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So-Young (Nasdaq: SY) posts 45.6% Q1 revenue jump as losses deepen

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So-Young International Inc. reported strong top-line growth but remained loss-making in the first quarter of 2026. Total revenues reached RMB432.8 million (US$62.7 million), up 45.6% from a year earlier, mainly from expansion of branded aesthetic centers. However, net loss attributable to the company increased to RMB49.2 million (US$7.1 million), and non-GAAP net loss was RMB46.6 million (US$6.8 million).

Cash, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments totaled RMB880.0 million (US$127.6 million) as of March 31, 2026, providing a sizable liquidity cushion. For the second quarter of 2026, the company expects aesthetic treatment services revenues of RMB307.0–317.0 million (US$44.5–46.0 million), implying year-over-year growth of 112.6% to 119.5%.

Positive

  • Strong revenue growth: Total revenues reached RMB432.8 million (US$62.7 million), a 45.6% year-over-year increase, mainly driven by expansion of branded aesthetic centers.
  • High-growth guidance: Q2 2026 aesthetic treatment services revenues are expected between RMB307.0 million and RMB317.0 million, implying 112.6%–119.5% year-over-year growth.
  • Solid liquidity: Cash, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments totaled RMB880.0 million (US$127.6 million) as of March 31, 2026.

Negative

  • Widening losses: Net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. increased to RMB49.2 million (US$7.1 million) from RMB33.1 million a year earlier, with non-GAAP net loss also higher.
  • Rising cost base: Cost of revenues grew 65.8% year over year to RMB251.0 million (US$36.4 million), outpacing revenue growth and pressuring margins.

Insights

Revenue is accelerating quickly, but losses are still sizable and growing.

So-Young delivered RMB432.8 million in Q1 2026 revenue, a 45.6% year-over-year increase, driven largely by branded aesthetic centers. Aesthetic treatment services alone contributed RMB282.4 million, underscoring the shift toward offline medical services alongside its online platform.

Despite higher scale, profitability remains weak. GAAP net loss attributable to the company rose to RMB49.2 million, and non-GAAP net loss was RMB46.6 million, showing that operating leverage has not yet offset expansion costs. Operating expenses grew 26.6% to RMB239.7 million.

Liquidity looks comfortable, with cash, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments at RMB880.0 million as of March 31, 2026. The company guides aesthetic treatment services revenue to RMB307.0–317.0 million for Q2 2026, implying 112.6%–119.5% year-over-year growth; subsequent filings may clarify whether this growth translates into narrower losses.

Total revenue RMB432.8 million (US$62.7 million) Q1 2026, up 45.6% year over year
Revenue growth rate 45.6% year-over-year Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025 total revenues
Net loss attributable to company RMB49.2 million (US$7.1 million) Q1 2026 net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc.
Non-GAAP net loss RMB46.6 million (US$6.8 million) Q1 2026 non-GAAP net loss attributable to company
Cash and investments RMB880.0 million (US$127.6 million) Cash, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments as of March 31, 2026
Aesthetic treatment services revenue RMB282.4 million (US$40.9 million) Q1 2026 segment revenue
Q2 2026 aesthetic treatment services guidance RMB307.0–317.0 million (US$44.5–46.0 million) Expected Q2 2026 revenue, 112.6%–119.5% YoY growth
Total assets RMB2,664.8 million (US$386.3 million) Consolidated total assets as of March 31, 2026
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. financial
"Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc., which excludes the impact of share-based compensation expenses, was RMB46.6 million"
aesthetic treatment services financial
"Aesthetic treatment services revenues to be between RMB307.0 million and RMB317.0 million"
share-based compensation expenses financial
"excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of long-lived assets attributable to So-Young International Inc., and tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments"
Share-based compensation expenses are the accounting costs a company records when it pays employees, directors or contractors with company stock, stock options, or other equity instruments instead of cash. Investors care because these expenses reduce reported profits and can increase the number of outstanding shares, diluting ownership — like a business paying wages with gift cards that count as payroll cost and also add more gift cards in circulation.
impairment of long-lived assets financial
"Add back: Impairment of long-lived assets attributable to So-Young International Inc."
An impairment of long-lived assets occurs when a company concludes that a physical or intangible asset—like a building, equipment, or a patent—is worth less than its recorded value on the books, so the company writes down that asset to its recoverable amount. For investors this matters because such write-downs reduce reported profits and company net worth, signaling potential problems with future cash flow or that management overpaid for assets; think of it like recognizing that a car you bought has lost more value than you expected.
contract liabilities financial
"Contract liabilities 65,948 RMB as of December 31, 2025 and 64,564 RMB as of March 31, 2026"
Contract liabilities are amounts a company has been paid in advance for goods or services it still owes to customers — think of them like gift cards or prepaid subscriptions the company must fulfill later. For investors, they show promised future work or deliveries that will turn into revenue over time, reveal cash already collected, and help assess whether a firm has a backlog of obligations that could affect future earnings and cash flow.
Total revenue RMB432.8 million (US$62.7 million) +45.6% YoY
Net loss attributable to company RMB49.2 million (US$7.1 million)
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to company RMB46.6 million (US$6.8 million)
Cash and investments RMB880.0 million (US$127.6 million)
Guidance

