iHuman Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
iHuman Inc. (NYSE: IH) reported its Q4 and FY2024 financial results, showing mixed performance. Q4 revenues decreased 7.1% to RMB232.7M (US$31.9M), with net income of RMB26.5M (US$3.6M). Average MAUs reached 25.78M, up from 25.38M year-over-year.
FY2024 highlights include revenues of RMB922.2M (US$126.3M), down 9.4% YoY, while average MAUs grew 14.9% to 26.47M. The company maintained profitability for the 12th consecutive quarter and announced a special cash dividend of US$0.10 per ADS.
The company highlighted its AI innovations, including the launch of a proprietary large language model (LLM) and integration of DeepSeek models. Notable product developments include iHuman Smart Coder and the Rainbow Crew animated series expansion. The revenue decline was attributed to China's decreasing newborn population and conservative consumer spending.
Positive
- Maintained profitability for 12 consecutive quarters
- 14.9% YoY growth in average total MAUs to 26.47M
- Special cash dividend of US$0.10 per ADS announced
- Successful launch of proprietary LLM and AI innovations
- Strong cash position of RMB1,168.7M (US$160.1M)
Negative
- Q4 revenues decreased 7.1% YoY to RMB232.7M
- FY2024 revenues declined 9.4% YoY to RMB922.2M
- Operating income dropped 55% YoY to RMB71.9M in FY2024
- Net income decreased 45.5% YoY to RMB98.6M in FY2024
- Gross margin declined to 67.2% in Q4 2024 from 71.2% YoY
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Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights
- Revenues were
RMB232.7 million (US ), compared with$31.9 million RMB250.4 million in the same period last year. - Gross profit was
RMB156.4 million (US ), compared with$21.4 million RMB178.2 million in the same period last year. - Operating income was
RMB14.9 million (US ), compared with$2.0 million RMB21.9 million in the same period last year. - Net income was
RMB26.5 million (US ), compared with$3.6 million RMB33.3 million in the same period last year. - Average total MAUs[1] for the fourth quarter were 25.78 million, compared with 25.38 million in the same period last year.
Fiscal Year 2024 Highlights
- Revenues were
RMB922.2 million (US ), compared with$126.3 million RMB1,018.1 million in fiscal year 2023. - Gross profit was
RMB640.2 million (US ), compared with$87.7 million RMB721.3 million in fiscal year 2023. - Operating income was
RMB71.9 million (US ), compared with$9.9 million RMB159.9 million in fiscal year 2023. - Net income was
RMB98.6 million (US ), compared with$13.5 million RMB180.9 million in fiscal year 2023. - Average total MAUs were 26.47 million, compared with 23.04 million in the fiscal year 2023.
[1] "Average total MAUs" refers to the monthly average of the sum of the MAUs of each of the Company's apps during a specific period, which is counted based on the number of unique mobile devices through which such app is accessed at least once in a given month, and duplicate access to different apps is not eliminated from the total MAUs calculation. |
Dr. Peng Dai, Director and Chief Executive Officer of iHuman, commented, "As we navigated evolving market conditions, we concluded 2024 with a robust and diversified product portfolio, further enhanced with more AI-integrated features that reinforces our leadership in the industry.
At the heart of our success is our long-standing dedication to technological innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence. Since establishing our AI Lab in 2018, we have consistently invested in cutting-edge advancements and seamlessly integrated them into our product offerings. By embracing transformative technologies such as AI-generated content (AIGC), we became one of the first companies in
While pushing the boundaries of innovation from within, we also closely monitor emerging market trends, swiftly embracing new technological breakthroughs to enhance our products and maintain a competitive edge. Our early adoption of the revolutionary DeepSeek models—beginning with the V2 model in May 2024 and now fully integrating the latest R1 model across our core offerings—demonstrates our agility and forward-thinking approach. By seamlessly integrating our extensive in-house AI expertise with best-in-class third-party solutions, we deliver a more personalized, dynamic, and intelligent product experience that is tailored to each child's unique developmental needs and preferences.
As we look ahead to 2025, I am confident that our forward-thinking approach—anchored in technological excellence and creative content—will keep us at the forefront of the industry and pave the way for another promising year of growth and innovation," concluded Dr. Dai.
