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Record 2025 revenue as SunCar (NASDAQ: SDA) nears breakeven

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SunCar Technology Group Inc. reported full-year 2025 results with record revenue of $489.3 million and a sharply reduced net loss of $2.4 million. The company highlighted profitability in the third and fourth quarters of 2025 and stronger performance from its AI-driven insurance and auto services platform.

Total revenue rose from auto eInsurance, technology services, and auto services, while operating results swung from a $58.4 million operating loss in 2024 to $3.9 million operating income in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $11.0 million, maintaining a 2.2% margin. Management is maintaining a full-year 2026 revenue forecast of $600 million, supported by expanding AI partnerships, including a strategic relationship with ByteDance.

Positive

  • Record 2025 revenue and sharp loss reduction: Revenue reached $489.3 million in 2025, up from $441.9 million, while net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders narrowed markedly to $3.9 million from $68.7 million, indicating a significant improvement in profitability.
  • Return to operating profitability and stable Adjusted EBITDA margin: Operating income was $3.9 million in 2025 versus a $58.4 million operating loss in 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $11.0 million with a consistent 2.2% margin.
  • Confident 2026 revenue outlook: The company is maintaining a full-year 2026 revenue forecast of $600 million, implying continued double-digit growth from 2025 levels if realized.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

SunCar shifts from heavy losses toward breakeven with record 2025 revenue and positive guidance.

SunCar grew 2025 revenue to $489.3 million from $441.9 million, driven by auto eInsurance, technology, and auto services. Operating results flipped from a $58.4 million loss in 2024 to $3.9 million operating income, showing meaningful cost and mix improvement.

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders narrowed sharply to $3.9 million from $68.7 million, helped by lower share-based compensation and more disciplined spending. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $11.0 million with a steady 2.2% margin, indicating the core business is now modestly profitable on this metric.

On the balance sheet, total assets were $253.2 million with shareholders’ equity of $90.7 million as of December 31, 2025, while total liabilities declined to $162.5 million. Management reaffirmed a $600 million 2026 revenue forecast, suggesting continued double-digit top-line growth if achieved, supported by AI partnerships such as ByteDance.

Total revenue 2025 $489.3M Year ended December 31, 2025; up from $441.9M in 2024
Net loss 2025 $2.4M Year ended December 31, 2025; significantly reduced from $64.5M 2024 loss before attribution
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders 2025 $3.9M Year ended December 31, 2025; improved from $68.7M in 2024
Adjusted EBITDA 2025 $11.0M Year ended December 31, 2025; margin 2.2%
Operating income 2025 $3.9M Year ended December 31, 2025; versus $58.4M operating loss in 2024
2026 revenue forecast $600M Management full-year 2026 revenue outlook
Total liabilities 2025 $162.5M As of December 31, 2025
Total shareholders’ equity 2025 $90.7M As of December 31, 2025
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"SunCar Technology Group Inc. Net loss to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025."
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-controlling interests financial
"Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests"
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warrant liabilities financial
"Change of fair value of warrant liabilities"
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reverse recapitalization financial
"Cash required on reverse recapitalization"
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Private Placement financial
"Proceeds from Private Placement"
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share-based compensation financial
"Share-based compensation of the Group"
Share-based compensation is when a company pays employees, executives or directors with its own stock or rights to buy stock instead of, or in addition to, cash. Think of it like receiving store gift cards instead of extra paycheck — it can motivate staff to boost the company’s value, but it also increases the number of shares outstanding and can shrink each existing owner’s slice of profits and voting power. Investors watch it because it affects reported earnings, share count and the alignment between management and shareholders.

 

 

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 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of April 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-41706

 

SunCar Technology Group Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

c/o Shanghai Feiyou Trading Co., Ltd.

Suite 209, No. 656 Lingshi Road

Jing’an District, Shanghai, 200072

People’s Republic of China

Tel: (86) 138-1779-6110

(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 Form 40-F

 

 

 

 

SunCar Technology Group Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company, furnishes under the cover of Form 6-K the following:

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
99.1   Earnings Release dated April 28, 2026, announcing its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

 

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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.

