STOCK TITAN

So-Young Reports Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

(Neutral)
Tags

So-Young (Nasdaq: SY) reported unaudited Q4 and full-year 2025 results on March 25, 2026. Q4 revenue rose to RMB460.7M (US$65.9M), driven by branded aesthetic centers; Q4 net loss improved to RMB108.8M from RMB607.6M a year earlier. Fiscal 2025 revenue was RMB1,523.4M; net loss was RMB242.3M. The company extended a US$25M share repurchase program through March 31, 2027 and disclosed 49 branded centers, with 25 profitable in Q4.

Loading...
Loading translation...

Positive

  • Q4 revenue +24.8% to RMB460.7M
  • Aesthetic services revenue +205.3% in Q4
  • Fiscal 2025 revenue RMB1,523.4M (up 3.9%)
  • 49 branded aesthetic centers; 25 profitable in Q4
  • Share repurchase program extended through March 31, 2027

Negative

  • Q4 non-GAAP net loss widened to RMB93.4M from RMB53.2M
  • Information services revenue down 26.8% in Q4
  • Sales of medical products revenue down 19.9% in Q4
  • Other services revenue down 40.7% in Q4

News Market Reaction – SY

+9.62% 2.6x vol
26 alerts
+9.62% Session close to close
+5.0% Peak Tracked
-10.9% Trough Tracked
$316.85M Market Cap
2.6x Rel. Volume

In the Mar 25 session, SY gained 9.62%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +5.0% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -10.9% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 26 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was elevated at 2.6x the daily average, suggesting notable buying interest.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved +9.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the...
Analysis

The stock moved +9.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the report’s combination of accelerating aesthetic treatment revenues and reduced GAAP net losses, even as non-GAAP losses remain sizable. Historically, earnings headlines have averaged a -8.71% move, so substantial upside would have contrasted with prior selloffs. Investors would have weighed expanding center profitability and the existing buyback authorization against ongoing losses and the risk that sentiment could revert after the initial enthusiasm.

Key Figures

Q4 2025 total revenue: RMB460.7 million (US$65.9 million) Q4 aesthetic services revenue: RMB248.1 million (US$35.5 million) Q4 net loss: RMB108.8 million (US$15.6 million) +5 more
8 metrics
Q4 2025 total revenue RMB460.7 million (US$65.9 million) Fourth quarter 2025; up from RMB369.2 million in Q4 2024
Q4 aesthetic services revenue RMB248.1 million (US$35.5 million) Fourth quarter 2025; vs RMB81.3 million in Q4 2024; above guidance
Q4 net loss RMB108.8 million (US$15.6 million) Net loss attributable to So-Young in Q4 2025; narrower than RMB607.6 million in Q4 2024
FY 2025 total revenue RMB1,523.4 million (US$217.8 million) Fiscal year 2025; vs RMB1,466.7 million in 2024
FY 2025 net loss RMB242.3 million (US$34.6 million) Fiscal year 2025 net loss; vs RMB589.5 million in 2024
Non-GAAP FY 2025 net loss RMB217.1 million (US$31.0 million) Excludes specified non-cash and one-time items; vs RMB4.7 million non-GAAP loss in 2024
Share repurchase authorization US$25 million Maximum under repurchase program extended through March 31, 2027
ADSs repurchased Approximately 4.8 million ADSs Cumulative repurchases in 2024 and 2025 under buyback program

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Nov 17 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Nov 17 Q3 2025 earnings Positive -8.4% Strong Q3 aesthetic revenue growth and expanding branded center footprint.
Aug 15 Q2 2025 earnings Negative -22.7% Total revenue decline and shift from prior-year profit to net loss.
May 16 Q1 2025 earnings Negative +1.3% Lower total revenue and wider net loss despite strong treatment growth.
Mar 28 Q4/FY 2024 earnings Negative -9.6% Large goodwill impairment driving a substantial quarterly and annual net loss.
Mar 18 Earnings timing update Neutral -4.0% Rescheduling of Q4 and FY2024 results release and conference call.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Earnings-related headlines have often been followed by downside moves (average -8.71%), including selloffs even on strong aesthetic treatment growth.

