Gaotu Techedu Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
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Gaotu Techedu (NYSE: GOTU) reported its Q4 and FY2024 financial results. In Q4, net revenues increased 82.5% YoY to RMB1,388.6 million, while gross billings grew 69.0% to RMB2,160.2 million. The company recorded a Q4 net loss of RMB135.8 million.
For FY2024, net revenues rose 53.8% to RMB4,553.6 million, with gross billings up 68.1% to RMB5,612.4 million. The company reported a wider net loss of RMB1,049.0 million compared to RMB7.3 million in 2023. Cash position stood at RMB4.1 billion as of December 31, 2024.
The company has repurchased approximately 16.0 million ADSs for US$47.5 million under its expanded US$80 million share repurchase program. For Q1 2025, Gaotu expects net revenues between RMB1,408-1,428 million, representing 48.7-50.8% YoY growth.
Positive
- Q4 net revenues up 82.5% YoY to RMB1.4B
- Q4 gross billings increased 69.0% YoY to RMB2.16B
- Strong cash position of RMB4.1B
- Q4 operating cash inflow up 59.4% to RMB783.6M
- Positive Q1 2025 revenue guidance of 48.7-50.8% growth
Negative
- FY2024 net loss widened to RMB1.05B from RMB7.3M in 2023
- Q4 net loss increased to RMB135.8M from RMB119.6M YoY
- Gross profit margin declined to 68.0% from 73.3% in 2023
- Operating expenses increased 84.5% YoY
- Operating cash inflow decreased to RMB258.0M from RMB353.7M in 2023
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Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights[1]
- Net revenues were
RMB1,388.6 million , increased by82.5% fromRMB761.0 million in the same period of 2023. - Gross billings[2] were
RMB2,160.2 million , increased by69.0% fromRMB1,278.1 million in the same period of 2023. - Loss from operations was
RMB149.3 million , compared with loss from operations ofRMB187.9 million in the same period of 2023. - Net loss was
RMB135.8 million , compared with net loss ofRMB119.6 million in the same period of 2023. - Non-GAAP net loss was
RMB123.5 million , compared with non-GAAP net loss ofRMB104.0 million in the same period of 2023. - Net operating cash inflow was
RMB783.6 million , increased by59.4% fromRMB491.5 million in the same period of 2023.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Key Financial and Operating Data (In thousands of RMB, except for percentages) | |||||||||
For the three months ended December 31, | |||||||||
2023 | 2024 | Pct. Change | |||||||
Net revenues | 761,014 | 1,388,621 | 82.5 % | ||||||
Gross billings | 1,278,132 | 2,160,179 | 69.0 % | ||||||
Loss from operations | (187,915) | (149,274) | (20.6) % | ||||||
Net loss | (119,649) | (135,834) | 13.5 % | ||||||
Non-GAAP net loss | (103,970) | (123,541) | 18.8 % | ||||||
Net operating cash inflow | 491,493 | 783,643 | 59.4 % | ||||||
[1] For a reconciliation of non-GAAP numbers, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures" at the end of this press release. Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss) exclude share-based compensation expenses. |
[2] Gross billings is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course offerings in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. See "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures" elsewhere in this press release. |
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024 Highlights
- Net revenues were
RMB4,553.6 million , increased by53.8% fromRMB2,960.8 million in the same period of 2023. - Gross billings were
RMB5,612.4 million , increased by68.1% fromRMB3,338.8 million in the same period of 2023. - Loss from operations was
RMB1,181.8 million , compared with loss from operations ofRMB149.0 million in the same period of 2023. - Net loss was
RMB1,049.0 million , compared with net loss ofRMB7.3 million in the same period of 2023. - Non-GAAP net loss was
RMB995.7 million , compared with non-GAAP net income ofRMB51.1 million in the same period of 2023. - Net operating cash inflow was
RMB258.0 million , compared with net operating cash inflow ofRMB353.7 million in the same period of 2023.