 

Date: April 29, 2026 SunCar Technology Group Inc.
   
  By: /s/ Zaichang Ye
  Name: Zaichang Ye
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

 

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Exbibit 99.1

 

SunCar Technology Reports Financial Results for Full Year 2025

 

April 28, 2026

 

Profitable in the Third and Fourth Quarters of 2025

 

Delivered Record Annual Revenue of $489 million

 

Q4 revenue increased 17% year-over-year to $151 million

 

Increased Auto Partners’ Premiums by over 190%

 

Signed Strategic AI Partnership with ByteDance

 

NEW YORK, April 28, 2026-- SunCar Technology Group Inc. (the "Company" or "SunCar") (NASDAQ: SDA), an innovative leader in AI-powered auto insurance and auto services, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025.

 

"SunCar had a transformational year where our products and partnerships with China’s leading EV companies became truly AI-centric.” Zaichang Ye, Chairman and CEO of SunCar, said. “China’s global leadership in open-source AI is now well-established. SunCar, through its partnership with ByteDance, is fully leveraging its partner’s valuable AI technology in both new product development and operations.”

 

“ByteDance’s world-class multimodal AI is allowing us to create products such as agent-based policy matching and pricing, video inspections, predictive maintenance, accident analysis, and other products we could only imagine several years ago.”

 

“I'm very pleased with our strong 2025 results, record revenue of $489 million, and profitability in the second half of the year. SunCar is building unique, AI-powered technology that enables our auto partners to sell insurance and other downstream services successfully. That is our key differentiator!”

 

Full Year, Third and Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

 

Generated a profit of $1.4 million in the third quarter of 2025, increasing to a profit of $1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

Fourth quarter revenue increased 17% to a record $151.2 million year-over-year.

 

Full year revenue increased 11% to $489.3 million year-over-year.

 

Full year net loss was $2.4 million compared to a net loss of $64.5 million in 2024. The significant reduction in net loss was due to a significant decrease in share-based compensation in 2025 compared to 2024.

 

Full year adjusted EBITDA was $11.0 million, compared to $9.8 million in 2024.

 

SunCar ended the year with cash and short-term investments of $46.6 million.

 

 

Full Year 2025 & Recent Business Highlights

 

Tesla: Launched an integrated “Insurance + Auto Services” module on the Tesla App. SunCar installed its insurance platform at independent service centers in third-tier cities helping Tesla avoid the need to build its own service centers.

 

Xiaomi: New Xiaomi models featured AI upgrades from SunCar’s Anji AI service center to provide owners with more customized auto insurance and services.

 

NIO: With the launch of NIO’s ES8 and ONVO L90 models, SunCar’s technology provided NIO owners with “one-click” auto insurance policy shopping.

 

Leapmotor: SunCar announced that it had taken over management of Leapmotor’s digital insurance platform and achieved 60%+ conversion rates.

 

ByteDance AI Partnership: SunCar announced a partnership with ByteDance AI to develop leading AI-powered products and to optimize SunCar’s operations.

 

Anji AI Development Center: SunCar announced that its Anji AI Center was contributing to 190%+ insurance sales growth for its partners, Xpeng and Tesla.

 

Agricultural Bank of China: In April 2026, SunCar announced it had won an estimated $50 million, three-year concierge chauffeur contract with the bank.

 

Ping An Bank: SunCar expanded its partnership with Ping An Bank to include all auto services for the Bank’s credit card and consumer finance centers.

 

 Full Year, Third and Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results

 

Third and Fourth Quarters 2025:

 

Fourth quarter revenue increased 17% year-over-year to a record $151.2 million

 

Profit of $1.4 million in the third quarter, increasing to $1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2025

 

Full year 2025:

 

Revenue increased 11% year-over-year to $489.3 million

 

Net loss was $2.4 million compared to a net loss of $64.5 million in 2024. The significant reduction was due to a large decrease in share-based compensation expenses.

 

Adjusted EBITDA was $11.0 million compared to $9.8 million a year ago.

 

Auto eInsurance revenue increased 25% to $212.6 million year-over-year. This growth was driven by the increased number of insurance policies sold.