Recent Company History

Over the past year, So-Young’s earnings releases have highlighted rapid growth in aesthetic treatment services alongside continued net losses. From Q1 to Q3 2025, aesthetic revenues and center counts expanded, but several quarters still showed declining or mixed total revenue trends. FY2024 results were pressured by a large goodwill impairment. Historically, the stock has often traded lower after earnings updates, even when operational metrics such as treatment volume and center-level cash flow improved.

Key Terms

non-gaap, ads, impairment of goodwill, operating cash flow, +4 more
8 terms
non-gaap financial
"Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc.[2] was RMB93.4 million"
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
View in glossary
ads financial
"authorizing the repurchase of up to US$25 million in ADSs or ordinary shares"
Ads are paid promotional messages a company places across media — online, on TV, in print, or on social platforms — to attract customers, explain products, or shape public perception. For investors, ads matter because they drive sales growth, affect how much a company must spend to win customers, and influence brand strength and long-term value. Ads can also create regulatory or reputational risk if claims are misleading, which can affect profits and stock price.
impairment of goodwill financial
"Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets was RMB19.7 million"
An impairment of goodwill happens when the extra value a company recorded for purchases like brands, customer lists or reputation turns out to be worth less than originally thought, so accountants reduce that value on the books. It matters to investors because it signals that past acquisitions are not delivering expected benefits, like discovering a purchased car is less reliable than advertised, and can lower reported earnings and the company's perceived future cash-generating power.
operating cash flow financial
"39 centers generated positive quarterly operating cash flow* in the fourth quarter"
Operating cash flow is the amount of money a company earns from its main business activities, like selling products or services. It shows how well the company can generate cash to pay bills, invest in growth, or return money to shareholders. This figure helps investors understand if the company’s core operations are healthy and sustainable.
View in glossary
stock options financial
"Wang Bei also holds multiple stock options over Class A ordinary shares"
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
american depositary shares financial
"direct ownership of 145,185 American Depositary Shares"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
schedule 13g regulatory
"SCHEDULE 13G/A] So-Young International Inc. SEC Filing"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
form 3 regulatory
"Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership on Form 3"
Form 3 is the initial public filing that officers, directors and large shareholders must submit to report their ownership of a company’s securities when they become insiders. It acts like an opening inventory sheet that gives investors a starting point to see who holds significant stakes and to spot later trades or potential conflicts of interest, helping assess insider confidence and transparency.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google
Add on Google

BEIJING, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- So-Young International Inc. (Nasdaq: SY) ("So-Young" or the "Company"), the leading aesthetic treatment platform in China connecting consumers with online services and offline treatments, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

  • Total revenues were RMB460.7 million (US$65.9 million[1]), compared with RMB369.2 million in the corresponding period of 2024. The aesthetic treatment services revenues were RMB248.1 million (US$35.5 million), compared with RMB81.3 million in the corresponding period of 2024, exceeding the high end of guidance.
  • Net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. was RMB108.8 million (US$15.6 million), compared with net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB607.6 million in the same period of 2024.
  • Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc.[2] was RMB93.4 million (US$13.2 million), compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB53.2 million in the same period of 2024.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Operational Highlights

  • The number of verified treatment visits to the branded aesthetic centers for the quarter reached over 125,000, compared with approximately 45,000 in the same period of 2024. The number of verified aesthetic treatments performed surpassed 289,400, compared with approximately 107,900 in the same period of 2024.
  • The number of active users, defined as those who visited branded aesthetic centers at least once during the 12-month period ended on December 31, 2025, exceeded 171,000, compared with approximately 52,700 users during the corresponding period in 2024.
  • The number of core members grew by over 14,500 during the quarter, representing an approximately 39% sequential increase. Both the revenue contribution from core members to aesthetic treatment services and their quarterly repurchase rate exceeded 80%.
  • As of December 31, 2025, So-Young had 49 fully operational branded aesthetic centers (48 directly-operated, 1 franchised) across fifteen major cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, Chongqing, Ningbo, Changsha, Tianjin, Xi'an, Suzhou, Hefei and Kunming. Among them, 25 centers achieved profitability* in the fourth quarter. In addition, 39 centers generated positive quarterly operating cash flow* in the fourth quarter. The following table shows the revenues generated by So-Young aesthetic centers, categorized by their phase of development:

 

[1] This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi (RMB) amounts into U.S. dollars (US$) solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise specified, all translations of Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollar amounts in this press release are made at RMB6.9931 to US$1.00, which was the U.S. dollars middle rate announced by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States on December 31, 2025.

