Tuniu Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Shareholder Return Plan
Rhea-AI Summary
Tuniu (NASDAQ: TOUR) reported unaudited fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results on March 5, 2026. Q4 net revenues rose 20.3% YoY to RMB123.5 million and Q4 net income was RMB1.5 million versus a loss a year earlier. Full-year 2025 net revenues were RMB578.0 million, up 12.5% YoY.
Material items include strong packaged-tour growth, a sizeable increase in cost of revenues, RMB1.1 billion in cash and equivalents, and a new three-year shareholder return plan authorizing up to US$30 million in dividends and US$20 million in repurchases.
Positive
- Q4 net revenues +20.3% YoY to RMB123.5 million
- Packaged tours revenue +35.3% YoY in Q4 to RMB102.1 million
- Full-year 2025 net revenues +12.5% YoY to RMB578.0 million
- Return to profitability: Q4 net income RMB1.5 million versus prior-year loss
- Cash and equivalents of RMB1.1 billion as of December 31, 2025
- Three-year shareholder return plan up to US$50 million (US$30M dividends, US$20M repurchases)
Negative
- Cost of revenues +62.5% YoY in Q4 (RMB53.5 million) and +56.2% YoY for 2025 (RMB243.0 million)
- Gross profit down 6.4% YoY for 2025 to RMB335.0 million
- Income from operations fell to RMB11.2 million in 2025 from RMB63.3 million in 2024
- Other revenues decreased ~20% YoY (RMB84.5 million in 2025)
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Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 05 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | -3.2% | Q3 2025 revenue and profit growth with ongoing buyback program. |
| Aug 15 | Q2 2025 earnings | Positive | -1.2% | Strong Q2 2025 revenue growth and return to profitability. |
| Jun 12 | Q1 2025 earnings | Negative | -4.9% | Q1 2025 revenue growth but swing to net loss and higher costs. |
| Dec 05 | Q3 2024 earnings | Positive | -10.6% | Record Q3 2024 profit and revenue growth in packaged tours. |
| Aug 06 | Q2 2024 earnings | Positive | +2.5% | Q2 2024 surge in package tour revenue and net income. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Earnings releases have often been followed by negative price reactions despite generally improving operations and buybacks.
Over the last few earnings cycles, Tuniu reported consistent net revenue growth and periods of solid profitability, especially in packaged tours. However, shares often fell after results, with an average move of about -3.51% across 5 earnings headlines. Management repeatedly highlighted share repurchase authorizations and maintained a cash balance around RMB1.1 billion. Today’s full-year 2025 report and shareholder return plan extend this pattern of operational progress paired with capital return initiatives.
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Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2025
- Net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by
20.3% year-over-year toRMB123.5 million (US [1]).$17.7 million - Revenues from package tours in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by
35.3% year-over-year toRMB102.1 million (US ).$14.6 million - Net income in the fourth quarter of 2025 was
RMB1.5 million (US ), compared to a net loss of$0.2 million RMB25.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.
"We are pleased to report strong performance for the fourth quarter of 2025," said Mr. Donald Dunde Yu, Tuniu's founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Net revenues increased by
[1] The conversion of Renminbi ("RMB") into |
Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
Net revenues were
- Revenues from packaged tours were
RMB102.1 million (US ) in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of$14.6 million 35.3% from the corresponding period in 2024. The increase was primarily due to the growth of organized tours and self-guided tours. - Other revenues were
RMB21.5 million (US ) in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year decrease of$3.1 million 21.4% from the corresponding period in 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease of merchandise sales.
Cost of revenues was
Gross profit was
Operating expenses were
- Research and product development expenses were
RMB12.3 million (US ) in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year decrease of$1.8 million 7.6% . The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in research and product development personnel related expenses. Research and product development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were10.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025. - Sales and marketing expenses were
RMB44.1 million (US ) in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of$6.3 million 3.4% . The increase was primarily due to the increase in promotion expenses. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were35.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025. - General and administrative expenses were
RMB12.8 million (US ) in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year decrease of$1.8 million 52.2% . The decrease was primarily due to the impairment of property and equipment, net recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were10.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Income from operations was
Net income was
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation was
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term deposits of
[2] The section below entitled "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" provides information about the use of Non-GAAP financial measures in this press release, and the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release reconciles Non-GAAP financial information with the Company's financial results under GAAP. |
Fiscal Year 2025 Results
Net revenues were
- Revenues from packaged tours were
RMB493.5 million (US ) in 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of$70.6 million 21.1% from 2024. The increase was primarily due to the growth of organized tours and self-guided tours. - Other revenues were
RMB84.5 million (US ) in 2025, representing a year-over-year decrease of$12.1 million 20.4% from 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the commission fees received from other travel-related products.
