ATRenew Inc. Reports Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
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ATRenew (NYSE: RERE) reported strong Q4 2024 financial results, with total net revenues growing 25.2% year-over-year to RMB4,849.3 million (US$664.4 million). The company achieved income from operations of RMB53.1 million, compared to a loss in Q4 2023.
For the full year 2024, total revenues increased 25.9% to RMB16,328.4 million (US$2,237.0 million). The company expanded its network to 1,861 AHS stores and transacted 35.3 million consumer products in 2024, up from 32.3 million in 2023.
Key Q4 metrics include:
- Net product revenues up 26.6% to RMB4,460.6 million
- Net service revenues increased 10.7% to RMB388.7 million
- Adjusted income from operations grew 61.0% to RMB131.4 million
- Net income reached RMB77.4 million
For Q1 2025, ATRenew expects total revenues between RMB4,550.0-4,650.0 million, representing 24.6-27.4% year-over-year growth.
Positive
- Strong revenue growth of 25.2% YoY in Q4 2024
- Turned operating loss to profit with RMB53.1 million income in Q4
- Adjusted operating income increased 61.0% YoY to RMB131.4 million in Q4
- Network expansion to 1,861 AHS stores
- Healthy Q1 2025 guidance showing continued growth
- Active share repurchase program execution
Negative
- General and administrative expenses increased 46.5% YoY in Q4
- Full year 2024 still recorded a net loss of RMB8.2 million
- Fulfillment expenses rose 31.8% in Q4, outpacing revenue growth
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, RERE gained 9.43%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights
- Total net revenues grew by
25.2% toRMB4,849 .3 million (US ) from$664.4 million RMB3,873 .6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. - Income from operations was
RMB53 .1 million (US .3 million), compared to a loss from operations of$7 RMB16.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP)[1] wasRMB131.4 million (US ), compared to$18.0 million RMB81.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. - Number of consumer products transacted[2] was 9.4 million compared to 8.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Full Year 2024 Highlights
- Total net revenues grew by
25.9% toRMB16,328 .4 million (US ) from$2,237.0 million RMB12,965 .8 million in the full year of 2023. - Income from operations was
RMB29 .0 million (US ), compared to a loss from operations of$4.0 million RMB173.3 million in the full year of 2023. Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP)[1] wasRMB409.7 million (US ) compared to$56.1 million RMB251.7 million in the full year of 2023. - Number of consumer products transacted[2] was 35.3 million, compared to 32.3 million in the full year of 2023.
[1]. See "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. |
Mr. Kerry Xuefeng Chen, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of ATRenew, commented, "Our strong fourth-quarter performance, marked by a
Mr. Rex Chen, Chief Financial Officer of ATRenew, added, "Our fourth-quarter results demonstrate sustained momentum in profitability, with adjusted income from operations increasing
Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
REVENUE
Total net revenues increased by
- Net product revenues increased by
26.6% toRMB4,460.6 million (US ) from$611.1 million RMB3,522.5 million in the same period of 2023. 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
10.7% toRMB388.7 million (US ), compared to$53.3 million RMB351.1 million in the same period of 2023. 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
RMB3,905.1 million (US ), compared to$535.0 million RMB3,150.0 million in the same period of 2023, representing an increase of24.0% . This was primarily due to the growth in product sales. - Fulfillment expenses were
RMB396.9 million (US ), compared to$54.4 million RMB301.1 million in the same period of 2023, representing an increase of31.8% . The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in personnel costs and logistics expenses as the Company conducted more recycling and transaction activities compared with the same period of 2023, and (ii) an increase in operation related expenses as the Company expanded its store networks and operation center capacity in the fourth quarter of 2024. - Selling and marketing expenses were
RMB376.4 million (US ), compared to$51.6 million RMB317.0 million in the same period of 2023, representing an increase of18.7% . The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in advertising expenses and promotional campaign related expenses, (ii) an increase in commission expenses in relation to channel service fees, and (iii) an increase in share-based compensation expenses. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions as well as the maturity of some intangible assets in the second quarter of 2024. - General and administrative expenses were
RMB91.1 million (US ), compared to$12.5 million RMB62.2 million in the same period of 2023, representing an increase of46.5% , primarily due to (i) an increase in personnel cost, and (ii) an increase in expected credit loss. - Technology and content expenses were
RMB57.0 million (US ), compared to$7.8 million RMB63.8 million in the same period of 2023, representing a decrease of10.7% . The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in personnel costs.
INCOME (LOSS) 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
Full Year 2024 Financial Results
REVENUE
Total net revenues increased by
- Net product revenues increased by
27.3% toRMB14,844.4 million (US ) from$2,033.7 million RMB11,658.3 million in the full year of 2023. 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
13.5% toRMB1,484.0 million (US ) from$203.3 million RMB1,307.5 million in the full year of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the service revenue generated from PJT Marketplace and multi-category recycling business.
