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Chagee (NASDAQ: CHA) Q1 2026 earnings and US$150 million share buyback

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Chagee Holdings Limited reported first quarter 2026 results showing continued growth in scale but weaker profitability, and announced a new share repurchase program. Net revenues rose to RMB3,546.0 million (US$514.1 million) from RMB3,392.7 million a year earlier, driven by rapid expansion of company-owned teahouses, whose net revenues climbed 230.4% to RMB802.1 million.

Franchised teahouse revenues declined to RMB2,743.9 million, reflecting softer GMV in Greater China amid economic headwinds and competition. Operating income fell to RMB547.2 million, with GAAP net income down to RMB447.7 million, a net margin of 12.6%, compared with 20.0% a year earlier. Non-GAAP net income was RMB506.7 million, a 14.3% margin, after adding back RMB59.0 million of share-based compensation.

The store base reached 7,531 teahouses as of March 31, 2026, up 12.7% year over year, with overseas GMV of RMB426.4 million growing 139.0%. Same-store GMV decline improved to (16.0)%. Cash, restricted cash and time deposits totaled RMB7,146.3 million, and the board authorized a US$150 million Class A share repurchase over 12 months starting June 1, 2026, to be funded from existing cash.

Positive

  • US$150 million share repurchase authorized over 12 months starting June 1, 2026, funded from existing cash, alongside a strong liquidity position of RMB7,146.3 million in cash, restricted cash and time deposits as of March 31, 2026.

Negative

  • Meaningful margin compression with GAAP net income falling from RMB677.3 million to RMB447.7 million and net margin declining from 20.0% to 12.6% year over year in the first quarter of 2026.

Insights

Revenue and network grew, but margins compressed sharply despite a sizable buyback.

Chagee increased Q1 2026 net revenues to RMB3,546.0 million while expanding to 7,531 teahouses, including strong overseas GMV growth of 139.0%. The mix shifted toward company-owned stores, where revenues more than tripled to RMB802.1 million.

Profitability weakened: operating income dropped to RMB547.2 million, and GAAP net income to RMB447.7 million, compressing net margin from 20.0% to 12.6%. Higher company-owned store costs and rising general and administrative spending, partly from share-based compensation and global expansion, drove the margin pressure.

Management authorized a US$150 million share repurchase, funded from a cash and equivalents balance of RMB7,146.3 million as of March 31, 2026. Same-store GMV decline in Greater China and overseas narrowed to (16.0)% and (12.0)%, respectively, suggesting some stabilization, while future filings may clarify whether margins recover as the store base matures.

Net revenues RMB3,546.0 million (US$514.1 million) First quarter 2026, up from RMB3,392.7 million in Q1 2025
GAAP net income RMB447.7 million (US$64.9 million) First quarter 2026, net margin 12.6% vs 20.0% prior year
Non-GAAP net income RMB506.7 million (US$73.5 million) First quarter 2026, excludes RMB59.0 million share-based compensation
Total GMV RMB7,917.8 million First quarter 2026 gross merchandise value across all markets
Overseas GMV growth 139.0% year-over-year Overseas GMV of RMB426.4 million in Q1 2026
Cash, restricted cash and time deposits RMB7,146.3 million (US$1,036.0 million) As of March 31, 2026, on balance sheet
Share repurchase authorization US$150 million Class A ordinary shares in ADS form over 12 months from June 1, 2026
Same-store GMV growth (16.0)% For the three months ended March 31, 2026, all markets
GMV (gross merchandise value) financial
"GMV (gross merchandise value) refers to gross merchandise value, a key operating metric that the Company’s management uses to measure and evaluate teahouses’ sales performance"
Non-GAAP net income financial
"Non-GAAP net income, which adjusts for share-based compensation expenses in the amount of RMB59.0 million, was RMB506.7 million"
Non-GAAP net income is a company's profit figure that excludes certain costs or income that are included in standard accounting methods. Companies often use it to show what their earnings might look like without one-time expenses or other unusual items, helping investors see the company's core performance more clearly.
Same store GMV growth financial
"Same store GMV growth refers to the growth rate of GMV generated by same stores in Greater China and/or overseas during that specific period"
Same-store GMV growth measures the percentage change in gross merchandise value (total sales value) coming from the same set of stores, sellers, or marketplace locations over a given period, excluding any new openings or acquisitions. For investors it shows organic demand trends—like comparing how the same group of shops performed this year versus last—so you can tell whether sales are rising because existing operations are healthier or just because the company added more outlets.
Share repurchase program financial
"the board of directors of the Company has authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$150 million of its Class A ordinary shares"
A share repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of each remaining share and signal confidence in the company's prospects. For investors, it often suggests that the company believes its stock is undervalued or that it has extra cash to return to shareholders.
Rule 10b-18 regulatory
"The timing and dollar amount of repurchase transactions will be subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") Rule 10b-18 and/or Rule 10b5-1 requirements"
Rule 10b-18 is a regulation that sets strict rules for how a company's executives and employees can buy back their own company's stock from the market. It helps ensure that these buybacks happen in a fair and transparent way, reducing the chance of market manipulation. This is important for investors because it offers protection against unfair practices and promotes confidence in the integrity of the stock market.
American depositary shares (ADSs) financial
"repurchase up to US$150 million of its Class A ordinary shares in the form of American depositary shares ("ADSs")"
A U.S.-listed certificate that stands for a specific number of shares in a non‑U.S. company held by a U.S. bank, making the foreign stock tradable on American exchanges in dollars. Think of it like a local voucher that represents ownership of an overseas product — it lets U.S. investors buy and sell foreign companies without handling foreign currency or foreign brokerage accounts, but it can affect dividends, voting rights, fees, liquidity and exposure to currency and regulatory differences.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-

