YXT.com Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the First Nine Months of 2024
Rhea-AI Summary
YXT.com reported its unaudited financial results for the first nine months of 2024. Total revenues were RMB241.7 million (US$34.4 million), down from RMB328.8 million in the same period last year. Gross margin improved to 60.4% from 59.3%. Net loss significantly narrowed to RMB14.9 million from RMB245.3 million year-over-year. The company's subscription customers decreased to 2,428 from 3,039, primarily due to strategic shift toward large enterprise accounts and deconsolidation of CEIBS PG. Net revenue retention rate declined to 101.0% from 104.8%. The company maintained focus on large enterprise clients and AI product features despite macro challenges affecting enterprise training spending.
Positive
- Significant reduction in net loss from RMB245.3M to RMB14.9M
- Gross margin improvement from 59.3% to 60.4%
- Successful cost optimization reducing operating expenses across all categories
- Strong cash position with RMB488.7M in cash and equivalents
Negative
- Revenue decline from RMB328.8M to RMB241.7M
- Decrease in subscription customers from 3,039 to 2,428
- Lower net revenue retention rate dropping from 104.8% to 101.0%
- Decline in subscription-based revenue from RMB271.1M to RMB221.7M
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SUZHOU, China, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YXT.com Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YXT) (“YXT.com” or the “Company”), a leader and disruptor of the digital corporate learning industry in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first nine months of 2024 that ended September 30, 2024.
First Nine Months 2024 Operating and Financial Highlights
- Total revenues were RMB241.7 million (US
$34.4 million ), compared with RMB328.8 million in the same period of last year. - Gross Margin was
60.4% in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with59.3% in the same period of last year. - Net loss was RMB14.9 million (US
$2.1 million ), compared with RMB245.3 million in the same period of last year. - Number of subscription customers decreased to 2,428 as of September 30, 2024, from 3,039 as of September 30, 2023. After adjusting for the deconsolidation of CEIBS Publishing Group Limited (the “CEIBS PG”) (571 customers), the net change of 40 customers reflects the Company’s strategic shift toward large enterprise accounts with consistent demand for corporate learning solutions. This realignment resulted in a planned reduction of small and medium-sized customers from our portfolio.
- Net revenue retention rates of subscription customers decreased to
101.0% from104.8% in the same period of last year. The change was due to the Company’s strategic shift toward large enterprise accounts with consistent demand for corporate learning solutions. This realignment resulted in a planned reduction of small and medium-sized customers from our portfolio.
Mr. Xiaoyan Lu, Director, Founder and Chairman of the Board of YXT.com, commented, “We are pleased to report our first financial results as a public company, covering the nine months ended September 30, 2024, following our successful IPO on the Nasdaq in August. While the period presented macro challenges that impacted enterprise training spending, we remained focused on executing our strategic priorities. We continued to deepen our relationships with large enterprise clients, as evidenced by our growing penetration among Fortune 500 companies. Our products’ new AI features have been well-received by key customers, enabling us to maintain healthy retention rates despite the challenging environment. Looking ahead, we remain cautiously optimistic about our long-term growth prospects, supported by the fundamental need for digital learning solutions, our strengthening position in the large enterprise segment, and our continuous product innovation and enhancement.”
Mr. Pun Leung Liu, Chief Financial Officer of YXT.com, added, “Our financial results for the first nine months of 2024 demonstrate the effectiveness of our operational optimization initiatives. Through strategic cost management and AI-enabled operational improvements across multiple functions, we significantly narrowed our net loss to RMB14.9 million from RMB245.3 million in the same period last year. We remain committed to disciplined cost control while continuing to invest in strategic areas that drive long-term growth, particularly our technology capabilities and enterprise-focused solutions.”
