LakeShore Biopharma Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

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LakeShore Biopharma (NASDAQ:LSB) reported its FY2025 financial results, showing mixed performance with improvements in profitability despite missing guidance targets. Total revenue increased 7.2% to RMB615.0 million, while gross profit rose 11.3% to RMB507.2 million with improved margins of 82.5%.

The company significantly narrowed its net loss to RMB100.0 million from RMB433.5 million in FY2024, while operating expenses decreased by 34.2%. Their flagship product, YSJATM rabies vaccine, has been administered in approximately 110 million doses and distributed to 1,911 county-level CDCs in China. The company is advancing a Phase III trial for a simplified four-dose regimen, targeting market approval by Q4 2026.

For FY2026, LSB projects revenue between RMB550-650 million, while facing challenges including intensified competition, pricing pressures, and ongoing litigation with their former Chairman affecting credit access.

Positive

• Net loss significantly narrowed by 77% year-over-year to RMB100.0 million
• Gross margin improved to 82.5% from 79.5% in previous year
• Total operating expenses decreased 34.2% year-over-year
• YSJATM rabies vaccine achieved 67.7% coverage across Chinese CDCs
• R&D expenses decreased significantly due to completed trials and cost optimization

Negative

• Failed to meet revenue guidance of RMB665-700 million
• Missed adjusted EBITDA guidance range of RMB76-89 million
• Cash and equivalents decreased to RMB107.5M from RMB246.6M year-over-year
• Short-term loans increased to RMB390.4M from RMB318.5M
• Ongoing litigation with former Chairman limiting access to new credit lines

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• Total revenue reached RMB615.0 million, representing 7.2% year-over-year growth
• Gross profit rose to RMB507.2 million, up 11.3% year-over-year
• Gross margin improved to 82.5% from 79.5% in Fiscal Year 2024
• Total operating expenses decreased 34.2% year-over-year to RMB593.5 million
• EBITDA^[1] and Adjusted EBITDA^[2] were RMB(48.5 million) and RMB0.6 million, respectively, compared to RMB(368.7 million) and RMB(236.4 million) in Fiscal Year 2024
• Net loss narrowed to RMB100.0 million, with an adjusted net loss^[3] of RMB40.0 million, compared to RMB433.5 million and RMB266.3 million, respectively, in Fiscal Year 2024

BEIJING, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LakeShore Biopharma Co., Ltd (Nasdaq: LSB) ("LakeShore Biopharma" or the "Company"), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering new generations of vaccines and therapeutic biologics for infectious diseases and cancer, today announced its financial results for the Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2025 ("FY2025").

"We are pleased to announce LakeShore Biopharma's FY2025 financial results with a 7.2% year-over-year growth in revenues and an 11.3% year-over-year growth in gross profits. Our net loss narrowed by 77% year-over-year", stated Xu Wang, Director and Chief Executive Officer. "While we didn't meet the revenue guidance of RMB665-700 million and our adjusted EBITDA guidance range of RMB76-89 million, we have achieved significantly improved results compared to last year, despite substantial challenges. These include intensified competition in the rabies vaccine industry market, particularly in the second half of Fiscal Year 2025, pricing pressures in certain regions, limited capacity of major vaccine distribution channels to absorb new inventories, and ongoing cash constraints stemming from our inability to secure new bank credit lines due to the ongoing litigation with former Chairman, Mr. Yi Zhang.

Mr. Xu Wang further commented: "Looking forward, we will strategically allocate our resources to maximize the commercial value of our flagship product, YSJA^TM rabies vaccine. Specifically, we will strive to maintain and grow our market share through the following measures: 1) expanding our coverage regions; 2) retaining and attracting high-performing CSOs; 3) driving end-market demand through collaboration with hospitals and clinics; 4) continuing to train and recruit new commercial talents; and 5) advancing the Phase III trial of the simplified four-dose regimen for the YSJA^TM rabies vaccine at full speed, with the goal of securing the market approval by the fourth quarter of 2026. Additionally, we will continue to enhance operational efficiency, reinforce cost control measures, and strengthen internal corporate governance."