[2] Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to So-Young International Inc. is defined as net income/(loss) attributable to So-Young International Inc. excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets attributable to So-Young International Inc., impairment of long-term investment attributable to So-Young International Inc., allowance for credit loss from loans to investees attributable to So-Young International Inc., gain/(loss) on disposal of long-term investment and fair value change of long-term investment attributable to So-Young International Inc., and tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. See "Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release.

 

Phase** (Operating
duration)

Number of
Centers

Revenue
(RMB)

Average Revenue per
Center (RMB)

Average Center Age
(Month)

Ramp-up (0-3 months)

13

16,598,000

1,277,000

1.2

Growth (4-12 months)

19

88,955,000

4,682,000

7.1

Maturity (over 12 months)

17

142,523,000

8,384,000

17.8

 

* Center-level profitability measures whether an individual aesthetic center achieved positive profit in a given period. It is calculated by deducting consumable materials costs, personnel costs, center rental expenses, center depreciation expenses, and other center-level operating costs from the company's self-operated store revenues, before allocation of any back-office or mid-office expenses. Quarterly operating cash flow refers to total cash collected from orders less center-level operating payments in a given period, and excluding operating expense payments made by back-office or mid-office departments during the same period. Center-level profitability and quarterly operating cash flow are metrics derived from the Company's internal management accounts, which have not been audited.

** For the purposes of this table, "Phase" refers to the length of time since commencement of actual operations rather than the legal establishment or registration date of a branded aesthetic center. In cases where a center has been relocated, merged, or its team and customer base transferred to another location, the operating duration of the branded aesthetic center is calculated from the commencement date of the predecessor center's operations. Periods during which a center is temporarily closed and not conducting external operations (e.g., due to renovation or other suspensions of business) are excluded from the calculation of operating duration. Branded aesthetic centers that have been converted to other uses or are no longer within the reporting scope are excluded from the statistics.

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Highlights

  • Total revenues were RMB1,523.4 million (US$217.8 million) in fiscal year 2025, compared with RMB1,466.7 million in the prior year.
  • Net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. was RMB242.3 million (US$34.6 million) in fiscal year 2025, compared with a net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB589.5 million in the prior year.
  • Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. was RMB217.1 million (US$31.0 million) in fiscal year 2025, compared with a non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB4.7 million in the prior year.

Extension of Share Repurchase Program

The share repurchase program, initially approved on March 18, 2024, authorizing the repurchase of up to US$25 million in ADSs or ordinary shares, has been extended for an additional 12-month period through March 31, 2027. In 2024 and 2025, the Company repurchased approximately 4.8 million ADSs. All other terms remain unchanged.

Mr. Xing Jin, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of So-Young, commented, "In the fourth quarter, our aesthetic center business maintained its strong momentum, solidifying its role as a core growth engine for the Group. We have retained our position as China's leading light medical aesthetics chain by scale, which serves as a clear validation of our business model's strength and sustainability. Looking ahead, we will pursue steady store expansion while prioritizing operational excellence and industry-leading standards. Through strategic alliances with upstream manufacturers and a commitment to genuine product traceability, we are building competitive advantages rooted in both unit economics and trust. We are confident that this disciplined approach will drive sustainable value for our shareholders."

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results     

Revenues

Total revenues were RMB460.7 million (US$65.9 million), an increase of 24.8% from RMB369.2 million in the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.

  • Aesthetic treatment services revenues were RMB248.1 million (US$35.5 million), an increase of 205.3% from RMB81.3 million in the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to the business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.
  • Information and reservation services[3] revenues were RMB125.7 million (US$18.0 million), a decrease of 26.8% from RMB171.6 million in the same period of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the number of medical service providers subscribing to information services on So-Young's platform.
  • Sales of medical products and maintenance services revenues were RMB69.3 million (US$9.9 million), a decrease of 19.9% from RMB86.4 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to a decrease in the order volume for medical equipment.
  • Other services revenues were RMB17.7 million (US$2.5 million), a decrease of 40.7% from RMB29.9 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to a decrease in revenues from So-Young Prime.

 

[3] Since the second quarter of 2025, in light of the better monitoring business development of branded aesthetic centers, the previous line item information, reservation services and others was separated into two line items, which are information and reservation services and other services.