Financial Results for the First Nine Months of 2024
Revenues
Revenues were RMB241.7 million (US
- Revenues from corporate learning solutions were RMB240.3 million (US
$34.2 million ), compared with RMB318.6 million in the same period of last year.- Revenues from subscription based corporate learning solutions were RMB221.7 million (US
$31.6 million ), compared with RMB271.1 million in the same period of last year. The change was primarily due to (i) the deconsolidation of CEIBS PG effective on January 15, 2024, resulting in a decrease of RMB46.1 million; and (ii) a net impact of RMB3.3 million from operational adjustments, driven by our strategic suspension of certain ancillary online teaching tools, partially offset by growth in corporate learning platform services. - Revenues from non-subscription based corporate learning solutions were RMB18.6 million (US
$2.7 million ), compared with RMB47.5 million in the same period of last year. The change was primarily due to (i) the deconsolidation of CEIBS PG effective on January 15, 2024, resulting in a decrease of RMB20.9 million; and (ii) reduced offline activities reflecting our strategic shift towards subscription-based corporate learning solutions.
- Revenues from subscription based corporate learning solutions were RMB221.7 million (US
- Revenues from others were RMB1.4 million (US
$0.2 million ), compared with RMB10.2 million in the same period of last year. The change primarily reflects fewer customized software projects completed in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, aligning with our strategic focus on corporate learning solutions.
Cost of revenues
Cost of revenues was RMB95.8 million (US
Sales and marketing expenses
Sales and marketing expenses were RMB105.8 million (US
Research and development expenses
Research and development expenses were RMB90.6 million (US
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses were RMB75.0 million (US
Net loss and adjusted net loss
Net loss was RMB14.9 million (US
Earnings/(loss) per share
Basic and diluted net income per share was RMB5.02 (US
Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term bank deposits of RMB488.7 million (US
Conference Call Information
The Company's management team will hold a conference call at 8:00 P.M. U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 (or 9:00 A.M. Beijing Time on Wednesday, November 27, 2024) to discuss the financial results. Details for the conference call are as follows:
| Event Title: | YXT.com First Nine Months of 2024 Earnings Conference Call |
| Registration Link: | https://register.vevent.com/register/BI79cfe397cd984d14b7a1fab15a19b825 |
All participants must use the link provided above to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registering, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN, which can be used to join the conference call.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.yxt.com/.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating our business, we consider and use adjusted net loss as a supplemental non-GAAP measure to review and assess our operating performance. Adjusted net loss is net loss excluding amortization of incremental intangible assets resulting from business combination, gain on deconsolidation of CEIBS PG, share-based compensation, change in fair value of derivative liabilities, net of income taxes, to the extent applicable. The presentation of the 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 U.S. GAAP. We present the non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by our management to evaluate our operating performance and formulate business plans. We also believe that the use of the non-GAAP measure facilitates investors’ assessment of our operating performance.
The non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using the non-GAAP financial measure is that it does not reflect all items of income and expense that affect our operations. Further, the non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore its comparability may be limited. We compensate for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, which should be considered when evaluating our performance. We encourage you to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi (“RMB”) amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars were made at the rate of RMB7.0176 to US
Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to”, or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
About YXT.com
As a technology company, YXT.com provides corporations with digital corporate learning solutions, including SaaS platforms, learning content, and other services. YXT.com is a leader and disruptor of the digital corporate learning industry in China. Established in 2011, YXT.com has supported Fortune 500 companies and other leading companies with their transformation and digitalization of learning and development, and has received recognition, respect and recurring business.