For Q2 2026, aesthetic treatment services revenues are expected between RMB307.0 million and RMB317.0 million, representing 112.6% to 119.5% year-over-year growth.

 

 

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: 001-38878

 

 

 

So-Young International Inc.

 

2/F, East Tower, Poly Plaza

No. 66 Xiangbin Road

Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100012

People’s Republic of China

(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   ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit 99.1—Press Release

 

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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.

 

    So-Young International Inc.
         
    By     : /s/ Xing Jin
    Name : Xing Jin
    Title : Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: May 22, 2026

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

So-Young Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

BEIJING, China, May 22, 2026 — So-Young International Inc. (Nasdaq: SY) (“So-Young” or the “Company”), the leading aesthetic treatment platform in China connecting consumers with online services and offline treatments, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

 

·Total revenues were RMB432.8 million (US$62.7 million1), compared with RMB297.3 million in the corresponding period of 2025. The aesthetic treatment services revenues were RMB282.4 million (US$40.9 million), compared with RMB98.8 million in the corresponding period of 2025, exceeding the high end of guidance.

 

·Net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. was RMB49.2 million (US$7.1 million), compared with net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB33.1 million in the same period of 2025.

 

·Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc.2 was RMB46.6 million (US$6.8 million), compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB31.5 million in the same period of 2025.

 

First Quarter 2026 Operational Highlights

 

·The number of verified treatment visits to the branded aesthetic centers for the quarter reached approximately 148,000, compared with approximately 54,400 in the same period of 2025. The number of verified aesthetic treatments performed surpassed 325,800, compared with approximately 123,400 in the same period of 2025.

 

·The number of active users, defined as those who visited branded aesthetic centers at least once during the 12-month period ended on March 31, 2026, exceeded 213,000, compared with approximately 75,700 users during the corresponding period in 2025.

 

·The number of core members grew by over 11,700 during the quarter, representing an approximately 22% sequential increase. These core members contributed over 80% of aesthetic treatment services revenues, with a quarterly repurchase rate nearly 80%.

 

 

1 This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi (RMB) amounts into U.S. dollars (US$) solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise specified, all translations of Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollar amounts in this press release are made at RMB6.8980 to US$1.00, which was the U.S. dollars middle rate announced by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States on March 31, 2026.

 

2 Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. is defined as net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of long-lived assets attributable to So-Young International Inc., and tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. See “Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.

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·As of March 31, 2026, So-Young had 54 fully operational branded aesthetic centers (53 directly-operated, 1 franchised) across sixteen major cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, Chongqing, Ningbo, Changsha, Tianjin, Xi’an, Suzhou, Hefei, Kunming and Nanjing. Among them, 41 centers achieved profitability* in the first quarter of 2026. In addition, 48 centers generated positive quarterly operating cash flow* in the first quarter of 2026. The following table shows the revenues generated by So-Young aesthetic centers, categorized by their phase of development:

 

Phase** (Operating duration)  Number of
Centers
   Revenue
(RMB)
   Average Revenue per
Center (RMB)
   Average Center Age
(Month)
 
Ramp-up (0-3 months)  11   22,948,000   2,086,000   2.1 
Growth (4-12 months)  23   109,490,000   4,760,000   8.0 
Maturity (over 12 months)  20   149,994,000   7,500,000   19.8 

 

* Center-level profitability measures whether an individual aesthetic center achieved positive profit in a given period. It is calculated by deducting consumable materials costs, personnel costs, center rental expenses, center depreciation expenses, and other center-level operating costs from the company’s self-operated store revenues, before allocation of any back-office or mid-office expenses. Quarterly operating cash flow refers to total cash collected from orders less center-level operating payments in a given period, and excluding operating expense payments made by back-office or mid-office departments during the same period. Center-level profitability and quarterly operating cash flow are metrics derived from the Company's internal management accounts, which have not been audited.