The revenue generated from information and reservation services and other services for the fourth quarter of 2024 have also been retrospectively updated. The amount reclassified from previous line item information, reservation services and others to information and reservation services is RMB171.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues was RMB255.9 million (US$36.6 million), an increase of 67.2% from RMB153.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.

  • Cost of aesthetic treatment services was RMB189.0 million (US$27.0 million), an increase of 189.9% from RMB65.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to the business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.
  • Cost of information and reservation services[4] was RMB10.1 million (US$1.4 million), a decrease of 50.6% from RMB20.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was in line with the decrease in revenue generated from information and reservation services.
  • Cost of medical products sold and maintenance services was RMB41.6 million (US$5.9 million), a decrease of 4.0% from RMB43.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in costs associated with the sales of medical equipment.
  • Cost of other services was RMB15.3 million (US$2.2 million), a decrease of 36.7% from RMB24.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in costs associated with So-Young Prime.

 

[4] Since the second quarter of 2025, the previous line item cost of information, reservation services and others was separated into two line items, which are cost of information and reservation services and cost of other services. Cost of information and reservation services primarily consists of expenditures relating to operation of platform business, and the remaining cost of information, reservation services and others is reclassified into cost of other services. The cost of information and reservation services and cost of other services for the fourth quarter of 2024 have also been retrospectively reclassified.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses were RMB327.7 million (US$46.9 million), a decrease of 59.8% from RMB815.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

  • Sales and marketing expenses were RMB168.7 million (US$24.1 million), an increase of 25.8% from RMB134.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in expenses associated with branding and user acquisition activities for the branded aesthetic centers.
  • General and administrative expenses were RMB101.9 million (US$14.6 million), an increase of 3.5% from RMB98.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to the business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.
  • Research and development expenses were RMB37.4 million (US$5.4 million), a decrease of 12.4% from RMB42.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to improvements in staff efficiency.
  • Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets was RMB19.7 million (US$2.8 million) in this quarter, representing the amount by which the carrying amount of certain asset exceeds their fair value, based on an annual long-lived assets impairment assessment. Impairment of goodwill was RMB540.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Income Tax Benefits/(Expenses)

Income tax benefits were RMB0.6 million (US$0.1 million), compared with income tax expenses of RMB2.1 million in the same period of 2024.

Net Loss Attributable to So-Young International Inc.

Net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. was RMB108.8 million (US$15.6 million), compared with a net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB607.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Non-GAAP Net Loss Attributable to So-Young International Inc.

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc., which excludes the impact of share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets attributable to So-Young International Inc., impairment of long-term investment attributable to So-Young International Inc., allowance for credit loss from loans to investees attributable to So-Young International Inc., gain/(loss) on disposal of long-term investment and fair value change of long-term investment attributable to So-Young International Inc., and tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments, was RMB93.4 million (US$13.2 million), compared with RMB53.2 million non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. in the same period of 2024.

Basic and Diluted Loss per ADS

Basic and diluted loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB1.08 (US$0.15) and RMB1.08 (US$0.15), respectively, compared with basic and diluted loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB5.92 and RMB5.92, respectively, in the same period of 2024.

Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results

Revenues

Total revenues were RMB1,523.4 million (US$217.8 million), an increase of 3.9% from RMB1,466.7 million in fiscal year 2024.

  • Aesthetic treatment services revenues were RMB674.9 million (US$96.5 million), an increase of 298.7% from RMB169.3 million in fiscal year 2024. The increase was primarily due to the business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.
  • Information and reservation services revenues were RMB499.7 million (US$71.5 million), a decrease of 32.2% from RMB736.6 million in fiscal year 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the number of medical service providers subscribing to information services on So-Young's platform.
  • Sales of medical products and maintenance services revenues were RMB267.8 million (US$38.3 million), a decrease of 27.2% from RMB368.0 million in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to a decrease in sales of medical equipment. 
  • Other services revenues were RMB81.0 million (US$11.6 million), a decrease of 58.0% from RMB192.8 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to a decrease in revenues from So-Young Prime.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues was RMB795.7 million (US$113.8 million), an increase of 40.2% from RMB567.6 million in fiscal year 2024. The increase was primarily due to the business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.