Ms. Vivien Weiwei Wang, Director and Chief Financial Officer of iHuman, added, "Despite facing some pressure from evolving market conditions, we are proud to report another quarter of profitability, marking our 12th consecutive quarter of positive earnings and our third consecutive year of profitability since our IPO in 2020. This consistent performance reflects the resilience of our business model and our ability to deliver sustainable growth. Meanwhile, our board of directors has approved a special cash dividend of
During the quarter, our animation studio, Kunpeng, made significant strides in both commercialization and global expansion. Capitalizing on the breakout success of the Rainbow Crew animated series, unveiled in October 2024, we introduced themed merchandise, including magic wands and stickers, with additional products currently in development. These initiatives have further enhanced the brand's presence and deepened fan engagement across multiple touchpoints. Additionally, we launched an official Rainbow Crew channel on YouTube, sharing select clips from the series. These videos have received warm feedback and strong engagement, helping build awareness among international audiences, laying the foundation for the overseas expansion of the series.
In addition to enriching our product portfolio, we have also effectively leveraged popular social media platforms to broaden our influence and expand our market reach. Our in-house IP, Two Cats (liamiao)—designed to spark interest in English and develop language awareness through engaging comics—has gained significant traction on Red Note, amassing over 240,000 followers and nearly 700,000 likes and saves in just a few months. This highlights our ability to engage audiences across diverse platforms and build meaningful connections with our users.
As we continue to make solid progress with our business, we remain focused on driving product innovation through ongoing advancements in content and technology. We are committed to translating our strategic investments into lasting value for our shareholders, users, and the broader industry."
Fourth Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
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Average total MAUs for the quarter were 25.78 million, compared with 25.38 million in the same period last year.
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
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Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
Revenues
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Average total MAUs were 26.47 million, an increase of
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Special Cash Dividend
To deliver return of capital to shareholders, the Company's board of directors (the "Board") approved a special cash dividend of
Exchange Rate Information
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
iHuman considers and uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted operating income, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted net income per ADS, as supplemental metrics in reviewing and assessing its operating performance and formulating its business plan. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about iHuman's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Among other things, the description of the management's quotations in this announcement contains forward-looking statements. iHuman may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the
About iHuman Inc.
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iHuman Inc. | |||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and | |||||
except for number of shares, ADSs, per share and per ADS data) | |||||
December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | |||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
ASSETS | |||||
Current assets | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,213,767 | 1,123,292 | 153,890 | ||
Short-term investments | - | 45,457 | 6,228 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 60,832 | 52,030 | 7,128 | ||
Inventories, net | 16,518 | 23,475 | 3,216 | ||
Amounts due from related parties | 1,810 | 2,051 | 281 | ||
Prepayments and other current assets | 89,511 | 89,512 | 12,263 | ||
Total current assets | 1,382,438 | 1,335,817 | 183,006 | ||
Non-current assets | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 6,169 | 3,476 | 476 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 23,245 | 16,429 | 2,251 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 3,648 | 14,885 | 2,039 | ||
Long-term investment | 26,333 | 26,333 | 3,608 | ||
Other non-current assets | 8,662 | 22,701 | 3,110 | ||
Total non-current assets | 68,057 | 83,824 | 11,484 | ||
Total assets | 1,450,495 | 1,419,641 | 194,490 | ||
LIABILITIES | |||||
Current liabilities | |||||
Accounts payable | 22,139 | 30,233 | 4,142 | ||
Deferred revenue and customer advances | 318,587 | 283,251 | 38,805 | ||
Amounts due to related parties | 4,428 | 1,734 | 238 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 143,677 | 126,501 | 17,331 | ||
