111, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
- Operating expenses decreased 4.8% YoY, showing improved operational efficiency
- Maintained positive operating cash flow of RMB112.6 million
- Significant reductions in selling and marketing expenses (-15.5%) and technology expenses (-15.6%)
- Operating expenses as percentage of revenues improved by 30 basis points to 5.5%
- Cash position strengthened to RMB556.8 million from RMB518.3 million in December 2024
- Net loss increased to RMB7.3 million from RMB2.7 million YoY
- Gross segment profit decreased 6.4% YoY due to unfavorable macroeconomic conditions
- B2C segment revenue declined 28.0% YoY
- Non-GAAP net loss of RMB3.2 million compared to income of RMB2.5 million last year
- Significant redemption obligations of RMB1.09 billion owed to investors
Insights
111's Q1 shows cost discipline but worsening profits; B2C segment struggles with 28% revenue drop; RMB1.09B liability remains despite positive cash flow.
111's Q1 2025 financial results present a contradictory picture of operational efficiency coupled with deteriorating profitability. The company maintained technically positive operating income at
Management's cost discipline is evident in the
However, these efficiency gains haven't translated to bottom-line improvement. Net loss widened to
Segment performance reveals concerning trends. While the B2B segment saw minimal growth of
The
These results demonstrate management's ability to control costs but raise serious questions about the company's growth trajectory and profit potential in the current challenging macroeconomic environment.
- Maintained Quarterly Operational Profitability
- Operating Expenses as a Percentage of Revenues Decreased 30 Basis Points YoY
- Maintained Quarterly Positive Operating Cash Flow
First Quarter 2025 Highlights
- Net revenues were
RMB3.5 billion (US ), remaining relatively flat compared to the same quarter last year.$486.3 million - Total operating expenses were
RMB195.0 million (US ), an improvement of$26.9 million 4.8% compared toRMB204.8 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, total operating expenses decreased by 30 basis points to5.5% from5.8% in the same quarter of last year, demonstrating continuous improvement in the Company's operational efficiency. - Income from operations was
RMB0.1 million (US ), compared to$0.02 million RMB3.7 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, income from operations accounted for0.004% this quarter as compared to0.1% in the same quarter of last year. - Non-GAAP income from operations (1) was
RMB4.3 million (US ), compared to$0.6 million RMB8.9 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, Non-GAAP income from operations accounted for0.1% this quarter as compared to0.3% in the same quarter of last year. - Net cash from operating activities was
RMB112.6 million (US ), achieved another quarter of positive operating cash flow.$15.5 million
(1) Non-GAAP income from operations represents income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses. |
Mr. Junling Liu, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of 111, commented, "In the first quarter of 2025, we successfully navigated a persistently challenging macroeconomic environment to deliver another quarter of operational profitability and positive operating cash flow. Our net revenues remained stable at
"Our relentless focus on efficiency continues to bear fruit. We achieved a notable
"Looking ahead, our strategy remains centered on leveraging technology to empower the healthcare value chain. We will continue to invest strategically in AI and digital solutions to enhance our supply chain, deepen customer engagement, and pioneer a seamless, one-stop shopping experience for our partners. With our fortified financial base and a clear focus on execution, we are well-positioned to capture the immense long-term opportunities in this exciting market and build a truly defensible, next-generation platform."
First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Net revenues were RMB3,529 million (
Gross segment profit (2) was
(In thousands RMB) | For the three months ended March 31, | ||||
2024 | 2025 | YoY | |||
B2B Net Revenue | |||||
Product | 3,431,172 | 3,457,267 | 0.8 % | ||
Service | 20,837 | 16,971 | -18.6 % | ||
Sub-Total | 3,452,009 | 3,474,238 | 0.6 % | ||
Cost of Products Sold(3) | 3,261,103 | 3,288,747 | 0.8 % | ||
Segment Profit | 190,906 | 185,491 | -2.8 % | ||
Segment Profit % | 5.5 % | 5.3 % | |||
(In thousands RMB) | For the three months ended March 31, | ||||
2024 | 2025 | YoY | |||
B2C Net Revenue | |||||
Product | 72,206 | 52,312 | -27.6 % | ||
Service | 4,214 | 2,729 | -35.2 % | ||
Sub-Total | 76,420 | 55,041 | -28.0 % | ||
Cost of Products Sold | 58,793 | 45,437 | -22.7 % | ||
Segment Profit | 17,627 | 9,604 | -45.5 % | ||
Segment Profit % | 23.1 % | 17.4 % | |||
(2) Gross segment profit represents net revenues less cost of goods sold. | |||||
(3) For segment reporting purposes, purchase rebates are allocated to the B2B segment and B2C segments primarily based on the amount of cost of products sold for each segment. Cost of products sold does not include other direct costs related to cost of product sales such as shipping and handling expense, payroll and benefits of logistic staff, logistic centers rental expenses and depreciation expenses, which are recorded in the fulfillment expenses. Cost of service revenue is recorded in the operating expense. |
Operating costs and expenses were RMB3.53 billion (
