ECARX Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX) reported unaudited Q4 2025 results with total revenue of US$304.7M (up 13% YoY) and full‑year revenue of US$847.9M (up 10% YoY). Q4 delivered positive net income of US$2.8M and adjusted EBITDA (non‑GAAP) of US$21.6M. Full‑year net loss narrowed to US$68.9M and adjusted EBITDA loss improved to US$14.4M. Cash on hand was US$93.2M, and the company raised close to US$200M in recent proceeds to fund R&D and global expansion.
Positive
- Q4 revenue +13% YoY to US$304.7M
- FY2025 revenue +10% YoY to US$847.9M
- Q4 adjusted EBITDA positive US$21.6M (vs US$9.5M prior year)
- FY adjusted EBITDA loss improved 83% to US$14.4M
- Raised close to US$200M to fund R&D and expansion
- Approximately 11M vehicles on road with ECARX technologies
Negative
- FY2025 net loss US$68.9M remains material
- Gross margin declined to 19% in FY2025 from 21% prior year
- Software license revenue down 30% YoY to US$29.7M in FY2025
- Q4 software license revenue decreased 84% YoY to US$2.0M
Market Reaction
Following this news, ECX has gained 7.25%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 11 alerts so far, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $2.07. This price movement has added approximately $54M to the company's valuation.
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Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | -0.8% | Q3 2025 revenue growth, higher gross margin, first positive net income. |
| Aug 26 | Q2 2025 earnings | Negative | -10.1% | Q2 2025 revenue decline and sizable net loss despite lower opex. |
| Apr 30 | Q1 2025 earnings | Positive | +8.3% | Strong Q1 2025 revenue growth and reduced operating losses. |
| Mar 13 | Investor Day 2025 | Positive | -12.9% | Highlight of Q4 2024 EBITDA breakeven and global expansion plans. |
| Mar 11 | Q4/FY 2024 results | Positive | -6.7% | Record 2024 revenue and shipments with first positive adjusted EBITDA. |
Earnings and related events often showed negative price reactions even on broadly positive updates, with more divergences than alignments.
Over the past year, ECARX’s earnings and related events have highlighted steady revenue growth, margin improvement, and a path toward profitability. Q1–Q3 2025 showed rising revenues and improving gross margins, with Q3 2025 delivering positive net income and adjusted EBITDA. Investor Day 2025 and FY 2024 results emphasized EBITDA breakeven in Q4 2024 and global expansion, including partnerships with Volkswagen Group. Despite these milestones, shares often traded lower after such announcements, underscoring a history of cautious market reactions to earnings news.
Historical Comparison
Historically, ECARX earnings-related announcements (5 events) saw an average move of -4.44%, with several instances where positive fundamentals coincided with negative price reactions.
Earnings releases show a progression from persistent losses toward EBITDA breakeven and then positive net income, alongside expanding global partnerships and increasing shipments.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock is up +7.3% following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the company’s shift to profitability, highlighted by Q4 2025 net profit of US$2.8 million and record quarterly revenue of US$304.7 million. Historically, however, ECARX earnings have averaged a -4.44% move, with several selloffs on good news, so past patterns suggest that enthusiasm sometimes faded. Investors often weighed ongoing full-year losses, even as adjusted EBITDA and margins improved.
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Ziyu Shen, ECARX Chairman and CEO, commented, "The fourth quarter was a critical inflection point for us, marking the start of our next phase of sustainable, profitable growth as we realize our vision of becoming a leading AI technology provider for the global automotive industry. We delivered our second consecutive quarter of positive net income and positive adjusted EBITDA, as revenue hit a historic high of
We remain firmly on track to sustain this momentum, fueled by two distinct engines that are unlocking opportunities from both new and existing partnerships. Our computing platforms are increasingly being recognized for their ability to drive strong sales for best-selling models, allowing us to deepen penetration across our partner vehicle lineups. At the same time, our globalization strategy is amplifying our value proposition as a core technology partner worldwide. This is best showcased by our deepening partnership with Volkswagen Group to supply digital cockpit solutions for multiple models in
Looking ahead to 2026, we are fully prepared for the next phase of our growth trajectory. At this time, I would like to announce the departure of our Chief Financial Officer, Phil Zhou, and take the opportunity to thank him for his leadership and significant contributions to ECARX. Whilst we will miss his support we wish him every success in his new opportunity. We will be announcing our new Chief Financial Officer in due course.
As we continue to execute our growth strategy, the close to
Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results:
- Total revenue was
US , up$304.7 million 13% year-over-year ("YoY").- Sales of goods revenue was
US , up$269.5 million 27% YoY. The growth in sales of goods revenue was mainly due to aUS increase attributable to the higher volume of automotive computing platform sold, partially offset by a$104.5 million US decrease due to lower volume of SoC core modules and a$8.0 million US decrease due to lower average selling price mainly in relation to automotive computing platforms.$38.7 million - Software license revenue was
US , down$2.0 million 84% YoY, primarily due to declined per-vehicle software license revenue. - Service revenue was
US , down$33.2 million 27% YoY, mainly impacted by reduced design and development service revenue.