16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Month of May 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-42598

 

 

 

Chagee Holdings Limited

 

 

 

Tower B, Hongqiao Lianhe Building

No. 99 Kaihong Road

Changning District, Shanghai

People’s Republic of China, 200051

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x   Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Chagee Holdings Limited
     
  By: /s/ Junjie Zhang
  Name: Junjie Zhang
  Title: Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
     
Date: May 29, 2026    

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1   Press release titled “Chagee Announces First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results”

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

Chagee Announces First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

 

SHANGHAI, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chagee Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: CHA) (“Chagee” or the “Company”), a leading premium tea drinks brand serving healthy and delicious freshly-made tea drinks, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

First Quarter 2026 Operational Highlights1

 

·As of March 31, 2026, there were 7,531 teahouses within the Company’s teahouse network in Greater China and overseas, representing a 12.7% increase in the number of teahouses as of March 31, 2025.
·Total GMV generated in the first quarter of 2026 was RMB7,917.8 million. Geographically, total GMV generated in overseas markets was RMB426.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 139.0% year-over-year increase; total GMV generated in Greater China market was RMB7,491.4 million, compared to RMB8,048.4 million in the same quarter of 2025.
·Average monthly GMV per teahouse in Greater China was RMB356,080 in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 5.5% increase from RMB337,358 in the fourth quarter of 2025.
·Chagee had 50.0 million active members in the first quarter of 2026, representing an 11.7% increase from the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

 

·Net revenues were RMB3,546.0 million (US$514.1 million), compared to RMB3,392.7 million in the same quarter of 2025.
·Operating income in the first quarter of 2026 was RMB547.2 million (US$79.3 million), compared to RMB820.8 million in the same quarter of 2025.
·GAAP net income was RMB447.7 million (US$64.9 million), compared to RMB677.3 million in the same quarter of 2025.
·Non-GAAP net income, which adjusts for share-based compensation expenses in the amount of RMB59.0 million, was RMB506.7 million (US$73.5 million), compared to RMB677.3 million in the same quarter of 2025.

 

 

1 Please refer to the section “Key Definitions” for detailed definitions on certain terms used.

 

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First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Total net revenues were RMB3,546.0 million (US$514.1 million), compared to RMB3,392.7 million in the same quarter of 2025.

 

·Net revenues from franchised teahouses in the first quarter of 2026 were RMB2,743.9 million (US$397.8 million), compared to RMB3,149.9 million in the same quarter of 2025. This was mainly attributable to a decrease in total GMV in Greater China resulting from the economic headwinds as well as intense industry competition. Net revenues from franchised teahouses represented 77.4% of the Company’s total net revenues for the first quarter of 2026.
·Net revenues from company-owned teahouses in the first quarter of 2026 were RMB802.1 million (US$116.3 million), representing an increase of 230.4% from RMB242.8 million in the same quarter of 2025. The increase was mainly attributable to the conversion in the Company’s domestic teahouse composition. Net revenues from company-owned teahouses represented 22.6% of the Company’s total net revenues for the first quarter of 2026.