Cost of revenues was
Gross profit was
Operating expenses were
- Research and product development expenses were
RMB59.0 million (US ) in 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of$8.4 million 12.0% . The increase was primarily due to the increase in research and product development personnel related expenses. Research and product development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were10.2% in 2025. - Sales and marketing expenses were
RMB193.9 million (US ) in 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of$27.7 million 7.5% . The increase was primarily due to the increase in promotion expenses. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were33.5% in 2025. - General and administrative expenses were
RMB71.8 million (US ) in 2025, representing a year-over-year decrease of$10.3 million 18.0% . The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in general and administrative personnel related expenses and impairment of property and equipment, net. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were12.4% in 2025.
Income from operations was
Net income was
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation was
Business Outlook
For the first quarter of 2026, Tuniu expects to generate
Share Repurchase Update
In August 2025, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to
Shareholder Return Plan
In March 2026, the Company's Board of Director approved a three-year shareholder return plan, under which the Company may, during the three-year period from the date of approval, (i) declare and distribute cash dividends of no more than
Conference Call Information
Tuniu's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 am
To participate in the conference call, please dial the following numbers:
1-888-346-8982 | |
852-301-84992 | |
Chinese mainland | 4001-201203 |
International | 1-412-902-4272 |
Conference ID: Tuniu 4Q 2025 Earnings Conference Call
A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through March 12, 2026. The dial-in details are as follows:
1-855-669-9658 | |
International | 1-412-317-0088 |
Replay Access Code: 8431671
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.tuniu.com.
About Tuniu
Tuniu (Nasdaq: TOUR) is a leading online leisure travel company in
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the Company's unaudited consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company has provided non-GAAP information related to income from operations, net income, net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets, net gain on disposals of subsidiaries and impairment of property and equipment, net. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with
This non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under
For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.
(Financial Tables Follow)
Tuniu Corporation | |||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||
(All amounts in thousands, except per share information) | |||||
December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | |||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
ASSETS | |||||
Current assets | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 465,004 | 207,228 | 29,633 | ||
Restricted cash | 26,061 | 10,222 | 1,462 | ||
Short-term investments | 432,823 | 853,704 | 122,078 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 43,313 | 66,834 | 9,557 | ||
Amounts due from related parties | 752 | 1,293 | 185 | ||
Prepayments and other current assets | 235,443 | 157,558 | 22,530 | ||
Total current assets | 1,203,396 | 1,296,839 | 185,445 | ||
Non-current assets | |||||
Long-term investments | 534,041 | 227,012 | 32,462 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 32,849 | 18,860 | 2,697 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 22,210 | 19,645 | 2,809 | ||
Land use right, net | 88,467 | - | - | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 9,266 | 6,873 | 983 | ||
Other non-current assets | 19,208 | 30,754 | 4,398 | ||
Total non-current assets | 706,041 | 303,144 | 43,349 | ||
Total assets | 1,909,437 | 1,599,983 | 228,794 | ||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||
Current liabilities | |||||
Short-term borrowings | 36 | 35 | 5 | ||
Accounts and notes payable | 290,112 | 219,440 | 31,380 | ||
Amounts due to related parties | 3,121 | 980 | 140 | ||
Salary and welfare payable | 23,148 | 19,594 | 2,802 | ||
Taxes payable | 5,060 | 4,077 | 583 | ||
Advances from customers | 247,151 | 184,461 | 26,378 | ||
Operating lease liabilities, current | 2,994 | 3,340 | 478 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 322,034 | 204,388 | 29,226 | ||