** For the purposes of this table, “Phase” refers to the length of time since commencement of actual operations rather than the legal establishment or registration date of a branded aesthetic center. In cases where a center has been relocated, merged, or its team and customer base transferred to another location, the operating duration of the branded aesthetic center is calculated from the commencement date of the predecessor center’s operations. Periods during which a center is temporarily closed and not conducting external operations (e.g., due to renovation or other suspensions of business) are excluded from the calculation of operating duration. Branded aesthetic centers that have been converted to other uses or are no longer within the reporting scope are excluded from the statistics.

 

Management Commentary

 

Mr. Xing Jin, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of So-Young, commented, “Driven by our dual-engine strategy, which emphasizes scale and efficiency, our core aesthetic center business gained further traction with record-high quarterly segment revenue and improved profitability. As the medical aesthetics industry is increasingly shaped by demand for higher quality and broader accessibility, our competitive edge across the value chain positions us well to capitalize on these trends. We will continue to enhance our standardized medical delivery capabilities and expand our network at a measured pace, while reinforcing our supply chain advantages and improving operational efficiency. We are confident that these ongoing efforts will create lasting value for our users, partners, and shareholders.”

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Revenues

 

Total revenues were RMB432.8 million (US$62.7 million), an increase of 45.6% from RMB297.3 million in the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily due to business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.

 

·Aesthetic treatment services revenues were RMB282.4 million (US$40.9 million), an increase of 185.8% from RMB98.8 million in the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily due to the business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.

 

·Information and reservation services3 revenues were RMB80.3 million (US$11.6 million), a decrease of 34.0% from RMB121.6 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the number of medical service providers subscribing to information services on So-Young’s platform.

 

·Sales of medical products and maintenance services revenues were RMB57.1 million (US$8.3 million), an increase of 2.8% from RMB55.6 million in the same period of 2025, primarily due to an increase in the order volume of medical products.

 

·Other services revenues were RMB12.9 million (US$1.9 million), a decrease of 39.3% from RMB21.2 million in the same period of 2025, primarily due to a decrease in revenues from insurance brokerage services.

 

 

3 Since the second quarter of 2025, in light of the better monitoring business development of branded aesthetic centers, the previous line item information, reservation services and others was separated into two line items, which are information and reservation services and other services.

 

The revenue generated from information and reservation services and other services for the first quarter of 2025 have also been retrospectively updated. The amount reclassified from previous line item information, reservation services and others to information and reservation services is RMB121.6 million for the first quarter of 2025.

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Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of revenues was RMB251.0 million (US$36.4 million), an increase of 65.8% from RMB151.4 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to the business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.

 

·Cost of aesthetic treatment services were RMB205.8 million (US$29.8 million), an increase of 156.4% from RMB80.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to the business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.

 

·Cost of information and reservation services4 were RMB6.4 million (US$0.9 million), a decrease of 72.5% from RMB23.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease was in line with the decrease in revenue generated from information and reservation services.

 

·Cost of medical products sold and maintenance services were RMB30.4 million (US$4.4 million), a decrease of 0.1% from RMB30.4 million in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in costs associated with the sales of medical equipment.

 

·Cost of other services was RMB8.4 million (US$1.2 million), a decrease of 51.6% from RMB17.4 million in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in costs associated with insurance brokerage services.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses were RMB239.7 million (US$34.7 million), an increase of 26.6% from RMB189.3 million in the first quarter of 2025.

 

·Sales and marketing expenses were RMB130.8 million (US$19.0 million), an increase of 33.7% from RMB97.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase was mainly due to the increases in expenses associated with branding and user acquisition activities and payroll costs for the branded aesthetic centers.

 

·General and administrative expenses were RMB84.5 million (US$12.3 million), an increase of 42.5% from RMB59.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to the business expansion of the branded aesthetic centers.

 

·Research and development expenses were RMB24.3 million (US$3.5 million), a decrease of 24.2% from RMB32.1 million in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to improvements in staff efficiency.

 

Income Tax Benefits

 

Income tax benefits were RMB0.8 million (US$0.1 million), compared with income tax benefits of RMB1.6 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Net Loss Attributable to So-Young International Inc.