  • Cost of aesthetic treatment services was RMB518.7 million (US$74.2 million), an increase of 294.2% from RMB131.6 million in fiscal year 2024. The increase was primarily due to the business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.
  • Cost of information and reservation services was RMB63.0 million (US$9.0 million), a decrease of 41.1% from RMB107.0 million in fiscal year 2024. The decrease was in line with the decrease in revenue generated from information and reservation services.
  • Cost of medical products sold and maintenance services was RMB147.1 million (US$21.0 million), a decrease of 19.7% from RMB183.2 million in fiscal year 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in costs associated with the sales of medical equipment.
  • Cost of other services was RMB66.9 million (US$9.6 million), a decrease of 54.1% from RMB145.9 million in fiscal year of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in costs associated with So-Young Prime.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses were RMB1,013.9 million (US$145.0 million), a decrease of 33.5% from RMB1,523.6 million in fiscal year 2024.

  • Sales and marketing expenses were RMB528.6 million (US$75.6 million), an increase of 6.9% from RMB494.5 million in fiscal year 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in expenses associated with branding and user acquisition activities for the branded aesthetic centers.
  • General and administrative expenses were RMB328.5 million (US$47.0 million), an increase of 1.4% from RMB324.1 million in fiscal year 2024. The increase was primarily due to the business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.
  • Research and development expenses were RMB137.0 million (US$19.6 million), a decrease of 17.0% from RMB165.0 million in fiscal year 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to improvements in staff efficiency.
  • Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets was RMB19.7 million (US$2.8 million) in this year, representing the amount by which the carrying amount of certain asset exceeds their fair value, based on an annual long-lived assets impairment assessment. Impairment of goodwill was RMB540.0 million in fiscal year 2024.

Income Tax (Expenses)/Benefits

Income tax expenses were RMB0.8 million (US$0.1 million), compared with an income tax benefits of RMB0.9 million in fiscal year 2024.

Net Loss Attributable to So-Young International Inc.

Net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. was RMB242.3 million (US$34.6 million), compared with a net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB589.5 million in fiscal year 2024.

Non-GAAP Net Loss Attributable to So-Young International Inc.

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc., which excludes the impact of share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets attributable to So-Young International Inc., impairment of long-term investment attributable to So-Young International Inc., allowance for credit loss from loans to investees attributable to So-Young International Inc., gain/(loss) on disposal of long-term investment and fair value change of long-term investment attributable to So-Young International Inc., and tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments, was RMB217.1 million (US$31.0 million), compared with a non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB4.7 million in fiscal year 2024.

Basic and Diluted Loss per ADS

Basic and diluted loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB2.39 (US$0.34) and RMB2.39 (US$0.34), respectively, compared with basic and diluted loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB5.72 and RMB5.72 in fiscal year 2024.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Term Deposits, Term Deposits and Short-Term Investments

As of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and term deposits, term deposits and short-term investments were RMB936.4 million (US$133.9 million), compared with RMB1,253.2 million as of December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase of investment in branded aesthetic centers.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2026, So-Young expects aesthetic treatment services revenues to be between RMB268.0 million (US$38.3 million) and RMB278.0 million (US$39.8 million), representing a 171.2% to 181.3% increase from the same period in 2025. The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company's preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions, as well as customer demand, which are all subject to change.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, this press release presents non-GAAP income/(loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to So-Young International Inc. by excluding share-based compensation expenses and impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets from income/(loss) from operations, and excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, impairment of long-term investment, allowance for credit loss from loans to investees, gain/(loss) on disposal of long-term investment and fair value change of long-term investment and tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments from net income/(loss) attributable to So-Young International Inc., respectively. Starting from the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company newly included impairment of long-term investment, allowance for credit loss from loans to investees, gain/(loss) on disposal of long-term investment and fair value change of long-term investment and tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments as additional adjustments in its non-GAAP financial measures, which may result in differences from previously disclosed non-GAAP figures.

The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are important to help investors understand the Company's operating and financial performance, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess the Company's core operating results, as they exclude certain expenses (i) that are not expected to result in cash payments or (ii) that are non-recurring in nature or may not be indicative of the Company's core operating results and business outlook. The use of the above non-GAAP financial measures has certain limitations. Share-based compensation expenses, the impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, impairment of long-term investment and allowance for credit loss from loans to investees are non-cash in nature. Gain/(loss) on disposal of long-term investment and fair value change of long-term investment are non-recurring in nature. And, in substance, both impairment of long-term investment and allowance for credit loss from loans to investees are impairment of investment. All these are not reflected in the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures, but should be considered in the overall evaluation of the Company's results. The Company compensates for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of its share-based compensation expenses, impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, impairment of long-term investment, allowance for credit loss from loans to investees, gain/(loss) on disposal of long-term investment and fair value change of long-term investment and tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments in the reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is set forth at the end of this release.