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Operating costs and expenses increased by
- Merchandise costs were
RMB13,086.4 million (US ), compared to$1,792.8 million RMB10,338.9 million in the full year of 2023, representing an increase of26.6% . The increase was primarily due to the growth in product sales. - Fulfillment expenses were
RMB1,382.3 million (US ), compared to$189.4 million RMB1,124.0 million in the full year of 2023, representing an increase of23.0% . The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in personnel costs and logistics expenses as the Company conducted more recycling and transaction activities compared with 2023, and (ii) an increase in operation center related expenses as the Company expanded its store networks and operation center capacity in 2024. - Selling and marketing expenses were
RMB1,367.0 million (US ), compared to$187.3 million RMB1,250.9 million in the full year of 2023, representing an increase of9.3% . The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in advertising expenses and promotional campaign related expenses, (ii) an increase in share-based compensation expenses, and (iii) an increase in commission expenses in relation to channel service fees. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in amortization of intangible assets and deferred cost resulting from assets and business acquisitions as well as the maturity of some intangible assets and deferred cost since the second quarter of 2023. - General and administrative expenses were
RMB306.8 million (US ), compared to$42.0 million RMB266.0 million in the full year of 2023, representing an increase of15.3% . The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in personnel cost, and (ii) an increase in office related expenses. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in share-based compensation expense. - Technology and content expenses were
RMB210.4 million (US ), compared to$28.8 million RMB195.7 million in the full year of 2023, representing an increase of7.5% . The increase was primarily due to an increase in personnel costs in connection with the ongoing upgrade of the Company's operation centers and system.
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
Income from operations was
Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP) was
NET LOSS
Net loss was
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was
BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER ORDINARY SHARE
Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share were RMB0.05 (
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 first quarter of 2025, the Company currently expects its total revenues to be between
Recent Development
On December 3, 2024, ATRenew announced its recognition by the United Nations Global Compact's "Forward Faster: 20 Examples of Private Sector's Sustainable Development in
During the fourth quarter of 2024, ATRenew repurchased a total of approximately 2.1 million ADSs for approximately
Conference Call Information
The Company's management will hold a conference call on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 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: | 9144093 |
The replay will be accessible through March 18, 2025 by dialing the following numbers:
International: | 1-412-317-0088 | |
United States Toll Free: | 1-877-344-7529 | |
Access Code: | 8983077 |
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 loss from operations and net loss. 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
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ATRENEW INC. | ||||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted) | ||||||||||||
As of December 31, | As of December 31, | |||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,978,696 | 1,970,183 | 269,914 | |||||||||
Restricted cash | 210,000 | 132,000 | 18,084 | |||||||||
Short-term investments | 410,547 | 583,764 | 79,975 | |||||||||
Amount due from related parties, net | 89,592 | 117,161 | 16,051 | |||||||||
Inventories | 1,017,155 | 535,070 | 73,304 | |||||||||
Funds receivable from third party payment service providers | 253,107 | 233,133 | 31,939 | |||||||||
Prepayments and other receivables, net | 567,622 | 598,045 | 81,932 | |||||||||
Total current assets | 4,526,719 | 4,169,356 | 571,199 | |||||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||||||
Long-term investments | 467,095 | 556,136 | 76,190 | |||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 148,223 | 156,532 | 21,445 | |||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 270,631 | 56,603 | 7,755 | |||||||||
Other non-current assets | 80,411 | 152,094 | 20,837 | |||||||||
Total non-current assets | 966,360 | 921,365 | 126,227 | |||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 5,493,079 | 5,090,721 | 697,426 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Short-term borrowings | 349,931 | 225,000 | 30,825 | |||||||||
Accounts payable | 532,293 | 171,356 | 23,476 | |||||||||
Contract liabilities | 119,715 | 98,834 | 13,540 | |||||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 465,123 | 522,378 | 71,565 | |||||||||
Accrued payroll and welfare | 146,371 | 179,693 | 24,618 | |||||||||
Amount due to related parties | 78,032 | 109,730 | 15,033 | |||||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,691,465 | 1,306,991 | 179,057 | |||||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 22,495 | 79,934 | 10,951 | |||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 67,658 | 9,244 | 1,266 | |||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 90,153 | 89,178 | 12,217 | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 1,781,618 | 1,396,169 | 191,274 | |||||||||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 3,711,461 | 3,694,552 | 506,152 | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 5,493,079 | 5,090,721 | 697,426 | |||||||||
ATRENEW INC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended December 31, | Years ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||||||||