Business Updates

YSJA^TM Rabies Vaccine

LakeShore Biopharma's YSJA^TM rabies vaccine is China's first aluminum-free lyophilized rabies vaccine (Vero cell) and has been in clinical use for over 22 years. As of March 31, 2025, approximately 110 million doses have been administered for post-exposure protection against rabies. Leveraging LakeShore Biopharma's successful commercialization capabilities, the YSJA^TM rabies vaccine has demonstrated strong production scalability and broad market acceptance. Since launching in October 2020, LakeShore Biopharma has distributed over 35.3 million doses to 1,911 county-level CDCs in China, representing 67.7% of coverage.

Clinical Pipeline

Progress of Phase III Clinical Trial on simplified four-dose regimen for YSJA^TM rabies vaccine

In October 2024, the NMPA approved LakeShore Biopharma to initiate a Phase III clinical trial evaluating a simplified four-dose regimen for YSJA^TM, including the Zagreb (2-1-1) and Modified Essen (1-1-1-1) regimens.

LakeShore Biopharma commenced this clinical trial in December 2024 and successfully completed the 90-day subject follow-up in July 2025. The Company expects to finish the interim analysis in the fourth quarter of 2025 and obtain the market approval in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The study aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the YSJA^TM rabies vaccine in the rapidly growing rabies vaccine market, demonstrate its clinical superiority, and garner broader recognition and support from hospitals, academic institutions, and industry stakeholders in China and globally.

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

Total Revenue

Total revenue rose by 7.2%, from RMB573.4 million in FY2024 to RMB615.0 million in FY2025. This growth was primarily driven by steady recovery of the domestic economy following the end of the COVID-19 emergency, with improved production and operations.

Gross Profit

Gross profit rose by 11.3%, from RMB455.7 million in FY2024 to RMB507.2 million in FY2025. This increase was primarily driven by higher sales volume. The gross profit margin also improved, from 79.5% in FY 2024 to 82.5% in FY 2025. The margin expansion was due to higher average unit prices and lower unit costs.

Selling and Marketing Expenses

Selling and marketing ("S&M") expenses decreased by 6.6%, from RMB301.3 million in FY2024 to RMB281.4 million in FY2025. This decline was mainly attributed to higher S&M spending in FY2024, driven by increased market promotion to strengthen market position and brand recognition, and to address intensified competition following additional approvals for human rabies vaccines in China.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased by 7.9%, from RMB140.1 million in FY2024 to RMB129.0 million in FY2025. This reduction was primarily due to ongoing improvements in our cost control framework, achieved through systematic implementation of cost-saving and efficiency initiatives. These include optimization of management processes, tightening control over non-core spending, and improving resource utilization.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development ("R&D")expenses in FY 2025 were RMB146.4 million, down from RMB302.8 million in FY2024, mainly due to: 1) the termination of COVID-19 vaccine commercialization, which led to reduced related testing and clinical costs; and 2) lower R&D spending on the PIKA rabies vaccine as the trial progressed to a later stage, follow-ups completed and focus shifted to lower cost data analysis.

Impairment Loss on Inventory, Property, Plant and Equipment, and Other Assets

Impairment loss on inventory, property, plant and equipment, and other assets decreased by 76.7%, from RMB157.4 million in FY2024 to RMB36.7 million in FY2025. This decrease was mainly attributed to the smaller reduction in PP&E impairment of equipment related to COVID-19 vaccines recognized in the current Fiscal Year compared to FY2024.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

EBITDA^[1] and Adjusted EBITDA^[2] were RMB(48.5 million) and RMB0.6 million, compared to RMB(368.7 million) and RMB(236.4 million) respectively, in FY2024.

Loss from Operations

Operating loss was RMB86.3 million, significantly lower than an operating loss of RMB445.8 million in FY2024.

