iHuman Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
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iHuman (NYSE: IH) reported unaudited results for Q3 2025 ended Sept 30, 2025: revenues RMB205.8M (US$28.9M) vs RMB239.4M year-ago and gross profit RMB140.6M with gross margin of 68.3%. Operating income was RMB16.7M and net income was RMB21.6M. Average total MAUs were 26.13M vs 29.12M a year earlier. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled RMB1,128.2M as of Sept 30, 2025. The board extended the share repurchase program through Dec 31, 2026.
Management highlighted product updates, smart-device launches, content expansion and a 15th consecutive profitable quarter.
Positive
- 15th consecutive profitable quarter
- Cash and short-term investments of RMB1,128.2M as of Sept 30, 2025
- Share repurchase program extended through Dec 31, 2026
Negative
- Revenue down 14.0% YoY to RMB205.8M
- Average total MAUs down 10.3% YoY to 26.13M
- Deferred revenue and customer advances down 18.7% to RMB230.4M
- Operating income down 19.3% YoY to RMB16.7M
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IH was down 4.37% while key education peers were mixed: CHGG up 7.85%, LGCY up 3.44%, SKIL down 1.65%, STG up 0.47%, FC up 0.71%. The move appeared more stock-specific than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24 | Conference appearance | Neutral | -2.4% | Participation in NobleCon21 to present the company to investors. |
| Sep 18 | Quarterly earnings | Positive | -3.6% | Q2 2025 results with revenue decline but higher net income and strong cash. |
| Sep 18 | Product launch | Positive | -3.6% | Launch of Reading Stars platform with global distribution and gamified reading. |
Recent news, including earnings and partnership updates, has generally been positive or mixed, yet the stock showed negative 24-hour reactions after each event, suggesting a pattern of price weakness on news.
Over recent quarters, iHuman reported recurring profitability and strong cash while facing revenue headwinds tied to demographic and spending trends. Q1–Q2 2025 earnings showed declining revenues but rising net income and solid MAUs. Product expansion included new content, devices, AI initiatives, and a Cricket Media partnership. A November 2025 conference appearance highlighted ongoing investor outreach. Today’s Q3 2025 results continue the profitability streak but with further revenue and MAU declines, fitting the narrative of cautious top-line trends alongside disciplined cost control.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Q3 2025 results with continued profitability but declining revenue, MAUs, and deferred revenue, reflecting demographic and spending pressures in China. At the same time, iHuman maintains a large cash and short-term investment balance of RMB1,128.2 million and extends its share repurchase program. Historical earnings releases since early 2025 show similar themes of resilient margins amid top-line softness. Investors may watch revenue trends, MAU stability, and new AI-driven product traction in upcoming quarters.
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Third Quarter 2025 Highlights
- Revenues were
RMB205.8 million (US ), compared with$28.9 million RMB239.4 million in the same period last year. - Gross profit was
RMB140.6 million (US ), compared with$19.8 million RMB163.9 million in the same period last year. - Operating income was
RMB16.7 million (US ), compared with$2.3 million RMB20.7 million in the same period last year. - Net income was
RMB21.6 million (US ), compared with$3.0 million RMB25.1 million in the same period last year. - Average total MAUs[1] for the third quarter were 26.13 million, compared with 29.12 million in the same period last year.
[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, "Despite a complex market environment, we made steady progress this quarter in executing our strategy centered on product innovation and long-term value creation. Over the past few decades, iHuman has earned the trust of millions of families by guiding their children through critical early learning milestones, from recognizing their first Chinese characters to reading their first stories. Building on these strong family connections and our proven leadership in early childhood development, we are now strategically expanding several of our core offerings to serve older age cohorts by leveraging our rich content and technological expertise to address more advanced learning needs. This strategic initiative will deepen our user engagement, broaden our total addressable market, and reinforce the foundation for sustainable, long-term growth.
Our ongoing commitment to innovation continued to yield significant advancements across our portfolio. In iHuman English, we optimized both interface design and content to deliver a more seamless and inspiring learning journey for young learners. The main world map was redesigned for enhanced clarity and a more intuitive navigation, further improving the learning flow. We also added a curated selection of BBC Studios-licensed kids content, bringing dynamic storytelling, authentic language input, and high-quality visuals that enrich the program and create a compelling learning experience. Combined with interactive tasks and fun speaking prompts thoughtfully designed under our proprietary progressive learning framework, these improvements create a more seamless pathway that encourages deeper engagement and helps children steadily build their English skills and confidence through joyful exploration.