 

Net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. was RMB49.2 million (US$7.1 million), compared with a net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. of RMB33.1 million in the first quarter of 2025.

 

Non-GAAP Net Loss Attributable to So-Young International Inc.

 

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc., which excludes the impact of share-based compensation expenses, was RMB46.6 million (US$6.8 million), compared with RMB31.5 million non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. in the same period of 2025.

 

 

4 Since the second quarter of 2025, the previous line item cost of information, reservation services and others was separated into two line items, which are cost of information and reservation services and cost of other services. Cost of information and reservation services primarily consists of expenditures relating to operation of platform business, and the remaining cost of information, reservation services and others is reclassified into cost of other services. The cost of information and reservation services and cost of other services for the first quarter of 2025 have also been retrospectively reclassified.

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Basic and Diluted Loss per ADS

 

Basic and diluted loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB0.48 (US$0.07) and RMB0.48 (US$0.07), respectively, compared with basic and diluted loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB0.32 and RMB0.32, respectively, in the same period of 2025.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Term Deposits, Term Deposits and Short-Term Investments

 

As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and term deposits, term deposits and short-term investments were RMB880.0 million (US$127.6 million), compared with RMB936.4 million as of December 31, 2025.

 

Business Outlook

 

For the second quarter of 2026, So-Young expects aesthetic treatment services revenues to be between RMB307.0 million (US$44.5 million) and RMB317.0 million (US$46.0 million), representing an 112.6% to 119.5% increase from the same period in 2025. The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company’s preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions, as well as customer demand, which are all subject to change.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, this press release presents non-GAAP loss from operations and non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc. by excluding share-based compensation expenses and impairment of long-lived assets from loss from operations, and excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of long-lived assets, and tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments from net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc., respectively.

 

The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are important to help investors understand the Company’s operating and financial performance, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess the Company’s core operating results, as they exclude certain expenses (i) that are not expected to result in cash payments or (ii) that are non-recurring in nature or may not be indicative of the Company’s core operating results and business outlook. The use of the above non-GAAP financial measures has certain limitations. Share-based compensation expenses and the impairment of long-lived assets are non-recurring in nature. All these are not reflected in the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures, but should be considered in the overall evaluation of the Company’s results. The Company compensates for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of its share-based compensation expenses, impairment of long-lived assets, and tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments in the reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is set forth at the end of this release.

 

Conference Call Information

 

So-Young’s management will hold an earnings conference call on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 7:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time (7:30 PM on the same day, Beijing/Hong Kong Time). Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

 

International: +1-412-902-4272
China: 4001-201203
US: +1-888-346-8982
Hong Kong: +852-800-905945
Passcode: So Young

 

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A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time, May 29, 2026. The dial-in details are:

 

International: +1-412-317-0088
US: +1-855-669-9658
Passcode: 5918252

 

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.soyoung.com.

 

About So-Young International Inc.

 

So-Young International Inc. (Nasdaq: SY) (“So-Young” or the “Company”) is the leading aesthetic treatment platform in China connecting consumers with online services and offline treatments. The Company provides access to aesthetic treatments through its online platform and branded aesthetic centers, offering curated treatment information, facilitating online reservations, delivering high-quality treatments, and developing, producing and distributing optoelectronic medical equipment and injectable products. With its strong brand recognition, digital reach, affordable treatments and efficient supply chain, So-Young is well-positioned to serve its audience over the long term and grow along the medical aesthetic value chain.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Financial Guidance and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as So-Young’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. So-Young may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 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. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about So-Young’s beliefs and expectations, 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: So-Young’s strategies; So-Young’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; So-Young’s ability to retain and increase the number of users and medical service providers, and expand its service offerings; competition in the online medical aesthetic service industry; changes in So-Young’s revenues, costs or expenditures; Chinese governmental policies and regulations relating to the online medical aesthetic service industry, 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 is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and So-Young undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

So-Young

 

Investor Relations

Ms. Mona Qiao

Phone: +86-10-8790-2012

E-mail: ir@soyoung.com

 

Christensen

 

Ms. Joanna Quan

Phone: +86-10-5900-1548

E-mail: sy@christensencomms.com

 

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SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)

 