Fiscal Year 2024 Key Financial and Operating Data (In thousands of RMB, except for percentages) | |||||||||
Fiscal Year ended December 31, | |||||||||
2023 | 2024 | Pct. Change | |||||||
Net revenues | 2,960,813 | 4,553,556 | 53.8 % | ||||||
Gross billings | 3,338,750 | 5,612,390 | 68.1 % | ||||||
Loss from operations | (149,006) | (1,181,833) | 693.1 % | ||||||
Net loss | (7,298) | (1,048,954) | 14,273.2 % | ||||||
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) | 51,055 | (995,737) | (2,050.3) % | ||||||
Net operating cash inflow | 353,697 | 258,007 | (27.1) % | ||||||
Larry Xiangdong Chen, the Company's founder, Chairman and CEO, commented, "Driven by our dual pillars of strategic focus and organizational capability enhancement, we have significantly elevated the value delivered to our customers. In the fourth quarter, net revenues increased by
Notably, the evolution of AI technologies, represented by DeepSeek and other large-scale models, strongly aligns with our AI strategy and has significantly accelerated our advancements in learning effectiveness and organizational performance. We firmly believe that AI will have a profound and far-reaching impact on the education industry, reshaping the future learning experience. We will also spare no effort in actively promoting the deep integration of AI technologies with education, steadfastly advancing toward the essence of education—personalized, adaptive learning and tailored educational agent for every individual."
Shannon Shen, CFO of the Company, added, "In 2024, our company achieved key strategic milestones. For the full year, net revenues increased by
Looking ahead, leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies alongside a diverse product portfolio, rich learning scenarios and comprehensive learning solutions, we are committed to becoming the most trusted partner on every learner's journey, driving high-quality development across the board."
Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2024
Net Revenues
Net revenues increased by
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased by
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit increased by
Non-GAAP gross profit increased by
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased by
- Selling expenses increased to
RMB736.2 million fromRMB465.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. - Research and development expenses increased to
RMB145.1 million fromRMB136.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. - General and administrative expenses increased to
RMB216.4 million fromRMB119.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Loss from Operations
Loss from operations was
Non-GAAP loss from operations was
Interest Income and Realized Gains from Investments
Interest income and realized gains from investments, on aggregate, were
Other (Expenses)/Income, net
Other expenses, net was
Net Loss
Net loss was
Non-GAAP net loss was
Cash Flow
Net operating cash inflow in the fourth quarter of 2024 was
Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both
Share Outstanding
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had 168,623,225 ordinary shares outstanding.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Short-term and Long-term Investments
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term and long-term investments of
Financial Results for the Fiscal Year of 2024
Net Revenues
Net revenues increased by
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased by
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit increased by
Non-GAAP gross profit increased by
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased by
- Selling expenses increased to
RMB2,963.7 million fromRMB1,501.2 million in 2023. - Research and development expenses increased to
RMB648.1 million fromRMB462.0 million in 2023. - General and administrative expenses increased to
RMB668.7 million fromRMB356.4 million in 2023.
Loss from Operations
Loss from operations was
Non-GAAP loss from operations was
Interest Income and Realized Gains from Investments
Interest income and realized gains from investments, on aggregate, were
Other Income, net
Other income, net was
Net (Loss)/income
Net loss was
Non-GAAP net loss was
Cash Flow
Net operating cash inflow in 2024 was
Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both
Share Repurchase
In November 2022, the Company's board of directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to
As of February 21, 2025, the Company had cumulatively repurchased approximately 16.0 million ADSs for approximately
Business Outlook
Based on the Company's current estimates, total net revenues for the first quarter of 2025 are expected to be between
Conference Call
The Company will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM
International: 1-412-317-6061
Mainland
Passcode: 2778362
A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through March 5, 2025. The dial-in details are:
International: 1-412-317-0088
Passcode: 4036127
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.gaotu.cn/.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the
About Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Gaotu is a technology-driven education company and online large-class tutoring service provider in
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses gross billings, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss), each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.
The Company defines gross billings for a specific period as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course offerings in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. The Company's management uses gross billings as a performance measurement because the Company generally bills its students for the entire course fee at the time of sale of its course offerings and recognizes revenue proportionally as the classes are delivered. For some courses, the Company continues to provide students with 12 months to 36 months access to the pre-recorded audio-video courses after the online live courses are delivered. The Company believes that gross billings provides valuable insight into the sales of its course packages and the performance of its business. As gross billings have material limitations as an analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss) exclude share-based compensation expenses. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. The Company 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 the Company's historical performance. A limitation of using non-GAAP measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation charges that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in the Company's business.
