RLX Technology Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
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RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX), a leading global e-vapor company, reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with significant growth across key metrics. Net revenues increased 40.3% year-over-year to RMB880.0 million (US$122.8 million), driven by successful international expansion. The company's gross margin improved to 27.5% from 25.2% in Q2 2024.
Non-GAAP income from operations surged 147.6% to RMB116.2 million (US$16.2 million), while Non-GAAP net income reached RMB291.2 million (US$40.6 million). The company announced a dividend of US$0.01 per ADS, payable to shareholders of record as of September 12, 2025.
The company's strong performance was attributed to effective strategy execution, global expansion, and disciplined cost control. Management expressed confidence in navigating industry transformation while prioritizing global compliance and implementing data-driven localization strategies.
Positive
- Net revenues grew 40.3% year-over-year to RMB880.0 million
- Non-GAAP income from operations increased 147.6% year-over-year to RMB116.2 million
- Gross margin improved to 27.5% from 25.2% year-over-year
- Strong cash position of RMB15,524.3 million (US$2,167.1 million)
- Announced dividend payment of US$0.01 per ADS
- Successful international market expansion with improved margins in Asian countries
Negative
- Operating expenses increased to RMB203.1 million from RMB191.2 million year-over-year
- Research and development expenses rose to RMB30.1 million from positive RMB0.04 million year-over-year
- Cash and equivalents decreased from RMB16,159.6 million in Q1 2025 to RMB15,524.3 million
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, RLX gained 7.14%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +6.8% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 14 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $182M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $2.73B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights
- Net revenues were
RMB880.0 million (US ) in the second quarter of 2025, compared with RMB627.2 million in the same period of 2024.$122.8 million - Gross margin was
27.5% in the second quarter of 2025, compared with25.2% in the same period of 2024. - Non-GAAP income from operations[1] was
RMB116.2 million (US ) in the second quarter of 2025, compared with$16.2 million RMB46.9 million in the same period of 2024. U.S. GAAP net income wasRMB218.5 million (US ) in the second quarter of 2025, compared with$30.5 million RMB134.9 million in the same period of 2024.- Non-GAAP net income1 was
RMB291.2 million (US .6 million) in the second quarter of 2025, compared with$40 RMB214 .8 million in the same period of 2024.
"We are pleased to deliver another strong performance this quarter, thanks to our effective strategy execution and solid progress in our international expansion amid ongoing transformation in the global e-vapor industry." commented Ms. Ying (Kate) Wang, Co-founder, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and Chief Executive Officer of RLX Technology. "Rapid shifts in regulation and consumer behavior are remolding the competitive landscape while unlocking new opportunities for growth, innovation and long-term market development. As a trusted e-vapor brand for adult smokers worldwide, we have reinforced our leadership in this dynamic environment by prioritizing global compliance, implementing data-driven localized strategies, and deepening strategic partnerships to strengthen our international distribution. Moving forward, we remain confident in our ability to navigate complexity and seize emerging opportunities, creating sustainable value and delivering long-term benefits to all stakeholders as we shape the future of the global industry."
Mr. Chao Lu, Chief Financial Officer of RLX Technology, added, "Our robust second quarter results were led by
Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Net revenues were
Gross profit was
Gross margin was
Operating expenses were
Selling expenses were
General and administrative expenses were RMB88.4 million (
Research and development expenses were
Non-GAAP income from operations was
Income tax expense was
Non-GAAP net income was
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS[2] were
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of June 30, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term bank deposits, net, short-term investments, net, long-term bank deposits, net and long-term investment securities, net of
Dividend Payment
The Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of US
Conference Call
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
+1-888-317-6003 | |
International: | +1-412-317-6061 |
+800-963-976 | |
+852-5808-1995 | |
Mainland | 400-120-6115 |
Participant Code: | 3841228 |
Participants should dial in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "RLX Technology Inc." with the Participant Code as set forth above.
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.relxtech.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call until August 29, 2025, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
+1-877-344-7529 | |
International: | +1-412-317-0088 |
Replay Access Code: | 2624638 |
About RLX Technology Inc.
RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE: RLX) is a leading global branded e-vapor company. The Company leverages its strong in-house technology, product development capabilities and in-depth insights into adult smokers' needs to develop superior e-vapor products.
