ATRenew Inc. Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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ATRenew (NYSE:RERE) reported strong unaudited Q1 2026 results, with total net revenues up 32.4% year-over-year to RMB6,160.1 million and income from operations up 154.9% to RMB185.3 million.
Net income rose 215.7% to RMB135.1 million, while Q2 2026 revenue guidance implies 25–27% growth. The board also extended a US$50 million share repurchase program by 12 months from June 30, 2026.
Positive
- Total net revenues +32.4% YoY to RMB6,160.1 million
- Net product revenues +34.4% YoY to RMB5,729.8 million
- Income from operations +154.9% YoY to RMB185.3 million
- Net income +215.7% YoY to RMB135.1 million
- Q2 2026 revenue guidance up 25–27% YoY to RMB6,240–6,340m
- US$50m share repurchase program extended 12 months from June 30, 2026
Negative
- Operating costs and expenses +30.7% YoY to RMB5,987.9 million
- Fulfillment expenses +22.5% YoY to RMB524.0 million
- Selling and marketing expenses +17.9% YoY to RMB493.9 million
- Research and development expenses +33.5% YoY to RMB73.4 million
- Cash, equivalents, restricted cash and similar balances down to RMB1,718.8m from RMB2,187.4m
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Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | +1.0% | Strong Q3 2025 revenue and profit growth with higher transactions and guidance. |
| Aug 20 | Q2 2025 earnings | Positive | -1.7% | Q2 2025 revenues up over 30% and a swing to operating profit. |
| May 20 | Q1 2025 earnings | Positive | -6.0% | Q1 2025 revenue growth and move from operating loss to profit. |
| Mar 11 | Q4 & FY 2024 earnings | Positive | +9.4% | Q4 and full‑year 2024 revenue growth and return to operating profitability. |
| Nov 20 | Q3 2024 earnings | Positive | +13.8% | Q3 2024 revenue growth with positive operating income and higher transactions. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Earnings have generally been strong, but price reactions are mixed, with three positive and two negative moves following the last five earnings releases.
Over the past few quarters, ATRenew has repeatedly reported double‑digit revenue growth and improving profitability, as seen in Q3 2024, Q1–Q3 2025, and Q4/FY 2024 earnings. Prior updates highlighted rising transaction volumes, growing operating income, and ongoing share repurchases. The current Q1 2026 release continues this pattern with faster revenue growth and higher net income, reinforcing the multi‑quarter trend of scaling its pre‑owned electronics platform while expanding margins and returning capital to shareholders.
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non-GAAP financial
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First Quarter 2026 Highlights
- Total net revenues grew by
32.4% toRMB6,160.1 million (US ) from$893.0 million RMB4,653.5 million in the same period of 2025. - Income from operations increased by
154.9% toRMB185.3 million (US ) from$26.9 million RMB72.7 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP)[1] grew by70.2% toRMB190.5 million (US ) from$27.6 million RMB111.9 million in the same period of 2025. - Net income increased by
215.7% toRMB135.1 million (US ) from$19.6 million RMB42.8 million in the same period of 2025. Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)[1] grew by79.6% toRMB140.1 million (US ) from$20.3 million RMB78.0 million in the same period of 2025. - Number of consumer products transacted[2] was 10.8 million compared to 9.5 million in the same period of 2025.
Mr. Kerry Xuefeng Chen, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of ATRenew, commented, "ATRenew achieved accelerated growth across multiple dimensions in the first quarter of 2026. Total net revenue reached
Mr. Rex Chen, Chief Financial Officer of ATRenew, added, "In addition to strong topline growth, ATRenew also achieved rapid profit growth in the first quarter of 2026. Adjusted income from operations increased by
[1] For all measures labeled as "non-GAAP" on this page and following pages, please see "Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" for more information. |
[2] "Number of consumer products transacted" represents the number of consumer products distributed to merchants and consumers through transactions on the Company's PJT Marketplace, Paipai Marketplace and other channels the Company operates in a given period, prior to returns and cancellations, excluding the number of consumer products collected through AHS Recycle; a single consumer product may be counted more than once according to the number of times it is transacted on PJT Marketplace, Paipai Marketplace and other channels the Company operates through the distribution process to end consumer. |
First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
REVENUE
Total net revenues increased by
- Net product revenues increased by
34.4% toRMB5,729.8 million (US ) from$830.6 million RMB4,263.7 million in the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the sales of pre-owned consumer electronics through the Company's online channels. - Net service revenues increased by
10.4% toRMB430.3 million (US ), compared to$62.4 million RMB389.8 million in the same period of 2025. This increase was primarily due to an increase in the service revenue generated from multi-category recycling business and PJT Marketplace.