The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures" set forth at the end of this release.
The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures.
Exchange Rate
The Company's business is primarily conducted in
For further information, please contact:
Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@gaotu.cn
Christensen
In
Ms. Alice Li
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: gotu@christensencomms.com
In the US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com
Gaotu Techedu Inc. Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data) | |||||||||||
As of December 31, | As of December 31, | ||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||||
RMB | RMB | USD | |||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||
Current assets | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 636,052 | 1,321,118 | 180,992 | ||||||||
Restricted cash | 33,901 | 5,222 | 715 | ||||||||
Short-term investments | 2,253,910 | 1,845,242 | 252,797 | ||||||||
Inventory, net | 24,596 | 36,401 | 4,987 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net | 638,248 | 431,829 | 59,160 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 3,586,707 | 3,639,812 | 498,651 | ||||||||
Non-current assets | |||||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 189,662 | 503,601 | 68,993 | ||||||||
Property, equipment and software, net | 533,531 | 670,237 | 91,822 | ||||||||
Land use rights, net | 26,568 | 25,762 | 3,529 | ||||||||
Long-term investments | 1,029,632 | 922,740 | 126,415 | ||||||||
Deferred tax assets | 11,312 | - | - | ||||||||
Rental deposit | 17,742 | 45,834 | 6,279 | ||||||||
Other non-current assets | 18,155 | 20,091 | 2,752 | ||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 5,413,309 | 5,828,077 | 798,441 | ||||||||
LIABILITIES | |||||||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 805,032 | 1,245,207 | 170,592 | ||||||||
Deferred revenue, current portion of the | 1,113,480 | 1,867,096 | 255,791 | ||||||||
Operating lease liabilities, current portion | 50,494 | 147,635 | 20,226 | ||||||||
Income tax payable (including income tax | 4,278 | 665 | 91 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,973,284 | 3,260,603 | 446,700 | ||||||||
Gaotu Techedu Inc. Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets (In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data) | |||||||||||
As of December | As of December 31, | ||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||||
RMB | RMB | USD | |||||||||
Non-current liabilities | |||||||||||
Deferred revenue, non-current portion of | 124,141 | 218,797 | 29,975 | ||||||||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 137,652 | 344,609 | 47,211 | ||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities (including deferred | 71,967 | 70,604 | 9,673 | ||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 2,307,044 | 3,894,613 | 533,559 | ||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
Ordinary shares | 116 | 116 | 16 | ||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost | (85,178) | (242,866) | (33,273) | ||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 7,987,957 | 7,991,421 | 1,094,820 | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (33,209) | (2,832) | (388) | ||||||||
Statutory reserve | 50,225 | 66,042 | 9,048 | ||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (4,813,646) | (5,878,417) | (805,341) | ||||||||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 3,106,265 | 1,933,464 | 264,882 | ||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND TOTAL | 5,413,309 | 5,828,077 | 798,441 | ||||||||
Gaotu Techedu Inc. Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations (In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | USD | RMB | RMB | USD | ||||||||||||||||||
Net revenues | 761,014 | 1,388,621 | 190,240 | 2,960,813 | 4,553,556 | 623,835 | |||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | (227,719) | (440,279) | (60,318) | (790,207) | (1,454,917) | (199,323) | |||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 533,295 | 948,342 | 129,922 | 2,170,606 | 3,098,639 | 424,512 | |||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling expenses | (465,686) | (736,189) | (100,857) | (1,501,200) | (2,963,736) | (406,030) | |||||||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | (136,046) | (145,050) | (19,872) | (462,043) | (648,063) | (88,784) | |||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (119,478) | (216,377) | (29,644) | (356,369) | (668,673) | (91,608) | |||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | (721,210) | (1,097,616) | (150,373) | (2,319,612) | (4,280,472) | (586,422) | |||||||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (187,915) | (149,274) | (20,451) | (149,006) | (1,181,833) | (161,910) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 18,603 | 14,776 | 2,024 | 75,829 | 70,384 | 9,643 | |||||||||||||||||
