Zepp Health Corporation Reports First Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
Zepp Health reported Q1 2024 revenues of $39.8 million, a 55.5% decline year-over-year, mainly due to reduced sales of Xiaomi and self-branded products. The company posted a net loss per share of $0.06 and a net loss per ADS of $0.23. Despite the revenue drop, gross margins hit a record high of 36.8% due to a favorable product mix. Zepp's CEO highlighted the success of the Zepp app with over 10 million MAUs and the popularity of the Balance and Active product lines. The new Amazfit Bip 5 Unity and Helio Ring products aim to boost market presence. CFO Leon Deng mentioned that the company maintained positive operating cash flow and reduced debt to $46.7 million since Q1 2023. Operating expenses were controlled, with R&D and marketing investments continuing to support competitive edge. The company expects Q2 2024 revenues between $40 million and $55 million. Zepp is also continuing its share repurchase program, having repurchased $13.4 million worth of ADSs as of March 31, 2024.
- Gross margin reached 36.8%, a record high.
- Self-branded products contributed over 85% of total revenues.
- Zepp app MAU exceeded 10 million.
- Balance and Active product lines gained popularity.
- Positive operating cash flow for the seventh consecutive quarter.
- Debt reduced by $46.7 million since Q1 2023.
- Operating expenses controlled at or below $30 million per quarter.
- New product lines (Amazfit Bip 5 Unity and Helio Ring) launched.
- R&D and marketing investments maintained to support competitive edge.
- Revenue declined by 55.5% year-over-year.
- Total units shipped decreased by 65.7% to 1.2 million.
- Net loss per share was $0.06 and net loss per ADS was $0.23.
- Decline in Xiaomi product sales impacted overall revenue.
- R&D expenses accounted for 33.5% of revenues.
- Selling and marketing expenses accounted for 26.9% of revenues.
- General and administrative expenses accounted for 16.0% of revenues.
Insights
Zepp Health's first quarter financial results show a significant decrease in revenue and units shipped compared to the same period last year, primarily due to a decline in Xiaomi product sales and a lack of new product launches. Despite this, the company achieved a record-high gross margin of
Zepp Health's emphasis on its self-branded products and the expansion of its product line with innovative offerings like the Amazfit Bip 5 Unity and Helio Ring reflect a targeted approach to capture different market segments. The new product launches are strategically designed to cater to both the premium segment and sub-$100 market, potentially broadening the company's market reach. The integration of AI functionalities and health monitoring features positions Zepp Health as a forward-thinking player in the wearable tech market. However, the major decline in overall units shipped by
Zepp Health's recent upgrades to its proprietary operating system, Zepp OS 3.5 and the integration of the Zepp Flow AI system highlight the company's commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to enhance user experiences. The inclusion of large model AI interaction and messaging capabilities across their product line could provide a significant competitive edge, especially in the premium market segment. This technological advancement can attract tech-savvy consumers looking for cutting-edge wearable solutions. However, the effectiveness of these upgrades in driving consumer adoption and translating to increased sales remains to be seen. Continuous innovation in software and hardware will be essential to stay ahead of competitors like Apple and Samsung. In the long term, maintaining a competitive edge through technology will be vital for sustained growth and market leadership.
Mr. Wang 'Wayne' Huang, Chairman and CEO of Zepp, commented, "In the first quarter of 2024, our revenue came broadly in line with our guidance. Our gross margin performance reached a record high, and our self-branded product sales contributed over
Wayne continued: "On the products front, we offer a diverse range of series tailored to various market needs. Each series is strategically positioned with a thorough understanding of its competitors and targeted price ranges. We are delighted to observe that our Balance and Active product line has gained more popularity among consumers and KOLs due to the attractive designs and innovative functionalities such as cutting-edge AI functions, a wide range of health services and a diverse selection of watch faces and app ecosystems. This has enabled us to position this product line to a more premium market than before and generate better gross margins. In May, we unveiled the new Amazfit Bip 5 Unity. Through the stainless-steel appearance and bigger screen, we have brought many user-favorite software functions from our mid-to-high-end product lines to Unity, and brought richer apps and watch faces through Zepp OS 3.0 to unity, strengthening our sub-
Mr. Leon Deng, Zepp's Chief Financial Officer, added, "The first quarter is traditionally a slower season of us, with a significant decline of Xiaomi products sales plus a more subdued new product launch window of our self-branded products, leading to a revenue decline of this quarter compared with last year. However, we continue to achieve a historically high gross margin of
Leon continued, "We have also maintained vigilant oversight of our working capital throughout the first quarter. Despite a P&L loss, we successfully sustained a positive operating cash flow for the seventh consecutive quarter. In the first quarter of 2023, we initiated a retirement of portions of our short and long-term debt portfolio. Since the first quarter of 2023, we have successfully retired
First Quarter of 2024 Financial Summary
For the Three Months Ended | ||||
Number in millions, except for percentages and | Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023[1] | ||
