Tuniu Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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Tuniu (NASDAQ: TOUR) reported unaudited second quarter 2026 net revenues of RMB138.9 million, up 3.0% year-over-year, driven by packaged tour revenues of RMB121.1 million, up 6.8%, while other revenues fell 16.9% to RMB17.8 million.
Cost of revenues rose 27.9%, lifting the cost ratio to 45.0% and reducing gross profit by 11.1% to RMB76.4 million. Operating expenses increased 4.6% to RMB82.5 million, resulting in a loss from operations of RMB6.1 million versus prior-year operating income of RMB7.1 million.
Net income was RMB0.3 million, down from RMB14.1 million a year earlier; non-GAAP net income was RMB1.9 million. Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term deposits totaled about RMB1.0 billion at June 30, 2026.
Tuniu guided third quarter 2026 net revenues to RMB202.1–212.2 million (0–5% YoY growth) and reported repurchasing approximately 0.7 million ADSs for about US$5.2 million under its US$10 million buyback.
Positive
- Net revenues up 3.0% year-over-year to RMB138.9 million in Q2 2026
- Packaged tour revenues up 6.8% year-over-year to RMB121.1 million
- Non-GAAP net income of RMB1.9 million in Q2 2026
- Liquidity of around RMB1.0 billion in cash, equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term deposits
- Q3 2026 revenue guidance of RMB202.1–212.2 million, implying 0–5% year-over-year growth
- Share repurchases of about 0.7 million ADSs for approximately US$5.2 million under a US$10 million program
Negative
- Cost of revenues up 27.9% year-over-year; cost ratio rose to 45.0% from 36.2%
- Gross profit down 11.1% year-over-year to RMB76.4 million in Q2 2026
- Operating result swung to a loss of RMB6.1 million from income of RMB7.1 million a year earlier
- Net income declined to RMB0.3 million from RMB14.1 million in Q2 2025
- Other revenues down 16.9% year-over-year to RMB17.8 million due to lower advertising service fees
- Q1 2026 correction required for omitted recognition of RMB88.9 million dividend liability, adjusting accrued expenses and additional paid-in capital
News Explained
The Q1 correction changes dividend liability and equity presentation, not reported income or aggregate assets and liabilities.
Tuniu's unaudited second-quarter release also corrects its first-quarter presentation: the
Because the dividend obligation is recorded as a reduction of shareholders' equity rather than an expense, the correction does not change total assets, total liabilities and shareholders' equity in aggregate, or first-quarter income and per-share results.
The current ADS ratio is one ADS for 30 Class A ordinary shares, effective
Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05 | Q1 earnings results | Positive | -5.5% | Revenue growth and narrowed operating loss were followed by a 5.53% decline. |
| Mar 05 | Q4 and FY earnings | Positive | +8.9% | Quarterly revenue growth and improved profitability were followed by an 8.88% gain. |
| Dec 05 | Q3 earnings results | Negative | -3.2% | Higher costs and lower gross profit were followed by a 3.21% decline. |
| Aug 15 | Q2 earnings results | Positive | -1.2% | Revenue growth and profitability were followed by a 1.23% decline. |
| Jun 12 | Q1 earnings results | Negative | -4.9% | The company reported a net loss and sharply higher costs, followed by a 4.92% decline. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Earnings announcements produced mixed outcomes, with positive or mixed results followed by both gains and declines; the tag-specific average move was -1.2%.
Key Terms
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"In the second quarter, we continued to advance our diversified product and sales channel strategy," said Mr. Donald Dunde Yu, Tuniu's founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We further expanded our product offerings and strengthened our channel presence to better meet customers' diverse and evolving needs and support the continued healthy growth of our business. At the same time, we adopted more targeted marketing initiatives to increase product conversion and redemption rates. We also continued to improve operational efficiency through the use of AI tools and achieved non-GAAP profitability for the sixth consecutive quarter. Going forward, we will remain focused on creating greater value for our customers and shareholders."
Second Quarter 2026 Results
Net revenues were
- Revenues from packaged tours were
RMB121.1 million (US ) in the second quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of$17.8 million 6.8% from the corresponding period in 2025. The increase was primarily due to the growth of organized tours. - Other revenues were
RMB17.8 million (US ) in the second quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year decrease of$2.6 million 16.9% from the corresponding period in 2025. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the fees for advertising services provided to tourism boards and bureaus.