Realized gains from investments | 5,269 | 5,017 | 687 | 31,230 | 25,302 | 3,466 | |||||||||||||||||
Other income/(expenses), net | 32,776 | (6,395) | (876) | 54,471 | 45,825 | 6,278 | |||||||||||||||||
(Loss)/income before provision for | (131,267) | (135,876) | (18,616) | 12,524 | (1,040,322) | (142,523) | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefits/(expenses) | 11,618 | 42 | 6 | (10,657) | (8,632) | (1,183) | |||||||||||||||||
Share of results of equity investees | - | - | - | (9,165) | - | - | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (119,649) | (135,834) | (18,610) | (7,298) | (1,048,954) | (143,706) | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to Gaotu | (119,649) | (135,834) | (18,610) | (7,298) | (1,048,954) | (143,706) | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss per ordinary share | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | (0.69) | (0.80) | (0.11) | (0.04) | (6.12) | (0.84) | |||||||||||||||||
Diluted | (0.69) | (0.80) | (0.11) | (0.04) | (6.12) | (0.84) | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss per ADS | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | (0.46) | (0.53) | (0.07) | (0.03) | (4.08) | (0.56) | |||||||||||||||||
Diluted | (0.46) | (0.53) | (0.07) | (0.03) | (4.08) | (0.56) | |||||||||||||||||
Weighted average shares used in net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 172,545,719 | 169,167,503 | 169,167,503 | 173,725,790 | 171,412,125 | 171,412,125 | |||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 172,545,719 | 169,167,503 | 169,167,503 | 173,725,790 | 171,412,125 | 171,412,125 | |||||||||||||||||
Note: Three ADSs represent two ordinary shares. |
Gaotu Techedu Inc. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures (In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | USD | RMB | RMB | USD | ||||||||||||||||||
Net revenues | 761,014 | 1,388,621 | 190,240 | 2,960,813 | 4,553,556 | 623,835 | |||||||||||||||||
Less: other revenues(1) | 25,237 | 16,510 | 2,262 | 87,912 | 133,591 | 18,302 | |||||||||||||||||
Add: VAT and surcharges | 46,509 | 91,292 | 12,507 | 181,001 | 283,341 | 38,818 | |||||||||||||||||
Add: ending deferred revenue | 1,237,621 | 2,085,893 | 285,766 | 1,237,621 | 2,085,893 | 285,766 | |||||||||||||||||
Add: ending refund liability | 67,157 | 127,969 | 17,532 | 67,157 | 127,969 | 17,532 | |||||||||||||||||
Less: beginning deferred revenue | 761,301 | 1,439,217 | 197,172 | 959,333 | 1,237,621 | 169,553 | |||||||||||||||||
Less: beginning refund liability | 47,631 | 77,869 | 10,668 | 60,597 | 67,157 | 9,200 | |||||||||||||||||
Gross billings | 1,278,132 | 2,160,179 | 295,943 | 3,338,750 | 5,612,390 | 768,896 | |||||||||||||||||
Note (1): Include miscellaneous revenues generated from services other than courses. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | USD | RMB | RMB | USD | ||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 533,295 | 948,342 | 129,922 | 2,170,606 | 3,098,639 | 424,512 | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses(1) | 3,862 | 2,460 | 337 | 12,959 | 7,003 | 959 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP gross profit | 537,157 | 950,802 | 130,259 | 2,183,565 | 3,105,642 | 425,471 | |||||||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (187,915) | (149,274) | (20,451) | (149,006) | (1,181,833) | (161,910) | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses(1) | 15,679 | 12,293 | 1,684 | 58,353 | 53,217 | 7,291 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP loss from operations | (172,236) | (136,981) | (18,767) | (90,653) | (1,128,616) | (154,619) | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (119,649) | (135,834) | (18,610) | (7,298) | (1,048,954) | (143,706) | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses(1) | 15,679 | 12,293 | 1,684 | 58,353 | 53,217 | 7,291 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income | (103,970) | (123,541) | (16,926) | 51,055 | (995,737) | (136,415) | |||||||||||||||||
Note (1): The tax effects of share-based compensation expenses adjustments were nil. |
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