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Operating costs and expenses were
- Merchandise costs were
RMB4,816.8 million (US ), compared to$698.3 million RMB3,615.9 million in the same period of 2025, representing an increase of33.2% . The increase was primarily due to the growth in product sales. - Fulfillment expenses were
RMB524.0 million (US ), compared to$76.0 million RMB427.8 million in the same period of 2025, representing an increase of22.5% . The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in personnel costs driven by the growth of our business, and (ii) an increase in operating center related expenses as the Company conducted more recycling and transaction activities compared with the same period of 2025. - Selling and marketing expenses were
RMB493.9 million (US ), compared to$71.6 million RMB418.9 million in the same period of 2025, representing an increase of17.9% . The increase was primarily due to an increase in commission expenses in relation to channel service fees, partially offset by a decrease in amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions due to the maturity of major remaining intangible assets in the second quarter of 2025. - General and administrative expenses were
RMB79.8 million (US ), compared to$11.6 million RMB63.4 million in the same period of 2025, representing an increase of25.9% . The increase was primarily due to an increase in personnel costs and sales tax and associated charges, partially offset by a decrease in share-based compensation expenses. - Research and development expenses were
RMB73.4 million (US ), compared to$10.6 million RMB55.0 million in the same period of 2025, representing an increase of33.5% . The increase was primarily due to an increase in personnel costs.
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
Income from operations was
Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP) was
NET INCOME
Net income was
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was
BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER ORDINARY SHARE
Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share were
Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share (non-GAAP) were
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, RESTRICTED CASH, SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND FUNDS RECEIVABLE FROM THIRD PARTY PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and funds receivable from third party payment service providers were
Business Outlook
For the second quarter of 2026, the Company currently expects its total revenues to be between
Recent Developments
On June 30, 2025, the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") authorized a new share repurchase program, under which the Company may repurchase up to
Conference Call Information
The Company's management will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 08:00 A.M. Eastern Time (or 08:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
International: | 1-412-317-6061 | |
United States Toll Free: | 1-888-317-6003 | |
Mainland China Toll Free: | 4001-206115 | |
Hong Kong Toll Free: | 800-963976 | |
Access Code: | 2239384 |
The replay will be accessible through May 26, 2026 by dialing the following numbers:
International: | 1-412-317-0088 | |
United States Toll Free: | 1-855-669-9658 | |
Access Code: | 3889521 |
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at ir.atrenew.com.
About ATRenew Inc.
Headquartered in
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company also uses certain non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating its business. For example, the Company uses adjusted income from operations, adjusted net income and adjusted net income per ordinary share as supplemental measures to review and assess its financial and operating performance. The presentation of these 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
The Company presents non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the Company's management to evaluate the Company's financial and operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that adjusted income from operations and adjusted net income help identify underlying trends in the Company's business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that are included in income from operations and net income. The Company also believes that the use of non-GAAP financial measures facilitates investors' assessment of the Company's operating performance. The Company believes that adjusted income from operations and adjusted net income provide useful information about the Company's operating results, enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company's management in its financial and operational decision making.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under
The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the
Investor Relations Contact
ATRenew Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: ir@atrenew.com
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Email: rere@christensencomms.com
ATRENEW INC. | ||||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
As of December 31, | As of March 31, | |||||||||||
2025 | 2026 | |||||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,537,461 | 1,012,641 | 146,802 | |||||||||
Restricted cash | 500 | 500 | 72 | |||||||||
Short-term investments | 267,641 | 247,913 | 35,940 | |||||||||
Amount due from related parties, net | 414,779 | 482,458 | 69,942 | |||||||||
Inventories | 1,074,080 | 1,486,198 | 215,453 | |||||||||
Funds receivable from third party payment service | 381,284 | 457,279 | 66,292 | |||||||||
Accounts receivables, net | 131,598 | 145,388 | 21,077 | |||||||||
Prepayments and other receivables, net | 933,960 | 941,984 | 136,560 | |||||||||
Total current assets | 4,741,303 | 4,774,361 | 692,138 | |||||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||||||
Long-term investments | 485,401 | 467,253 | 67,737 | |||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 239,378 | 235,968 | 34,208 | |||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 10,653 | 9,875 | 1,432 | |||||||||
Other non-current assets | 489,209 | 497,693 | 72,150 | |||||||||