Total current liabilities | 893,656 | 636,315 | 90,992 | ||
Non-current liabilities | |||||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 1,680 | 1,023 | 146 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | 5,151 | 4,534 | 648 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 6,831 | 5,557 | 794 | ||
Total liabilities | 900,487 | 641,872 | 91,786 | ||
Equity | |||||
Ordinary shares | 249 | 249 | 36 | ||
Less: Treasury stock | (329,668) | (380,260) | (54,376) | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 9,146,928 | 9,122,119 | 1,304,446 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 313,460 | 307,446 | 43,964 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (8,050,378) | (8,019,253) | (1,146,739) | ||
Total Tuniu Corporation shareholders' equity | 1,080,591 | 1,030,301 | 147,331 | ||
Noncontrolling interests | (71,641) | (72,190) | (10,323) | ||
Total equity | 1,008,950 | 958,111 | 137,008 | ||
Total liabilities and equity | 1,909,437 | 1,599,983 | 228,794 | ||
Tuniu Corporation | |||||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income | |||||||
(All amounts in thousands, except per share information) | |||||||
Quarter Ended | Quarter Ended | Quarter Ended | Quarter Ended | ||||
December 31, 2024 | September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | ||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
Revenues | |||||||
Packaged tours | 75,440 | 179,018 | 102,090 | 14,599 | |||
Others | 27,292 | 23,042 | 21,454 | 3,068 | |||
Net revenues | 102,732 | 202,060 | 123,544 | 17,667 | |||
Cost of revenues | (32,935) | (92,455) | (53,503) | (7,651) | |||
Gross profit | 69,797 | 109,605 | 70,041 | 10,016 | |||
Operating expenses | |||||||
Research and product development | (13,325) | (15,734) | (12,314) | (1,761) | |||
Sales and marketing | (42,697) | (61,533) | (44,144) | (6,313) | |||
General and administrative | (26,841) | (18,497) | (12,836) | (1,836) | |||
Other operating income/(loss) | 369 | (2) | 328 | 47 | |||
Total operating expenses | (82,494) | (95,766) | (68,966) | (9,863) | |||
(Loss)/income from operations | (12,697) | 13,839 | 1,075 | 153 | |||
Other (expenses)/income | |||||||
Interest and investment (loss)/income, net | (5,609) | 8,912 | 1,749 | 250 | |||
Interest expense | (612) | (576) | (312) | (45) | |||
Foreign exchange losses, net | (6,102) | (858) | (644) | (92) | |||
Other income/(loss), net | 49 | (480) | 247 | 35 | |||
(Loss)/income before income tax expense | (24,971) | 20,837 | 2,115 | 301 | |||
Income tax expense | (283) | (625) | (474) | (68) | |||
Equity in income/(loss) of affiliates | 188 | (844) | (105) | (15) | |||
Net (loss)/income | (25,066) | 19,368 | 1,536 | 218 | |||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (859) | (383) | (10) | (1) | |||
Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders of | (24,207) | 19,751 | 1,546 | 219 | |||
Net (loss)/income | (25,066) | 19,368 | 1,536 | 218 | |||
Other comprehensive (loss)/income: | |||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax | 8,568 | (1,314) | (2,213) | (316) | |||
Comprehensive (loss)/income | (16,498) | 18,054 | (677) | (98) | |||
Net (loss)/income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary | (0.07) | 0.06 | 0.00 | - | |||
Net (loss)/income per ADS - basic and diluted* | (0.21) | 0.18 | 0.00 | - | |||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing | 354,106,851 | 339,255,345 | 331,409,074 | 331,409,074 | |||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing | 354,106,851 | 341,395,417 | 333,434,286 | 333,434,286 | |||
Share-based compensation expenses included are as follows: | |||||||
Cost of revenues | 66 | 65 | 65 | 9 | |||
Research and product development | 66 | 65 | 65 | 9 | |||
Sales and marketing | 32 | 32 | 32 | 5 | |||
General and administrative | 1,253 | 1,247 | 1,237 | 177 | |||
Total | 1,417 | 1,409 | 1,399 | 200 | |||
*Each ADS represents three of the Company's ordinary shares. | |||||||
Tuniu Corporation | |||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income | |||||
(All amounts in thousands, except per share information) | |||||
Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||
December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | |||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
Revenues | |||||
Packaged tours | 407,462 | 493,481 | 70,567 | ||
Others | 106,160 | 84,493 | 12,082 | ||
Net revenues | 513,622 | 577,974 | 82,649 | ||
Cost of revenues | (155,590) | (242,992) | (34,747) | ||
Gross profit | 358,032 | 334,982 | 47,902 | ||
Operating expenses | |||||
Research and product development | (52,682) | (58,979) | (8,434) | ||
