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ATA Creativity Global (Nasdaq:AACG) reported preliminary unaudited Q4 2025 and FY 2025 results. Q4 revenue was RMB89.1M ($12.7M) and FY revenue was RMB268.1M ($38.3M), essentially flat year-over-year. The company recorded a Q4 net loss of RMB26.3M and FY net loss of RMB48.0M, including a RMB33.9M goodwill impairment. A registered direct offering closed Jan 28, 2026, raising approximately US$8.85M. Cash was RMB85.2M and working capital deficit improved to RMB233.2M as of Dec 31, 2025.

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Positive

  • FY revenue remained stable at RMB268.1 million year-over-year
  • Closed registered direct offering raising approximately US$8.85 million
  • Cash balance improved to RMB85.2 million as of Dec 31, 2025
  • FY selling expenses decreased by 17.3% year-over-year

Negative

  • Net loss widened to RMB48.0 million in FY 2025 from RMB36.1 million
  • One-time goodwill impairment of RMB33.9 million recorded in Q4 2025
  • Gross margin declined to 48.6% in FY 2025 from 52.7% in FY 2024
  • Working capital deficit remained large at RMB233.2 million as of Dec 31, 2025

Key Figures

Q4 2025 net revenues: RMB89.1M ($12.7M) Q4 2025 gross margin: 56.4% Q4 2025 net loss: RMB26.3M ($3.8M) +5 more
8 metrics
Q4 2025 net revenues RMB89.1M ($12.7M) Down from RMB100.9M in Q4 2024; -11.7% year-over-year
Q4 2025 gross margin 56.4% Down from 63.1% in Q4 2024 on higher costs
Q4 2025 net loss RMB26.3M ($3.8M) Versus net income of RMB13.3M in Q4 2024
FY 2025 net revenues RMB268.1M ($38.3M) Flat versus RMB268.1M in FY 2024
FY 2025 gross margin 48.6% Down from 52.7% in FY 2024
FY 2025 net loss RMB48.0M ($6.9M) Wider than RMB36.1M net loss in FY 2024
Goodwill impairment RMB33.9M ($4.8M) One-time charge recorded in Q4 2025
Cash & cash equivalents RMB85.2M ($12.2M) Balance as of December 31, 2025

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Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Nov 12 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Nov 12 Q3 2025 earnings Positive -1.6% Stable revenue, higher margin and swing to profit from prior-year loss.
Aug 06 Q2 2025 earnings Positive +3.1% Revenue and gross profit growth with margin expansion and narrower net loss.
May 16 Q1 2025 earnings Positive -2.1% Double-digit revenue growth and reduced net loss with stable margins.
Mar 25 Q4/FY 2024 earnings Positive -2.0% Strong Q4 and full-year revenue growth but continued annual net loss.
Nov 07 Q3 2024 earnings Negative -0.9% Revenue and enrollment growth offset by lower margins and wider net loss.
Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have often been positive on growth and cost control, yet the stock reaction has skewed modestly negative, with several instances of selling into good news.

Recent Company History

Over the past year, AACG’s earnings releases (Q1–Q3 2025 and Q4/FY 2024) highlighted revenue growth, program expansion, and efforts to narrow losses. Q2 and Q3 2025 showed improved margins and reduced net losses, while Q4 2024 delivered strong top-line growth but a full-year net loss. Against that backdrop, the latest Q4 and FY 2025 results showing flat annual revenue but weaker margins and a larger net loss mark a deterioration from earlier 2025 trends.

Historical Comparison

-0.7% avg move · AACG’s last 5 earnings headlines produced an average -0.71% next-day move, often skewing negative ev...
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Average Historical Move earnings

AACG’s last 5 earnings headlines produced an average -0.71% next-day move, often skewing negative even on growth updates. This pattern frames today’s Q4/FY 2025 report—flat revenue but weaker margins and a larger loss—within a history of cautious post-earnings trading.

Across FY 2025, earlier quarters showed revenue growth and narrowing losses, while today’s Q4/FY 2025 release reports flat full-year revenue, margin compression, and a wider annual net loss versus FY 2024, signaling a step back from the improving trend highlighted in prior quarters.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details Q4 and FY 2025 results showing flat full‑year revenue at RMB268.1M but low...
Analysis

This announcement details Q4 and FY 2025 results showing flat full‑year revenue at RMB268.1M but lower gross margins and a wider net loss, partly driven by a RMB33.9M goodwill impairment. Operational metrics such as enrollment and credit hours declined versus Q4 2024. Investors may watch upcoming quarters for evidence that cost controls, program mix shifts, and proceeds from the recent ADS offering translate into improved profitability and balance sheet strength.

