Boqii Announces Fiscal 2026 First Half Unaudited Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Boqii (NYSE:BQ) reported unaudited fiscal 2026 first-half results for the six months ended September 30, 2025.
Total revenues were RMB207.9M (US$29.2M), down 16.7% year-over-year; total GMV was RMB376.4M (US$52.9M). Gross margin improved to 25.9% (up 520 bps). Net loss narrowed to RMB7.4M (US$1.0M), a 75.1% reduction; EBITDA loss was RMB5.6M. Private-label SKUs rose to 4,427 and private-label gross margin reached 44.5% (up 1,130 bps). Cash and short-term investments totaled RMB30.5M as of September 30, 2025. A RMB41.9M disposal receivable and a potential RMB12.5M repurchase payment were disclosed.
Positive
- Gross margin improved by 520 bps to 25.9%
- Private-label gross margin rose 1,130 bps to 44.5%
- Private-label SKUs increased to 4,427
- Net loss narrowed by 75.1% to RMB7.4M
- Fulfillment expenses declined 31.0%
- Potential RMB12.5M cash from repurchase expected by Feb 28, 2026
Negative
- Total revenues declined 16.7% to RMB207.9M
- Total GMV fell from RMB538.2M to RMB376.4M
- Diluted net loss per share widened to RMB3.78
- Cash and short-term investments decreased from RMB38.7M to RMB30.5M
- Company recognized a RMB41.9M disposal consideration receivable
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04 | Capital raise closing | Negative | +4.7% | Closed registered direct offering raising about $4.2M under existing shelf. |
| Nov 03 | Offering announcement | Negative | -24.8% | Announced $4.2M registered direct offering of shares and pre-funded warrants. |
| Oct 31 | Unusual trading update | Neutral | -76.4% | Stated no undisclosed material developments despite unusual trading activity. |
| Oct 29 | Brand partnership news | Positive | -0.4% | Yoken private label partnered with high-end pet-friendly hotels in China. |
| Oct 06 | Unusual trading update | Neutral | +4.2% | Reported unusual trading; reiterated no new material corporate developments. |
Recent news reactions skew toward divergence, especially for offerings and non-fundamental trading updates.
Over the last few months, Boqii has focused on capital raises and clarifying trading activity. A registered direct offering in early November 2025 raised about $4.2 million via shares and pre-funded warrants, following unusual trading disclosures in October. A private-label partnership with high-end hotels highlighted strategic branding efforts. The current fiscal 2026 first-half results add concrete financial performance data to this backdrop, showing revenue contraction but improved margins and narrowed losses relative to prior periods.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details fiscal 2026 first-half results, showing lower RMB207.9 million revenue and GMV but meaningfully improved margins and a reduced net loss of RMB7.4 million. Efficiency gains came from supply chain changes and a shift toward higher-margin private labels. Recent history includes a registered direct offering and VIE-related changes to Nanjing Xingmu. Investors may focus on whether margin improvements can persist alongside growth and how cash of RMB30.5 million evolves.
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Fiscal 2026 First Half Operational and Financial Highlights
- Total revenues were
RMB207.9 million (US ), compared to$29.2 million RMB249.7 million in the first half of fiscal 2025. - Gross margin was
25.9% , representing an increase of 520 basis points from20.7% for the first half of fiscal 2025. - Loss from operations was
RMB16.9 million (US ), representing a decrease of$2.4 million 37.4% fromRMB27.0 million for the first half of fiscal 2025. - Net loss[1] was
RMB7.4 million (US ), representing a decrease of$1.0 million 75.1% fromRMB29.6 million in the first half of fiscal 2025. - Diluted net loss per share was
RMB3.78 (US ), compared to diluted net loss per share of$0.53 RMB0.28 for the first half of fiscal 2025. - EBITDA[2] was a loss of
RMB5.6 million (US ), representing a decrease of$0.8 million 77.6% from a loss ofRMB 25.0 million in the first half of fiscal 2025. - Total GMV[3] was
RMB376.4 million (US ), compared to$52.9 million RMB538.2 million in the first half of fiscal 2025.