Conference Call Information

So-Young's management will hold an earnings conference call on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 7:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time (7:30 PM on the same day, Beijing/Hong Kong Time). Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

International: 

+1-412-902-4272

Mainland China:

4001-201203

US:

+1-888-346-8982

Hong Kong:

+852-800-905-945 

Passcode:

So Young

A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time, April 1, 2026. The dial-in details are:

International:

+1-412-317-0088

US: 

+1-855-669-9658

Passcode:

5232304

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.soyoung.com.

About So-Young International Inc.

So-Young International Inc. (Nasdaq: SY) ("So-Young" or the "Company") is the leading aesthetic treatment platform in China connecting consumers with online services and offline treatments. The Company provides access to aesthetic treatments through its online platform and branded aesthetic centers, offering curated treatment information, facilitating online reservations, delivering high-quality treatments, and developing, producing and distributing optoelectronic medical equipment and injectable products. With its strong brand recognition, digital reach, affordable treatments and efficient supply chain, So-Young is well-positioned to serve its audience over the long term and grow along the medical aesthetic value chain.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. 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," "confident" and similar statements. Among other things, the Financial Guidance and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as So-Young's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. So-Young may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about So-Young's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: So-Young's strategies; So-Young's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; So-Young's ability to retain and increase the number of users and medical service providers, and expand its service offerings; competition in the online medical aesthetic service industry; changes in So-Young's revenues, costs or expenditures; Chinese governmental policies and regulations relating to the online medical aesthetic service industry, general economic and business conditions globally and in China; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and So-Young undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact:

So-Young

Investor Relations
Ms. Mona Qiao
Phone: +86-10-8790-2012
E-mail: ir@soyoung.com 

Christensen

Ms. Charlie Chi
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: sy@christensencomms.com 

SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)



As of


December 31,


December 31,


December 31,

2024

2025

2025


RMB


RMB


US$

Assets






Current assets:






Cash and cash equivalents

587,749


418,213


59,804

Restricted cash and term deposits

66,367


64,683


9,250

Trade receivables

98,774


51,532


7,369

Inventories

151,754


233,389


33,374

Receivables from online payment platforms

24,255


16,296


2,330

Amounts due from related parties

1,218


774


111

Term deposits and short-term investments

599,041


453,472


64,846

Prepayment and other current assets

195,202


246,237


35,211

Total current assets

1,724,360


1,484,596


212,295

Non-current assets:






Long-term investments

280,281


274,753


39,289

Intangible assets

126,615


144,097


20,606

Goodwill

684


684


98

Property and equipment, net

155,352


293,560


41,979

Deferred tax assets

84,950


69,313


9,912

Operating lease right-of-use assets

162,764


251,635


35,983

Other non-current assets

200,152


130,998


18,732

Total non-current assets

1,010,798


1,165,040


166,599

Total assets

2,735,158


2,649,636


378,894







Liabilities






Current liabilities:






Short-term borrowings

69,771


39,814


5,693

Taxes payable

61,862


43,461


6,215

Contract liabilities

76,579


65,948


9,430

Salary and welfare payables

111,396


130,170


18,614

Amounts due to related parties

477


618


88

Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities

265,216


427,507


61,134

Operating lease liabilities-current

44,905


76,536


10,945

Total current liabilities

630,206


784,054


112,119

Non-current liabilities:






Operating lease liabilities-non current

125,200


183,364


26,221

Deferred tax liabilities

19,758


10,615


1,518

Other non-current liabilities

1,264


2,783


398

Total non-current liabilities

146,222


196,762


28,137

Total liabilities

776,428


980,816


140,256

Shareholders' equity:






Treasury stock

(376,690)


(391,944)


(56,047)

Class A ordinary shares (US$0.0005 par value; 750,000,000
   shares authorized as of December 31, 2024 and December
   31, 2025; 77,897,969 and 65,659,510 shares issued and
   outstanding as of December 31, 2024, 79,016,808 and
   65,089,482 shares issued and outstanding as of December
   31, 2025, respectively)