 

Total operating expenses were RMB2,998.8 million (US$434.7 million), compared to RMB2,571.9 million in the same quarter of 2025.

 

·Cost of materials, storage and logistics was RMB1,574.5 million (US$228.3 million), representing a decrease of 1.0% from RMB1,590.3 million in the same quarter of 2025. The decrease was mainly attributable to enhanced cost management initiatives implemented throughout the supply chain and improved pricing power.
·Company-owned teahouse operating costs were RMB497.2 million (US$72.1 million), representing an increase of 216.6% from RMB157.0 million in the same quarter of 2025. The increase mainly resulted from the addition of 599 company-owned teahouses in both Greater China and overseas markets, which led to higher payroll, store rental, utilities, and other store operating expenses.
·Other operating costs were RMB159.0 million (US$23.0 million), representing a decrease of 7.8% from RMB172.5 million in the same quarter of 2025. This was mainly due to a decrease of RMB20.4 million in payroll expenses, driven by organizational restructuring and headcount optimization. Other operating costs as a percentage of total net revenues were 4.5%, compared to 5.1% in the same quarter of 2025.
·Sales and marketing expenses were RMB306.2 million (US$44.4 million), representing an increase of 2.3% from RMB299.3 million in the same quarter of 2025. This was mainly driven by an increase in advertising expenses associated with branding activities, new product launches, and related marketing campaigns, partially offset by lower payroll expenses resulting from streamlining the branding and marketing team. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of total net revenues were 8.6%, compared to 8.8% in the same quarter of 2025.
·General and administrative expenses were RMB462.0 million (US$67.0 million), representing an increase of 30.9% from RMB352.8 million in the same quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by increases of (i) RMB52.1 million in share-based compensation expenses for administration, research and development staff; and (ii) RMB38.6 million in payroll expenses (excluding share-based compensation expenses) and RMB22.7 million in rental, utilities, office and travelling expenses for administration, research and development staff, which were primarily associated with the Company’s global business expansion. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total net revenues were 13.0%, compared to 10.4% in the same quarter of 2025.

 

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Net income was RMB447.7 million (US$64.9 million) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a net income margin of 12.6%, compared to RMB677.3 million, or a net income margin of 20.0%, in the same quarter of 2025.

 

Non-GAAP net income was RMB506.7 million (US$73.5 million) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a non-GAAP net income margin of 14.3%, compared to RMB677.3 million, or a non-GAAP net income margin of 20.0%, in the same quarter of 2025.

 

Basic net income per ordinary share was RMB2.36 (US$0.34) in the first quarter of 2026, compared to RMB3.92 in the same quarter of 2025. Diluted net income per ordinary share was RMB2.34 (US$0.34) in the first quarter of 2026, compared to RMB3.92 in the same quarter of 2025.

 

Non-GAAP basic net income per ordinary share was RMB2.67 (US$0.39) in the first quarter of 2026, compared to RMB3.92 in the same quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP diluted net income per ordinary share was RMB2.65 (US$0.38) in the first quarter of 2026, compared to RMB3.92 in the same quarter of 2025.

 

Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and time deposits were RMB7,146.3 million (US$1,036.0 million) as of March 31, 2026, compared to RMB7,892.4 million as of December 31, 2025.

 

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Key Operating Data

 

   For the three months ended/ As of 
   Mar 31, 2025   Jun 30, 2025   Sep 30, 2025   Dec 31, 2025   Mar 31, 2026 
Total teahouses   6,681    7,038    7,338    7,453    7,531 
Franchised teahouses   6,490    6,799    6,971    6,838    6,741 
Greater China market   6,362    6,666    6,836    6,700    6,603 
Overseas markets   128    133    135    138    138 
Company-owned teahouses   191    239    367    615    790 
Greater China market   150    164    240    408    554 
Overseas markets   41    75    127    207    236 
Total GMV (RMB in million)   8,226.8    8,103.1    7,929.5    7,322.9    7,917.8 
Greater China market   8,048.4    7,867.9    7,629.2    6,951.0    7,491.4 
Overseas markets   178.4    235.2    300.3    371.9    426.4 
Average monthly GMV per teahouse in Greater China (RMB)   431,973    404,352    378,506    337,358    356,080 
Same store GMV growth   (18.9)%   (23.0)%   (27.8)%   (25.5)%   (16.0)%
Greater China market   (19.1)%   (23.1)%   (27.9)%   (25.5)%   (16.1)%
Overseas markets   (8.4)%   (18.1)%   (23.4)%   (25.5)%   (12.0)%

 

Share Repurchase Program

 

On May 28, 2026, the board of directors of the Company has authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$150 million of its Class A ordinary shares in the form of American depositary shares ("ADSs") during a twelve-month period commencing on June 1, 2026.