Net revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net product revenues | 3,522,474 | 4,460,603 | 611,100 | 11,658,298 | 14,844,416 | 2,033,677 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net service revenues | 351,098 | 388,720 | 53,254 | 1,307,484 | 1,483,984 | 203,305 | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating (expenses) income (1)(2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Merchandise costs | (3,149,968) | (3,905,118) | (534,999) | (10,338,870) | (13,086,418) | (1,792,832) | ||||||||||||||||||
Fulfillment expenses | (301,081) | (396,948) | (54,382) | (1,123,994) | (1,382,273) | (189,371) | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (317,025) | (376,421) | (51,569) | (1,250,860) | (1,367,028) | (187,282) | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (62,187) | (91,111) | (12,482) | (265,981) | (306,782) | (42,029) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technology and content expenses | (63,774) | (56,973) | (7,805) | (195,679) | (210,364) | (28,820) | ||||||||||||||||||
Other operating income, net | 3,752 | 30,352 | 4,158 | 36,264 | 53,434 | 7,320 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | (16,711) | 53,104 | 7,275 | (173,338) | 28,969 | 3,968 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (1,558) | (2,684) | (368) | (7,056) | (15,016) | (2,057) | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 13,217 | 6,250 | 856 | 37,875 | 26,861 | 3,680 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income (loss), net | 832 | 49 | 7 | (5,887) | (41,256) | (5,652) | ||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes and share | (4,220) | 56,719 | 7,770 | (148,406) | (442) | (61) | ||||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefits | 8,923 | 32,341 | 4,431 | 42,530 | 56,877 | 7,792 | ||||||||||||||||||
Share of loss in equity method investments | (1,925) | (11,636) | (1,594) | (50,374) | (64,664) | (8,859) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 2,778 | 77,424 | 10,607 | (156,250) | (8,229) | (1,128) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per ordinary share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 0.02 | 0.48 | 0.07 | (0.96) | (0.05) | (0.01) | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 0.02 | 0.48 | 0.07 | (0.96) | (0.05) | (0.01) | ||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of shares used in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 160,765,588 | 160,450,396 | 160,450,396 | 162,160,835 | 161,618,799 | 161,618,799 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 160,765,588 | 162,384,444 | 162,384,444 | 162,160,835 | 161,618,799 | 161,618,799 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 2,778 | 77,424 | 10,607 | (156,250) | (8,229) | (1,128) | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (7,014) | 14,539 | 1,992 | 8,883 | 7,356 | 1,008 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive (loss) income | (4,236) | 91,963 | 12,599 | (147,367) | (873) | (120) | ||||||||||||||||||
ATRENEW INC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (CONTINUED) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended December 31, | Years ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Includes share-based compensation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fulfillment expenses | (5,480) | (4,657) | (638) | (23,390) | (20,649) | (2,829) | ||||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (3,974) | (12,066) | (1,653) | (17,240) | (68,858) | (9,434) | ||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (16,974) | (13,706) | (1,878) | (73,156) | (59,630) | (8,169) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technology and content expenses | (4,967) | (3,993) | (547) | (20,616) | (17,604) | (2,412) | ||||||||||||||||||
(2) Includes amortization of intangible assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing expenses | (66,412) | (43,850) | (6,007) | (288,749) | (213,004) | (29,181) | ||||||||||||||||||
Technology and content expenses | (482) | (43) | (6) | (1,928) | (1,024) | (140) | ||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended December 31, | Years ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations | (16,711) | 53,104 | 7,275 | (173,338) | 28,969 | 3,968 | ||||||||||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 31,395 | 34,422 | 4,716 | 134,402 | 166,741 | 22,844 | ||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 66,894 | 43,893 | 6,013 | 290,677 | 214,028 | 29,321 | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted income from operations | 81,578 | 131,419 | 18,004 | 251,741 | 409,738 | 56,133 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 2,778 | 77,424 | 10,607 | (156,250) | (8,229) | (1,128) | ||||||||||||||||||
Add: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 31,395 | 34,422 | 4,716 | 134,402 | 166,741 | 22,844 | ||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 66,894 | 43,893 | 6,013 | 290,677 | 214,028 | 29,321 | ||||||||||||||||||
Less: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax effects of amortization of | (10,047) | (32,855) | (4,501) | (43,654) | (58,414) | (8,003) | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net income (non- | 91,020 | 122,884 | 16,835 | 225,175 | 314,126 | 43,034 | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net income per | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 0.57 | 0.77 | 0.10 | 1.39 | 1.94 | 0.27 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 0.57 | 0.76 | 0.10 | 1.39 | 1.91 | 0.26 | ||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 160,765,588 | 160,450,396 | 160,450,396 | 162,160,835 | 161,618,799 | 161,618,799 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 160,765,588 | 162,384,444 | 162,384,444 | 162,160,835 | 164,374,271 | 164,374,271 | ||||||||||||||||||
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