[1] Net loss for the first half of fiscal 2026 excluded Nanjing Xingmu Biotechnology Co., Ltd. ("Nanjing Xingmu"), as the Company disposed the entity effective April 1, 2025(as described below). Net loss for the first half of fiscal 2025 included Nanjing Xingmu's net loss of |
[2] EBITDA refers to net income/(loss) excluding income tax expenses, interest expense, interest income, depreciation and amortization expenses. EBITDA is a Non-GAAP financial measurement. See the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for more information about EBITDA. |
[3] GMV refers to gross merchandise volume, which is the total value of confirmed orders placed with us and sold through distribution model or drop shipping model where we act as a principal in the transaction regardless of whether the products are delivered or returned, calculated based on the listed prices of the ordered products without taking into consideration any discounts. The total GMV amount (i) excludes products sold through consignment model and (ii) excludes the value of services offered by us. GMV is subject to future adjustments (such as refunds) and represents only one measure of the Company's performance and should not be relied on as an indicator of our financial results, which depend on a variety of factors. |
CEO & CFO Quote
Mr. Hao Liang, Boqii's Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented, "Amidst persistently challenging market conditions and weakened consumption sentiment during the first half of fiscal 2026, we believe we have actively executed our strategic initiatives, demonstrating strong resilience. We are pleased to report a significant enhancement in our gross margin, which has increased to
Ms. Yingzhi (Lisa) Tang, Boqii's Co-Founder, Co-CEO and CFO commented, "In addition to advancing our private label initiatives, we optimized our supply chain management capabilities in the first half of fiscal 2026 by utilizing more fulfillment centers to enhance order processing efficiency. These measures drove a
Fiscal 2026 First Half Financial Results
Total revenues were
Revenues (in millions, except for percentages) | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||||
2025 | 2024 | Change | ||||
RMB | RMB | % | ||||
Product sales | 187.8 | 232.7 | (19.3) | |||
• Boqii Mall | 99.6 | 112.5 | (11.5) | |||
• Third party e-commerce platforms | 88.2 | 120.2 | (26.6) | |||
Online marketing and information services and other revenue | 20.1 | 17.0 | 18.2 | |||
Total | 207.9 | 249.7 | (16.7) | |||
Gross profit was
Gross margin was
Operating expenses were
- Fulfillment expenses were
RMB12.9 million (US ), representing a decrease of$1.8 million 31.0% fromRMB18.6 million for the first half of fiscal 2025, which was primarily due to the decrease in shipping and warehousing expenses, resulting from more utilization of fulfillment centers. Fulfillment expenses as a percentage of total revenues were6.2% , down from7.5% for the first half of fiscal 2025. - Sales and marketing expenses were
RMB39.2 million (US ), compared to$5.5 million RMB35.8 million for the first half of fiscal 2025. The increase was primarily due to (i) the increase in advertising expenses ofRMB9.0 million attributable to the expansion of promotional activities on third-party e-commerce platforms, such as Pinduoduo and Douyin, (ii)the decrease in third party e-commerce platforms commissions ofRMB0.3 million as a result of decline in revenues, and (iii) the decrease in staff costs ofRMB4.7 million related to the employee layoffs. - General and administrative expenses were
RMB19.1 million (US ), representing a decrease of$2.7 million 23.2% fromRMB24.9 million for the first half of fiscal 2025. The decrease was primarily due to (i) the decrease in staff costs ofRMB3.7 million related to the employee layoffs, and (ii) the decrease in office rental expenses totalingRMB 1.4 million .
Loss from operations was
Net loss was
EBITDA was a loss of
Diluted net loss per share was
Total cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments were
In December 2025, Guangcheng (
Subsequent Events
Repurchase Agreement
On December 4, 2025, Shanghai Guangcheng entered into an equity interest repurchase agreement (the "Repurchase Agreement") with Nanjing Xingmu, two founders of Nanjing Xingmu, and certain other parties. Under the Repurchase Agreement, the two founders of Nanjing Xingmu agreed to repurchase the
In addition, Shanghai Guangcheng and the two founders of Nanjing Xingmu also entered into an agreement confirming that Shanghai Guangcheng ceased involvement in Nanjing Xingmu's business operations as a shareholder as of April 1, 2025, while the legal transfer of equity interest is expected at a later date. Accordingly, the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of Nanjing Xingmu are excluded from the Company's unaudited financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2025.