 

The Company’s proposed repurchases may be made from time to time through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on the market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The timing and dollar amount of repurchase transactions will be subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") Rule 10b-18 and/or Rule 10b5-1 requirements. The Company plans to fund repurchases from its existing cash balance.

 

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Key Definitions

 

·GMV (gross merchandise value) refers to gross merchandise value, a key operating metric that the Company’s management uses to measure and evaluate teahouses’ sales performance, which represents the sales value of product(s) in consumer orders (excluding unfulfilled, canceled or returned consumer orders, and including relevant value-added taxes) before discounts, if any, are applied, including shipping charges paid by consumers for orders placed on its mobile mini program, but excluding those charges paid by consumers for orders placed on other third-party online delivery platforms.
·Average monthly GMV per teahouse in Greater China is calculated by dividing (i) the sum of GMV generated by the monthly fully operational teahouses in Greater China in each calendar month during the specific period by (ii) the sum of the total number of the monthly fully operational teahouses in Greater China in each calendar month during the corresponding period.
·Same store GMV growth refers to the growth rate of GMV generated by same stores in Greater China and/or overseas during that specific period compared to GMV generated by these same stores during the corresponding period in the preceding year. Same stores are defined to be teahouses that (i) have been in operation for at least 13 months, and (ii) without material operational changes in both comparison periods.
·Non-GAAP net income. Calculated by net income excluding share-based compensation expenses.
·Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per share. Calculated as non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted shares.

 

Conference Call

 

The Company’s management team will hold a conference call at 9:00 P.M. U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 28, 2026 (or 9:00 A.M. Hong Kong Time on Friday, May 29, 2026) to discuss the financial results. Details for the conference call are as follows:

 

Event Title: Chagee Holdings Limited First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
Registration Link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI80518008ff6f487ca918b727b9bdb672

 

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 investor.chagee.com.

 

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About Chagee

 

Chagee is a leading premium tea drinks brand, serving healthy and delicious freshly-made tea drinks. Founded in 2017, Chagee has transformed traditional tea culture into a modern lifestyle experience, leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative branding. With its commitment to quality, innovation, and cultural connection, Chagee continues to reshape the global tea industry.

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The Company considers non-GAAP net income, a non-GAAP financial measure, as a supplemental measure to review and assess the operating performance. 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 U.S. GAAP. The Company presents this non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by the management to evaluate the operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company also believes that the use of this non-GAAP measure facilitates investors’ assessment of the operating performance.

 

This non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. One of the key limitations of using this non-GAAP financial measure is that it does not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the operations. Further, this non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore its comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling this non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the performance. The Company encourages you to review the financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

 

The Company’s non-GAAP financial measure reflects adjustments for share-based compensation expense. The Company believes that the exclusion of share-based compensation expense is appropriate because it eliminates the impact of non-cash expenses that are based upon valuation methodologies and assumptions that vary over time, and the amount of the expense can vary significantly between companies due to factors that are unrelated to their core operating performance and that can be outside of their control. Although the Company excludes share-based compensation expense from the non-GAAP measure, equity compensation has been, and will continue to be, an important part of future compensation strategy and a significant component of future expenses and may increase in future periods.

 

Exchange Rate Information

 

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.8980 to US$1.00, the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of March 31, 2026.

 

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Safe Harbor Statement

 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “targets,” “guidance” and similar statements. Chagee may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), 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. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Chagee’s beliefs and expectations, including its beliefs and expectations on overseas development, 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: Chagee’s growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; its ability to retain and attract its customers; its ability to expand into overseas markets as expected; its ability to maintain and enhance the recognition and reputation of its brand; its ability to maintain and improve quality control policies and measures; its ability to establish and maintain relationships with its suppliers and business partners; trends and competition in China’s freshly-made tea drinks industry or China’s food and beverage sector in general; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; the expected growth of China’s freshly-made tea drinks industry or China’s food and beverage sector in general; governmental policies and regulations relating to Chagee’s industry; and 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, uncertainties or factors is included in Chagee’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Chagee undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