Complementing our digital products, our smart devices portfolio extends AI-driven learning and companionship deeper into the daily routines of children. We recently launched iHuman AI Pal, our first plush AI companion inspired by our beloved Cosmicrew characters. Designed as a soft, screen-free toy powered by large language model technology, it blends naturally into children's playtime, transforming everyday interactions into opportunities for discovery, imagination, and emotional connection. Beyond simple dialogue, iHuman AI Pal creates an adaptive English and Chinese environment that feels as natural and comforting as talking with a favorite plush friend. Through immersive stories, songs, and interactive fun experiences, it adjusts content to children's respective levels, helping them absorb new expressions effortlessly and build confidence in communication. It also supports holistic growth by fostering positive character, good habits, and safety awareness through memorable, story-based experiences. With built-in long-term memory, it recalls each child's preferences and past interactions, creating a familiar and lasting companionship that encourages open communication and builds confidence. Additionally, a connected mini program for parents keeps the family informed of the child's progress, provides personalized insights, and captures memorable moments — a testament to our vision of responsible, family-centric AI that supports children's development while giving parents peace of mind.
Following the remarkable success of its inaugural season, our Kunpeng Animation Studio launched the second season of Rainbow Crew in October, adding new depth and creativity to our expanding content library. Since its premiere, the series has consistently ranked among the top children's programs across major streaming platforms, validating its sustained audience appeal. The ongoing success of the Rainbow Crew franchise further strengthens our brand's cultural influence and supports the long-term expansion of our content and licensing portfolio.
Looking ahead, we will continue to prioritize strategic investment in innovation, technology, and creative excellence to meet the evolving needs of families. With a trusted brand, a loyal user base, and a strong product pipeline, we remain highly confident in our ability to drive strategic progress, deepen our leadership in the children's learning sector, and create lasting value for both users and shareholders."
Ms. Vivien Weiwei Wang, Director and Chief Financial Officer of iHuman, added, "We are pleased to report our 15th consecutive quarter of profitability, reflecting the solid financial performance and disciplined operational execution that further strengthens our foundation for sustainable growth. At the same time, we continued to expand our market reach by bringing our innovative offerings across a broader range of platforms and everyday lifestyle scenarios. During the quarter, we made meaningful progress in extending our offerings into the smart home ecosystem, with iHuman English now available on multiple leading smart speaker platforms. This expansion brings our content into additional family settings, enabling users to engage with our products more conveniently as part of their everyday home activities. We also expanded into new in-vehicle mobility experiences through cooperation with NIO, a well-recognized smart electric vehicle brand, making our core apps like iHuman Chinese and iHuman Pinyin available within their in-car systems. By expanding beyond traditional learning environments, these partnerships broaden user access to our products and strengthen our influence within the modern family lifestyle."
Third Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
Revenues
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Average total MAUs for the quarter were 26.13 million, compared with 29.12 million in the same period last year. The decrease in MAUs was primarily due to the decline in
Cost of Revenues
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Gross Profit and Gross Margin
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Operating Expenses
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Sales and marketing expenses were
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Operating Income
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Net Income
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Basic and diluted net income per ADS were
Deferred Revenue and Customer Advances
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments
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Extension of Share Repurchase Program
Given its confidence in the Company's business prospects, the board of directors (the "Board") has authorized an extension of the Company's existing share repurchase program, as authorized in December 2021 and extended to remain effective to the end of December 2025, by another twelve months through December 31, 2026. Pursuant to the extended share repurchase program, the Company's proposed repurchases may be made from time to time through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on the market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The timing and dollar amount of repurchase transactions will be subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 requirements. The Board will continue to review the extended share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustments to its terms and size. The Company expects to continue to fund the repurchases under the extended share repurchase program with its existing cash balance.
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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
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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, | September 30, | September 30, | |||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
ASSETS | |||||
Current assets | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,123,292 | 516,315 | 72,526 | ||
Short-term investments | 45,457 | 611,844 | 85,945 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 52,030 | 64,034 | 8,995 | ||
Inventories, net | 23,475 | 20,438 | 2,871 | ||
Amounts due from related parties | 2,051 | 1,674 | 235 | ||
Prepayments and other current assets | 89,512 | 84,141 | 11,819 | ||
Total current assets | 1,335,817 | 1,298,446 | 182,391 | ||
Non-current assets | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 3,476 | 2,375 | 334 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 16,429 | 16,572 | 2,328 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 14,885 | 12,063 | 1,694 | ||
Long-term investment | 26,333 | 26,333 | 3,699 | ||
Other non-current assets | 22,701 | 12,196 | 1,713 | ||
Total non-current assets | 83,824 | 69,539 | 9,768 | ||
Total assets | 1,419,641 | 1,367,985 | 192,159 | ||
LIABILITIES | |||||
Current liabilities | |||||
Accounts payable | 30,233 | 27,024 | 3,796 | ||
Deferred revenue and customer advances | 283,251 | 230,418 | 32,367 | ||
Amounts due to related parties | 1,734 | 6,499 | 913 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 126,501 | 109,000 | 15,311 | ||
Dividend payable | 2,164 | - | - | ||
Current operating lease liabilities | 3,661 | 2,166 | 304 | ||
Total current liabilities | 447,544 | 375,107 | 52,691 | ||
Non-current liabilities | |||||
Non-current operating lease liabilities | 11,252 | 9,610 | 1,350 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 11,252 | 9,610 | 1,350 | ||
Total liabilities | 458,796 | 384,717 | 54,041 | ||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
Ordinary shares (par value of | 185 | 186 | 26 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 996,657 | 960,418 | 134,909 | ||
Treasury stock | (26,296) | (43,483) | (6,108) | ||
Statutory reserves | 8,395 | 8,395 | 1,179 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 24,009 | 19,865 | 2,790 | ||
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | (42,105) | 37,887 | 5,322 | ||
Total shareholders' equity | 960,845 | 983,268 | 138,118 | ||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 1,419,641 | 1,367,985 | 192,159 | ||
iHuman Inc.