Net Loss and Adjusted Net Loss

Net loss was RMB100.0 million, and adjusted net loss^[3] was RMB40.0 million, in contrast to net loss of RMB433.5 million and adjusted net loss^[3] of RMB266.3 million, respectively, in FY2024.

Balance Sheet

As of March 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB107.5 million, compared to RMB246.6 million as of March 31, 2024.  Our short-term loan and borrowings reached RMB390.4 million, compared to RMB318.5 million as of March 31, 2024.

Business Outlook

The Company anticipates total revenue in FY2026 to be between approximately RMB550 million and RMB650 million.

The above outlook is based on the information available as of the date of this press release and reflects the Company's current and preliminary expectations regarding its business situation and market conditions. The outlook is subject to changes, especially given uncertainties and situations related to market competitive dynamics, regulatory policies and other factors beyond its control.

[1] EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income (loss) before income tax benefit (expense), financial expenses and depreciation and amortization. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below

[2] Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income(loss) before income tax benefit (expense), financial expenses, and depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") adjusted to exclude share-based compensation expenses, impairment loss on inventory, property, plant and equipment and other assets, late fees related to social security insurance, other income (expense), fair value changes of warrant liability, and government grants. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below

[3] Adjusted net income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment loss on inventory, property, plant and equipment and other assets, and loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.

About LakeShore Biopharma 

LakeShore Biopharma, previously known as YS Biopharma, is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering new generations of vaccines and therapeutic biologics for infectious diseases and cancer. It has developed a proprietary PIKA® immunomodulating technology platform and a new generation of preventive and therapeutic biologics targeting Rabies, Hepatitis B, Influenza, and other virus infections. The Company operates in China, Singapore, and the Philippines, and is led by a management team that combines rich local expertise and global experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. For more information, please visit https://investor.lakeshorebio.com/.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses certain non-GAAP measures, including Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income (loss), as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of the non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before income tax benefit (expense), financial expenses, and depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") adjusted to exclude share-based compensation expenses, impairment loss on inventory, property, plant and equipment and other assets, late fees related to social security insurance, other income (expense), fair value changes of warrant liability, and government grants. The Company defines adjusted net income (loss) as net income (loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment loss on inventory, property, plant and equipment and other assets, and loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment. The Company presents the non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate the operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company also believes that the use of the non-GAAP measures facilitates investors' assessment of its operating performance as this measure excludes certain finance or non-cash items that the Company does not believe directly reflect its core operations. The Company believes that excluding these items enables us to evaluate our performance period-over-period more effectively and relative to our competitors.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using Adjusted EBITDA is that it does not reflect all items of income and expenses that affect the Company's operations. Share-based compensation, impairment loss on inventory, property, plant and equipment and other assets, Loss on disposal of Property, plant and equipment have been and may continue to be incurred in the business. Further, the non-GAAP measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. The Company encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Reconciliations of LakeShore Biopharma's non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure are included at the end of this press release.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.1782 to US$1.00, the exchange rate set forth in the central parity rate release of the People's Bank of China on March 31, 2025.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical or current fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding the expected growth and business outlook of LakeShore Biopharma, the development progress of all product candidates, the progress and results of all clinical trials, LakeShore Biopharma's ability to source and retain talent, and the cash position of LakeShore Biopharma. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "potential," "forecast," "intend," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "goal," "seek," "target" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of LakeShore Biopharma's management and are not predictions of actual performance.

LakeShore Biopharma cannot assure you the forward-looking statements in this press release will be accurate. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those included under the heading "Risk Factors" in the company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and other risks described in documents subsequently filed by the company from time to time with the SEC. There may be additional risks that LakeShore Biopharma does not presently know or that LakeShore Biopharma currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent the views of LakeShore Biopharma as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events and developments may cause those views to change. However, while LakeShore Biopharma may update these forward-looking statements in the future, there is no current intention to do so, except to the extent required by applicable law. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing the views of LakeShore Biopharma as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Except as may be required by law, LakeShore Biopharma does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements.