- Cost of products sold was RMB3.33 billion (
US ), representing an increase of$459.5 million 0.4% from RMB3.32 billion in the same quarter of last year. - Fulfillment expenses were RMB93.6 million (
US ), representing an increase of$12.9 million 5.7% from RMB88.5 million in the same quarter of last year. Fulfillment expenses accounted for2.7% of net revenues this quarter as compared to2.5% in the same quarter of last year. - Selling and marketing expenses were RMB67.9 million (
US ), representing a decrease of$9.4 million 15.5% from RMB80.4 million in the same quarter of last year. Excluding the share-based compensation expenses ofRMB1.6 million for the quarter andRMB1.9 million for the same quarter last year, respectively, selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues accounted for1.9% in the quarter as compared to2.2% in the same quarter of last year. - General and administrative expenses were RMB18.3 million (
US ), representing a decrease of$2.5 million 3.8% from RMB19.1 million in the same quarter of last year. Excluding the share-based compensation expenses ofRMB1.9 million for the quarter andRMB2.1 million for the same quarter last year, respectively, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues accounted for0.5% this quarter, maintaining the same as last year. - Technology expenses were RMB15.5 million (
US ), representing a decrease of$2.1 million 15.6% from RMB18.3 million in the same quarter of last year. Excluding the share-based compensation expenses ofRMB0.6 million for the quarter andRMB1.2 million for the same quarter last year, respectively, technology expenses as a percentage of net revenues accounted for0.4% in the quarter as compared to0.5% in the same quarter of last year.
Income from operations was RMB0.1 million (
Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB4.3 million (
Net loss was RMB7.3 million (
Non-GAAP net loss (4) was RMB3.2 million (
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB17.6 million (
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders (5) was
(4) Non-GAAP net loss represents net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, net of tax. Considering the impact of accretion of redeemable non-controlling interest for the first quarter 2025, non-GAAP net loss is used as a meaningful measurement of the operation performance of the Company. |
As of March 31, 2025, the Company held cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments totaling
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, and non-GAAP loss per ADS, as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The Company defines non-GAAP income from operations as income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses. The Company defines non-GAAP net income (loss) as net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, net of tax. The Company defines non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders as net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses, net of tax. The Company defines non-GAAP loss per ADS as net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders per ADS excluding share-based compensation expenses, net of tax per ADS. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with
The Company believes that non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, and non-GAAP loss per ADS help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that it includes in income from operations and net loss. Share-based compensation expenses is a non-cash expense that varies from period to period. As a result, management excludes the items from its internal operating forecasts and models. Management believes that the adjustments for share-based compensation expenses provide investors with a reasonable basis to measure the company's core operating performance, in a more meaningful comparison with the performance of other companies. The Company believes that non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, and non-GAAP loss per ADS provide useful information about its operating results, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the management in their financial and operational decision-making.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under
The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable
Reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable
Exchange Rate Information Statement
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the
About 111, Inc.
111, Inc. (NASDAQ: YI) ("111" or the "Company") is a leading tech-enabled healthcare platform company committed to reshaping the value chain of healthcare industry by digitally empowering the upstream and downstream in
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111, Inc. | ||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
(In thousands, except for share and per share data) | ||||||
As of | As of | |||||
December 31, 2024 | March 31, 2025 | |||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 462,289 | 485,736 | 66,936 | |||
Restricted cash | 56,043 | 71,096 | 9,797 | |||
Short-term investments | - | - | - | |||
Accounts receivable, net | 413,101 | 266,582 | 36,736 | |||
Notes receivable | 78,827 | 94,765 | 13,059 | |||
Inventories | 1,387,403 | 1,342,798 | 185,043 | |||
Prepayments and other current assets | 251,994 | 224,218 | 30,898 | |||
Total current assets | 2,649,657 | 2,485,195 | 342,469 | |||
Property and equipment, net | 32,903 | 30,882 | 4,256 | |||
Intangible assets, net | 1,437 | 1,259 | 173 | |||
Long-term investments | - | - | - | |||