Revenue RMB | 287.2 | 645.2 | ||
Revenue US$ | 39.8 | 93.9 | ||
Gross margin | 36.8 % | 15.9 % | ||
Net loss RMB | (105.8) | (136.9) | ||
Net loss US$ | (14.6) | (19.9) | ||
Adjusted EBIT RMB[4] | (86.4) | (128.5) | ||
Adjusted EBIT US$ | (12.0) | (18.7) | ||
Net loss attributable to Zepp Health Corporation | (105.5) | (136.7) | ||
Adjusted net loss attributable to Zepp Health | (89.7) | (112.7) | ||
Net loss attributable to Zepp Health Corporation | (14.6) | (19.9) | ||
Adjusted net loss attributable to Zepp Health | (12.4) | (16.4) | ||
Basic/diluted net loss per share RMB | (0.41) | (0.56) | ||
Basic/diluted net loss per ADS US$ | (0.23) | (0.32) | ||
Adjusted basic/diluted net loss per share RMB[3] | (0.35) | (0.46) | ||
Adjusted basic/diluted net loss per ADS US$ | (0.19) | (0.27) | ||
Units shipped in millions | 1.2 | 3.5 | ||
[1] The US$ numbers in 2023 are referenced with the prior 6-K disclosures, where translations from RMB to US$ are made at a rate | ||||
[2] Adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation is a non-GAAP measure, which excludes share-based | ||||
[3] Adjusted diluted net income/(loss) is the abbreviation of adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation, | ||||
[4] Adjusted EBIT is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net loss, excluding (i) share-based compensation | ||||
First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Revenues
Revenues for the first quarter of 2024 reached
Total units shipped in the first quarter of 2024 decreased by
Gross Margin
Gross margin in the first quarter of 2024 was
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses in the first quarter of 2024 were
Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses in the first quarter of 2024 were
The decrease was primarily as a result of our consistent push on retail profitability and channel mix improvement, which included meticulous refinement of our retail channels and strategic staffing arrangements across sales regions. Simultaneously, we've strategically invested in our marketing initiatives, prioritizing digital campaigns and outdoor advertising in influential global hubs. We are committed to investing efficiently in marketing and branding to ensure our sustained growth.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses were
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2024 were
Operating Income/(Loss)
Operating loss for the first quarter of 2024 was
Net Income/(Loss)
Net loss attributable to Zepp Health Corporation for the first quarter of 2024 was
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of
The Company continued to manage its working capital and inventory efficiently and recorded inventory levels of
Share Repurchase Program Update
The Company announced in its third quarter 2021 earnings release that the board had authorized a share repurchase program of up to
Outlook
For the second quarter of 2024, the Company's management currently expects net revenues to be between
This outlook is based on current market conditions and reflects the Company's current and preliminary estimates of market, operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change.
Conference Call
The Company's management team will hold a conference call at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 20, 2024 (7:00 a.m. Beijing Time on May 21, 2024) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts. Listeners may access the call by dialing:
US (Toll Free): | +1-888-346-8982 |
International: | +1-412-902-4272 |
Mainland | 400-120-1203 |
800-905-945 | |
+852-3018-4992 |
Participants should dial in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "Zepp Health Corporation".
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://ir.zepp.com.
A telephone replay will be available one hour after the call until May 27, 2024 by dialing:
US Toll Free: | +1-877-344-7529 |
International: | +1-412-317-0088 |
Replay Passcode: | 9164265 |
About Zepp Health Corporation
Zepp Health Corporation (NYSE: ZEPP) is a global smart wearable and health technology leader, empowering users to live their healthiest lives by optimizing their health, fitness, and wellness journeys through its leading consumer brands, Amazfit, Zepp Clarity and Zepp Aura. Powered by its proprietary Zepp Digital Management Platform, which includes the Zepp OS, AI chips, biometric sensors and data algorithms, Zepp delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. To date, Zepp has shipped over 200 million units, and its products are available in more than 90 countries and regions. Founded in 2013 as Huami Corp., the Company changed its name to Zepp Health Corporation in February 2021 to emphasize its health focus with a name that resonates across languages and cultures globally. Zepp has team members and offices across globe, especially in
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
We use adjusted net income/(loss), a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating our operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted operating expenses represent operating expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses. Adjusted operating income/(loss) represents operating income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses. Adjusted EBIT represents net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, income tax (benefit)/expense, interest income and interest expense. Adjusted net income/(loss) represents net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, and such adjustment has no impact on income tax. Adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation is a non-GAAP measure, which excludes share-based compensation expenses attributable to Zepp Health Corporation, and is used as the numerator in computation of adjusted net income/(loss) per share and per ADS attributable to Zepp Health Corporation.
