Gaotu Techedu Announces Second Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
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Gaotu Techedu (NYSE:GOTU) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with net revenues increasing 37.6% year-over-year to RMB1,389.4 million. The company's gross billings grew 36.2% to RMB2,252.4 million, while net loss narrowed significantly by 49.7% to RMB216.0 million compared to the same period in 2024.
The company demonstrated improved operational efficiency with a 52.5% increase in net operating cash inflow to RMB588.8 million. As of June 30, 2025, Gaotu maintained a strong financial position with cash and investments totaling RMB3,824.1 million. The company expects Q3 2025 revenues between RMB1,558-1,578 million, representing 28.9-30.6% year-over-year growth.
Gaotu has actively pursued share repurchases, having bought back approximately 24.8 million ADSs for US$76.9 million under its existing program, and authorized a new US$100 million repurchase program.
Positive
- Net revenues increased 37.6% year-over-year to RMB1,389.4 million
- Net operating cash inflow grew 52.5% to RMB588.8 million
- Net loss narrowed by 49.7% to RMB216.0 million year-over-year
- Strong cash position of RMB3,824.1 million in total investments and cash
- New US$100 million share repurchase program authorized
Negative
- Gross profit margin decreased to 66.0% from 69.0% year-over-year
- Cost of revenues increased by 50.9% due to workforce expansion and higher costs
- Net operating cash inflow for first half of 2025 decreased by 40.9% to RMB111.6 million
- Still operating at a loss with RMB241.9 million loss from operations
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Second Quarter 2025 Highlights[1]
- Net revenues were
RMB1,389.4 million , increased by37.6% fromRMB1,009.8 million in the same period of 2024. - Gross billings[2] were
RMB2,252.4 million , increased by36.2% fromRMB1,653.7 million in the same period of 2024. - Loss from operations was
RMB241.9 million , compared with loss from operations ofRMB464.8 million in the same period of 2024. - Net loss was
RMB216.0 million , compared with net loss ofRMB429.6 million in the same period of 2024. - Non-GAAP net loss was
RMB206.8 million , compared with non-GAAP net loss ofRMB418.0 million in the same period of 2024. - Net operating cash inflow was
RMB588.8 million , increased by52.5% fromRMB386.2 million in the same period of 2024.
Second Quarter 2025 Key Financial and Operating Data
(In thousands of RMB, except for percentages)
For the three months ended June 30, | ||||||
2024 | 2025 | Pct. Change | ||||
Net revenues | 1,009,797 | 1,389,388 | 37.6 % | |||
Gross billings | 1,653,692 | 2,252,387 | 36.2 % | |||
Loss from operations | (464,750) | (241,865) | (48.0) % | |||
Net loss | (429,550) | (215,994) | (49.7) % | |||
Non-GAAP net loss | (418,040) | (206,849) | (50.5) % | |||
Net operating cash inflow | 386,184 | 588,797 | 52.5 % | |||
[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. |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Highlights
- Net revenues were
RMB2,882.4 million , increased by47.3% fromRMB1,956.7 million in the same period of 2024. - Gross billings were
RMB3,141.1 million , increased by31.8% fromRMB2,383.1 million in the same period of 2024. - Loss from operations was
RMB207.1 million , compared with loss from operations ofRMB542.5 million in the same period of 2024. - Net loss was
RMB92.0 million , compared with net loss ofRMB441.8 million in the same period of 2024. - Non-GAAP net loss was
RMB69.5 million , compared with non-GAAP net loss ofRMB415.0 million in the same period of 2024. - Net operating cash inflow was
RMB111.6 million , decreased by40.9% fromRMB188.7 million in the same period of 2024.
First Six Months 2025 Key Financial and Operating Data
(In thousands of RMB, except for percentages)
For the six months ended June 30, | ||||||
2024 | 2025 | Pct. Change | ||||
Net revenues | 1,956,682 | 2,882,431 | 47.3 % | |||
Gross billings | 2,383,052 | 3,141,112 | 31.8 % | |||
Loss from operations | (542,452) | (207,092) | (61.8) % | |||
Net loss | (441,847) | (92,003) | (79.2) % | |||
Non-GAAP net loss | (415,001) | (69,510) | (83.3) % | |||
Net operating cash inflow | 188,748 | 111,560 | (40.9) % | |||
Larry Xiangdong Chen, the Company's founder, Chairman and CEO, commented, "We maintained solid growth momentum in our core business and harnessed the power of AI to enhance our service models, foster product innovation and strengthen our organizational capabilities. Our revenue increased by
Gaotu remains dedicated to advancing educational innovation, with the goal of delivering best-in-class learning experiences, creating long-term shareholder value, and advancing both our social impact and commercial success."