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 nine months ended | ||||||||||||
September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
Revenues | 239,407 | 200,162 | 205,764 | 28,903 | 689,517 | 616,365 | 86,580 | ||||||
Cost of revenues | (75,541) | (64,414) | (65,134) | (9,149) | (205,805) | (196,211) | (27,562) | ||||||
Gross profit | 163,866 | 135,748 | 140,630 | 19,754 | 483,712 | 420,154 | 59,018 | ||||||
Operating expenses | |||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | (59,307) | (52,834) | (55,294) | (7,767) | (184,449) | (163,513) | (22,969) | ||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (60,863) | (41,279) | (45,720) | (6,422) | (167,121) | (128,254) | (18,016) | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | (22,998) | (22,146) | (22,949) | (3,224) | (75,148) | (70,634) | (9,922) | ||||||
Total operating expenses | (143,168) | (116,259) | (123,963) | (17,413) | (426,718) | (362,401) | (50,907) | ||||||
Operating income | 20,698 | 19,489 | 16,667 | 2,341 | 56,994 | 57,753 | 8,111 | ||||||
Other income, net | 8,024 | 14,774 | 5,318 | 747 | 26,444 | 28,092 | 3,946 | ||||||
Income before income taxes | 28,722 | 34,263 | 21,985 | 3,088 | 83,438 | 85,845 | 12,057 | ||||||
Income tax expenses | (3,579) | (2,374) | (400) | (56) | (11,330) | (5,853) | (822) | ||||||
Net income | 25,143 | 31,889 | 21,585 | 3,032 | 72,108 | 79,992 | 11,235 | ||||||
Net income per ADS: | |||||||||||||
- Basic | 0.48 | 0.62 | 0.42 | 0.06 | 1.37 | 1.55 | 0.22 | ||||||
- Diluted | 0.47 | 0.60 | 0.40 | 0.06 | 1.33 | 1.49 | 0.21 | ||||||
Weighted average number of ADSs: | |||||||||||||
- Basic | 52,283,334 | 51,395,308 | 51,201,957 | 51,201,957 | 52,502,206 | 51,492,689 | 51,492,689 | ||||||
- Diluted | 54,011,420 | 53,478,410 | 53,434,919 | 53,434,919 | 54,332,011 | 53,596,640 | 53,596,640 | ||||||
Total share-based compensation expenses included in: | |||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | 22 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 88 | 25 | 4 | ||||||
Research and development expenses | 225 | 67 | 87 | 12 | 1,030 | 264 | 37 | ||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | 39 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 130 | 48 | 7 | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | 329 | (5) | 85 | 12 | 1,022 | 184 | 26 | ||||||
iHuman Inc.
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 nine months ended | ||||||||||||
September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
Operating income | 20,698 | 19,489 | 16,667 | 2,341 | 56,994 | 57,753 | 8,111 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 615 | 87 | 196 | 27 | 2,270 | 521 | 74 | ||||||
Adjusted operating income | 21,313 | 19,576 | 16,863 | 2,368 | 59,264 | 58,274 | 8,185 | ||||||
Net income | 25,143 | 31,889 | 21,585 | 3,032 | 72,108 | 79,992 | 11,235 | ||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 615 | 87 | 196 | 27 | 2,270 | 521 | 74 | ||||||
Adjusted net income | 25,758 | 31,976 | 21,781 | 3,059 | 74,378 | 80,513 | 11,309 | ||||||
Diluted net income per ADS | 0.47 | 0.60 | 0.40 | 0.06 | 1.33 | 1.49 | 0.21 | ||||||
Impact of non-GAAP adjustments | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.00 | ||||||
Adjusted diluted net income per ADS | 0.48 | 0.60 | 0.41 | 0.06 | 1.37 | 1.50 | 0.21 | ||||||
Weighted average number of ADSs – diluted | 54,011,420 | 53,478,410 | 53,434,919 | 53,434,919 | 54,332,011 | 53,596,640 | 53,596,640 | ||||||
Weighted average number of ADSs – adjusted | 54,011,420 | 53,478,410 | 53,434,919 | 53,434,919 | 54,332,011 | 53,596,640 | 53,596,640 | ||||||
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