Sales and marketing | (180,321) | (193,884) | (27,725) | ||
General and administrative | (87,657) | (71,848) | (10,274) | ||
Other operating income | 25,888 | 964 | 138 | ||
Total operating expenses | (294,772) | (323,747) | (46,295) | ||
Income from operations | 63,260 | 11,235 | 1,607 | ||
Other income/(expenses) | |||||
Interest and investment income | 19,866 | 25,769 | 3,685 | ||
Interest expense | (3,320) | (2,022) | (289) | ||
Foreign exchange losses, net | (6,837) | (3,827) | (547) | ||
Other income/(loss), net | 10,081 | (652) | (93) | ||
Income before income tax expense | 83,050 | 30,503 | 4,363 | ||
Income tax expense | (837) | (1,425) | (204) | ||
Equity in income of affiliates | 1,486 | 579 | 83 | ||
Net income | 83,699 | 29,657 | 4,242 | ||
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 6,525 | (1,468) | (210) | ||
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu | 77,174 | 31,125 | 4,452 | ||
Net income | 83,699 | 29,657 | 4,242 | ||
Other comprehensive income: | |||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax | 8,044 | (6,013) | (860) | ||
Comprehensive income | 91,743 | 23,644 | 3,382 | ||
Net income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary | 0.21 | 0.09 | 0.01 | ||
Net income per ADS - basic and diluted* | 0.63 | 0.27 | 0.03 | ||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing | 361,482,355 | 340,747,065 | 340,747,065 | ||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing | 363,718,947 | 342,960,072 | 342,960,072 | ||
Share-based compensation expenses included are as follows: | |||||
Cost of revenues | 261 | 260 | 37 | ||
Research and product development | 261 | 260 | 37 | ||
Sales and marketing | 126 | 127 | 18 | ||
General and administrative | 8,758 | 4,958 | 709 | ||
Total | 9,406 | 5,605 | 801 | ||
*Each ADS represents three of the Company's ordinary shares. | |||||
Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | ||||||||||
(All amounts in thousands, except per share information) | ||||||||||
Quarter Ended December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
GAAP Result | Share-based | Amortization of acquired | Impairment | Non-GAAP | ||||||
Compensation | intangible assets | of property and equipment, net | Result | |||||||
Income from operations | 1,075 | 1,399 | 591 | - | 3,065 | |||||
Net income | 1,536 | 1,399 | 591 | - | 3,526 | |||||
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders | 1,546 | 1,399 | 591 | - | 3,536 | |||||
Quarter Ended September 30, 2025 | ||||||||||
GAAP Result | Share-based | Amortization of acquired | Impairment | Non-GAAP | ||||||
Compensation | intangible assets | of property and equipment, net | Result | |||||||
Income from operations | 13,839 | 1,409 | 591 | - | 15,839 | |||||
Net income | 19,368 | 1,409 | 591 | - | 21,368 | |||||
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders | 19,751 | 1,409 | 591 | - | 21,751 | |||||
Quarter Ended December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
GAAP Result | Share-based | Amortization of acquired | Impairment | Non-GAAP | ||||||
Compensation | intangible assets | of property and equipment, net | Result | |||||||
(Loss)/income from operations | (12,697) | 1,417 | 764 | 15,641 | 5,125 | |||||
Net loss | (25,066) | 1,417 | 764 | 15,641 | (7,244) | |||||
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (24,207) | 1,417 | 764 | 15,641 | (6,385) | |||||
Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | |||||||||||
(All amounts in thousands, except per share information) | |||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||
GAAP Result | Share-based | Amortization of acquired | Net gain on | Impairment | Non-GAAP | ||||||
Compensation | intangible assets | disposals of subsidiaries | of property and equipment, net | Result | |||||||
Income from operations | 11,235 | 5,605 | 2,536 | - | 3,316 | 22,692 | |||||
Net income | 29,657 | 5,605 | 2,536 | - | 3,316 | 41,114 | |||||
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders | 31,125 | 5,605 | 2,536 | - | 3,316 | 42,582 | |||||
Year Ended December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||
GAAP Result | Share-based | Amortization of acquired | Net gain on | Impairment | Non-GAAP | ||||||
Compensation | intangible assets | disposals of subsidiaries | of property and equipment, net | Result | |||||||
Income from operations | 63,260 | 9,406 | 3,184 | (24,618) | 15,641 | 66,873 | |||||
Net income | 83,699 | 9,406 | 3,184 | (24,618) | 15,641 | 87,312 | |||||
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders | 77,174 | 9,406 | 3,184 | (24,618) | 15,641 | 80,787 | |||||
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