Total non-current assets | 1,224,641 | 1,210,789 | 175,527 | |||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 5,965,944 | 5,985,150 | 867,665 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Short-term borrowings | 322,855 | 294,706 | 42,723 | |||||||||
Accounts payable | 335,622 | 225,011 | 32,620 | |||||||||
Contract liabilities | 231,771 | 271,178 | 39,313 | |||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 644,782 | 841,980 | 122,061 | |||||||||
Accrued payroll and welfare | 189,904 | 181,242 | 26,275 | |||||||||
Amount due to related parties | 178,224 | 160,367 | 23,248 | |||||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,903,158 | 1,974,484 | 286,240 | |||||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 70,031 | 64,847 | 9,401 | |||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 2,352 | 2,235 | 324 | |||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 72,383 | 67,082 | 9,725 | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 1,975,541 | 2,041,566 | 295,965 | |||||||||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 3,990,403 | 3,943,584 | 571,700 | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' | 5,965,944 | 5,985,150 | 867,665 | |||||||||
ATRENEW INC. | ||||||||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND | ||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted) | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended, | ||||||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
Net revenues | ||||||||||||||||
Net product revenues | 4,263,679 | 5,831,223 | 5,729,814 | 830,649 | ||||||||||||
Net service revenues | 389,766 | 422,968 | 430,300 | 62,380 | ||||||||||||
Operating (expenses) income (1)(2) | ||||||||||||||||
Merchandise costs | (3,615,916) | (5,032,320) | (4,816,769) | (698,285) | ||||||||||||
Fulfillment expenses | (427,849) | (483,139) | (524,048) | (75,971) | ||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (418,858) | (464,083) | (493,873) | (71,597) | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (63,374) | (59,966) | (79,831) | (11,573) | ||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | (55,004) | (62,618) | (73,404) | (10,641) | ||||||||||||
Other operating income, net | 244 | 19,575 | 13,131 | 1,904 | ||||||||||||
Income from operations | 72,688 | 171,640 | 185,320 | 26,866 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (1,885) | (1,152) | (2,125) | (308) | ||||||||||||
Interest income | 8,374 | 628 | 3,938 | 571 | ||||||||||||
Other loss, net | (6,487) | (8,344) | (15,973) | (2,316) | ||||||||||||
Income before income taxes and share of loss in equity | 72,690 | 162,772 | 171,160 | 24,813 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expenses | (6,270) | (16,284) | (19,022) | (2,758) | ||||||||||||
Share of loss in equity method investments | (23,620) | (16,153) | (17,044) | (2,471) | ||||||||||||
Net income | 42,800 | 130,335 | 135,094 | 19,584 | ||||||||||||
Net income per ordinary share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 0.27 | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.12 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 0.26 | 0.80 | 0.84 | 0.12 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 161,373,633 | 161,005,931 | 160,826,793 | 160,826,793 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 162,568,603 | 162,019,666 | 161,376,066 | 161,376,066 | ||||||||||||
Net income | 42,800 | 130,335 | 135,094 | 19,584 | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (999) | 2,353 | (7,080) | (1,026) | ||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income | 41,801 | 132,688 | 128,014 | 18,558 | ||||||||||||
ATRENEW INC. | ||||||||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND | ||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended, | ||||||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
(1) Includes share-based compensation expenses as | ||||||||||||||||
Fulfillment expenses | (2,357) | (2,965) | (1,745) | (253) | ||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (4,437) | (1,424) | (642) | (93) | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (3,956) | (2,415) | (845) | (122) | ||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | (1,983) | (2,298) | (1,130) | (164) | ||||||||||||
(2) Includes amortization of intangible assets resulting | ||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (26,479) | (780) | (780) | (113) | ||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | ||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted) | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended, | ||||||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
Income from operations | 72,688 | 171,640 | 185,320 | 26,866 | ||||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 12,733 | 9,102 | 4,362 | 632 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and | 26,479 | 780 | 780 | 113 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP) | 111,900 | 181,522 | 190,462 | 27,611 | ||||||||||||
Net income | 42,800 | 130,335 | 135,094 | 19,584 | ||||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 12,733 | 9,102 | 4,362 | 632 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and | 26,479 | 780 | 780 | 113 | ||||||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||||||
Tax effects of amortization of intangible assets resulting | (3,972) | (116) | (117) | (17) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) | 78,040 | 140,101 | 140,119 | 20,312 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted net income per ordinary share (non-GAAP): | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 0.48 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.13 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 0.48 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.13 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average number of shares used in calculating | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 161,373,633 | 161,005,931 | 160,826,793 | 160,826,793 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 162,568,603 | 162,019,666 | 161,376,066 | 161,376,066 | ||||||||||||
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