For more information, please visit: http://ir.relxtech.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Non-GAAP net income represents net income excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization and depreciation of assets arising from fair value step up in business acquisitions, and tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. Non-GAAP income from operations represents net income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization and depreciation of assets arising from fair value step up in business acquisitions. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS is computed using non-GAAP net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc. and the same number of ADSs used in
The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate its operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that they help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that are included in net income. The Company also believes that the use of the non-GAAP measures facilitates investors' assessment of its operating performance, as they could provide useful information about its operating results, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects, and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the management in its financial and operational decision making.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the
For more information, please contact:
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RLX Technology Inc.
Head of Capital Markets
Sam Tsang
Email: ir@relxtech.com
Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: RLX@tpg-ir.com
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Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: RLX@tpg-ir.com
[1] Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP income from operations are non-GAAP financial measures. For more information on the Company's non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release. |
[2] Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on the Company's non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release. |
RLX TECHNOLOGY INC. | |||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||
(All amounts in thousands) | |||
As of | |||
December 31, | June 30, | June 30, | |
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |
RMB | RMB | US$ | |
ASSETS | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 5,593,492 | 3,858,010 | 538,557 |
Restricted cash | 50,867 | 101,346 | 14,147 |
Short-term bank deposits, net | 2,179,886 | 2,148,125 | 299,867 |
Receivables from online payment platforms | 4,722 | 8,826 | 1,232 |
Short-term investments | 719,755 | 1,407,025 | 196,413 |
Accounts and notes receivable, net | 78,484 | 236,247 | 32,979 |
Inventories | 142,552 | 227,857 | 31,808 |
Amounts due from related parties | 346,132 | 161,966 | 22,610 |
Prepayments and other current assets, net | 185,091 | 216,011 | 30,154 |
Total current assets | 9,300,981 | 8,365,413 | 1,167,767 |
Non-current assets: | |||
Property, equipment and leasehold improvement, net | 50,787 | 171,954 | 24,004 |
Intangible assets, net | 52,796 | 244,731 | 34,163 |
Long-term investments, net | 8,000 | 8,330 | 1,163 |
Deferred tax assets, net | 38,067 | 41,588 | 5,805 |
Right-of-use assets, net | 24,110 | 56,634 | 7,906 |
Long-term bank deposits, net | 727,448 | 620,388 | 86,603 |
Long-term investment securities, net | 6,599,365 | 7,389,444 | 1,031,527 |
Goodwill | 59,581 | 572,041 | 79,854 |
Other non-current assets, net | 9,914 | 15,724 | 2,195 |
Total non-current assets | 7,570,068 | 9,120,834 | 1,273,220 |
Total assets | 16,871,049 | 17,486,247 | 2,440,987 |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts and notes payable | 458,538 | 357,038 | 49,841 |
Contract liabilities | 10,610 | 94,075 | 13,132 |
Salary and welfare benefits payable | 73,740 | 52,178 | 7,284 |
Taxes payable | 126,154 | 191,073 | 26,673 |
Short-term loan | 40,000 | 104,114 | 14,534 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 108,816 | 150,527 | 21,012 |
Amounts due to related parties | 27,401 | 30,045 | 4,194 |
Dividend payable | 1,144 | - | - |
Lease liabilities - current portion | 11,447 | 22,647 | 3,161 |
Total current liabilities | 857,850 | 1,001,697 | 139,831 |
Non-current liabilities: | |||
Deferred tax liabilities | 16,196 | 123,092 | 17,183 |