Other non-current assets | 14,682 | 14,143 | 1,949 | |||
Operating lease right-of-use asset | 89,071 | 76,410 | 10,530 | |||
Total assets | 2,787,750 | 2,607,889 | 359,377 | |||
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Short-term borrowings | 160,981 | 148,500 | 20,464 | |||
Accounts payable | 1,721,425 | 1,680,164 | 231,531 | |||
Accrued expense and other current liabilities | 460,173 | 346,018 | 47,684 | |||
Total current liabilities | 2,342,579 | 2,174,682 | 299,679 | |||
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 55,448 | 46,702 | 6,436 | |||
Other non-current liabilities | 8,961 | 8,632 | 1,190 | |||
Total liabilities | 2,406,988 | 2,230,016 | 307,305 | |||
MEZZANINE EQUITY | ||||||
Redeemable non-controlling interests | 1,038,914 | 1,051,913 | 144,957 | |||
SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||
Ordinary shares Class A | 33 | 33 | 5 | |||
Ordinary shares Class B | 25 | 25 | 3 | |||
Treasury shares | (5,887) | (5,887) | (811) | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 3,172,820 | 3,176,937 | 437,794 | |||
Accumulated deficit | (3,883,992) | (3,901,641) | (537,661) | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 74,357 | 74,277 | 10,236 | |||
Total shareholders' deficit | (642,644) | (656,256) | (90,434) | |||
Non-controlling interest | (15,508) | (17,784) | (2,451) | |||
Total deficit | (658,152) | (674,040) | (92,885) | |||
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and deficit | 2,787,750 | 2,607,889 | 359,377 |
111, Inc. | |||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | |||||
(In thousands, except for share and per share data) | |||||
For the three months ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2025 | ||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
Net revenues | 3,528,429 | 3,529,279 | 486,348 | ||
Operating costs and expenses: | |||||
Cost of products sold | (3,319,896) | (3,334,184) | (459,463) | ||
Fulfillment expenses | (88,523) | (93,566) | (12,894) | ||
Selling and marketing expenses | (80,360) | (67,908) | (9,358) | ||
General and administrative expenses | (19,074) | (18,341) | (2,527) | ||
Technology expenses | (18,309) | (15,459) | (2,130) | ||
Other operating income, net | 1,457 | 324 | 45 | ||
Total operating costs and expenses | (3,524,705) | (3,529,134) | (486,327) | ||
Income from operations | 3,724 | 145 | 21 | ||
Interest income | 1,966 | 1,254 | 173 | ||
Interest expense | (7,982) | (8,732) | (1,203) | ||
Foreign exchange (loss) gain | (219) | 42 | 6 | ||
Other loss, net | (123) | - | - | ||
Loss before income taxes | (2,634) | (7,291) | (1,003) | ||
Income tax expense | (51) | (16) | (2) | ||
Net loss | (2,685) | (7,307) | (1,005) | ||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | (173) | 1,745 | 240 | ||
Net loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest | 289 | 445 | 61 | ||
Adjustment attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest | (11,206) | (12,532) | (1,727) | ||
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (13,775) | (17,649) | (2,431) | ||
Other comprehensive loss | |||||
Unrealized gains of available-for-sale securities, | (34) | - | - | ||
Realized gains of available-for-sale debt securities | 177 | - | - | ||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 620 | (80) | (11) | ||
Comprehensive loss | (13,012) | (17,729) | (2,442) | ||
Loss per ADS: | |||||
Basic and diluted | (1.60) | (2.00) | (0.20) | ||
Weighted average number of shares used in computation of loss per share | |||||
Basic and diluted | 171,220,973 | 173,119,578 | 173,119,578 |
111, Inc. | |||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||
(In thousands) | |||||
For the three months ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2025 | ||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 108,438 | 112,599 | 15,516 | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 29,742 | (1,088) | (150) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities | (155,471) | (72,981) | (10,057) | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 1,072 | (30) | (4) | ||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (16,219) | 38,500 | 5,305 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the beginning of the period | 623,548 | 518,332 | 71,428 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period | 607,329 | 556,832 | 76,733 |
111, Inc. | |||||
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | |||||
(In thousands, except for share and per share data) | |||||
For the three months ended March 31, | |||||
2024 | 2025 | ||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||
Income from operations | 3,724 | 145 | 21 | ||
Add: Share-based compensation expenses | 5,171 | 4,115 | 567 | ||
Non-GAAP income from operations | 8,895 | 4,260 | 588 | ||
Net loss | (2,685) | (7,307) | (1,005) | ||
Add: Share-based compensation expenses, net of tax | 5,171 | 4,115 | 567 | ||
Non-GAAP net income (loss) | 2,486 | (3,192) | (438) | ||
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (13,775) | (17,649) | (2,431) | ||
Add: Share-based compensation expenses, net of tax | 5,171 | 4,115 | 567 | ||
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | (8,604) | (13,534) | (1,864) | ||
Loss per ADS(6): Basic and diluted | (1.60) | (2.00) | (0.20) | ||
Add: Share-based compensation expenses per ADS(6), net of tax | 0.60 | 0.40 | 0.00 | ||
Non-GAAP loss per ADS(6) | (1.00) | (1.60) | (0.20) | ||
(6) Every one ADS represents twenty Class A ordinary shares. |
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