Refund of Customer Advance Payment
On October 1, 2025, the Company refunded a customer advance payment of
About Boqii Holding Limited
Boqii Holding Limited (NYSE American: BQ) is a leading pet-focused platform in
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, namely non-GAAP net income/(loss), non-GAAP net loss margin, EBITDA and EBITDA margin, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. The Company defines (i) non-GAAP net income/(loss) as net income/(loss) excluding fair value change of derivative liabilities and share-based compensation expenses, (ii) non-GAAP net loss margin as non-GAAP net loss as a percentage of total revenues, (iii) EBITDA as net income/(loss) excluding income tax expenses, interest expenses, interest income, depreciation and amortization, and (iv) EBITDA margin as EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues. The Company believes non-GAAP net income/(loss), non-GAAP net loss margin, EBITDA and EBITDA margin enhance investors' overall understanding of its financial performance and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management in its financial and operational decision-making.
These non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under
The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. The Company's non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company's operations or not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, and they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest
Exchange Rate
This press release contains translations of certain RMB amounts into
For investor inquiries, please contact:
Boqii Holding Limited
Investor Relations
Tel: +86-21-6882-6051
Email: ir@boqii.com
BOQII HOLDING LIMITED | |||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted) | |||||
As of March 31, 2025 | As of September 30, 2025 | As of September 30, 2025 | |||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
ASSETS | |||||
Current assets: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 38,659 | 30,459 | 4,279 | ||
Short-term investments | 4,000 | - | - | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 29,318 | 13,725 | 1,928 | ||
Inventories, net | 40,076 | 31,725 | 4,456 | ||
Prepayments and other current assets | 90,465 | 87,172 | 12,245 | ||
Amounts due from related parties | 19,804 | 19,615 | 2,755 | ||
Disposal consideration receivable | - | 41,918 | 5,888 | ||
Total current assets | 222,322 | 224,614 | 31,551 | ||
Non-current assets: | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 4,249 | 1,825 | 256 | ||
Intangible assets | 14,671 | 113 | 16 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 3,084 | 3,766 | 529 | ||
Long-term investments | 64,986 | 65,187 | 9,157 | ||
Amounts due from related parties, non-current | 4,935 | 4,945 | 695 | ||
Other non-current asset | 1,919 | 1,665 | 234 | ||
Total non-current assets | 93,844 | 77,501 | 10,887 | ||
Total assets | 316,166 | 302,115 | 42,438 | ||
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT | |||||
Current liabilities | |||||
Short-term borrowings | 9,063 | 16,000 | 2,248 | ||
Accounts payable | 19,558 | 19,625 | 2,757 | ||
Salary and welfare payable | 1,908 | 1,096 | 154 | ||
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities | 11,856 | 40,432 | 5,679 | ||
Contract liabilities | 1,768 | 910 | 128 | ||
Operating lease liabilities, current | 1,714 | 868 | 122 | ||
Derivative liabilities | 5 | - | - | ||
Total current liabilities | 45,872 | 78,931 | 11,088 | ||
Non-current liabilities | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 2,433 | - | - | ||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 851 | 2,455 | 345 | ||
Other debts, non-current | 38,635 | 200 | 28 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 41,919 | 2,655 | 373 | ||
Total liabilities | 87,791 | 81,586 | 11,461 | ||
Mezzanine equity | |||||
Redeemable non-controlling interests | 8,804 | 9,261 | 1,301 | ||
Total mezzanine equity | 8,804 | 9,261 | 1,301 | ||
Stockholders' equity: | |||||
Class A ordinary shares | 3,114 | 3,114 | 437 | ||
Class B ordinary shares | 82 | 82 | 12 | ||