Key Terms

registered direct offering, american depositary shares ("ads"), goodwill impairment
3 terms
registered direct offering financial
"the Company entered into a subscription agreement ... for a registered direct offering of 11,067,547"
A registered direct offering is a way for a company to sell new shares of its stock directly to select investors with regulatory approval. This method allows the company to raise funds quickly and efficiently without needing a public auction, similar to offering exclusive access to a limited number of buyers. For investors, it often provides an opportunity to purchase shares at a favorable price, while giving the company immediate access to capital.
american depositary shares ("ads") financial
"a registered direct offering of 11,067,547 of its American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") at the price of $0.8"
American depositary shares are U.S.-listed certificates issued by a bank that represent ownership in shares of a foreign company, trading on American exchanges in dollars. Think of them as voucher tickets that let U.S. investors buy and sell foreign stock without handling foreign exchanges, currencies, or settlement rules directly. They matter because they make cross-border investing simpler and can affect liquidity, dividend payments and currency exposure for investors.
goodwill impairment financial
"due to a one-time goodwill impairment charge of RMB33.9 million (or $4.8 million) recorded in Q4 2025"
Goodwill impairment occurs when a company’s valued reputation or brand strength, known as goodwill, is found to be worth less than previously recorded on its financial statements. This usually happens when the company's performance declines or market conditions change, signaling that the expected benefits from acquisitions or brand value are no longer as strong. It matters to investors because it can indicate that a company's assets are less valuable than initially thought, potentially affecting its overall financial health.

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Conference Call Scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time (Thursday, March 26, at 9:00 a.m. Beijing Time) with Accompanying Audio and Slide Webcast

BEIJING, CN / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2026 / ATA Creativity Global ("ACG" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:AACG), an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity, today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ("Q4 2025") and twelve-month ("FY 2025") periods ended December 31, 2025.

All amounts presented in U.S. dollars ($) in this news release are based on a conversion rate of RMB6.9931 to $1.00 for both reporting periods ended December 31, 2025.

Q4 2025 Financial Highlights

  • Net revenues for Q4 2025 of RMB89.1 million (or $12.7 million), compared to RMB100.9 million in Q4 2024.

  • Gross profit for Q4 2025 of RMB50.2 million (or $7.2 million), compared to RMB63.7 million in Q4 2024. Q4 2025 gross margin was 56.4% during the current period, compared to 63.1% in the prior-year period.

  • Net loss attributable to ACG for Q4 2025 of RMB26.3 million (or $3.8 million), compared to net income attributable to ACG of RMB13.3 million in Q4 2024.

  • Cash and cash equivalents were RMB85.2 million (or $12.2 million) as of December 31, 2025.

Full Year 2025 Financial Highlights

  • Net revenues for FY 2025 of RMB268.1 million (or $38.3 million), consistent with RMB268.1 million in FY 2024.

  • Gross profit for FY 2025 of RMB130.3 million (or $18.6 million), from RMB141.3 million during FY 2024. Gross margin was 48.6% during the current period, compared to 52.7% during FY 2024.

  • Net loss attributable to ACG for FY 2025 was RMB48.0 million (or $6.9 million), compared to net loss attributable to ACG of RMB36.1 million in FY 2024.

Q4 2025 Operational Highlights

  • Student enrollment during Q4 2025 was 921, compared to 1,038 in Q4 2024.

  • 61.7% of students were enrolled in ACG's portfolio training programs, which consisted of time-based programs and project-based programs.

  • 38.3% of students were enrolled in ACG's other programs, which mainly consisted of overseas study counselling services and research-based learning services.

  • Credit hours delivered during Q4 2025 were 58,806, representing a decrease of 10.5% compared to Q4 2024.

 

The following is a summary of the credit hours delivered for ACG's portfolio training programs for Q4 2025, compared to those for the prior-year period:

Q4 2025

Q4 2024

% Change

No. of Credit Hours

No. of Credit Hours

Time-based Program

14,787

21,781

(32.1

%)

Project-based Program

44,019

43,898

0.3

%

Total

58,806

65,679

(10.5

%)

Management Commentary

Mr. Kevin Ma, Chairman and CEO of ACG, stated, "We closed the year with revenues remaining consistent with last year. While performance for our portfolio training business line was impacted by increased market competition, we reported strong growth in all other business lines. During the year, we made continuous efforts to streamline our operations and improve efficiency."

