49,590 | 47,669 |
Operating expenses: | ||||
Research and development expenses | (37,221) | (26,474) | (84,809) | (54,525) |
Sales and marketing expenses | (15,061) | (9,826) | (30,339) | (20,085) |
General and administrative expenses | (17,130) | (24,273) | (35,160) | (41,066) |
Other operating incomes, net | 3,182 | 2,514 | 5,776 | 4,294 |
Total operating expenses | (66,230) | (58,059) | (144,532) | (111,382) |
Loss from operations | (39,460) | (31,418) | (94,942) | (63,713) |
Other income | ||||
Other non-operating incomes, net | 694 | 778 | 1,347 | 1,556 |
Financial income, net | 1,428 | 7,305 | 1,549 | 18,775 |
Foreign exchange gain, net | 1,627 | 937 | 1,526 | 903 |
Loss before income tax expense | (35,711) | (22,398) | (90,520) | (42,479) |
Income tax expense | (158) | (1,151) | (302) | (2,115) |
Net loss | (35,869) | (23,549) | (90,822) | (44,594) |
Net loss attributable to Tuya Inc. | (35,869) | (23,549) | (90,822) | (44,594) |
Net loss attribute to ordinary shareholders | (35,869) | (23,549) | (90,822) | (44,594) |
Net loss | (35,869) | (23,549) | (90,822) | (44,594) |
Other comprehensive (loss)/income | ||||
Changes in fair value of long-term investments | (1,146) | (1,053) | (1,146) | (1,053) |
Transfer out of fair value changes of long-term investments | – | 8,050 | – | 8,050 |
Foreign currency translation | (8,699) | (6,882) | (8,050) | (5,254) |
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Tuya Inc. | (45,714) | (23,434) | (100,018) | (42,851) |
TUYA INC. | ||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ||||
(All amounts in US$ thousands ("US$"), except for share and per share data, unless otherwise | ||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||
June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | |
Net loss attributable to Tuya Inc. | (35,869) | (23,549) | (90,822) | (44,594) |
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (35,869) | (23,549) | (90,822) | (44,594) |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted | 550,172,103 | 554,945,739 | 553,471,745 | 554,472,706 |
Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic and diluted | (0.07) | (0.04) | (0.16) | (0.08) |
Share-based compensation expenses were included in: | ||||
Research and development expenses | 3,452 | 4,006 | 7,582 | 8,123 |
Sales and marketing expenses | 1,847 | 1,620 | 3,500 | 3,226 |
General and administrative expenses | 11,871 | 11,386 | 23,744 | 22,983 |
TUYA INC. | ||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||
(All amounts in US$ thousands ("US$"), except for share and per share data, unless otherwise | ||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||
June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | |
Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities | 401 | 7,495 | (56,973) | (11,387) |
Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities | (112,848) | 11,489 | (254,789) | (22,335) |
Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities | (26,894) | 104 | (48,645) | (2,067) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash | (6,284) | (3,791) | (4,956) | (2,830) |
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash | (145,625) | 15,297 | (365,363) | (38,619) |
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash at the beginning of period | 744,838 | 79,245 | 964,576 | 133,161 |
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash at the end of period | 599,213 | 94,542 | 599,213 | 94,542 |
TUYA INC. | ||||
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE MOST DIRECTLY COMPARABLE | ||||
(All amounts in US$ thousands ("US$"), except for share and per share data, unless otherwise | ||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | |||
June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | |
Reconciliation of operating expenses to non-GAAP operating expenses | ||||
Research and development expenses | (37,221) | (26,474) | (84,809) | (54,525) |
Add: Share-based compensation | 3,452 | 4,006 | 7,582 | 8,123 |
Adjusted research and development expenses | (33,769) | (22,468) | (77,227) | (46,402) |
Sales and marketing expenses | (15,061) | (9,826) | (30,339) | (20,085) |
Add: Share-based compensation | 1,847 | 1,620 | 3,500 | 3,226 |
Adjusted sales and marketing expenses | (13,214) | (8,206) | (26,839) | (16,859) |
General and administrative expenses | (17,130) | (24,273) | (35,160) | (41,066) |
Add: Share-based compensation | 11,871 | 11,386 | 23,744 | 22,983 |
Add: Credit-related impairment of long-term investments | – | 8,050 | – | 8,050 |
Adjusted general and administrative expenses | (5,259) | (4,837) | (11,416) | (10,033) |
Reconciliation of loss from operations to non-GAAP loss from operations | ||||
Loss from operations | (39,460) | (31,418) | (94,942) | (63,713) |
Add: Share-based compensation expenses | 17,170 | 17,012 | 34,826 | 34,332 |
Add: Credit-related impairment of long-term investments | – | 8,050 | – | 8,050 |
Non-GAAP loss from operations | (22,290) | (6,356) | (60,116) | (21,331) |
Non-GAAP operating margin | (35.6) % | (11.2) % | (51.0) % | (20.4) % |
Reconciliation of net loss to non-GAAP net (loss)/profit | ||||
Net loss | (35,869) | (23,549) | (90,822) | (44,594) |
Add: Share-based compensation expenses | 17,170 | 17,012 | 34,826 | 34,332 |
Add: Credit-related impairment of long-term investments | – | 8,050 | – | 8,050 |
Non-GAAP net (loss)/profit | (18,699) | 1,513 | (55,996) | (2,212) |
Non-GAAP net margin | (29.9) % | 2.7 % | (47.5) % | (2.1) % |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing non-GAAP net loss per share | ||||
– Basic | 550,172,103 | 554,945,739 | 553,471,745 | 554,472,706 |
– Diluted | 550,172,103 | 586,513,021 | 553,471,745 | 554,472,706 |
Non-GAAP net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | ||||
– Basic | (0.03) | 0.00 | (0.10) | (0.00) |
– Diluted | (0.03) | 0.00 | (0.10) | (0.00) |
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