Class C ordinary shares | - | 571 | 80 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 3,342,121 | 3,342,126 | 469,466 | ||
Statutory reserves | 3,876 | 3,876 | 544 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (37,769) | (38,268) | (5,375) | ||
Accumulated deficit | (3,115,371) | (3,126,676) | (439,202) | ||
Receivable for issuance of ordinary shares | (6,248) | (6,819) | (958) | ||
Total Boqii Holding Limited shareholders' equity | 189,805 | 178,006 | 25,004 | ||
Non-controlling interests | 29,766 | 33,262 | 4,672 | ||
Total shareholders' equity | 219,571 | 211,268 | 29,676 | ||
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders' equity | 316,166 | 302,115 | 42,438 | ||
BOQII HOLDING LIMITED | ||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ||||||||
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted) | ||||||||
Six Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
Net revenues: | ||||||||
Product sales | 232,713 | 187,814 | 26,382 | |||||
Online marketing and information services and other revenue | 16,942 | 20,129 | 2,828 | |||||
Total revenues | 249,655 | 207,943 | 29,210 | |||||
Total cost of revenue | (197,961) | (154,168) | (21,656) | |||||
Gross profit | 51,694 | 53,775 | 7,554 | |||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Fulfillment expenses | (18,614) | (12,851) | (1,805) | |||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (35,726) | (39,201) | (5,507) | |||||
General and administrative expenses | (24,919) | (19,144) | (2,689) | |||||
Other income, net | 523 | 494 | 69 | |||||
Loss from operations | (27,042) | (16,927) | (2,378) | |||||
Interest income | 730 | 170 | 24 | |||||
Interest expense | (3,163) | (142) | (20) | |||||
Other gain/(losses), net | (447) | 10,413 | 1,463 | |||||
Fair value change of derivative liabilities | - | 5 | 1 | |||||
Loss before income tax expenses and share of results of equity investees | (29,922) | (6,481) | (910) | |||||
Income taxes expenses | 445 | (1,201) | (169) | |||||
Share of results of equity investees | (100) | 330 | 46 | |||||
Net loss | (29,577) | (7,352) | (1,033) | |||||
Less: Net gain/(loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest shareholders | (2,251) | 3,496 | 491 | |||||
Net loss attributable to Boqii Holding Limited | (27,326) | (10,848) | (1,524) | |||||
Accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value | (410) | (457) | (64) | |||||
Net loss attributable to Boqii Holding Limited's ordinary shareholders | (27,736) | (11,305) | (1,588) | |||||
Net loss | (29,577) | (7,352) | (1,033) | |||||
Other comprehensive loss: | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax | (952) | (499) | (70) | |||||
Total comprehensive loss | (30,529) | (7,851) | (1,103) | |||||
Less: Total comprehensive gain/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest shareholders | (2,251) | 3,496 | 491 | |||||
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Boqii Holding Limited | (28,278) | (11,347) | (1,594) | |||||
Net loss attributable to Boqii Holding Limited's ordinary shareholders | ||||||||
— basic | (0.28) | (3.78) | (0.53) | |||||
— diluted | (0.28) | (3.78) | (0.53) | |||||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares | ||||||||
— basic | 100,637,760 | 2,994,368 | 2,994,368 | |||||
— diluted | 100,637,760 | 2,994,368 | 2,994,368 | |||||
Boqii Holding Limited | |||
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | |||
(All amounts in thousands, except for percentages) | |||
Six Months Ended September 30, | |||
2024 | 2025 | ||
RMB | RMB | ||
Net loss | (29,577) | (7,352) | |
Fair value change of derivative liabilities | - | (5) | |
Share-based compensation expenses | 52 | 5 | |
Non-GAAP net loss | (29,525) | (7,352) | |
Non-GAAP net loss margin | (11.8 %) | (3.5 %) | |
Six Months Ended September 30, | |||
2024 | 2025 | ||
RMB | RMB | ||
Net loss | (29,577) | (7,352) | |
Income tax expenses | (445) | 1,201 | |
Interest expenses | 3,163 | 142 | |
Interest income | (730) | (170) | |
Depreciation and amortization | 2,617 | 587 | |
EBITDA | (24,972) | (5,592) | |
EBITDA margin | (10.0 %) | (2.7 %) | |
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