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Contact

 

Investor Relations

Robin Yang, Partner
ICR, LLC

Email: Chagee.IR@icrinc.com 
Phone: +1 (212) 537-5825

 

Media Relations

Brad Burgess, SVP

ICR, LLC

Email: Chagee.PR@icrinc.com

 

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CHAGEE HOLDINGS LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, except for share, per share data or otherwise noted)

 

   As of 
   December 31, 2025   March 31, 2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Assets            
Current Assets               
Cash and cash equivalents   7,607,270    7,121,684    1,032,427 
Restricted cash   26,156    24,608    3,567 
Time deposits   259,000    -    - 
Short-term investments   100,093    801,343    116,170 
Accounts receivable, net   145,903    112,227    16,269 
Inventories   228,009    259,149    37,569 
Prepayments and other current assets, net   481,913    495,308    71,805 
Amounts due from related parties   2,085    3,556    515 
Total current assets   8,850,429    8,817,875    1,278,322 
                
Non-current assets               
Long-term investments   2,109    2,117    307 
Property and equipment, net   583,670    679,627    98,525 
Deferred tax assets, net   402,821    402,040    58,284 
Right-of-use assets, net   1,275,805    1,337,616    193,914 
Goodwill   97,985    130,071    18,856 
Intangible assets   12,078    11,919    1,728 
Other non-current assets   238,086    271,076    39,299 
Total non-current assets   2,612,554    2,834,466    410,913 
Total Assets   11,462,983    11,652,341    1,689,235 
                
Liabilities and shareholders' equity               
Current liabilities               
Accounts payable   629,789    559,704    81,140 
Contract liabilities, current   293,706    167,013    24,212 
Taxes payable   174,746    212,990    30,877 
Operating lease liabilities, current   424,363    494,368    71,668 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   1,327,348    1,145,783    166,105 
Total current liabilities   2,849,952    2,579,858    374,002 
                
Non-current liabilities               
Contract liabilities, non-current   185,996    158,886    23,033 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current   849,936    856,454    124,160 
Total non-current liabilities   1,035,932    1,015,340    147,193 
Total liabilities   3,885,884    3,595,198    521,195 

 

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CHAGEE HOLDINGS LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, except for share, per share data or otherwise noted)

 

   As of 
   December 31, 2025   March 31, 2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Shareholders' equity               
Class A Ordinary shares   93    93    13 
Class B Ordinary shares   49    49    7 
Treasury stock   (210,082)   (210,082)   (30,455)
Additional paid-in capital   3,696,445    3,755,460    544,427 
Statutory reserve   34,913    53,913    7,816 
Retained earnings   3,886,242    4,317,673    625,931 
Accumulated other comprehensive losses   (65,858)   (92,523)   (13,413)
Total shareholders' equity of the Company   7,341,802    7,824,583    1,134,326 
Non-controlling interests   235,297    232,560    33,714 
Total shareholders' equity   7,577,099    8,057,143    1,168,040 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   11,462,983    11,652,341    1,689,235 

 

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CHAGEE HOLDINGS LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(All amounts in thousands, except for share, per share data or otherwise noted)

 

   For the three months ended March 31, 
   2025   2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Net revenues               
Net revenues from franchised teahouses   3,149,922    2,743,942    397,788 
Net revenues from company-owned teahouses   242,789    802,059    116,274 
Total net revenues   3,392,711    3,546,001    514,062 
                
Cost of materials, storage and logistics   (1,590,285)   (1,574,492)   (228,253)
Company-owned teahouse operating costs   (157,043)   (497,216)   (72,081)
Other operating costs   (172,458)   (158,965)   (23,045)
Sales and marketing expenses   (299,323)   (306,202)   (44,390)
General and administrative expenses   (352,826)   (461,968)   (66,971)
Total operating expenses   (2,571,935)   (2,998,843)   (434,740)
Income from operations   820,776    547,158    79,322 
Financial income/(loss), net   15,694    (1,066)   (155)
Others, net   (407)   21,841    3,166 
Income before income tax   836,063    567,933    82,333 
Income tax expenses   (158,746)   (120,261)   (17,434)
Net income   677,317    447,672    64,899 
Add: Net losses attributable to non-controlling interests   1,541    2,656    385 
Net income attributable to the Company   678,858    450,328    65,284 
Accretion of convertible redeemable preferred shares to redemption value   (16,239)   -    - 
Cumulative undeclared dividends on convertible redeemable preferred shares   (12,758)   -    - 
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company   649,861    450,328    65,284 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing net income per share, basic and diluted               
- Basic   98,743,892    191,100,750    191,100,750 
- Diluted   98,743,892    192,161,649    192,161,649 
Net income per ordinary share               
- Basic   3.92    2.36    0.34 
- Diluted   3.92    2.34    0.34 
                