 

Technology Services revenue increased 19% to $53.6 million from a year ago.

 

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Auto Services revenue decreased 1% to $223.1 million year-over-year. This decrease was due to management’s decision not to renew certain less-profitable contracts.

 

Operating costs and expenses decreased to $485.4 million from $500.3 million a year ago. This decrease was due to operating efficiencies and the higher percentage of insurance revenue.

 

Integrated service costs increased to $241.5 million in 2025, from $226.2 million a year ago. This increase was due largely to the growth of Technology Service revenue and its associated costs.

 

Promotional services expenses increased to $197.0 million for the year ended from $164.3 million a year ago. This increase is in line with the growth of SunCar’s insurance segment.

 

Selling expenses decreased to $18.9 million from $22.6 million a year ago.

 

General and administrative expenses decreased to $19.0 million from $47.0 million a year ago. This decrease was primarily due to the absence of a one-time $62.0 million share-based compensation expense in 2024.

 

Research and development expenses decreased from $40.2 million in 2024 to $9.0 million in 2025. This decrease was primarily due to the absence of a one-time $62.0 million share-based compensation expense in 2024.

 

Ended the year with $46.6 million in cash and short-term investments

 

Insurance Segment Review

 

Tesla: SunCar’s innovative “Insurance plus Services Package" is now available on the Tesla App. SunCar’s insurance platform was successfully installed at independent service centers. SunCar became the first partner to enable Tesla to support drivers in third-tier cities without building its own delivery centers.

 

NIO: NIO’s insurance revenue has increased dramatically with SunCar’s app streamlining the policy issuance process and expediting application approvals.

 

Li Auto: Li’s online pilot program of SunCar’s platform has achieved significant success in multiple cities with a nationwide rollout planned for 2026.

 

Leapmotor: In September, SunCar announced that it had taken over the management of Leapmotor’s digital insurance with conversions exceeding 60%.

 

ZEEKR: SunCar’s smart insurance system improved efficiency for ZEEKR stores. Suncar’s custom cloud customer service reduced lead times.

 

XPeng: SunCar has expanded its strategic cooperation with Xpeng to include helping XPeng sell extended warranties and other service products online.

 

Xiaomi: SunCar’s platform manages all lapsed insurance renewals for Xiaomi and has created an industry-leading customer service process.

 

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Huawei: SunCar won the bid to manage insurance for Huawei’s (HIMA) alliance. HIMA is Huawei’s automotive technology platform and alliance network.

 

China Post: Signed agreement with China Post to add 174 new partner stores.

 

Gas Vehicle Market: SunCar’s car dealer management system is fully operational, featuring "One-Screen Quoting" and Lead/Task Management.

 

Jiayi Auto Insurance: Closed acquisition of Jiayi Auto Insurance Agency.

 

Auto Services Segment Review

 

Agricultural Bank of China: In April 2026, SunCar announced it had won an estimated $50 million, three-year concierge chauffeur contract with the bank. This enterprise-wide contract with one of the world’s largest banks demonstrates SunCar’s ability to meet the auto services needs of the largest corporations.

 

CITIC Bank Private Banking: SunCar is the exclusive provider of concierge chauffeur solutions for CITIC Private Banking’s high-net-worth clients.

 

China Construction Bank(“CCB”): During the year, SunCar launched multiple key projects for CCB, including chauffeur services for VIP card members.

 

PICC: SunCar won bids for PICC’s chauffeur services across 13 provincial offices and signed contracts for auto services in two other provinces.

 

Ping An Bank: SunCar served as the preferred aftermarket service provider for Ping An Bank's Credit Card Center and Automotive Consumer Finance Center

 

Ping An Insurance: SunCar expanded auto services to three new provinces and won additional provincial bids for chauffeur services and VIP lounge services.

 

VISA: In February 2025, SunCar won the bid for the Visa concierge service project, providing airport and high-speed rail pickup/drop-off services across China for Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Platinum and Black Gold cardholders.

 

Beibu Gulf Port: SunCar signed a corporate chauffeur agreement and long-term strategic partnership through 2027. The contract includes the deep integration of SunCar’s transportation platform into Beibu’s operations.

