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UCLOUDLINK (NASDAQ: UCL) 2025 profit rises while revenue falls double digits

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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. reported unaudited 2025 results showing lower revenue but stronger profitability. Full-year revenues were US$81.4 million, down 11.1%, while net income rose to US$6.3 million, a 38.2% increase, helped by higher gross margin of 52.4% and relatively stable operating expenses.

In the fourth quarter, revenue declined to US$22.1 million, but gross margin improved to 51.6% and adjusted EBITDA turned positive at US$3.1 million. Cash and cash equivalents reached US$32.8 million as of December 31, 2025. For 2026, the company guides revenue between US$85.0 million and US$100.0 million, implying modest to potentially strong growth from 2025.

Positive

  • Profitability improved meaningfully: 2025 net income rose to US$6.3 million from US$4.6 million, and income from operations increased to US$8.0 million from US$4.4 million despite lower revenue.
  • Margin expansion: Overall gross margin increased to 52.4% in 2025 from 48.4% in 2024, and fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA swung to a US$3.1 million profit from a US$2.3 million loss.
  • Stronger balance sheet: Cash and cash equivalents rose to US$32.8 million as of December 31, 2025, up from US$30.1 million a year earlier, while total liabilities declined to US$39.0 million and shareholders’ equity increased to US$28.8 million.

Negative

  • Top-line contraction: 2025 total revenues declined to US$81.4 million, down 11.1% from US$91.6 million, with Q4 2025 revenues falling 14.6% year over year.
  • Weaker adjusted earnings: Adjusted net income decreased to US$2.7 million in 2025 from US$4.5 million in 2024, and the company posted a GAAP net loss of US$3.1 million in Q4 2025.
  • Soft near-term outlook: Q1 2026 revenue is expected between US$16.0 million and US$17.0 million, implying a 9.1–14.4% year-over-year decline before potential recovery over the full year.

Insights

Profitability improved despite falling revenue, with cautious but flexible 2026 growth outlook.

UCLOUDLINK saw 2025 revenue fall to US$81.4 million from US$91.6 million, but gross margin rose to 52.4% and income from operations nearly doubled to US$8.0 million. Net income increased to US$6.3 million, and earnings per ADS reached US$0.17.

Cost discipline and a richer service mix supported margins, while operating expenses stayed roughly flat at US$41.4 million. However, adjusted net income declined to US$2.7 million, reflecting non-operating items and indicating that headline net income growth is partly driven by factors outside core operations.

Management guides 2026 revenue to US$85.0–100.0 million, from US$81.4 million in 2025, with Q1 2026 expected to be down year over year. Actual results will depend on adoption of new products like GlocalMe Life, SIM, and IoT and the company’s ability to maintain higher margins.

 

 

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 March 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-39302

 

 

 

UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

(Registrant’s Name)

 

 

 

Unit 2214-Rm1, 22/F, Mira Place Tower A

132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Kowloon, Hong Kong

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

 

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

 

Form 20-F       Form 40-F 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description
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.

 

  UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.
     
  By: /s/ Chaohui Chen
  Name: Chaohui Chen
  Title: Director and Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: March 18, 2026

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

 

Hong Kong, March 18, 2026 – UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. (“UCLOUDLINK” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: UCL), the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months and the full year ended December 31, 2025.

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

 

Total revenues were US$22.1 million, representing a decrease of 14.6% from US$26.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Gross profit was US$11.4 million, representing an increase of 2.3% from US$11.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Loss from operations was US$1.6 million, compared to US$1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Net loss was US$3.1 million, compared to US$1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was US$1.0 million, compared to adjusted net loss of US$3.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was US$3.1 million, compared to negative US$2.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Full Year 2025 Financial Highlights

 

Total revenues were US$81.4 million, representing a decrease of 11.1% from US$91.6 million in 2024.

 

Gross profit was US$42.7 million, representing a decrease of 3.8% from US$44.4 million in 2024.

 

Income from operations was US$8.0 million, compared to US$4.4 million in 2024.

 

Net income was US$6.3 million, compared to US$4.6 million in 2024.

 

Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was US$2.7 million, compared to US$4.5 million in 2024.

 

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was US$7.2 million, compared to US$7.1 million in 2024.

 

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Operational Highlights

 

Total data consumed through the Company’s platform was 46,511 terabytes (6,529 terabytes procured by the Company and 39,982 terabytes procured by our business partners), representing an increase of 9.2% from 42,577 terabytes in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

As a proportion of daily active terminals, 57.1% were from uCloudlink 1.0 international data connectivity services and 42.9% of daily active terminals were from uCloudlink 2.0 local data connectivity services during the fourth quarter of 2025. Average daily data usage per terminal was 1.59 GB in December 2025.