Cost of revenues was
Gross profit was
Operating expenses were
- Research and product development expenses were
RMB13.8 million (US ) in the second quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year decrease of$2.0 million 15.8% . 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 were9.9% in the second quarter of 2026. - Sales and marketing expenses were
RMB54.7 million (US ) in the second quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of$8.1 million 21.5% . The increase was primarily due to the increase in promotion expenses. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were39.4% in the second quarter of 2026. - General and administrative expenses were
RMB14.1 million (US ) in the second quarter of 2026, representing a year-over-year decrease of$2.1 million 20.3% . The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in general and administrative personnel related expenses. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were10.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Loss from operations was
Net income was
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation was
As of June 30, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term deposits of
[1] The conversion of Renminbi ("RMB") into [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. |
Business Outlook
For the third 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
Effective April 22, 2026, the Company changed its ADS ratio from the previous ratio of one (1) ADS representing three (3) Class A ordinary shares to the current ratio of one (1) ADS representing thirty (30) Class A ordinary shares.
As of July 31, 2026, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of approximately 0.7 million ADSs (on a post-ratio change basis) for approximately
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 | |
800-905945 | |
Chinese mainland | 4001-201203 |
International | 1-412-902-4272 |
Conference ID: Tuniu 2Q 2026 Earnings Conference Call
A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through September 1, 2026. The dial-in details are as follows:
1-855-669-9658 | |
International | 1-412-317-0088 |
Replay Access Code: 3938540
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/(loss) from operations, net income/(loss), net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excludes share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets. 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
These non-GAAP financial measures are 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, 2025 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | |||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
ASSETS | |||||
Current assets | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 207,228 | 261,462 | 38,535 | ||
Restricted cash | 10,222 | 5,302 | 781 | ||
Short-term investments | 853,704 | 716,027 | 105,529 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 66,834 | 67,131 | 9,894 | ||
Amounts due from related parties | 1,293 | 143 | 21 | ||
Prepayments and other current assets | 157,558 | 137,902 | 20,324 | ||
Total current assets | 1,296,839 | 1,187,967 | 175,084 | ||
Non-current assets | |||||
Long-term investments | 227,012 | 206,340 | 30,411 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 18,860 | 18,001 | 2,653 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 19,645 | 18,192 | 2,681 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 6,873 | 6,150 | 906 | ||
Other non-current assets | 30,754 | 32,113 | 4,733 | ||
Total non-current assets | 303,144 | 280,796 | 41,384 | ||
Total assets | 1,599,983 | 1,468,763 | 216,468 | ||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||
Current liabilities | |||||
Short-term borrowings | 35 | - | - | ||
Accounts and notes payable | 219,440 | 278,251 | 41,009 | ||
Amounts due to related parties | 980 | 7,875 | 1,161 | ||
Salary and welfare payable | 19,594 | 19,231 | 2,834 | ||
Taxes payable | 4,077 | 1,245 | 183 | ||
Advances from customers | 184,461 | 134,587 | 19,836 | ||
Operating lease liabilities, current | 3,340 | 3,710 | 547 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 204,388 | 167,296 | 24,656 | ||
Total current liabilities | 636,315 | 612,195 | 90,226 | ||
Non-current liabilities | |||||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 1,023 | 910 | 134 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | 4,534 | 4,247 | 626 | ||
Total non-current liabilities | 5,557 | 5,157 | 760 | ||
Total liabilities | 641,872 | 617,352 | 90,986 | ||
Equity | |||||
Ordinary shares | 219 | 216 | 32 | ||
Less: Treasury stock | (82,474) | (77,370) | (11,403) | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 9,122,119 | 9,035,430 | 1,331,658 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 307,446 | 298,572 | 44,004 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (8,317,009) | (8,332,443) | (1,228,051) | ||