253


257


37

Class B ordinary shares (US$ 0.0005 par value; 20,000,000
   shares authorized as of December 31, 2024 and December
   31, 2025; 12,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of
   December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025)

37


37


5

Additional paid-in capital

3,069,799


3,059,764


437,540

Statutory reserves

40,552


46,448


6,642

Accumulated deficit

(926,390)


(1,174,587)


(167,964)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

31,560


13,340


1,908







Total So-Young International Inc. shareholders' equity

1,839,121


1,553,315


222,121

Non-controlling interests

119,609


115,505


16,517

Total shareholders' equity

1,958,730


1,668,820


238,638







Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

2,735,158


2,649,636


378,894

 

 

SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data) 



For the Three Months Ended


For the Fiscal Year Ended


December
31, 2024


December
31, 2025


December
31, 2025


December
31, 2024


December
31, 2025


December
31, 2025


RMB


RMB


US$


RMB


RMB


US$













Revenues:












Aesthetic treatment services

81,267


248,076


35,474


169,263


674,903


96,510

Information and reservation services

171,624


125,675


17,971


736,607


499,685


71,454

Sales of medical products and maintenance services

86,432


69,257


9,904


367,980


267,839


38,300

Other services

29,888


17,714


2,533


192,848


80,983


11,580













Total revenues

369,211


460,722


65,882


1,466,698


1,523,410


217,844

Cost of revenues:












Cost of aesthetic treatment services

(65,208)


(189,017)


(27,029)


(131,580)


(518,749)


(74,180)

Cost of information and reservation services

(20,384)


(10,071)


(1,440)


(106,958)


(62,970)


(9,005)

Cost of medical products sold and maintenance services

(43,325)


(41,595)


(5,948)


(183,164)


(147,110)


(21,036)

Cost of other services

(24,134)


(15,265)


(2,183)


(145,883)


(66,894)


(9,566)

Total cost of revenues

(153,051)


(255,948)


(36,600)


(567,585)


(795,723)


(113,787)

Gross profit

216,160


204,774


29,282


899,113


727,687


104,057

Operating expenses:












Sales and marketing expenses

(134,045)


(168,678)


(24,121)


(494,493)


(528,591)


(75,588)

General and administrative expenses

(98,420)


(101,893)


(14,571)


(324,073)


(328,523)


(46,978)

Research and development expenses

(42,753)


(37,436)


(5,353)


(165,030)


(137,040)


(19,596)

Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets

(540,009)


(19,710)


(2,818)


(540,009)


(19,710)


(2,818)

Total operating expenses

(815,227)


(327,717)


(46,863)


(1,523,605)


(1,013,864)


(144,980)

Loss from operations

(599,067)


(122,943)


(17,581)


(624,492)


(286,177)


(40,923)

Other income/(expenses):












Investment income, net

7,623


773


111


11,020


1,738


249

Interest income, net

8,237


3,453


494


46,507


23,556


3,368

Exchange (losses)/gains

(763)


2,929


419


112


5,948


851

Impairment of long-term investment

(7,350)




(7,350)



Share of losses of equity method investee

(3,413)


(616)


(88)


(15,015)


(4,076)


(583)

Others, net

(11,103)


1,670


238


1,131


12,902


1,845

Loss before tax

(605,836)


(114,734)


(16,407)


(588,087)


(246,109)


(35,193)

Income tax (expenses)/benefits

(2,126)


619


89


905


(796)


(114)

Net loss

(607,962)


(114,115)


(16,318)


(587,182)


(246,905)


(35,307)

Net loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

386


5,266


753


(2,345)


4,604


658

Net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc.

(607,576)


(108,849)


(15,565)


(589,527)


(242,301)


(34,649)

 

 

SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data) 



For the Three Months Ended


For the Fiscal Year Ended


December
31, 2024


December
31, 2025


December
31, 2025


December
31, 2024


December
31, 2025


December
31, 2025


RMB


RMB


US$


RMB


RMB


US$













Net loss per ordinary share












Net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholder - basic

(7.70)


(1.40)


(0.20)


(7.43)


(3.11)


(0.44)

Net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholder - diluted

(7.70)


(1.40)


(0.20)


(7.43)


(3.11)


(0.44)

Net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders - basic (13 ADS
   represents 10 Class A ordinary shares)

(5.92)


(1.08)


(0.15)


(5.72)


(2.39)