 

Average daily active terminals (“DAT”) in the fourth quarter were 328,847 (15,636 owned by the Company and 313,211 owned by our business partners), representing an increase of 6.6% from 308,386 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average DAT in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe IoT business was 23,785, representing an increase of 434.8% from 4,447 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average DAT in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe SIM business was 10,230, representing an increase of 180.8% from 3,643 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average DAT in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe Life business was 3,119, representing an increase of 897.9% from 313 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average DAT in the fourth quarter from PetPhone business was 257, as compared with nil in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average DAT in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe MeowGo business, which was previously referred to as GlocalMe mobile/fixed broadband business, was 291,456, representing a decrease of 2.8% from 299,983 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average monthly active terminals (“MAT”) in the fourth quarter were 704,393, representing an increase of 11.1% from 634,245 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average MAT in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe IoT business was 45,997, representing an increase of 127.5% from 20,222 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average MAT in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe SIM business was 67,029, representing an increase of 153.8% from 26,411 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average MAT in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe Life business was 7,334, representing an increase of 616.9% from 1,023 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average MAT in the fourth quarter from PetPhone business was 571, as compared with nil in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average MAT in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe MeowGo business was 583,462, representing a decrease of 0.5% from 586,589 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

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Average daily active users (“DAU”) in the fourth quarter were 353,278, representing an increase of 10.4% from 320,037 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average DAU in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe IoT business was 31,900, representing an increase of 558.7% from 4,843 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average DAU in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe SIM business was 19,362, representing an increase of 349.8% from 4,305 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average DAU in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe Life business was 3,579, representing an increase of 409.1% from 703 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average DAU in the fourth quarter from PetPhone business was 745, as compared with nil in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average DAU in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe MeowGo business was 297,692, representing a decrease of 4.0% from 310,186 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average monthly active users (“MAU”) in the fourth quarter were 738,777, representing an increase of 9.2% from 676,610 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average MAU in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe IoT business was 50,550, representing an increase of 66.0% from 30,454 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average MAU in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe SIM business was 79,474, representing an increase of 153.3% from 31,375 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average MAU in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe Life business was 8,117, representing an increase of 460.2% from 1,449 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average MAU in the fourth quarter from PetPhone business was 977, as compared with nil in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Average MAU in the fourth quarter from GlocalMe MeowGo business was 599,659, representing a decrease of 2.2% from 613,332 in the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had served 3,146 business partners in 64 countries and regions. The Company had 206 patents with 181 approved and 25 pending approval, while the pool of SIM cards was from 398 MNOs globally as of December 31, 2025.

 

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Full Year 2025 Operational Highlights

 

Total data consumed through the Company’s platform was 184,175 terabytes (28,747 terabytes procured by the Company and 155,428 terabytes procured by our business partners), representing an increase of 6.5% from 172,912 terabytes in 2024.

 

As a proportion of daily active terminals, 56.3% were from uCloudlink 1.0 international data connectivity services and 43.7% of daily active terminals were from uCloudlink 2.0 local data connectivity services.

 

In 2025, average daily active terminals were 322,169 (18,449 owned by the Company and 303,720 owned by our business partners), representing an increase of 1.7% from 316,688 in 2024.

 

Average DAT in 2025 from GlocalMe IoT business was 13,281, representing an increase of 663.3% from 1,740 in 2024.

 

Average DAT in 2025 from GlocalMe SIM business was 8,068, representing an increase of 240.9% from 2,367 in 2024.

 

Average DAT in 2025 from GlocalMe Life business was 1,510, representing an increase of 496.8% from 253 in 2024.

 

Average DAT in 2025 from PetPhone business was 108, as compared with nil in 2024.

 

Average DAT in 2025 from GlocalMe MeowGo business was 299,202, representing a decrease of 4.2% from 312,328 in 2024.

 

Average monthly active terminals (“MAT”) in 2025 were 681,672, representing an increase of 8.0% from 631,137 in 2024.

 

Average MAT in 2025 from GlocalMe IoT business was 36,680, representing an increase of 360.7% from 7,962 in 2024.

 

Average MAT in 2025 from GlocalMe SIM business was 53,681, representing an increase of 190.8% from 18,462 in 2024.

 

Average MAT in 2025 from GlocalMe Life business was 3,753, representing an increase of 356.0% from 823 in 2024.

 

Average MAT in 2025 from PetPhone business was 265, as compared with nil in 2024.

 

Average MAT in 2025 from GlocalMe MeowGo business was 587,293, representing a decrease of 2.7% from 603,890 in 2024.

 

Average DAU in 2025 were 340,036, representing an increase of 4.2% from 326,412 in 2024.

 

Average DAU in 2025 from GlocalMe IoT business was 20,339, representing an increase of 737.3% from 2,429 in 2024.

 

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Average DAU in 2025 from GlocalMe SIM business was 12,329, representing an increase of 321.5% from 2,925 in 2024.

 

Average DAU in 2025 from GlocalMe Life business was 2,084, representing an increase of 349.1% from 464 in 2024.

 

Average DAU in 2025 from PetPhone business was 337, as compared with nil in 2024.