 

China Resources: SunCar managed concierge chauffeur services for the prestigious "Yaji" event series with customers receiving bespoke travel services.

 

DiDi: Suncar provided an end-to-end vehicle air quality management solution to DiDi with professional air quality monitoring and air purification.

 

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Financial Outlook

 

SunCar is maintaining its $600 million revenue forecast for the full year 2026.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains information about the Company’s view of its future expectations, plans, and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from historical results or those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with its ability to raise additional funding, its ability to maintain and grow its business, variability of operating results, its ability to maintain and enhance its brand, its development and introduction of new products and services, the successful integration of acquired companies, technologies and assets into its portfolio of products and services, marketing and other business development initiatives, competition in the industry, general government regulation, economic conditions, dependence on key personnel, the ability to attract, hire and retain personnel who possess the technical skills and experience necessary to meet the requirements of its clients, and its ability to protect its intellectual property. Forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding the planned launch of AI-powered services, expected improvements in customer experience, potential cost reductions, and the development of SaaS solutions. These statements involve risks, including technology development challenges, market acceptance, regulatory approval requirements, and the ability to scale AI implementations. For a detailed discussion of these risks, please refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, except as required by law.

 

Contact Information:

 

SunCar:

 

Investor Relations: Mr. Breaux Walker
Email: IR@suncartech.com

 

Legal: Ms. Li Chen
Email: chenli@suncartech.com

 

SOURCE: SunCar Technology Group Inc.

 

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SUNCAR TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In U.S. Dollar thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

 

   As of December 31, 
   2024   2025 
ASSETS        
Current assets        
Cash  $26,865   $25,019 
Restricted cash   2,647    2,841 
Short-term investments   20,985    21,597 
Accounts receivable, net   75,605    59,767 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net   70,171    74,072 
Total current assets   196,273    183,296 
           
Non-current assets          
Long-term investment   274    286 
Property, software and equipment, net   27,664    24,195 
Intangible asset   -    408 
Deferred tax assets, net   10,453    11,947 
Other non-current assets   11,458    30,821 
Right-of-use assets   606    2,243 
Total non-current assets   50,455    69,900 
TOTAL ASSETS  $246,728   $253,196 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Current liabilities          
Short-term borrowings  $83,597   $80,394 
Long-term borrowing, current   -    71 
Accounts payable   56,812    41,404 
Contract liabilities   2,421    5,730 
Tax payable   1,361    1,468 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   5,792    10,697 
Amount due to related parties, current   6,238    6,659 
Operating lease liabilities, current   544    834 
Total current liabilities   156,765    147,257 
           
Non-current liabilities          
Operating lease liabilities, non-current   21    1,333 
Long-term borrowing, non-current   -    1,358 
Amount due to related parties, non-current   22,761    12,516 
Warrant liabilities   947    50 
Total non-current liabilities   23,729    15,257 
Total liabilities  $180,494   $162,514 
           
Commitments and contingencies (Note 21)          
           
Shareholders’ equity          
Class A Ordinary shares (par value of $0.0001 per share; 400,000,000 Class A Ordinary shares authorized as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively; 51,845,493 and 51,645,493 Class A Ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024; 59,608,351 and 55,969,794 Class A Ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025)  $5   $6 
Class B Ordinary shares (par value of $0.0001 per share; 100,000,000 Class B Ordinary shares authorized as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively; 46,659,565 and 46,039,565 Class B Ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively)   5    5 
Additional paid in capital   208,701    233,014 
Accumulated deficit   (195,387)   (199,329)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (1,432)   (1,146)
Total SUNCAR TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC’s shareholders’ equity   11,892    32,550 
Non-controlling interests   54,342    58,132 
Total shareholders’ equity   66,234    90,682 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $246,728   $253,196 

 

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SUNCAR TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME

(In U.S. Dollar thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

 

 

   For the years ended December 31, 
   2023   2024   2025 
Revenues            
Auto eInsurance service  $118,109   $170,549   $212,568 
Technology service   30,658    44,892    53,619 
Auto service   214,979    226,456    223,104 
Total revenues   363,746    441,897    489,291 
                