Mr. Ma continued, "We are pleased that our various value-added services have continued to gain momentum among ACG students. During Q4 2025, we hosted ten online Master Classes co-developed and lectured by instructors from Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard University, as well as University of Arts London, Royal College of Art, and a number of winter camps, as well as the Open Hack Shanghai Fashion Week project. In October, we organized the 2025 ACG Expert Tour in several cities including Shanghai, Wuhan, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Suzhou, giving over 1,000 students the opportunity to interact with both academia and industry experts. We also strategically redirected internal resources to provide ACG students with world-class educational and academic support. During Q4 2025, we established ACG's first music preparatory center in association with Leeds Conservatoire in Chengdu, and implemented a series of service enhancements to our ACG Japan Center, which now hosts Master Class projects and provides improved class offerings and course customization, working in collaboration with more Japanese arts schools."

Mr. Jun Zhang, President of ACG, added "In Q1, our flagship initiative has been the Finland Sustainable Design & Art Research Program, which offers students the opportunity to visit Aalto University in Finland, one of the world's leading institutions in design, architecture and engineering, and participate in Arctic Center sustainable development workshops to learn about Arctic and Sámi culture. In parallel, in order to support students in strengthening their application portfolios, we are hosting the 2026 Competition Winter Camp in January through a hybrid format of online and in-person classes. The camp targets students specializing in architecture, interaction design, interior design, landscape design, game design and digital media, and focuses on helping students on preparing interdisciplinary portfolios for participation in various international and national competitions in their respective areas of focus. We remained committed to helping our students pursue their aspirations in creative arts."

Mr. Zhang continued, "Our goal in 2026 is to maintain our leading position in China's creative arts education industry amidst increasing competition. We will leverage our skilled and experienced teaching team, high-quality existing and new offerings, and an extensive network of global partnerships with arts institutions to achieve this objective. At the same time, we expect to build on our existing operational efficiency initiatives and take additional steps to manage operating and administrative expenses in order to improve our profitability. Key priorities include optimizing our services, improving classroom utilization, strategically allocating teaching resources to larger campus locations, streamlining sales organization and prioritizing cost-effective and proven student acquisition channels."

Registered Direct Offering of the Company's ADSs

On November 17, 2025, the Company entered into a subscription agreement (the "Subscription Agreement") with three purchasers for a registered direct offering of 11,067,547 of its American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") at the price of $0.8 per ADS (equivalent to $0.4 per common share) (the "Registered Direct Offering"). The closing of the Registered Direct Offering occurred on January 28, 2026. The Company received gross proceeds of approximately US$8.85 million from the issuance and sale of the ADSs before deducting the offering expenses payable by the Company.

Conference Call and Webcast Information (With Accompanying Presentation)

ACG will host a conference call at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 25 (9:00 a.m. Beijing Time on Thursday, March 26), during which management will discuss Q4 2025 and Fiscal Year 2025 results.

To participate in the conference call, please use the following dial-in numbers about 10 minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time:

U.S. & Canada (Toll-Free):

+1 (877) 407-9122

International (Toll):

+1 (201) 493-6747

China (Local Access):

(400) 120 2840

Hong Kong (Local Access):

(800) 965561

A simultaneous audio webcast including accompanying slides may be accessed via the following link: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=cBJYYCSw, or via the investor relations section of the Company's website https://ir.atai.net.cn/.

For those unable to listen to the live webcast, the replay will be available on the Company's website shortly after the conclusion of the call.

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Q4 2025 Financial Review - GAAP Results

ACG's total net revenues for Q4 2025 of RMB89.1 million (or $12.7 million), decreased by 11.7% as compared to RMB100.9 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to decreased revenue contributions from portfolio training programs and overseas study counselling services, partially offset by increased revenue contributions from research-based learning services and other educational services. Specifically:

  • Net revenues from portfolio training programs of RMB61.3 million (or $8.8 million) decreased by 17.5% as compared to Q4 2024 and accounted for 68.8% of total net revenues. Decrease in portfolio training revenues was primarily due to an adjustment of portfolio training offerings and fee structure in response to increased market competition during the period.