Lease liabilities - non-current portion | 7,050 | 31,289 | 4,368 |
Other non-current liability | - | 90,759 | 12,670 |
Total non-current liabilities | 23,246 | 245,140 | 34,221 |
Total liabilities | 881,096 | 1,246,837 | 174,052 |
Shareholders' Equity: | |||
Total RLX Technology Inc. shareholders' equity | 15,988,216 | 16,151,718 | 2,254,692 |
Noncontrolling interests | 1,737 | 87,692 | 12,243 |
Total shareholders' equity | 15,989,953 | 16,239,410 | 2,266,935 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 16,871,049 | 17,486,247 | 2,440,987 |
RLX TECHNOLOGY INC. | ||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data) | ||||||||
For the three months ended | For the six months ended | |||||||
June 30 | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | ||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | ||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||
Net revenues | 627,176 | 808,300 | 879,952 | 122,836 | 1,178,799 | 1,688,252 | 235,671 | |
Cost of revenues | (400,712) | (477,526) | (552,037) | (77,061) | (728,322) | (1,029,563) | (143,721) | |
Excise tax on products | (68,602) | (99,823) | (85,835) | (11,982) | (149,842) | (185,658) | (25,917) | |
Gross profit | 157,862 | 230,951 | 242,080 | 33,793 | 300,635 | 473,031 | 66,033 | |
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Selling expenses | (62,235) | (58,989) | (84,649) | (11,817) | (115,122) | (143,638) | (20,051) | |
General and administrative expenses | (128,997) | (67,468) | (88,406) | (12,341) | (238,951) | (155,874) | (21,759) | |
Research and development expenses | 40 | (27,055) | (30,067) | (4,197) | (31,500) | (57,122) | (7,974) | |
Total operating expenses | (191,192) | (153,512) | (203,122) | (28,355) | (385,573) | (356,634) | (49,784) | |
(Loss)/income from operations | (33,330) | 77,439 | 38,958 | 5,438 | (84,938) | 116,397 | 16,249 | |
Other income: | ||||||||
Interest income, net | 154,207 | 135,953 | 142,851 | 19,941 | 313,065 | 278,804 | 38,920 | |
Investment income | 12,718 | 8,386 | 24,832 | 3,466 | 25,494 | 33,218 | 4,637 | |
Others, net | 22,739 | 29,143 | 40,324 | 5,629 | 51,682 | 69,467 | 9,697 | |
Income before income tax | 156,334 | 250,921 | 246,965 | 34,474 | 305,303 | 497,886 | 69,503 | |
Income tax expense | (21,389) | (28,181) | (28,470) | (3,974) | (37,733) | (56,651) | (7,908) | |
Net income | 134,945 | 222,740 | 218,495 | 30,500 | 267,570 | 441,235 | 61,595 | |
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 2,631 | 700 | 1,378 | 192 | 3,348 | 2,078 | 290 | |
Net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc. | 132,314 | 222,040 | 217,117 | 30,308 | 264,222 | 439,157 | 61,305 | |
Other comprehensive income/(loss): | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 44,174 | (15,671) | (26,510) | (3,701) | 56,880 | (42,181) | (5,888) | |
Unrealized income on long-term investment securities | 705 | 2,067 | 698 | 97 | 692 | 2,765 | 386 | |
Total other comprehensive income/(loss) | 44,879 | (13,604) | (25,812) | (3,604) | 57,572 | (39,416) | (5,502) | |
Total comprehensive income | 179,824 | 209,136 | 192,683 | 26,896 | 325,142 | 401,819 | 56,093 | |
Less: total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to | 2,618 | 636 | 632 | 88 | 3,348 | 1,268 | 177 | |
Total comprehensive income attributable to RLX Technology Inc. | 177,206 | 208,500 | 192,051 | 26,808 | 321,794 | 400,551 | 55,916 | |
Net income per ordinary share/ADS | ||||||||
Basic | 0.108 | 0.181 | 0.178 | 0.025 | 0.213 | 0.359 | 0.050 | |
Diluted | 0.103 | 0.170 | 0.166 | 0.023 | 0.205 | 0.335 | 0.047 | |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares/ADSs | ||||||||
Basic | 1,228,869,526 | 1,226,330,482 | 1,221,705,674 | 1,221,705,674 | 1,239,093,583 | 1,224,005,302 | 1,224,005,302 | |
Diluted | 1,284,388,803 | 1,308,811,866 | 1,309,486,924 | 1,309,486,924 | 1,290,853,297 | 1,309,617,920 | 1,309,617,920 | |
RLX TECHNOLOGY INC. | ||||||||
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS | ||||||||
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data) | ||||||||
For the three months ended | For the six months ended | |||||||
June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30 | ||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | ||
(As adjusted) (a) | (As adjusted) (a) | (As adjusted) (a) | ||||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||