 

 

LAKESHORE BIOPHARMA CO., LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (AUDITED)
		As of March 31,
		2024				2025				2025
		(RMB)				(RMB)				(US$)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash			246,351,231				28,083,556			$	3,912,340
Restricted cash			200,000				79,401,410				11,061,465
Accounts receivable			444,161,291				500,916,815				69,783,067
Advance to suppliers			1,662,739				1,687,964				235,151
Inventories			203,422,602				227,591,892				31,705,984
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			7,370,089				4,536,363				631,964
Total current assets			903,167,952				842,218,000				117,329,971
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment			473,348,006				413,501,445				57,605,172
Operating lease right-of-use assets			7,275,367				847,331				118,042
Deferred tax assets			23,634,189				27,946,500				3,893,247
Intangible assets			71,245,336				72,854,656				10,149,432
Other non-current assets			34,356,506				10,295,279				1,434,242
Total non-current assets			609,859,404				525,445,211				73,200,135
Total assets			1,513,027,356				1,367,663,211			$	190,530,106
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'    (DEFICIT)/EQUITY
Current liabilities
Bank loans and other borrowings			318,540,732				390,440,095			$	54,392,479
Accounts payable			67,774,798				49,551,779				6,903,093
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			408,737,969				382,847,958				53,334,812
Operating lease liabilities			5,156,540				457,012				63,667
Deferred government grants			2,015,693				1,455,678				202,792
Total current liabilities			802,225,732				824,752,522				114,896,843
Non-current liabilities
Bank loans and other borrowings			98,983,780				23,503,471				3,274,285
Operating lease liabilities			1,783,593				-				-
Deferred government grants			20,279,945				16,207,745				2,257,912
Warrants liability			4,548,004				3,444,842				479,903
Total non-current liabilities			125,595,322				43,156,058				6,012,100
Total liabilities			927,821,054				867,908,580				120,908,943
Shareholders'(deficit)/equity
Ordinary shares, par value US$0.0002 per share; 250,000,000          shares authorized; 19,022,795 and 20,766,531 shares issued          and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively *			26,105				28,603				3,985
Additional paid-in capital			2,950,862,914				2,964,482,986				412,984,172
Accumulated deficit			(2,307,502,836)				(2,407,485,287)				(335,388,438)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(58,179,881)				(57,271,671)				(7,978,556)
Total shareholders' equity			585,206,302				499,754,631				69,621,163
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity			1,513,027,356				1,367,663,211			$	190,530,106

 

*	Gives retroactive effect to the Share Consolidation in October 2024.

 

 

 

LAKESHORE BIOPHARMA CO., LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (AUDITED)
		Years Ended March 31,
		2023				2024				2025				2025
		(RMB)				(RMB)				(RMB)				(US$)
Revenues			687,201,070				573,418,256				614,961,584			$	85,670,723
Cost of revenues			153,360,262				117,688,301				107,772,147				15,013,812
Gross profit			533,840,808				455,729,955				507,189,437				70,656,911
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing			272,927,356				301,259,528				281,429,426				39,206,128
General and administrative			72,939,790				140,086,062				128,967,761				17,966,588
Impairment loss on inventory, property, plant and          equipment and other assets			8,655,487				157,415,875				36,715,041				5,114,798
Research and development			318,700,526				302,800,992				146,369,093				20,390,779
Total operating expenses			673,223,159				901,562,457				593,481,321				82,678,293
Loss from operations			(139,382,351)				(445,832,502)				(86,291,884)				(12,021,382)
Other income (expenses):
Late fees for taxes other than income tax			(3,603)				-				-				-
Late fees for social security insurance			(747,609)				(756,201)				(454,863)				(63,367)
Government grants			26,072,517				20,708,778				5,125,566				714,046
Financial expenses			(30,857,673)				(44,344,808)				(15,739,410)				(2,192,668)
Fair value changes of warrant liability			21,358				4,458,844				1,149,792				160,178
Other income(expense)			551,760				10,572,411				(4,718,525)				(657,341)
Total other income (expense)			(4,963,250)				(9,360,976)				(14,637,440)				(2,039,152)
Loss before income taxes			(144,345,601)				(455,193,478)				(100,929,324)				(14,060,534)
Income tax benefit(expense)			(1,133,504)				21,728,607				946,873				131,910
Net loss			(145,479,105)				(433,464,871)				(99,982,451)				(13,928,624)
Accretion to redemption value of convertible          redeemable preferred shares			(137,991,697)				-				-				-
Net loss attributable to LakeShore Group			(283,470,802)				(433,464,871)				(99,982,451)			$	(13,928,624)
Net loss			(145,479,105)				(433,464,871)				(99,982,451)			$	(13,928,624)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:          Foreign currency translation adjustment			(137,500,063)				(3,767,798)				908,210				126,523
Total comprehensive loss			(282,979,168)				(437,232,669)				(99,074,241)			$	(13,802,101)
Loss per share*:
– Basic and Diluted			(23.55)				(40.54)				(5.22)			$	(0.73)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares    outstanding*:
– Basic and Diluted			6,178,547				10,692,312				19,158,907				19,158,907