- Sales of goods revenue was
- Total cost of revenue was
US , up$241.0 million 13% YoY, due to higher sales volumes of automotive computing platform products, partially offset by a lower SoC core modules volume and reduced software and service costs. - Gross profit was
US , up$63.7 million 11% YoY, which resulted in a gross margin of21% , flat YoY. - Research and development expenses were
US , down$29.1 million 39% YoY, reflecting continued strategic resource prioritization and R&D integration. - Selling, general and administrative expenses and others, net were
US , up$27.5 million 22% YoY, mainly resulting from a higher share-based compensation expense in the current quarter. - Net profit was
US , compared with a loss of$2.8 million US during the same period last year, primarily attributable to a higher operating income and other income, despite a decrease in equity investment gains.$6.0 million - Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was
US , compared with adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) of$21.6 million US in the same period last year. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measure."$9.5 million - Total cash as of December 31, 2025 was
US .$93.2 million
Full Year 2025 Financial Results:
- Total revenue was
US , up$847.9 million 10% compared toUS in 2024.$771.5 million - Sales of goods revenue was
US , up$703.1 million 15% compared toUS in 2024, the increase in sales revenue was primarily due to a$611.2 million US increase in the sales volume of automotive computing platform products, primarily driven by an increase in the sales volume of Antora®, Venado™, and Pikes® series, partially offset by a$236.1 million US decrease from changes in the per unit price. Additionally, there was a$145.6 million US increase attributable to changes in SoC core modules unit price as a result of product mix change and a$6.3 million US decline from decreased sales volume of SoC core modules. Automotive merchandise and other products' sales increased by$5.4 million US .$0.4 million - Software license revenue was
US , down$29.7 million 30% compared toUS in 2024, primarily driven by a decrease in intellectual property license revenue. Intellectual property license revenue was$42.5 million US in 2025 and contributed$2.2 million US to total revenue in 2024.$17.2 million - Service revenue was
US , down$115.1 million 2% compared toUS in 2024, principally as a result of a decrease in the total value of design and development contracts for automotive computing platforms completed during the year.$117.8 million
- Sales of goods revenue was
- Total cost of revenue was
US , up$686.6 million 12% compared toUS in 2024, primarily driven by an increase in sales volume of automotive computing platform products and higher design and development contract cost, partially offset by decreased cost of SoC core modules.$611.4 million - Gross profit was
US , up$161.3 million 1% compared toUS in 2024, representing a gross margin of$160.1 million 19% (compared to21% in 2024). - Research and development expenses were
US , down$123.3 million 30% compared toUS million in 2024, primarily attributable to strategic resource prioritization and improved R&D efficiencies.$174.9 - Selling, general and administrative expenses and others, net were
US , down$92.7 million 14% compared toUS in 2024, primarily driven by our disciplined operations and lower share-based compensation expenses incurred in 2025.$108.1 million - Net loss incurred by us in 2025 was
US , down$68.9 million 50% compared toUS in 2024, primarily driven by lower total operating expenses and lower loss from change in fair value of equity securities, increased government grant, partially offset by reduced gains from equity method investments and an increase in interest expense.$137.8 million - Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) loss was
US in 2025, representing an$14.4 million 83% improvement from adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) loss ofUS in 2024. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measure."$82.5 million
Recent Business Development Highlights and Updates:
- Expanding Global Footprint and Partnership
- Approximately 11 million vehicles on the road with ECARX technologies as of December 31, 2025
- Deepened partnership with Volkswagen Group, securing a second agreement to supply digital cockpit solutions for multiple models in
Latin America - Continued to drive globalization strategy and developed broader global strategic partnerships in order to structurally transform our business into even more of a truly global technology leader, and we are working to significantly pivot our business toward international markets in the coming years
- Concurrently, we are working to obtain relevant regulatory determination in the US to engage with US automakers and further expand our addressable market
- Technological Advancements and Product Launches
- Continued mass production of the Pikes® computing platform and integrated it with the Cloudpeak® cross-domain software stack and Flyme Auto 2 on Lynk & Co 10 EM-P – the first model with this advanced solution – before replicating it in Lynk & Co 07 and 08 EM-P models and setting new industry benchmarks for AI-powered intelligent cockpits
- Powered the global launch of Geely's flagship Galaxy M9, also integrated with the Pikes® computing platform, Cloudpeak® cross-domain software stack, and Flyme Auto 2
- Growing adoption of the Cloudpeak® software stack is further advancing the Company's leadership in AI-powered cockpit solutions with AI agents, generative UIs, and an AI operating systems offering drivers an intuitive and adaptive in-vehicle experience
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Conference Call and Webcast Details
ECARX will host a webcast of its earnings conference call today, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. EST. To access the webcast, visit the News and Events section of the ECARX Investor Relations website, or visit the following link – https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ctisxjxh
To join the earnings call by telephone, participants must preregister at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI77be73bf981b49c7bed9cd333bdda80e to receive dial-in information.