We believe that adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted EBIT and adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation help identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that we include in net income/(loss) and net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation. We believe that adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted EBIT and adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation provides useful information about our operating results, enhances the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by our management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted EBIT and adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to Zepp Health Corporation, should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to net income/(loss), basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share and per ADS attributable to Zepp Health Corporation or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of our operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review the historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted EBIT and adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders, presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to our data. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Exchange Rate
The Company's business is primarily conducted in
Safe Harbor Statement
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and | ||||||
except for number of shares and per share data, or otherwise noted) | ||||||
As of December 31, | As of March 31, | |||||
2023 | 2024 | |||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
Assets | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 949,036 | 895,823 | 124,070 | |||
Restricted cash | 48,282 | 59,265 | 8,208 | |||
Accounts receivable, net | 431,159 | 300,813 | 41,662 | |||
Amounts due from related parties | 61,098 | 23,841 | 3,302 | |||
Inventories, net | 602,688 | 525,785 | 72,820 | |||
Short-term investments | 36,586 | 43,169 | 5,979 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 119,931 | 132,620 | 18,369 | |||
Total current assets | 2,248,780 | 1,981,316 | 274,410 | |||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 63,397 | 61,981 | 8,584 | |||
Intangible asset, net | 70,061 | 66,440 | 9,202 | |||
Goodwill | 68,023 | 69,177 | 9,581 | |||
Long-term investments | 1,693,611 | 1,686,434 | 233,568 | |||
Deferred tax assets | 230,041 | 229,464 | 31,780 | |||
Amount due from related parties, non-current | 20,954 | 23,564 | 3,264 | |||
Other non-current assets | 68,852 | 59,629 | 8,259 | |||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 48,412 | 34,292 | 4,749 | |||
Total assets | 4,512,131 | 4,212,297 | 583,397 |
Zepp Health Corporation | |||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - CONTINUED | |||||||
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and | |||||||
except for number of shares and per share data, or otherwise noted) | |||||||
As of December 31, | As of March 31, | ||||||
2023 | 2024 | ||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||
Liabilities | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | 264,726 | 152,587 | 21,133 | ||||
Advance from customers | 1,653 | 1,661 | 230 | ||||
Amount due to related parties | 24,671 | 13,797 | 1,911 | ||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 315,592 | 271,200 | 37,561 | ||||
Income tax payables | 7,003 | 7,337 | 1,016 | ||||
Notes payable | 475,629 | 434,099 | 60,122 | ||||
Short-term bank borrowings | 12,000 | 275,000 | 38,087 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 1,101,274 | 1,155,681 | 160,060 | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 29,601 | 29,448 | 4,079 | ||||
Long-term borrowings | 852,133 | 583,820 | 80,858 | ||||
Other non-current liabilities | 1,916 | 1,916 | 265 | ||||
Non-current operating lease liabilities | 22,697 | 21,513 | 2,980 | ||||
Total liabilities | 2,007,621 | 1,792,378 | 248,242 |
Zepp Health Corporation | ||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - CONTINUED | ||||||
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and | ||||||
except for number of shares and per share data, or otherwise noted) | ||||||
As of December 31, | As of March 31, | |||||
2023 | 2024 | |||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
Equity | ||||||
Ordinary shares | 164 | 164 | 23 | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,750,580 | 1,766,355 | 244,637 | |||
Treasury stock | (85,217) | (89,338) | (12,373) | |||
Accumulated retained earnings | 730,731 | 625,207 | 86,590 | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 96,318 | 105,828 | 14,657 | |||
Total Zepp Health Corporation shareholders' equity | 2,492,576 | 2,408,216 | 333,534 | |||