(Loss)/income from operations | (33,330) | 77,439 | 38,958 | 5,438 | (84,938) | 116,397 | 16,249 | |
Add: share-based compensation expenses | ||||||||
Selling expenses | 9,172 | 3,310 | 13,262 | 1,851 | 13,775 | 16,572 | 2,313 | |
General and administrative expenses | 93,026 | 24,271 | 38,368 | 5,356 | 159,440 | 62,639 | 8,744 | |
Research and development expenses | (24,074) | 745 | 7,188 | 1,003 | (20,193) | 7,933 | 1,107 | |
Amortization and depreciation of assets arising from fair value step | ||||||||
Cost of revenues | - | - | 13,347 | 1,863 | - | 13,347 | 1,863 | |
Selling expenses | 2,103 | 2,003 | 4,881 | 681 | 4,263 | 6,884 | 961 | |
General and administrative expenses | 30 | 28 | 167 | 23 | 60 | 195 | 27 | |
Non-GAAP income from operations | 46,927 | 107,796 | 116,171 | 16,215 | 72,407 | 223,967 | 31,264 | |
Net income | 134,945 | 222,740 | 218,495 | 30,500 | 267,570 | 441,235 | 61,595 | |
Add: share-based compensation expenses | 78,124 | 28,326 | 58,818 | 8,210 | 153,022 | 87,144 | 12,164 | |
Amortization and depreciation of assets arising from fair value step | 2,133 | 2,031 | 18,395 | 2,567 | 4,323 | 20,426 | 2,851 | |
Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments | (446) | (425) | (4,513) | (630) | (904) | (4,938) | (689) | |
Non-GAAP net income | 214,756 | 252,672 | 291,195 | 40,647 | 424,011 | 543,867 | 75,921 | |
Net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc. | 132,314 | 222,040 | 217,117 | 30,308 | 264,222 | 439,157 | 61,305 | |
Add: share-based compensation expenses | 78,124 | 28,326 | 58,818 | 8,210 | 153,022 | 87,144 | 12,164 | |
Amortization and depreciation of assets arising from fair value step | 2,133 | 2,031 | 13,002 | 1,815 | 4,323 | 15,033 | 2,099 | |
Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments(b) | (446) | (425) | (3,164) | (442) | (904) | (3,589) | (501) | |
Non-GAAP net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc. | 212,125 | 251,972 | 285,773 | 39,891 | 420,663 | 537,745 | 75,067 | |
Non-GAAP net income per ordinary share/ADS | ||||||||
- Basic | 0.173 | 0.205 | 0.234 | 0.033 | 0.339 | 0.439 | 0.061 | |
- Diluted | 0.165 | 0.193 | 0.218 | 0.030 | 0.326 | 0.411 | 0.057 | |
Weighted average number of ordinary shares/ADSs | ||||||||
- Basic | 1,228,869,526 | 1,226,330,482 | 1,221,705,674 | 1,221,705,674 | 1,239,093,583 | 1,224,005,302 | 1,224,005,302 | |
- Diluted | 1,284,388,803 | 1,308,811,866 | 1,309,486,924 | 1,309,486,924 | 1,290,853,297 | 1,309,617,920 | 1,309,617,920 | |
Note (a): The Company completed the acquisition of the acquired company on May 31, 2025, which was accounted for as a business combination. Beginning in Q2 2025, the Company included the amortization and | ||||||||
Note (b): The amortization and depreciation expense and related tax effect attributable to noncontrolling interests has been excluded from the presentation in the reconciliation items for GAAP and Non-GAAP | ||||||||
RLX TECHNOLOGY INC. | ||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||
(All amounts in thousands) | ||||||||
For the three months ended | For the six months ended | |||||||
June 30, | March 31, | June 30 | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | ||
2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | ||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||
Net cash generated from operating activities | 196,764 | 207,165 | 229,616 | 32,053 | 200,784 | 436,781 | 60,972 | |
Net cash generated/(used in) from investing | 557,132 | (987,166) | (816,501) | (113,979) | 977,797 | (1,803,667) | (251,782) | |
Net cash generated/(used in) from financing | - | 14,435 | (326,948) | (45,640) | (472,885) | (312,513) | (43,625) | |
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, | 10,032 | (8,040) | 2,436 | 339 | 12,935 | (5,604) | (783) | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and | 763,928 | (773,606) | (911,397) | (127,227) | 718,631 | (1,685,003) | (235,218) | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at | 2,374,761 | 5,644,359 | 4,870,753 | 679,931 | 2,420,058 | 5,644,359 | 787,922 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at | 3,138,689 | 4,870,753 | 3,959,356 | 552,704 | 3,138,689 | 3,959,356 | 552,704 | |
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