Total Tuniu Corporation shareholders' equity | 1,030,301 | 924,405 | 136,240 | ||
Noncontrolling interests | (72,190) | (72,994) | (10,758) | ||
Total equity | 958,111 | 851,411 | 125,482 | ||
Total liabilities and equity | 1,599,983 | 1,468,763 | 216,468 | ||
The Company announced on June 5, 2026 its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026 (the "Q1 2026 Earning | |||||
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 | ||||
Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | ||||
RMB | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
Revenues | |||||||
Packaged tours | 113,404 | 109,675 | 121,099 | 17,848 | |||
Others | 21,450 | 22,914 | 17,821 | 2,626 | |||
Net revenues | 134,854 | 132,589 | 138,920 | 20,474 | |||
Cost of revenues | (48,865) | (59,033) | (62,479) | (9,208) | |||
Gross profit | 85,989 | 73,556 | 76,441 | 11,266 | |||
Operating expenses | |||||||
Research and product development | (16,403) | (13,556) | (13,817) | (2,036) | |||
Sales and marketing | (45,019) | (50,488) | (54,702) | (8,062) | |||
General and administrative | (17,760) | (13,483) | (14,148) | (2,085) | |||
Other operating income | 312 | 223 | 142 | 21 | |||
Total operating expenses | (78,870) | (77,304) | (82,525) | (12,162) | |||
Income/(loss) from operations | 7,119 | (3,748) | (6,084) | (896) | |||
Other (expenses)/income | |||||||
Interest and investment income, net | 7,279 | 5,692 | 4,654 | 686 | |||
Interest expense | (583) | (211) | (33) | (5) | |||
Foreign exchange (losses)/ income, net | (804) | 328 | 2,177 | 321 | |||
Other loss, net | (55) | (2,847) | (662) | (98) | |||
Income/(loss) before income tax expense | 12,956 | (786) | 52 | 8 | |||
Income tax expense | (274) | (100) | (250) | (37) | |||
Equity in income of affiliates | 1,423 | 1,112 | 543 | 80 | |||
Net income | 14,105 | 226 | 345 | 51 | |||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (421) | (440) | (364) | (54) | |||
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu | 14,526 | 666 | 709 | 105 | |||
Net income | 14,105 | 226 | 345 | 51 | |||
Other comprehensive loss: | |||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax | (1,625) | (4,064) | (4,810) | (709) | |||
Comprehensive income/(loss) | 12,480 | (3,838) | (4,465) | (658) | |||
Net income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |||
Net income per ADS - basic* | 1.27 | 0.00 | 0.07 | 0.01 | |||
Net income per ADS - diluted* | 1.26 | 0.00 | 0.07 | 0.01 | |||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing | 343,694,559 | 326,212,384 | 322,258,097 | 322,258,097 | |||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing | 345,928,965 | 328,033,049 | 323,974,327 | 323,974,327 | |||
Weighted average number of ADSs used in computing basic | 11,456,485 | 10,873,746 | 10,741,937 | 10,741,937 | |||
Weighted average number of ADSs used in computing diluted | 11,530,966 | 10,934,435 | 10,799,144 | 10,799,144 | |||
Share-based compensation expenses included are as follows: | |||||||
Cost of revenues | 65 | 63 | 62 | 9 | |||
Research and product development | 65 | 63 | 62 | 9 | |||
Sales and marketing | 32 | 30 | 30 | 4 | |||
General and administrative | 1,244 | 1,191 | 772 | 114 | |||
Total | 1,406 | 1,347 | 926 | 136 | |||
*The Company changed the ratio of its ADSs to its Class A ordinary shares from the previous ratio of one (1) ADS representing three (3) Class A ordinary shares to | |||||||
Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | |||||||
(All amounts in thousands, except per share information) | |||||||
Quarter Ended Jun 30, 2026 | |||||||
GAAP Result | Share-based | Amortization of acquired | Non-GAAP | ||||
Compensation | intangible assets | Result | |||||
Loss from operations | (6,084) | 926 | 591 | (4,567) | |||
Net income | 345 | 926 | 591 | 1,862 | |||
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders | 709 | 926 | 591 | 2,226 | |||
Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2026 | |||||||
GAAP Result | Share-based | Amortization of acquired | Non-GAAP | ||||
Compensation | intangible assets | Result | |||||
Loss from operations | (3,748) | 1,347 | 591 | (1,810) | |||
Net income | 226 | 1,347 | 591 | 2,164 | |||
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders | 666 | 1,347 | 591 | 2,604 | |||
Quarter Ended Jun 30, 2025 | |||||||
GAAP Result | Share-based | Amortization of acquired | Non-GAAP | ||||
Compensation | intangible assets | Result | |||||
Income from operations | 7,119 | 1,406 | 591 | 9,116 | |||
Net income | 14,105 | 1,406 | 591 | 16,102 | |||
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders | 14,526 | 1,406 | 591 | 16,523 | |||
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