(0.34)

Net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders - diluted (13 ADS
   represents 10 Class A ordinary shares)

(5.92)


(1.08)


(0.15)


(5.72)


(2.39)


(0.34)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing loss per share,
   basic*

78,905,617


77,593,230


77,593,230


79,384,454


77,863,698


77,863,698

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing loss per share,
   diluted*

78,905,617


77,593,230


77,593,230


79,384,454


77,863,698


77,863,698













Share-based compensation expenses included in:












Cost of revenues

(34)


4


1


(289)


(185)


(26)

Sales and marketing expenses

(239)


30


4


(659)


(835)


(119)

General and administrative expenses

(1,731)


771


110


(29,527)


(7,118)


(1,018)

Research and development expenses

(211)


66


9


(2,180)


(780)


(112)


* Both Class A and Class B ordinary shares are included in the calculation of the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, basic and diluted.

 

 

SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INC.

Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)



For the Three Months Ended


For the Fiscal Year Ended


December
31, 2024


December
31, 2025


December
31, 2025


December
31, 2024


December
31, 2025


December
31, 2025



RMB


RMB


US$


RMB


RMB


US$















GAAP loss from operations

(599,067)


(122,943)


(17,581)


(624,492)


(286,177)


(40,923)


Add back: Share-based compensation expenses

2,215


(871)


(124)


32,655


8,918


1,275


Add back: Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets

540,009


19,710


2,818


540,009


19,710


2,818


Non-GAAP loss from operations

(56,843)


(104,104)


(14,887)


(51,828)


(257,549)


(36,830)




























GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc.

(607,576)


(108,849)


(15,565)


(589,527)


(242,301)


(34,649)


Add back: Share-based compensation expenses

2,215


(871)


(124)


32,655


8,918


1,275


Add back: Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets attributable to So-
   Young International Inc.

540,009


18,782


2,818


540,009


18,782


2,686


Add back: Impairment of long-term investment attributable to So-Young
   International Inc.

7,350




7,350




Add back: Allowance for credit loss from loans to investees attributable to So-
   Young International Inc.

13,843




13,843




Reversal: Gain on disposal of long-term investment and fair value change of
   long-term investment attributable to So-Young International Inc.

(7,791)




(7,791)




Reversal: Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments (1)

(1,276)


(2,483)


(355)


(1,276)


(2,483)


(355)


Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc.

(53,226)


(93,421)


(13,226)


(4,737)


(217,084)


(31,043)



(1) To adjust the income tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments, which is primarily related to allowance for credit loss from loans to investees, gain/(loss) on disposal of long-term investment, fair value change of long-term investment and impairment of long-lived assets. Other non-GAAP adjustment items have no tax effect, because full valuation allowances were provided for related deferred tax assets as it is more-likely-than-not they will not be realized.

 

Cision View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/so-young-reports-unaudited-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-year-2025-financial-results-302724647.html

SOURCE So-Young International Inc.

FAQ

What were So-Young (SY) Q4 2025 revenues and key drivers?

Q4 2025 revenue was RMB460.7M, primarily driven by branded aesthetic centers expansion. According to the company, aesthetic treatment services rose to RMB248.1M, while information and product lines declined, reflecting a strategic shift toward center-based services and higher center throughput.

How did So-Young (SY) Q4 2025 net loss compare year-over-year?

Q4 2025 net loss was RMB108.8M, substantially improved from RMB607.6M a year earlier. According to the company, lower impairment charges and operating improvements contributed to the narrower loss despite higher operating costs from center expansion.

What is So-Young's branded center footprint and profitability in Q4 2025?

As of Dec 31, 2025 So-Young operated 49 branded centers, with 25 achieving profitability in Q4. According to the company, 39 centers generated positive quarterly operating cash flow, signaling improving unit economics across its center network.

What changes occurred in So-Young's revenue mix in fiscal 2025?

Fiscal 2025 saw aesthetic services grow to RMB674.9M while information services fell to RMB499.7M. According to the company, the revenue mix shifted materially toward in-house aesthetic treatment services due to rapid center roll-out and higher treatment volumes.

What are the terms of So-Young's share repurchase program extension (SY)?

So-Young extended its existing US$25M repurchase authorization for 12 months through March 31, 2027. According to the company, approximately 4.8 million ADSs were repurchased in 2024–2025 and all other program terms remain unchanged.