A replay of the webcast and presentation materials will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website under the results and reports section following the event.
About ECARX
ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX) is a global automotive technology provider with capabilities to deliver turnkey solutions for next-generation smart vehicles, from the system on a chip (SoC), to central computing platforms, and software. As automakers develop new electric vehicle architectures from the ground up, ECARX is developing full-stack solutions to enhance the user experience, while reducing complexity and cost.
Founded in 2017 and listed on the Nasdaq in 2022, ECARX now has over 1,400 employees based in 13 major locations in
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, see ECARX's filings with the
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
The Company uses adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss excluding interest income, interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation of property and equipment, amortization of intangible assets, and share-based compensation expenses.
The Company presents this non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by the management to evaluate the Company's operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that the non-GAAP measure helps identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effects of certain expenses that are included in net loss. The Company also believes that the use of the non-GAAP measure facilitates investors' assessment of its operating performance.
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to net loss or any other measures of performance or as indicators of the Company's operating performance. Investors are encouraged to compare the Company's historical adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, net loss. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) 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 the Company's data. The Company encourages investors and others to review the financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.
ECARX Holdings Inc. | |||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||
As of December 31, 2024 | As of December 31, 2025 | ||
Millions, except otherwise noted | US$ | US$ | |
ASSETS | |||
Current assets | |||
Cash | 44.3 | 87.1 | |
Restricted cash | 5.9 | 6.1 | |
Short-term investments | 17.9 | 31.2 | |
Accounts receivable – third parties, net | 30.1 | 14.8 | |
Accounts receivable – related parties, net | 187.3 | 185.5 | |
Notes receivable | 2.3 | 6.0 | |
Inventories | 31.9 | 62.3 | |
Amounts due from related parties | 5.0 | 53.7 | |
Prepayments and other current assets | 61.4 | 36.5 | |
Total current assets | 386.1 | 483.2 | |
Non-current assets | |||
Long-term investments | 2.2 | 61.5 | |
Property and equipment, net | 21.9 | 26.7 | |
Intangible assets, net | 42.2 | 40.4 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 18.2 | 16.8 | |
Goodwill | 3.5 | 3.7 | |
Other non-current assets – third parties | 3.9 | 30.2 | |
Other non-current assets – related parties | 36.4 | — | |
Total non-current assets | 128.3 | 179.3 | |
Total assets | 514.4 | 662.5 | |
LIABILITIES | |||
Current liabilities | |||
Short-term borrowings | 185.2 | 310.7 | |
Accounts payable - third parties | 220.3 | 192.8 | |
Accounts payable - related parties | 70.0 | 104.5 | |
Notes payable | 19.3 | 19.3 | |
Amounts due to related parties | 24.1 | 54.6 | |
Contract liabilities, current - third parties | 0.9 | 0.1 | |
Contract liabilities, current - related parties | 20.5 | 7.3 | |
Operating lease liabilities - current | 5.6 | 5.0 | |
Convertible notes payable-current | 64.5 | 38.8 | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 85.5 | 88.9 | |
Income tax payable | 2.8 | 1.0 | |
Total current liabilities | 698.7 | 823.0 | |
Non-current liabilities | |||
Long-term borrowings | — | 5.6 | |
Contract liabilities, non-current - related parties | 5.1 | — | |
Convertible notes payable, non-current | — | 60.3 | |
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 16.7 | 15.7 | |
Warrant liabilities, non-current | 1.2 | 1.1 | |
Provisions | 15.0 | 17.8 | |
Other non-current liabilities - third parties | 13.3 | 20.7 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 2.1 | 1.7 | |
Total non-current liabilities | 53.4 | 122.9 | |
Total liabilities | 752.1 | 945.9 | |
SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT | |||
Ordinary shares | — | — | |
Additional paid-in capital | 895.0 | 958.1 | |
Treasury shares, at cost | (1.0) | (30.0) | |
Accumulated deficit | (1,124.5) | (1,190.5) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (9.2) | (20.2) | |