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| YXT.COM GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | ||||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
| AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 | ||||||
| (All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted) | ||||||
| As of December 31, | As of September 30, | |||||
| 2023 | 2024 | |||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||
| ASSETS | ||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 320,489 | 488,464 | 69,606 | |||
| Restricted Cash | - | 257 | 37 | |||
| Short-term investments | 58,128 | - | - | |||
| Accounts receivable, net | 32,790 | 19,392 | 2,763 | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 12,028 | 18,361 | 2,616 | |||
| Amounts due from related parties | - | 7,000 | 997 | |||
| Total current assets | 423,435 | 533,474 | 76,019 | |||
| Non-current assets: | ||||||
| Property, equipment and software, net | 23,402 | 16,085 | 2,292 | |||
| Intangible assets, net | 12,720 | 8,887 | 1,266 | |||
| Goodwill | 164,113 | 163,837 | 23,347 | |||
| Long-term investments | 126,341 | 116,693 | 16,629 | |||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 34,997 | 20,337 | 2,898 | |||
| Other non-current assets | 22,265 | 11,760 | 1,676 | |||
| Long-term bank deposits | 117,573 | - | - | |||
| Total non-current assets | 501,411 | 337,599 | 48,108 | |||
| Total assets | 924,846 | 871,073 | 124,127 | |||
| LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | ||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 17,855 | 8,528 | 1,215 | |||
| Amounts due to related parties | - | 3,155 | 450 | |||
| Short-term borrowings | 46,800 | 179,000 | 25,507 | |||
| Deferred revenue, current | 188,485 | 101,276 | 14,432 | |||
| Acquisition consideration payable | 14,775 | 14,775 | 2,105 | |||
| Other payable and accrued liabilities | 89,937 | 73,150 | 10,425 | |||
| Derivative liabilities | 100,279 | - | - | |||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 15,818 | 6,629 | 945 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 473,949 | 386,513 | 55,079 | |||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||
| Long-term borrowings | 219,000 | 128,000 | 18,240 | |||
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 20,257 | 12,191 | 1,737 | |||
| Deferred revenue, non-current | 58,952 | 56,038 | 7,985 | |||
| Total non-current liabilities | 298,209 | 196,229 | 27,962 | |||
| Total liabilities | 772,158 | 582,742 | 83,041 | |||
| YXT.COM GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | |||||||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||
| AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 | |||||||||
| (All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted) | |||||||||
| As of December 31, | As of September 30, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
| Mezzanine equity | |||||||||
| Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares (US | 408,139 | - | - | ||||||
| Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares (US | 199,518 | - | - | ||||||
| Series C convertible redeemable preferred shares (US | 493,788 | - | - | ||||||
| Series D convertible redeemable preferred shares (US | 1,059,434 | - | - | ||||||
| Series E convertible redeemable preferred shares (US | 1,402,802 | - | - | ||||||
| Total mezzanine equity | 3,563,681 | - | - | ||||||
| Shareholders’ (deficit)/equity | |||||||||
| Ordinary shares (US | 33 | 129 | 18 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 16,671 | 3,968,966 | 565,573 | ||||||
| Statutory reserve | 4,322 | - | - | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 23,775 | 9,989 | 1,423 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (3,490,681 | ) | (3,690,753 | ) | (525,928 | ) | |||
| Total YXT.COM Group Holding Limited shareholders’ (deficit)/equity | (3,445,880 | ) | 288,331 | 41,086 | |||||
| Non-controlling interests | 34,887 | - | - | ||||||
| Total shareholders’ (deficit)/equity | (3,410,993 | ) | 288,331 | 41,086 | |||||
| Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ (deficit)/equity | 924,846 | 871,073 | 124,127 | ||||||
| YXT.COM GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | |||||||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME | |||||||||
| FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2024 | |||||||||
| (All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted) | |||||||||
| For the nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||