Dividend payable | - | 2,164 | 296 | ||
Current operating lease liabilities | 1,927 | 3,661 | 502 | ||
Total current liabilities | 490,758 | 447,544 | 61,314 | ||
Non-current liabilities | |||||
Non-current operating lease liabilities | 1,933 | 11,252 | 1,542 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 1,933 | 11,252 | 1,542 | ||
Total liabilities | 492,691 | 458,796 | 62,856 | ||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
Ordinary shares (par value of | 185 | 185 | 25 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,088,628 | 996,657 | 136,541 | ||
Treasury stock | (16,665) | (26,296) | (3,603) | ||
Statutory reserves | 8,164 | 8,395 | 1,150 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 17,955 | 24,009 | 3,289 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (140,463) | (42,105) | (5,768) | ||
Total shareholders' equity | 957,804 | 960,845 | 131,634 | ||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 1,450,495 | 1,419,641 | 194,490 | ||
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and | |||||||||||||
except for number of shares, ADSs, per share and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||
For the three months ended | For the year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
Revenues | 250,447 | 239,407 | 232,684 | 31,878 | 1,018,139 | 922,201 | 126,341 | ||||||
Cost of revenues | (72,201) | (75,541) | (76,243) | (10,445) | (296,868) | (282,048) | (38,640) | ||||||
Gross profit | 178,246 | 163,866 | 156,441 | 21,433 | 721,271 | 640,153 | 87,701 | ||||||
Operating expenses | |||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | (66,293) | (59,307) | (63,308) | (8,673) | (257,546) | (247,757) | (33,943) | ||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (64,511) | (60,863) | (54,109) | (7,413) | (199,504) | (221,230) | (30,308) | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | (25,547) | (22,998) | (24,106) | (3,303) | (104,334) | (99,254) | (13,598) | ||||||
Total operating expenses | (156,351) | (143,168) | (141,523) | (19,389) | (561,384) | (568,241) | (77,849) | ||||||
Operating income | 21,895 | 20,698 | 14,918 | 2,044 | 159,887 | 71,912 | 9,852 | ||||||
Other income, net | 8,965 | 8,024 | 12,245 | 1,678 | 42,686 | 38,689 | 5,300 | ||||||
Income before income taxes | 30,860 | 28,722 | 27,163 | 3,722 | 202,573 | 110,601 | 15,152 | ||||||
Income tax benefits (expenses) | 2,411 | (3,579) | (682) | (93) | (21,666) | (12,012) | (1,646) | ||||||
Net income | 33,271 | 25,143 | 26,481 | 3,629 | 180,907 | 98,589 | 13,506 | ||||||
Net income per ADS: | |||||||||||||
- Basic | 0.63 | 0.48 | 0.51 | 0.07 | 3.43 | 1.88 | 0.26 | ||||||
- Diluted | 0.61 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.07 | 3.30 | 1.82 | 0.25 | ||||||
Weighted average number of ADSs: | |||||||||||||
- Basic | 52,740,067 | 52,283,334 | 52,097,127 | 52,097,127 | 52,810,587 | 52,400,383 | 52,400,383 | ||||||
- Diluted | 54,753,503 | 54,011,420 | 53,965,183 | 53,965,183 | 54,753,025 | 54,239,751 | 54,239,751 | ||||||
Total share-based compensation expenses included in: | |||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | 64 | 22 | 18 | 2 | 299 | 106 | 15 | ||||||
Research and development expenses | 1,115 | 225 | 273 | 37 | 4,055 | 1,303 | 179 | ||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | 122 | 39 | 34 | 5 | 707 | 164 | 22 | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | 817 | 329 | 229 | 31 | 4,374 | 1,251 | 171 | ||||||
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UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS | |||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands of Renminbi ("RMB") and | |||||||||||||
except for number of shares, ADSs, per share and per ADS data) | |||||||||||||
For the three months ended | For the year ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
Operating income | 21,895 | 20,698 | 14,918 | 2,044 | 159,887 | 71,912 | 9,852 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 2,118 | 615 | 554 | 75 | 9,435 | 2,824 | 387 | ||||||
Adjusted operating income | 24,013 | 21,313 | 15,472 | 2,119 | 169,322 | 74,736 | 10,239 | ||||||
Net income | 33,271 | 25,143 | 26,481 | 3,629 | 180,907 | 98,589 | 13,506 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 2,118 | 615 | 554 | 75 | 9,435 | 2,824 | 387 | ||||||
Adjusted net income | 35,389 | 25,758 | 27,035 | 3,704 | 190,342 | 101,413 | 13,893 | ||||||
Diluted net income per ADS | 0.61 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.07 | 3.30 | 1.82 | 0.25 | ||||||
Impact of non-GAAP adjustments | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.18 | 0.05 | 0.01 | ||||||
Adjusted diluted net income per ADS | 0.65 | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.07 | 3.48 | 1.87 | 0.26 | ||||||
Weighted average number of ADSs – diluted | 54,753,503 | 54,011,420 | 53,965,183 | 53,965,183 | 54,753,025 | 54,239,751 | 54,239,751 | ||||||
Weighted average number of ADSs – adjusted | 54,753,503 | 54,011,420 | 53,965,183 | 53,965,183 | 54,753,025 | 54,239,751 | 54,239,751 | ||||||
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