Shannon Shen, CFO of the Company, added, "This quarter, we remained focused on advancing our 'healthy growth' strategy, with net revenues exceeding the upper end of our guidance by
Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2025
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 decreased by
- Selling expenses decreased to
RMB820.9 million fromRMB835.4 million in the second quarter of 2024. - Research and development expenses decreased to
RMB148.2 million fromRMB162.1 million in the second quarter of 2024. - General and administrative expenses increased to
RMB189.3 million fromRMB163.6 million in the second quarter of 2024.
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
Net loss was
Non-GAAP net loss was
Cash Flow
Net operating cash inflow in the second quarter of 2025 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 June 30, 2025, the Company had 162,382,842 ordinary shares outstanding.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Short-term and Long-term Investments
As of June 30, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term and long-term investments of
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 August 25, 2025, the Company had cumulatively repurchased approximately 24.8 million ADSs for approximately
In May 2025, the Company's board of directors authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to an aggregate value of
Business Outlook
Based on the Company's current estimates, total net revenues for the third 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: 4836755
A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through September 2, 2025. The dial-in details are:
International: 1-412-317-0088
Passcode: 3429136
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at https://ir.gaotu.cn/home.
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 leading technology-driven education company 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
Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1 212 481-2050
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86 10 6508-0677
E-mail: Gaotu@tpg-ir.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 June 30, | |||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | USD | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,321,118 | 814,356 | 113,680 | |||||||
Restricted cash | 5,222 | 27,074 | 3,779 | |||||||
Short-term investments | 1,845,242 | 2,595,146 | 362,268 | |||||||
Inventory, net | 36,401 | 53,266 | 7,436 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net | 431,829 | 527,953 | 73,699 | |||||||
Total current assets | 3,639,812 | 4,017,795 | 560,862 | |||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 503,601 | 518,677 | 72,405 | |||||||
Property, equipment and software, net | 670,237 | 831,889 | 116,127 | |||||||
Land use rights, net | 25,762 | 46,267 | 6,459 | |||||||
Long-term investments | 922,740 | 387,537 | 54,098 | |||||||
Rental deposit | 45,834 | 48,739 | 6,804 | |||||||
Other non-current assets | 20,091 | 17,595 | 2,456 | |||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 5,828,077 | 5,868,499 | 819,211 | |||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,245,207 | 1,496,834 | 208,949 | |||||||
Deferred revenue, current portion of the | 1,867,096 | 1,981,680 | 276,631 | |||||||
Operating lease liabilities, current portion | 147,635 | 137,426 | 19,184 | |||||||
Income tax payable (including income tax | 665 | 49 | 7 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 3,260,603 | 3,615,989 | 504,771 | |||||||
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 June 30, | |||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | USD | ||||||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||||||
Deferred revenue, non-current portion of | 218,797 | 215,313 | 30,057 | |||||||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 344,609 | 363,007 | 50,674 | |||||||
Deferred tax liabilities (including deferred | 70,604 | 70,429 | 9,832 | |||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 3,894,613 | 4,264,738 | 595,334 | |||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||
Ordinary shares | 116 | 116 | 16 | |||||||
Treasury stock, at cost | (242,866) | (420,144) | (58,650) | |||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 7,991,421 | 7,950,764 | 1,109,884 | |||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (2,832) | (22,597) | (3,154) | |||||||
Statutory reserve | 66,042 | 66,042 | 9,219 | |||||||
Accumulated deficit | (5,878,417) | (5,970,420) | (833,438) | |||||||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 1,933,464 | 1,603,761 | 223,877 | |||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND TOTAL | 5,828,077 | 5,868,499 | 819,211 | |||||||
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 June 30, | For the six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | USD | RMB | RMB | USD | |||||||||||||||||