| Corporate learning solutions | 318,656 | 240,286 | 34,240 | ||||||
| Others | 10,174 | 1,439 | 206 | ||||||
| Total revenues | 328,830 | 241,725 | 34,446 | ||||||
| Cost of revenues | (133,819 | ) | (95,785 | ) | (13,649 | ) | |||
| Sales and marketing expenses | (173,241 | ) | (105,822 | ) | (15,080 | ) | |||
| Research and development expenses | (136,784 | ) | (90,606 | ) | (12,911 | ) | |||
| General and administrative expenses | (117,087 | ) | (75,039 | ) | (10,694 | ) | |||
| Other operating income | 5,171 | 6,461 | 921 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (226,930 | ) | (119,066 | ) | (16,967 | ) | |||
| Interest and investment income | 3,608 | 5,105 | 728 | ||||||
| Interest expense | (2,831 | ) | (7,866 | ) | (1,121 | ) | |||
| Investment losses | (6,134 | ) | (6,153 | ) | (877 | ) | |||
| Gain on deconsolidation of CEIBS Publishing Group | - | 78,760 | 11,223 | ||||||
| Foreign exchange loss, net | (274 | ) | (39 | ) | (6 | ) | |||
| Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | (16,200 | ) | 34,378 | 4,899 | |||||
| Loss before income tax expense | (248,761 | ) | (14,881 | ) | (2,121 | ) | |||
| Income tax benefit | 3,461 | - | - | ||||||
| Net loss | (245,300 | ) | (14,881 | ) | (2,121 | ) | |||
| Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests shareholders | 5,629 | 300 | 43 | ||||||
| Net loss attributable to YXT.COM Group Holding Limited | (239,671 | ) | (14,581 | ) | (2,078 | ) | |||
| YXT.COM GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | |||||||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME | |||||||||
| FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2024 | |||||||||
| (All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted) | |||||||||
| For the nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
| Net loss attributable to YXT.COM Group Holding Limited | (239,671 | ) | (14,581 | ) | (2,078 | ) | |||
| Net accretion of convertible redeemable preferred shares | (103,840 | ) | (290,543 | ) | (41,402 | ) | |||
| Deemed contribution to common shareholders due to modification and extinguishment | - | 672,170 | 94,783 | ||||||
| Deemed dividend to preferred shareholders due to modification | - | (5,940 | ) | (846 | ) | ||||
| Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders of YXT.COM Group Holding Limited | (343,511 | ) | 361,106 | 51,457 | |||||
| Net loss | (245,300 | ) | (14,881 | ) | (2,121 | ) | |||
| Other comprehensive (loss)/income | |||||||||
| Foreign currency translation | 4,951 | (4,715 | ) | (671 | ) | ||||
| Unrealized gain/(loss) on investments in available-for-sale debt securities, net of tax | 2,923 | (9,071 | ) | (1,293 | ) | ||||
| Total comprehensive loss | (237,426 | ) | (28,667 | ) | (4,085 | ) | |||
| Total comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 5,629 | 300 | 42 | ||||||
| Total comprehensive loss attributable to YXT.COM Group Holding Limited | (231,797 | ) | (28,367 | ) | (4,042 | ) | |||
| Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary shareholders of YXT.COM Group Holding Limited | (343,511 | ) | 361,106 | 51,457 | |||||
| —Weighted average number of ordinary shares basic and diluted | 48,629,814 | 72,004,696 | 72,004,696 | ||||||
| Net (loss)/income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders: | |||||||||
| —Basic and diluted | (7.06 | ) | 5.02 | 0.72 | |||||
| YXT.COM GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | |||||||||
| UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS | |||||||||
| FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2024 | |||||||||
| (All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted) | |||||||||
| For the nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
| Net loss | (245,300 | ) | (14,881 | ) | (2,121 | ) | |||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||
| Amortization of incremental intangible assets resulting from business combination | 12,730 | - | - | ||||||
| Gain on deconsolidation of CEIBS Publishing Group | - | (78,760 | ) | (11,222 | ) | ||||
| Share-based compensation | 23,423 | 4,915 | 700 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | 16,200 | (34,378 | ) | (4,899 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted loss before income taxes | (192,947 | ) | (123,104 | ) | (17,542 | ) | |||
| Adjusted income taxes | (3,183 | ) | - | - | |||||
| Adjusted net loss | (196,130 | ) | (123,104 | ) | (17,542 | ) | |||
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