 

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CHAGEE HOLDINGS LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(All amounts in thousands, except for share, per share data or otherwise noted)

 

   For the three months ended March 31, 
   2025   2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Net cash provided by operating activities   360,032    193,320    28,026 
Net cash used in investing activities   (192,479)   (675,396)   (97,912)
Net cash provided by financing activities   202,172    26,902    3,900 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash   (5,020)   (31,960)   (4,633)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash   364,705    (487,134)   (70,620)
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash at the beginning of the period   4,768,681    7,633,426    1,106,614 
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash at the end of the period   5,133,386    7,146,292    1,035,994 

 

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CHAGEE HOLDINGS LIMITED

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE MOST DIRECTLY COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES

(Unaudited, all amounts in thousands, except for share, per share data or otherwise noted)

 

   For the three months ended March 31, 
   2025   2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
A.       Non-GAAP net income               
Net income   677,317    447,672    64,899 
Net income margin   20.0%   12.6%   12.6%
Adjusted for: Share-based compensation expenses*   -    59,016    8,556 
Non-GAAP net income   677,317    506,688    73,455 
Non-GAAP net income margin   20.0%   14.3%   14.3%
                
B.        Non-GAAP net income per ordinary share               
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing net income per share, basic and diluted:               
- Basic   98,743,892    191,100,750    191,100,750 
- Diluted   98,743,892    192,161,649    192,161,649 
                
Net income per ordinary share               
- Basic   3.92    2.36    0.34 
- Diluted   3.92    2.34    0.34 
Adjusted for: Share-based compensation expenses per ordinary share               
- Basic   -    0.31    0.05 
- Diluted   -    0.31    0.04 
Non-GAAP net income per ordinary share:               
- Basic   3.92    2.67    0.39 
- Diluted   3.92    2.65    0.38 

 

* The components of the Company’s share-based compensation expenses are as follows (all amounts in thousands):

 

   For the three months ended March 31, 
   2025   2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Other operating costs   -    (5,271)   (764)
Sales and marketing expenses   -    (1,622)   (235)
General and administrative expenses   -    (52,123)   (7,556)

 

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FAQ

How did Chagee (CHA) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Chagee grew net revenues to RMB3,546.0 million (US$514.1 million) in Q1 2026, up from RMB3,392.7 million a year earlier. However, GAAP net income declined to RMB447.7 million, with net margin compressing to 12.6% from 20.0%.

What were Chagee (CHA) Q1 2026 non-GAAP earnings and margins?

Chagee reported non-GAAP net income of RMB506.7 million (US$73.5 million) in Q1 2026, after excluding RMB59.0 million of share-based compensation. The non-GAAP net income margin was 14.3%, down from 20.0% in the same quarter of 2025.

How fast is Chagee (CHA) expanding its teahouse network?

As of March 31, 2026, Chagee operated 7,531 teahouses in Greater China and overseas, a 12.7% year-over-year increase from March 31, 2025. Company-owned teahouses expanded particularly quickly, reaching 790 locations compared with 191 a year earlier.

How are Chagee (CHA) overseas operations performing in Q1 2026?

Overseas markets generated RMB426.4 million GMV in Q1 2026, representing 139.0% year-over-year growth. Same-store GMV decline in overseas markets improved to (12.0)%, compared with deeper negative growth rates reported in earlier quarters of 2025.

What is included in Chagee (CHA) Q1 2026 share repurchase program?

Chagee’s board authorized repurchases of up to US$150 million of Class A ordinary shares in ADS form over 12 months from June 1, 2026. Repurchases may use open market trades, private deals, or block trades and will be funded from existing cash.

What does Chagee (CHA) report about cash flow and liquidity in Q1 2026?

Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB193.3 million in Q1 2026, while investing activities used RMB675.4 million. Cash, restricted cash, and time deposits totaled RMB7,146.3 million (US$1,036.0 million) at quarter-end, supporting operations and the announced buyback.

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