   As of 
   December 31,   March 31,   March 31, 
   2025   2026   2026 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Assets            
Current assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents   418,213    386,813    56,076 
Restricted cash and term deposits   64,683    82,512    11,962 
Trade receivables   51,532    43,417    6,294 
Inventories   233,389    262,555    38,062 
Receivables from online payment platforms   16,296    17,174    2,490 
Amounts due from related parties   774    1,687    245 
Term deposits and short-term investments   453,472    410,649    59,532 
Prepayment and other current assets   246,237    283,832    41,147 
Total current assets   1,484,596    1,488,639    215,808 
Non-current assets:               
Long-term investments   274,753    274,180    39,748 
Intangible assets   144,097    139,815    20,269 
Goodwill   684    684    99 
Property and equipment, net   293,560    307,370    44,559 
Deferred tax assets   69,313    69,363    10,056 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   251,635    253,238    36,712 
Other non-current assets   130,998    131,527    19,067 
Total non-current assets   1,165,040    1,176,177    170,510 
Total assets   2,649,636    2,664,816    386,318 
                
Liabilities               
Current liabilities:               
Short-term borrowings   39,814    119,746    17,360 
Taxes payable   43,461    36,606    5,307 
Contract liabilities   65,948    64,564    9,360 
Salary and welfare payables   130,170    106,727    15,472 
Amounts due to related parties   618    552    80 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   427,507    453,930    65,805 
Operating lease liabilities-current   76,536    78,374    11,362 
Total current liabilities   784,054    860,499    124,746 
Non-current liabilities:               
Operating lease liabilities-non current   183,364    182,302    26,428 
Deferred tax liabilities   10,615    9,266    1,343 
Other non-current liabilities   2,783    3,925    569 
Total non-current liabilities   196,762    195,493    28,340 
Total liabilities   980,816    1,055,992    153,086 

 

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SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)

 

Shareholders’ equity:            
Treasury stock   (391,944)   (391,944)   (56,820)
Class A ordinary shares (US$0.0005 par value; 750,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026; 79,016,808 and 65,089,482 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025, 79,142,997 and 65,215,671 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026, respectively)   257    257    37 
Class B ordinary shares (US$0.0005 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026; 12,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026)   37    37    5 
Additional paid-in capital   3,059,764    3,062,378    443,952 
Statutory reserves   46,448    46,448    6,734 
Accumulated deficit   (1,174,587)   (1,223,763)   (177,408)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   13,340    935    136 
Total So-Young International Inc. shareholders’ equity   1,553,315    1,494,348    216,636 
Non-controlling interests   115,505    114,476    16,596 
Total shareholders’ equity   1,668,820    1,608,824    233,232 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   2,649,636    2,664,816    386,318 

 

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SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)

 

    For the Three Months Ended  
    March 31,
2025
    December 31,
2025
    March 31,
2026
    March 31,
2026
 
    RMB     RMB     RMB     US$  
Revenues:                                
Aesthetic treatment services     98,827       248,076       282,432       40,944  
Information and reservation services     121,625       125,675       80,311       11,643  
Sales of medical products and maintenance services     55,590       69,257       57,141       8,284  
Other services     21,228       17,714       12,891       1,869  
Total revenues     297,270       460,722       432,775       62,740  
Cost of revenues:                                
Cost of aesthetic treatment services     (80,264 )     (189,017 )     (205,758 )     (29,829 )
Cost of information and reservation services     (23,297 )     (10,071 )     (6,401 )     (928 )
Cost of medical products sold and maintenance services     (30,425 )     (41,595 )     (30,403 )     (4,408 )
Cost of other services     (17,429 )     (15,265 )     (8,436 )     (1,223 )
Total cost of revenues     (151,415 )     (255,948 )     (250,998 )     (36,388 )
Gross profit     145,855       204,774       181,777       26,352  
Operating expenses:                                
Sales and marketing expenses     (97,876 )     (168,678 )     (130,826 )     (18,966 )
General and administrative expenses     (59,284 )     (101,893 )     (84,504 )     (12,251 )
Research and development expenses     (32,109 )     (37,436 )     (24,339 )     (3,528 )
Impairment of long-lived assets           (19,710 )            
Total operating expenses     (189,269 )     (327,717 )     (239,669 )     (34,745 )
Loss from operations     (43,414 )     (122,943 )     (57,892 )     (8,393 )
Other income/(expenses):                                
Investment (loss)/income, net     (785 )     773       206       30  
Interest income, net     7,025       3,453       3,734       541  
Exchange gains     25       2,929       4,910       712  
Share of losses of equity method investee     (2,442 )     (616 )     (187 )     (27 )
Others, net     4,834       1,670       (1,729 )     (252 )
Loss before tax     (34,757 )     (114,734 )     (50,958 )     (7,389 )
Income tax benefits     1,605       619       753       109  
Net loss     (33,152 )     (114,115 )     (50,205 )     (7,280 )
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests     14       5,266       1,029       149  
Net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc.     (33,138 )     (108,849 )     (49,176 )     (7,131 )