  • Net revenues from overseas study counselling services, research-based learning services and other educational services of RMB27.8 million (or $4.0 million) increased by 4.6% as compared to Q4 2024 and accounted for 31.2% of total net revenues. Increase in revenues was primarily attributable to increased contribution from other educational services related to in-school art classes in partnership schools, and was partially offset by deceased contribution from overseas study counselling services.

Gross profit for Q4 2025 of RMB50.2 million (or $7.2 million) decreased by 21.1%, from RMB63.7 million in Q4 2024, mainly as a result of lower net revenues and higher research-based learning services outsourcing costs and part-time teacher costs. As a result, gross margin decreased to 56.4%, compared to 63.1% in the prior-year period.

Total operating expenses for Q4 2025 were RMB73.3 million (or $10.5 million), representing an increase of 56.8% from RMB46.8 million in Q4 2024. The increase was mainly due to a one-time goodwill impairment charge of RMB33.9 million (or $4.8 million) recorded in Q4 2025 which was not recorded in Q4 2024, and partially offset by decreased selling expenses during the period. Excluding goodwill impairment charge, total operating expenses for Q4 2025 decreased by 15.7% as compared to Q4 2024. Furthermore, for Q4 2025:

  • Selling expenses of RMB20.1 million (or $2.9 million) decreased by RMB7.4 million or 27.1% from Q4 2024, mainly as a result of decreased sales and a decreased number of sales personnel.

  • General & administrative expenses of RMB18.6 million (or $2.7 million), slightly increased by RMB0.1 million or 0.9% from Q4 2024.

  • Research and development expenses of RMB0.7 million (or $0.1 million), slightly decreased by RMB0.1 million or 8.6% from Q4 2024.

Thus in Q4 2025, loss from operations for Q4 2025 was RMB23.0 million (or $3.3 million), compared to income from operations of RMB17.0 million in Q4 2024. Net loss attributable to ACG for Q4 2025 was RMB26.3 million (or $3.8 million), compared to net income attributable to ACG of RMB13.3 million in Q4 2024.

Basic and diluted losses per common share attributable to ACG for Q4 2025 were RMB0.42 (or $0.06), compared to basic and diluted earnings per common share of RMB0.21for Q4 2024. Basic and diluted losses per ADS attributable to ACG were RMB0.84 or (or $0.12), compared to basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB0.42 in Q4 2024.

FY 2025 Financial Review - GAAP Results

ACG's total net revenues for FY 2025 was RMB268.1 million (or $38.3 million), consistent with RMB268.1 million during FY 2024. Specifically:

  • Net revenues from portfolio training programs of RMB187.2 million (or $26.8 million) decreased by 6.1% as compared to FY 2024 and accounted for 69.8% of total net revenues.

  • Net revenues from overseas study counselling services, research-based learning services and other educational services of RMB81.0 million (or $12.0 million) increased by 17.8% as compared to FY 2024 and accounted for 30.2% of total net revenues.

Gross profit for FY 2025 was RMB130.3 million (or $18.6 million), representing a decrease of 7.8% from RMB141.3 million during FY 2024, while gross margin was 48.6% during the period, compared to 52.7% during FY 2024, decreased primarily due to increased cost of revenues related to research-based learning services outsourcing costs and part-time teacher costs.

Total operating expenses for FY 2025 were RMB194.6 million (or $27.8 million), representing an increase of 5.5% from RMB184.5 million in FY 2024. The increase was primarily due to a one-time goodwill impairment charge of RMB33.9 million (or $4.8 million) recorded in Q4 2025, and partially offset by overall lowered operating expenses as well as an RMB3.8 million (or $0.5 million) collection of previously impaired loans and other receivables recorded in Q1 2025. Excluding goodwill impairment charge and the collection of previously impaired loans and other receivables, total operating expenses for FY 2025 decreased by 10.8% as compared to FY 2024. Furthermore, for FY 2025:

  • Selling expenses of RMB82.6 million (or $11.8 million) decreased by RMB17.3 million or 17.3% from FY 2024, due to lower headcount in sales personnel and decreased sales incentives compared to FY 2024.

  • General & administrative expenses of RMB78.8 million (or $11.3 million) decreased by RMB2.1 million or 2.6% from FY 2024, mainly as a result of decreased administrative personnel expenses and a decrease in amortization expenses related to purchase price accounting from a previously completed acquisition.