Operating cost and expenses               
Integrated service cost   (209,553)   (226,172)   (241,510)
Promotional service expenses   (112,504)   (164,262)   (197,045)
Selling expenses   (20,578)   (22,587)   (18,900)
General and administrative expenses   (22,462)   (46,995)   (18,990)
Research and development expenses   (14,111)   (40,244)   (8,961)
Total operating costs and expenses   (379,208)   (500,260)   (485,406)
Operating (loss)/income   (15,462)   (58,363)   3,885 
                
Other income/(expenses)               
Financial expenses, net   (4,435)   (4,529)   (4,239)
Investment income   518    784    152 
Change of fair value of warrant liabilities   (629)   (286)   897 
Other income/(loss), net   5,001    794    (2,748)
Total other income/(expenses), net   455    (3,237)   (5,938)
                
Loss before income tax expense   (15,007)   (61,600)   (2,053)
Income tax expense   (2,572)   (2,853)   (346)
Net loss   (17,579)   (64,453)   (2,399)
                
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests   9,333    4,210    1,543 
Net loss attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders   (26,912)   (68,663)   (3,942)
                
Net loss attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders per ordinary share               
Basic and diluted  $(0.31)  $(0.72)  $(0.04)
                
Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted loss per share               
Basic and diluted   85,441,057    95,996,861    102,081,873 
                
Other comprehensive (loss)/income               
Foreign currency translation difference   (1,137)   (1,524)   2,818 
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income   (1,137)   (1,524)   2,818 
                
Total comprehensive (loss)/income   (18,716)   (65,977)   419 
Less: total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest   8,087    2,751    4,075 
Total comprehensive loss attributable to the SUNCAR TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC’s shareholders  $(26,803)  $(68,728)  $(3,656)

 

 

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SUNCAR TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In U.S. Dollar thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

 

   For the years ended December 31, 
   2023   2024   2025 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
Net loss  $(17,579)  $(64,453)  $(2,399)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:               
(Reversal)/provision for credit losses   (4,112)   1,314    3,695 
Depreciation   4,114    4,503    6,095 
Amortization of right-of-use assets   754    775    839 
Share-based compensation of subsidiary   1,519    1,495    998 
Share-based compensation of the Group   9,776    62,040    - 
(Gain)/Loss on disposal of property, software and equipment   (27)   4    108 
Deferred income tax expense/(benefit)   701    1,235    (1,007)
Fair value changes of warrant liabilities   629    286    (897)
Financing expense related to issuance of GEM Warrants   377    607    606 
Accrued liability for GEM litigation   -    -    3,100 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:               
Accounts receivable   30,822    (22,710)   14,936 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (55,908)   (6,740)   (8,601)
Accounts payable   3,140    31,345    (17,412)
Contract liabilities   (418)   (554)   3,117 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   (288)   1,437    3,286 
Tax payable   (621)   35    46 
Operating lease liabilities   (680)   (691)   (793)
Amount due to related parties   150    1,913    - 
Total net cash (used in) provided by operating activities   (27,651)   11,841    5,717 
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES               
Purchase of property, software and equipment   (4,928)   (588)   (380)
Proceeds from disposal of property, software and equipment   54    43    3 
Payment for acquisition of an insurance license   -    -    (236)
Purchase of short-term investment   (518)   (21,636)   (451)
Proceeds from the redemption of short-term investment   4,719    21,657    750 
Payment of securities margin   -    -    (4,029)
Purchase of other non-current assets   (1,721)   (11,623)   (8,560)
Total net cash used in investing activities   (2,394)   (12,147)   (12,903)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
Proceeds from short-term borrowings   104,506    105,870    104,625 
Repayments of short-term borrowings   (93,970)   (102,993)   (111,304)
Proceeds from long-term borrowing   -    -    1,430 
Payment for GEM litigation   -    -    (1,550)
Repayments of payables to a related party   (10,000)   (1,699)   (11,553)
Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares, net of issuance cost   18,468    -    41,631 
Cash required on reverse recapitalization   68    -    - 
Proceeds from Private Placement   21,737    -    - 
Payment for offering cost related to Business Combination   (588)   -    - 
Shares repurchase   (2,000)   -    (15,760)
Exercise of warrants   2,213    -    - 
Repurchase of non-controlling interests   -    (4,129)   (3,151)
Total net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   40,434    (2,951)   4,368 
                