 

*	Gives retroactive effect to the Share Consolidation in October 2024.

 

Lakeshore Biopharma Co., Ltd
Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP And Non-GAAP Results
	Years Ended March 31,
		2024		2025		2025
		RMB		RMB		US$
Net income (loss)		(433,464,871)		(99,982,451)	$	(13,928,624)
Add: income tax benefit (expense)		(21,728,607)		(946,873)		(131,910)
Add: financial expenses		44,344,808		15,739,410		2,192,668
Add: depreciation and amortization		42,185,383		36,651,608		5,105,961
EBITDA		(368,663,287)		(48,538,306)		(6,761,905)
Add: share-based compensation expenses		9,789,686		13,557,214		1,888,665
Add: impairment loss on inventory, property, plant and equipment and other assets		157,415,875		36,715,041		5,114,798
late fees related to social security insurance		756,201		454,863		63,367
Add: other income (expense)		(10,572,411)		4,718,525		657,341
Add: fair value changes of warrant liability		(4,458,844)		(1,149,792)		(160,178)
Add: government grants		(20,708,778)		(5,125,566)		(714,046)
Adjusted EBITDA		(236,441,558)		631,979	$	88,041
	Years Ended March 31,
		2024		2025		2025
		RMB		RMB		US$
Net income (loss)		(433,464,871)		(99,982,451)	$	(13,928,624)
Add: share-based compensation expenses		9,789,686		13,557,214		1,888,665
Add: impairment loss on inventory, property, plant and equipment and other assets		157,415,875		36,715,041		5,114,798
Add: loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment		13,135		9,777,030		1,362,045
Adjusted net income (loss)		(266,259,310)		(39,933,166)	$	(5,563,117)

 

 

 

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FAQ

What were LakeShore Biopharma's (LSB) key financial results for FY2025?

LSB reported revenue of RMB615.0 million (7.2% YoY growth), gross profit of RMB507.2 million (11.3% YoY growth), and narrowed net loss to RMB100.0 million from RMB433.5 million in FY2024.

How many doses of YSJATM rabies vaccine has LakeShore Biopharma distributed in China?

Since October 2020, LSB has distributed over 35.3 million doses to 1,911 county-level CDCs in China, achieving 67.7% coverage.

What is LSB's revenue guidance for Fiscal Year 2026?

LakeShore Biopharma projects FY2026 revenue to be between RMB550 million and RMB650 million.

When does LakeShore Biopharma expect to receive market approval for its simplified four-dose YSJATM regimen?

LSB expects to complete interim analysis in Q4 2025 and aims to obtain market approval by the fourth quarter of 2026.

What are the main challenges facing LakeShore Biopharma in 2025?

LSB faces intensified competition in the rabies vaccine market, pricing pressures, limited distribution channel capacity, and cash constraints due to litigation with former Chairman affecting credit access.