 

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SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)

 

    For the Three Months Ended  
    March 31,
2025
    December 31,
2025
    March 31,
2026
    March 31,
2026
 
    RMB     RMB     RMB     US$  
Net loss per ordinary share                                
Net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholder - basic     (0.42 )     (1.40 )     (0.63 )     (0.09 )
Net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholder - diluted     (0.42 )     (1.40 )     (0.63 )     (0.09 )
Net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders - basic (13 ADS represents 10 Class A ordinary shares)     (0.32 )     (1.08 )     (0.48 )     (0.07 )
Net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders - diluted (13 ADS represents 10 Class A ordinary shares)     (0.32 )     (1.08 )     (0.48 )     (0.07 )
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing earnings/(loss) per share, basic*     78,562,865       77,593,230       77,671,152       77,671,152  
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing earnings/(loss) per share, diluted*     78,562,865       77,593,230       77,671,152       77,671,152  
                                 
Share-based compensation expenses included in:                                
Cost of revenues     (30 )     4       (3 )     (0 )
Sales and marketing expenses     (130 )     30       (87 )     (13 )
General and administrative expenses     (1,404 )     771       (2,480 )     (360 )
Research and development expenses     (93 )     66       (35 )     (5 )

 

 

*Both Class A and Class B ordinary shares are included in the calculation of the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, basic and diluted.

 

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SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31,
2025
   December 31,
2025
   March 31,
2026
   March 31,
2026
 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   US$ 
GAAP loss from operations   (43,414)   (122,943)   (57,892)   (8,393)
Add back: Share-based compensation expenses   1,657    (871)   2,605    378 
Add back: Impairment of long-lived assets       19,710         
Non-GAAP loss from operations   (41,757)   (104,104)   (55,287)   (8,015)
                     
GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc.   (33,138)   (108,849)   (49,176)   (7,131)
Add back: Share-based compensation expenses   1,657    (871)   2,605    378 
Add back: Impairment of long-lived assets attributable to So-Young International Inc.       18,782         
Reversal: Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments (1)       (2,483)        
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So-Young International Inc.   (31,481)   (93,421)   (46,571)   (6,753)

 

 

(1) To adjust the income tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments, which is primarily related to impairment of long-lived assets. Other non-GAAP adjustment items have no tax effect, because full valuation allowances were provided for related deferred tax assets as it is more-likely-than-not they will not be realized.

 

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FAQ

How did So-Young (SY) perform financially in Q1 2026?

So-Young reported Q1 2026 revenues of RMB432.8 million, up 45.6% year over year. Net loss attributable to the company was RMB49.2 million, and non-GAAP net loss was RMB46.6 million, indicating strong growth but continued lack of profitability.

What drove So-Young’s revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026?

Revenue growth was mainly driven by expansion of branded aesthetic centers. Total revenues rose to RMB432.8 million, with aesthetic treatment services contributing RMB282.4 million, reflecting increased offline treatment volumes alongside the company’s online information and reservation services.

What is So-Young’s earnings outlook for Q2 2026 aesthetic treatment services?

For Q2 2026, So-Young expects aesthetic treatment services revenues between RMB307.0 million and RMB317.0 million. This guidance represents 112.6% to 119.5% year-over-year growth, assuming current market and operating conditions and customer demand remain in line with management’s preliminary estimates.

Is So-Young International Inc. profitable based on Q1 2026 results?

No, So-Young remains unprofitable. In Q1 2026, net loss attributable to the company was RMB49.2 million, while non-GAAP net loss was RMB46.6 million. Loss from operations reached RMB57.9 million, despite significant revenue growth in the period.

What is So-Young’s cash and liquidity position as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, So-Young held RMB880.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments. This liquidity base provides financial flexibility while the company continues expanding its branded aesthetic centers and improving operational efficiency.

How did So-Young’s operating expenses change in Q1 2026 versus last year?

Total operating expenses increased 26.6% year over year to RMB239.7 million in Q1 2026. Sales and marketing, general and administrative, and research and development costs all contributed, reflecting continued investment in scaling branded aesthetic centers and platform operations.

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