Noncontrolling interest | 11,934 | 11,703 | 1,621 | |||
Total equity | 2,504,510 | 2,419,919 | 335,155 | |||
Total liabilities and equity | 4,512,131 | 4,212,297 | 583,397 |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and | ||||||||||
except for number of shares and per share data, or otherwise noted) | ||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | |||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
Revenues | 645,183 | 287,231 | 39,781 | |||||||
Cost of revenues | (542,338) | (181,557) | (25,145) | |||||||
Gross profit | 102,845 | 105,674 | 14,636 | |||||||
Operating expenses:
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Selling and marketing | (85,978) | (77,313) | (10,708) | |||||||
General and administrative | (49,901) | (45,961) | (6,366) | |||||||
Research and development | (117,874) | (96,136) | (13,315) | |||||||
Total operating expenses | (253,753) | (219,410) | (30,389) | |||||||
Operating loss | (150,908) | (113,736) | (15,753) | |||||||
Other income and expenses: | ||||||||||
Interest income | 4,133 | 7,277 | 1,008 | |||||||
Interest expense | (13,318) | (10,371) | (1,436) | |||||||
Other (expense)/income, net | (1,985) | 489 | 68 | |||||||
Gain from fair value change of long-term investments | 3,127 | 15,118 | 2,094 | |||||||
Investment income | 234 | - | - | |||||||
Loss before income tax and loss from equity method investments | (158,717) | (101,223) | (14,019) | |||||||
Income tax benefits/(expenses) | 24,734 | (514) | (71) | |||||||
Loss before income from equity method investments | (133,983) | (101,737) | (14,090) | |||||||
Net loss from equity method investments | (2,931) | (4,018) | (556) | |||||||
Net loss | (136,914) | (105,755) | (14,646) | |||||||
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (194) | (231) | (32) | |||||||
Net loss attributable to Zepp Health Corporation | (136,720) | (105,524) | (14,614) | |||||||
Net loss per share attributable to Zepp Health Corporation | ||||||||||
Basic loss per ordinary share | (0.56) | (0.41) | (0.06) | |||||||
Diluted loss per ordinary share | (0.56) | (0.41) | (0.06) | |||||||
Net loss per ADS (4 ordinary shares equal to 1 ADS) | ||||||||||
ADS – basic | (2.23) | (1.63) | (0.23) | |||||||
ADS – diluted | (2.23) | (1.63) | (0.23) | |||||||
Weighted average number of shares used in computing net loss per Ordinary share – basic |
245,133,616 | 259,525,679 | 259,525,679 | |||||||
Ordinary share – diluted | 245,133,616 | 259,525,679 | 259,525,679 |
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Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | ||||||
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and | ||||||
except for number of shares and per share data, or otherwise noted) | ||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
2023 | 2024 | |||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
Total operating expenses | (253,753) | (219,410) | (30,389) | |||
Share-based compensation expenses[2] | 23,992 | 15,775 | 2,186 | |||
Total adjusted operating expenses | (229,761) | (203,635) | (28,203) | |||
Operating loss | (150,908) | (113,736) | (15,753) | |||
Share-based compensation expenses | 23,992 | 15,775 | 2,186 | |||
Adjusted operating loss | (126,916) | (97,961) | (13,567) | |||
Net loss | (136,914) | (105,755) | (14,646) | |||
Share-based compensation expenses | 23,992 | 15,775 | 2,186 | |||
Income tax (benefits)/expenses | (24,734) | 514 | 71 | |||
Interest income | (4,133) | (7,277) | (1,008) | |||
Interest expense | 13,318 | 10,371 | 1,436 | |||
Adjusted EBIT | (128,471) | (86,372) | (11,961) | |||
Net loss attributable to Zepp Health Corporation | (136,720) | (105,524) | (14,614) | |||
Share-based compensation expenses | 23,992 | 15,775 | 2,186 | |||
Adjusted net loss attributable to Zepp Health | (112,728) | (89,749) | (12,428) | |||
Adjusted net loss per share attributable to | ||||||
Adjusted basic loss per ordinary share | (0.46) | (0.35) | (0.05) | |||
Adjusted diluted loss per ordinary share | (0.46) | (0.35) | (0.05) | |||
Adjusted net loss per ADS (4 ordinary shares equal to 1 | ||||||
ADS – basic | (1.84) | (1.38) | (0.19) | |||
ADS – diluted | (1.84) | (1.38) | (0.19) | |||
Weighted average number of shares used in computing | ||||||
Ordinary share – basic | 245,133,616 | 259,525,679 | 259,525,679 | |||
Ordinary share – diluted | 245,133,616 | 259,525,679 | 259,525,679 | |||
Share-based compensation expenses included | ||||||
Selling and marketing | 1,155 | 1,694 | 235 | |||
General and administrative | 10,783 | 7,427 | 1,029 | |||
Research and development | 12,054 | 6,654 | 922 | |||
Total | 23,992 | 15,775 | 2,186 |
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