Total deficit attributable to ordinary shareholders | (239.7) | (282.6) | |
Noncontrolling interests | 2.0 | (0.8) | |
Total shareholders' deficit | (237.7) | (283.4) | |
Liabilities and shareholders' deficit | 514.4 | 662.5 | |
ECARX Holdings Inc. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income | ||||||
Twelve Months Ended December 31 | Three Months Ended December 31 | |||||
2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | |||
Millions, except share data and per share data, or otherwise noted | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | ||
Revenue | ||||||
Sales of goods revenue | 611.2 | 703.1 | 211.7 | 269.5 | ||
Software license revenue | 42.5 | 29.7 | 12.6 | 2.0 | ||
Service revenue | 117.8 | 115.1 | 45.5 | 33.2 | ||
Total revenue | 771.5 | 847.9 | 269.8 | 304.7 | ||
Cost of goods sold | (537.6) | (610.3) | (189.8) | (230.1) | ||
Cost of software licenses | (17.8) | (17.2) | (7.0) | (0.4) | ||
Cost of services | (56.0) | (59.1) | (15.6) | (10.5) | ||
Total cost of revenue | (611.4) | (686.6) | (212.4) | (241.0) | ||
Gross profit | 160.1 | 161.3 | 57.4 | 63.7 | ||
Research and development expenses | (174.9) | (123.3) | (47.8) | (29.1) | ||
Selling, general and administrative expenses and others, net | (108.1) | (92.7) | (22.5) | (27.5) | ||
Total operating expenses | (283.0) | (216.0) | (70.3) | (56.6) | ||
(Loss)/Income from operations | (122.9) | (54.7) | (12.9) | 7.1 | ||
Interest income | 3.1 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | ||
Interest expense | (18.6) | (23.8) | (8.4) | (9.9) | ||
Share of results of equity method investments | 5.6 | 1.2 | 16.2 | 0.8 | ||
Foreign currency exchange (losses)/gain | (1.1) | (1.2) | (0.6) | 0.1 | ||
Others, net | (3.7) | 7.1 | (1.0) | 3.3 | ||
(Loss)/Profit before income taxes | (137.6) | (67.7) | (5.9) | 2.0 | ||
Income tax (expense)/benefit | (0.2) | (1.2) | (0.1) | 0.8 | ||
Net (Loss)/Profit | (137.8) | (68.9) | (6.0) | 2.8 | ||
Net loss/(profit) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 8.0 | 2.9 | 0.5 | (0.2) | ||
Net (loss)/profit attributable to ECARX Holdings Inc. ordinary | (129.8) | (66.0) | (5.5) | 2.6 | ||
Net (loss)/profit | (137.8) | (68.9) | (6.0) | 2.8 | ||
Other comprehensive (loss)/income: | ||||||
Fair value change of Long term investment in Convertible loan, net | — | (0.1) | — | (0.1) | ||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of nil income taxes | 3.8 | (10.8) | 10.7 | (5.9) | ||
Comprehensive (loss)/income | (134.0) | (79.8) | 4.7 | (3.2) | ||
Comprehensive loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 8.2 | 2.8 | 0.6 | (0.2) | ||
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to ECARX Holdings | (125.8) | (77.0) | 5.3 | (3.4) | ||
(Loss)/Earnings per ordinary share | ||||||
– Basic (loss)/earnings per share, ordinary shares | (0.39) | (0.19) | (0.02) | 0.01 | ||
– Diluted (loss)/earnings per share, ordinary shares | (0.39) | (0.19) | (0.02) | 0.01 | ||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing | ||||||
– Weighted average number of ordinary shares - Basic | 336,641,846 | 338,659,826 | 333,819,732 | 341,002,836 | ||
– Weighted average number of ordinary shares - Diluted | 336,641,846 | 338,659,826 | 333,819,732 | 347,153,696 | ||
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
We use adjusted EBITDA in evaluating our operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss excluding interest income, interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation of property and equipment, amortization of intangible assets, and share-based compensation expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to net loss or any other measures of performance or as indicators of our operating performance. Investors are encouraged to compare our historical adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, net loss. Adjusted EBITDA 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.
ECARX Holdings Inc. Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | ||||||
Twelve Months Ended | Three Months Ended | |||||
2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | |||
Millions | US$ | US$ | US$ | US$ | ||
Net (Loss)/Profit | (137.8) | (68.9) | (6.0) | 2.8 | ||
Interest income | (3.1) | (3.7) | (0.8) | (0.6) | ||
Interest expense | 18.6 | 23.8 | 8.4 | 9.9 | ||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.1 | (0.8) | ||
Depreciation of property and equipment | 7.9 | 7.7 | 2.2 | 2.4 | ||
Amortization of intangible assets | 12.7 | 12.2 | 3.3 | 2.5 | ||
EBITDA | (101.5) | (27.7) | 7.2 | 16.2 | ||
Share-based compensation expenses | 19.0 | 13.3 | 2.3 | 5.4 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | (82.5) | (14.4) | 9.5 | 21.6 | ||
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