  • Research and development expenses of RMB3.1 million (or $0.4 million) decreased by RMB0.6 million or 17.1% from FY 2024, as ACG's system development was completed in Q2 2024.

Thus loss from operations for FY 2025 was RMB64.1 million (or $9.2 million), compared to loss of RMB43.0 million during FY 2024. Net loss attributable to ACG for FY 2025 was RMB48.0 million (or $6.9 million), compared to net loss attributable to ACG of RMB36.1 million during FY 2024, as a result of widened operating loss, and was partially offset by a one-time investment gain from previous investment.

For FY 2025, basic and diluted losses per common share attributable to ACG were RMB0.76(or $0.11), compared to RMB0.57 during FY 2024. Basic and diluted losses per ADS attributable to ACG were RMB1.52 (or $0.22), compared to RMB1.14 during FY 2024.

Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted net loss attributable to ACG for FY 2025, which excludes share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange losses, net, was RMB47.5million (or $6.8 million), compared to adjusted net loss of RMB33.3 million in FY 2024.

Basic and diluted losses per common share attributable to ACG excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange losses, net for FY 2025, were RMB0.75(or $0.011). Basic and diluted losses per ADS attributable to ACG excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange losses, net for FY 2025 were RMB1.50 (or $0.22).

Please see the note about non-GAAP measures and the reconciliation table at the end of this press release.

Other Data

The number of weighted average ADSs used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per ADS for Q4 2025 were both 31.6 million, respectively. The number of weighted average ADSs used to calculate basic and diluted losses per ADS for FY 2025 were both 31.7 million. Each ADS represents two common shares.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of December 31, 2025, ACG's cash and cash equivalents were RMB85.2million (or $12.2 million), working capital deficit was RMB233.2 million (or $33.3 million), and total shareholders' equity was RMB32.0million (or $4.6 million); compared to cash and cash equivalents of RMB36.5 million, working capital deficit of RMB287.9 million, and total shareholders' equity of RMB79.6 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2024.

About ATA Creativity Global

ATA Creativity Global is an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity. ATA Creativity Global offers a wide range of education services consisting primarily of portfolio training, research-based learning services, overseas study counselling and other educational services through its training center network. For more information, please visit ACG's website at www.atai.net.cn.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

These forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "intend," "look forward to," "outlook," "guidance," "plan," "should," "will," and similar terms and include, among other things, statements regarding ACG's future growth and results of operations; ACG's plans for financing, mergers and acquisitions generally; ACG's growth strategy, anticipated growth prospects and subsequent business activities; ACG's 2025 guidance; market demand for, and market acceptance and competitiveness of, ACG's portfolio training programs and other education services.

The factors that could cause the Company's actual financial and operating results to differ from what the Company currently anticipates may include its ability to develop and create content that could accommodate needs of potential students, its ability to provide effective creative related international education services and control sales and marketing expenses, its recognition in the marketplace for services it delivered and branding it established, its ability to maintain market share amid increasing competition, its ability to identify and execute on M&A opportunities within the education sector and its ability to integrate the acquired business, the economy of China, uncertainties with respect to China's legal and regulatory environments, the impact of the political tensions between the United States and China or other international tensions, and the impact of actual or potential international trade or military conflicts, and other factors stated in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

The financial information contained in this release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and other filings that ACG has made with the SEC. The filings are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and at ACG's website at www.atai.net.cn. For additional information on the risk factors that could adversely affect the Company's business, financial conditions, results of operations, and prospects, please see the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

The forward-looking statements in this release involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections about ACG and the markets in which it operates. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that its expectations and assumptions expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that its expectations and assumptions will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.

Currency Convenience Translation

The Company's financial information is stated in Renminbi ("RMB"), the currency of the People's Republic of China. The translations of RMB amounts for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, into U.S. dollars are included solely for the convenience of readers and have been made at the rate of RMB6.9931 to $1.00, the noon buying rate as of December 31, 2025, in New York for cable transfers in RMB per U.S. dollar as set forth in the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. Such translations should not be construed as representations that RMB amounts could be converted into U.S. dollars at that rate or any other rate, or to be the amounts that would have been reported under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement ACG's consolidated financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, ACG uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange gain or loss, and basic and diluted earnings (losses) per common share and ADS excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange gain or loss.

The presentation of these 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 GAAP. ACG believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information about its performance by excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange gain or loss, which may not be indicative of its operating performance.

