Senmiao Technology Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

Senmiao Technology Limited (Nasdaq: AIHS) announced a new cooperation agreement with Sichuan Xintianjie Culture Media Co., Ltd on October 12, 2021. This partnership focuses on integrating 5G and blockchain technology into Senmiao's ride-hailing services through digital screens and entertainment systems within vehicles. Senmiao will provide the ride-hailing vehicles while Xintianjie will supply digital devices and technical support. The initial contract includes installing media devices in 2,000 vehicles, effective until October 2024, providing a new revenue stream through advertising services.

Senmiao Technology Limited (Nasdaq: AIHS) reported a significant decline in completed orders for its online ride-hailing platform, with only 530,000 orders in August 2021, down from 1.7 million in July 2021. This decrease is attributed to a new partnership with Meituan, which now processes ride requests through its platform for a fixed monthly fee. The company has engaged approximately 1,200 drivers in Chengdu under this new model and recorded over 55,000 orders in Guangzhou, with nearly 48,000 new drivers registered. The total rides completed since launch stand at 12.7 million.

Senmiao Technology Limited (Nasdaq: AIHS) announced a new contract with Shanghai Lutuan Technology, an affiliate of Meituan, enhancing their collaboration in the online ride-hailing industry in China. This agreement allows ride-hailing requests to be processed through Meituan's platform, utilizing Senmiao's network of cars and drivers for a set monthly fee. Notably, this new model will not affect driver incomes, as incentives will be managed by Meituan. The company currently serves about 1,200 drivers in Chengdu and aims to expand operations to other cities.

Senmiao Technology Limited (NASDAQ: AIHS) reported significant financial results for Q1 fiscal 2022, ending June 30, 2021. Total revenues reached $1.9 million, a 61% increase year-over-year, mainly driven by operating lease revenues from automobile rentals. However, the company incurred a net loss of $7.4 million, compared to $2.3 million in the prior year, primarily due to rising costs and increased operating expenses related to its online ride-hailing platform. The platform has completed 10.5 million rides, generating gross fares of $31.4 million.

Senmiao Technology Limited (Nasdaq: AIHS), a company focused on the online ride-hailing industry in China, reported its operating metrics for July 2021. The number of completed orders decreased by approximately 19.8% due to a drop in orders from a key partnership and COVID-19 restrictions in Chengdu. Active drivers also fell by 11%. Despite these declines, cumulative completed rides since launch surpassed 12.1 million, with about 1.7 million rides in July. The average monthly growth rate for completed orders and active drivers was approximately 22% and 23%, respectively.

Senmiao Technology Limited (NASDAQ: AIHS) has signed a framework agreement with Baijuyi for the leasing of 6,000 automobiles aimed at enhancing its ride-hailing services in China. As of July 2021, 150 vehicles have already been delivered. Baijuyi, a subsidiary of Huapeng, has significant experience in automobile sales and is collaborating with State Grid to develop an innovative ride-hailing ecosystem. Senmiao's CEO expressed confidence that this partnership will support business expansion into new cities, following a successful launch of its online platform with nearly 2.1 million rides completed in June 2021.

Senmiao Technology Limited (Nasdaq: AIHS) reported financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021, revealing total revenues of $6.2 million, a decline from $15.7 million in the prior year, largely due to COVID-19 impacts. Operating lease revenues increased by $2.1 million as the company pivoted to automobile rentals. The net loss grew to $12.6 million from $4.3 million, with selling, general, and administrative expenses rising significantly. As of March 31, 2021, the company held $4.4 million in cash, marking a substantial increase from $0.8 million the previous year.

Senmiao Technology Limited (Nasdaq: AIHS) reported operating metrics for June 2021, indicating a 4% decrease in completed orders compared to May 2021, attributed to COVID-19 restrictions in Guangzhou. However, Active Drivers rose by 2%. Since launching its ride-hailing platform in October 2020, Senmiao has completed approximately 10.5 million rides, including 2.1 million in June 2021. The average growth rate for completed orders and Active Drivers over six months ending June 30, 2021, was around 29% and 28%, respectively.

Senmiao Technology Limited (Nasdaq: AIHS) announced that it will release its financial results for the year ending March 31, 2021, on or before July 9, 2021. The company will also file its Annual Report on Form 10-K by the same date. Due to the need for additional time to finalize certain disclosures, Senmiao intends to file a Form 12b-25, granting an extension of 15 days for the filing. The company focuses on the online ride-hailing market in China, providing services such as automobile sales and financing.