Net revenues | 1,009,797 | 1,389,388 | 193,951 | 1,956,682 | 2,882,431 | 402,372 | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | (313,433) | (472,840) | (66,006) | (584,847) | (925,301) | (129,167) | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 696,364 | 916,548 | 127,945 | 1,371,835 | 1,957,130 | 273,205 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling expenses | (835,397) | (820,946) | (114,600) | (1,341,778) | (1,530,367) | (213,631) | ||||||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | (162,101) | (148,195) | (20,687) | (313,708) | (298,650) | (41,690) | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (163,616) | (189,272) | (26,421) | (258,801) | (335,205) | (46,793) | ||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | (1,161,114) | (1,158,413) | (161,708) | (1,914,287) | (2,164,222) | (302,114) | ||||||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (464,750) | (241,865) | (33,763) | (542,452) | (207,092) | (28,909) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 21,274 | 9,935 | 1,387 | 39,947 | 22,976 | 3,207 | ||||||||||||||||
Realized gains from investments | 7,732 | 9,182 | 1,282 | 14,284 | 13,220 | 1,845 | ||||||||||||||||
Other income, net | 4,559 | 5,621 | 785 | 48,256 | 77,201 | 10,777 | ||||||||||||||||
Loss before provision for income tax and share of results of equity investees | (431,185) | (217,127) | (30,309) | (439,965) | (93,695) | (13,080) | ||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefits/(expenses) | 1,635 | 1,133 | 158 | (1,882) | 1,692 | 236 | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (429,550) | (215,994) | (30,151) | (441,847) | (92,003) | (12,844) | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to Gaotu Techedu Inc.'s ordinary shareholders | (429,550) | (215,994) | (30,151) | (441,847) | (92,003) | (12,844) | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss per ordinary share | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | (2.48) | (1.32) | (0.18) | (2.56) | (0.56) | (0.08) | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted | (2.48) | (1.32) | (0.18) | (2.56) | (0.56) | (0.08) | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss per ADS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | (1.65) | (0.88) | (0.12) | (1.71) | (0.37) | (0.05) | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted | (1.65) | (0.88) | (0.12) | (1.71) | (0.37) | (0.05) | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted average shares used in net loss per share | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 173,044,221 | 163,339,258 | 163,339,258 | 172,686,709 | 165,033,053 | 165,033,053 | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 173,044,221 | 163,339,258 | 163,339,258 | 172,686,709 | 165,033,053 | 165,033,053 | ||||||||||||||||
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 June 30, | For the six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | USD | RMB | RMB | USD | |||||||||||||||||
Net revenues | 1,009,797 | 1,389,388 | 193,951 | 1,956,682 | 2,882,431 | 402,372 | ||||||||||||||||
Less: other revenues(1) | 29,233 | 22,092 | 3,084 | 56,500 | 36,916 | 5,153 | ||||||||||||||||
Add: VAT and surcharges | 62,586 | 85,782 | 11,975 | 119,993 | 179,158 | 25,009 | ||||||||||||||||
Add: ending deferred revenue | 1,582,135 | 2,196,993 | 306,688 | 1,582,135 | 2,196,993 | 306,688 | ||||||||||||||||
Add: ending refund liability | 85,520 | 133,308 | 18,609 | 85,520 | 133,308 | 18,609 | ||||||||||||||||
Less: beginning deferred revenue | 1,003,314 | 1,444,967 | 201,710 | 1,237,621 | 2,085,893 | 291,179 | ||||||||||||||||
Less: beginning refund liability | 53,799 | 86,025 | 12,009 | 67,157 | 127,969 | 17,864 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross billings | 1,653,692 | 2,252,387 | 314,420 | 2,383,052 | 3,141,112 | 438,482 | ||||||||||||||||
Note (1): Include miscellaneous revenues generated from services other than courses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
For the three months ended June 30, | For the six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | USD | RMB | RMB | USD | |||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 696,364 | 916,548 | 127,945 | 1,371,835 | 1,957,130 | 273,205 | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses(1) in cost of revenues | (43) | 1,353 | 189 | 2,278 | 3,463 | 483 | ||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP gross profit | 696,321 | 917,901 | 128,134 | 1,374,113 | 1,960,593 | 273,688 | ||||||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (464,750) | (241,865) | (33,763) | (542,452) | (207,092) | (28,909) | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses(1) | 11,510 | 9,145 | 1,277 | 26,846 | 22,493 | 3,140 | ||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP loss from operations | (453,240) | (232,720) | (32,486) | (515,606) | (184,599) | (25,769) | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (429,550) | (215,994) | (30,151) | (441,847) | (92,003) | (12,844) | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses(1) | 11,510 | 9,145 | 1,277 | 26,846 | 22,493 | 3,140 | ||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP net loss | (418,040) | (206,849) | (28,874) | (415,001) | (69,510) | (9,704) | ||||||||||||||||
Note (1): The tax effects of share-based compensation expenses adjustments were nil. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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