ACG believes that both management and investors benefit from these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to ACG's historical performance. ACG computes its non-GAAP financial measures using a consistent method from period to period. ACG believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A limitation of using non-GAAP net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange gain or loss and basic and diluted earnings (losses) per common share and per ADS excluding share-based compensation expense and foreign currency exchange gain or loss is that share-based compensation charges and foreign currency exchange gain or loss have been, and are expected to continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in ACG's business.

Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP measure. The table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Comparable GAAP Measures" shown at the end of this news release has more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to the non-GAAP financial measures used by ACG.

For more information on our company, please contact the following individuals:

At the Company

Investor Relations

ATA Creativity Global

The Equity Group Inc.

Ruobai Sima, CFO

Lena Cati, Senior Vice President

+86 10 6518 1133 x 5518

212-836-9611

simaruobai@acgedu.cn

lcati@equityny.com

Alice Zhang, Associate

212-836-9610

azhang@equityny.com

 

ATA CREATIVITY GLOBAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2024

2025

2025

RMB

RMB

USD

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

36,523,995

85,236,288

12,188,627

Accounts receivable

2,712,845

298,377

42,667

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

27,402,834

25,832,459

3,693,993

Total current assets

66,639,674

111,367,124

15,925,287

Long-term investments

38,000,000

-

-

Property and equipment, net

38,669,283

32,139,682

4,595,913

Intangible assets, net

46,264,914

32,482,513

4,644,938

Goodwill

196,289,492

162,380,773

23,220,142

Other non-current assets

35,156,141

39,288,983

5,618,250

Right-of-use assets

35,907,761

30,638,920

4,381,307

Total assets

456,927,265

408,297,995

58,385,837

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accrued expenses and other payables

56,372,960

56,493,791

8,078,505

Short-term loan

-

1,000,000

142,998

Lease liabilities-current

18,085,643

15,303,799

2,188,414

Deferred revenues

280,036,806

271,781,907

38,864,296

Total current liabilities

354,495,409

344,579,497

49,274,213

Lease liabilities-non-current

17,120,842

14,617,119

2,090,220

Long term loans

-

15,031,900

2,149,533

Deferred income tax liabilities

5,664,822

2,086,619

298,383

Total liabilities

377,281,073

376,315,135

53,812,349

Shareholders' equity:
Common shares

4,755,623

4,780,117

683,548

Treasury shares

(8,201,046

)

(8,201,046

)

(1,172,734

)

Additional paid-in capital

547,915,003

548,769,331

78,472,970

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(36,952,183

)

(37,446,814

)

(5,354,823

)

Accumulated deficit

(427,806,949

)

(475,854,443

)

(68,046,280

)

Total shareholders' equity attributable to ACG

79,710,448

32,047,145

4,582,681

Non-redeemable non-controlling interests

(64,256

)

(64,285

)

(9,193

)

Total shareholders' equity

79,646,192

31,982,860

4,573,489

Commitments and contingencies

-

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

456,927,265

408,297,995

58,385,837

ATA CREATIVITY GLOBAL AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Three-month Period Ended

December 31

December 31,

December 31,

2024

2025

2025

RMB

RMB

USD

Net revenues

100,915,609

89,127,147

12,745,013

Cost of revenues

37,251,567

38,885,048

5,560,488

Gross profit

63,664,042

50,242,099

7,184,525

Operating expenses:
Research and development

779,087

712,444

101,878

Sales and marketing

27,505,624

20,057,984

2,868,254

General and administrative

18,473,416

18,636,043

2,664,919

Goodwill impairment

33,908,719

4,848,882

Total operating expenses

46,758,127

73,315,190

10,483,933

Other operating income, net

88,345

57,296

8,193

Income (loss) from operations

16,994,260

(23,015,795

)

(3,291,215

)

Other income (expense):
Investments income

(438,153

)

(51,928

)

(7,426

)

Interest income, net of interest expenses

133,870

434,200

62,090

Foreign currency exchange losses, net

(11,321

)

(1,731

)

(248

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

16,678,656

(22,635,254

)

(3,236,799

)

Income tax benefit

3,421,946

3,668,600

524,603

Net income (loss)

13,256,710

(26,303,854

)

(3,761,402

)

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests

(23

)

(1

)

0

Net income (loss) attributable to ACG

13,256,733

(26,303,853

)