Effect of exchange rate changes   (711)   (826)   1,166 
                
Net change in cash and restricted cash   9,678    (4,083)   (1,652)
                
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of the year  $23,917   $33,595   $29,512 
Cash and restricted cash, end of the year  $33,595   $29,512   $27,860 
                
Reconciliation of cash and restricted cash to the consolidated balance sheets:               
Cash  $30,854   $26,865   $25,019 
Restricted cash  $2,741   $2,647   $2,841 
Total cash and restricted cash  $33,595   $29,512   $27,860 
                
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:               
Income tax paid  $2,577   $1,466   $1,307 
Interest expense paid  $3,666   $3,669   $3,502 
                
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash flow information:               
Decrease of accrued expenses and other current liabilities due to vest of restricted shares  $311   $311   $311 
Property, software and equipment transferred from other non-current assets  $3,728   $9,877   $- 
Obtaining right-of-use assets in exchange for operating lease liabilities  $1,702   $103   $2,328 
Prepaid financing expense related to issuance of GEM Warrants  $1,442   $835   $229 
Repayments of payables to a related party (Note 19)  $-   $4,504   $- 

 

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SunCar Technology Group Inc.

Net loss to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

 

   For the years ended December 31, 
   2023   2024   2025 
   (In thousands) 
Net loss  $(17,579)  $(64,453)  $(2,399)
Depreciation and amortization   4,114    4,503    6,095 
Financial expenses, net   4,435    4,529    4,239 
Investment income   (518)   (784)   (152)
Change of fair value of warrant liabilities   629    286    (897)
Other non-recurring (income) expense, net   (5,001)   (794)   2,748 
Income tax expense   2,572    2,853    346 
Share-based compensation (1)   11,295    63,535    998 
Transaction fees (2)   1,702    79    15 
Adjusted EBITDA  $1,649   $9,754   $10,993 
Net loss Margin   -4.8%   -14.6%   -0.5%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin   0.5%   2.2%   2.2%

 

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FAQ

How did SunCar Technology (SDA) perform financially in 2025?

SunCar Technology delivered record 2025 revenue of $489.3 million, up from $441.9 million in 2024, and reduced its net loss to $2.4 million. Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders narrowed to $3.9 million, reflecting a substantial improvement in overall profitability.

Did SunCar Technology (SDA) achieve profitability in 2025?

SunCar reported $3.9 million in operating income for 2025 after a prior-year operating loss of $58.4 million. Management also noted profitability in the third and fourth quarters, while full-year Adjusted EBITDA reached $11.0 million with a 2.2% margin.

What revenue guidance did SunCar Technology (SDA) give for 2026?

SunCar is maintaining a 2026 revenue forecast of $600 million. This target represents continued growth from the 2025 revenue base of $489.3 million, supported by expansion in AI-powered insurance and auto services and strategic partnerships such as its collaboration with ByteDance.

How did SunCar Technology’s segment revenues evolve in 2025?

In 2025, auto eInsurance revenue was $212.6 million, technology service revenue was $53.6 million, and auto service revenue was $223.1 million. Together these segments generated total revenue of $489.3 million, reflecting broad-based contribution across the company’s offerings.

What is SunCar Technology’s Adjusted EBITDA and margin for 2025?

For 2025, SunCar reported Adjusted EBITDA of $11.0 million, up from $9.8 million in 2024. The Adjusted EBITDA margin remained at 2.2%, indicating the business produced modest positive earnings on this non-GAAP basis while scaling revenue.

What does the SunCar and ByteDance partnership mean for SDA’s business?

SunCar highlighted a strategic partnership with ByteDance to use its multimodal AI for offerings like agent-based policy matching, video inspections, and predictive maintenance. Management views these AI-powered products as key differentiators supporting growth in auto insurance and downstream service revenues.

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