(3,761,402

)

Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes

114,269

(607,287

)

(86,841

)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to ACG

13,371,002

(26,911,140

)

(3,848,243

)

Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per common share attributable to ACG

0.21

(0.42

)

(0.06

)

Basic and diluted earnings (losses) per ADS attributable to ACG

0.42

(0.84

)

(0.12

)

ATA CREATIVITY GLOBAL AND SUBSIDIARIES UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2024

2025

2025

RMB

RMB

USD

Net revenues

268,060,162

268,112,876

38,339,631

Cost of revenues

126,795,209

137,801,526

19,705,356

Gross profit

141,264,953

130,311,350

18,634,275

Operating expenses:
Research and development

3,703,178

3,071,659

439,241

Sales and marketing

99,892,804

82,631,826

11,816,194

General and administrative

80,888,058

78,767,406

11,263,589

Goodwill impairment

-

33,908,719

4,848,882

Reversal of provision for loan receivable and other receivables

-

(3,781,662

)

(540,770

)

Total operating expenses

184,484,040

194,597,948

27,827,136

Other operating income, net

174,931

175,898

25,153

Loss from operations

(43,044,156

)

(64,110,700

)

(9,167,708

)

Other income (expense):
Investments income

(438,153

)

11,880,702

1,698,918

Interest income, net of interest expenses

1,001,735

623,673

89,184

Foreign currency exchange losses, net

(18,989

)

(19,401

)

(2,774

)

Loss before income taxes

(42,499,563

)

(51,625,726

)

(7,382,379

)

Income tax benefit

(6,401,691

)

(3,578,203

)

(511,676

)

Net loss

(36,097,872

)

(48,047,523

)

(6,870,703

)

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests

(95

)

(29

)

(4

)

Net loss attributable to ACG

(36,097,777

)

(48,047,494

)

(6,870,699

)

Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes

52,324

(494,631

)

(70,731

)

Comprehensive loss attributable to ACG

(36,045,548

)

(48,542,125

)

(6,941,431

)

Basic and diluted losses per common share attributable to ACG

(0.53

)

(0.76

)

(0.11

)

Basic and diluted losses per ADS attributable to ACG

(1.06

)

(1.52

)

(0.22

)

RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
TO THE MOST COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES

Three-month Period Ended

Year Ended

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

December 31,

2024

2025

2024

2025

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ACG

13,256,733

(26,303,853

)

(36,097,777

)

(48,047,494

)

Share-based compensation expenses

158,682

103,432

2,811,732

569,708

Foreign currency exchange losses, net

11,321

1,731

18,989

19,401

Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ACG

13,426,736

(26,198,690

)

(33,267,056

)

(47,458,385

)

GAAP earnings (losses) per common share attributable to ACG
Basic and diluted

0.21

(0.42

)

(0.57

)

(0.76

)

Non-GAAP earnings (losses) per common share attributable to ACG
Basic and diluted

0.21

(0.41

)

(0.53

)

(0.75

)

SOURCE: ATA Creativity Global



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FAQ

What were AACG's Q4 2025 revenue and net income results?

Q4 2025 revenue was RMB89.1 million and ACG reported a net loss of RMB26.3 million. According to the company, Q4 results reflected lower portfolio training revenue and higher outsourcing and part-time teacher costs, which reduced gross margin and drove the quarterly loss.

How did AACG perform for FY 2025 versus FY 2024 in revenue and margins?

FY 2025 revenue was RMB268.1 million, essentially flat versus FY 2024, while gross margin fell to 48.6%. According to the company, margin decline was driven by higher research-based learning outsourcing costs and part-time teacher expenses.

What caused AACG's operating expense increase in Q4 2025?

A one-time goodwill impairment of RMB33.9 million materially increased Q4 operating expenses. According to the company, excluding the impairment, operating expenses actually decreased, reflecting lower selling expenses and efficiency measures.

How much cash did AACG have and what capital raise did it complete in 2026?

As of Dec 31, 2025, AACG had RMB85.2 million in cash and cash equivalents. According to the company, it closed a registered direct offering on Jan 28, 2026, raising approximately US$8.85 million before expenses.

What operational trends did AACG report for student enrollment and credit hours in Q4 2025?

Q4 2025 student enrollment was 921 and total credit hours were 58,806, down 10.5% year-over-year. According to the company, decreases were concentrated in time-based portfolio training while project-based hours were stable.
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