 

Average DAU in 2025 from GlocalMe MeowGo business was 304,947, representing a decrease of 4.9% from 320,594 in 2024.

 

Average MAU in 2025 were 723,706, representing an increase of 8.9% from 664,815 in 2024.

 

Average MAU in 2025 from GlocalMe IoT business was 35,907, representing an increase of 251.2% from 10,223 in 2024.

 

Average MAU in 2025 from GlocalMe SIM business was 61,669, representing an increase of 167.5% from 23,052 in 2024.

 

Average MAU in 2025 from GlocalMe Life business was 4,612, representing an increase of 413.0% from 899 in 2024.

 

Average MAU in 2025 from PetPhone business was 459, as compared with nil in 2024.

 

Average MAU in 2025 from GlocalMe MeowGo business was 621,059, representing a decrease of 1.5% from 630,641 in 2024.

 

Executive Commentary

 

Mr. Chaohui Chen, Director and Chief Executive Officer of UCLOUDLINK, commented, “We finished 2025 with strong financial and operational momentum, highlighted by net income for the year increasing 38.2% year-over-year to US$6.3 million and net cash inflow from operations of US$3.2 million. Total revenues from mainland China surged 16.5% from last year, underscoring how our uCloudlink 1.0 international data connectivity solutions are accelerating broader consumer adoption and further solidifying our leadership in the global roaming market. This robust performance demonstrates the resilience of our core strategy and the strategic impact of the investments we made in our three new growth engines. The launch of these new products has diversified our business and allowed us to successfully navigate a persistently challenging macroeconomic and trade environment. Through strict operational discipline and focus, we have laid a solid foundation to build up and accelerate growth in 2026.”

 

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“Our three new growth engines—GlocalMe Life, GlocalMe SIM, and GlocalMe IoT – continued to hit critical commercial milestones and make solid progress during the quarter. We kicked off 2026 with a powerful showcase at CES in Las Vegas, where we highlighted the latest GlocalMe Life innovations. There, we outlined our vision to eliminate the ‘Pet People Divide’ through the PetPogo ecosystem, introducing the all-new PetCam that complements the PetPhone. This ecosystem transcends basic pet tracking functions by establishing a comprehensive ‘Safety-Wellness-Emotional Connection’ loop that enables owners to see, hear, and interact with their pets seamlessly from anywhere in the world. The response has been exceptional, generating significant global attention and validating our product roadmap. PetPhone orders continue to scale since its initial launch last quarter and are accelerating, reflecting strong market confidence. Under GlocalMe SIM, our eSIM TRIO solution continues to gain strong traction following its pilot program last quarter, with cumulative SIM card sales now surpassing several hundred thousand units as growth momentum accelerates. More importantly, our carrier co-issuance program has started pilot deployment, providing a highly effective, low-capex solution for operators that enhances their global roaming capabilities. Also making its debut at CES was the MeowGo G50 Max, an AI-powered connectivity hub engineered with Sky-to-Ground 5G/satellite integration that creates mobile Wi-Fi hotspots anywhere. Finally, our GlocalMe IoT business maintained its robust growth trajectory, with user adoption and revenue contribution increasing strongly on a year-over-year basis during the quarter. We have solidified the strategic positioning of this business in high-growth sectors such as in-car infotainment and security cameras which will further expand our ecosystem.”

 

“Looking ahead, 2026 will be a pivotal year of execution and transformation for us. We are entering this next phase with clear momentum and a streamlined organizational structure that has been aligned with our evolving strategy. The strong market feedback from CES 2026, combined with accelerating sales of new solutions, provides us with multiple powerful growth engines. We are confident in our ability to scale our user base globally, further diversify our revenue streams, and bridge critical digital divides, from cross-border connectivity to the emotional distance between people and their pets.”

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results

 

Revenues

 

Total revenues were US$22.1 million, representing a decrease of 14.6% from US$26.0 million in the same period of 2024.

 

Revenues from services were US$15.2 million, representing an increase of 1.1% from US$15.0 million in the same period of 2024. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase of US$0.6 million in other revenues from services, which encompasses items such as SIM card resale service fees and advertising revenue.

 

Revenues from data connectivity services were US$11.5 million, representing a decrease of 1.4% from US$11.7 million in the same period of 2024. The slight decrease was primarily due to a decrease in revenues from international data connectivity services to US$9.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 from US$9.6 million in the same period of 2024, and a decrease in revenues from local data connectivity services to US$2.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 from US$2.1 million in the same period of 2024.

 

Revenues from PaaS and SaaS services were US$2.8 million, representing a decrease of 7.5% from US$3.0 million in the same period of 2024.

 

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Revenues from sales of products were US$6.9 million, representing a decrease of 36.2% from US$11.0 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to a decrease of US$3.3 million in revenues from sales of data related products.

 

Geographic Distribution

 

During the fourth quarter of 2025, as a percentage of our total revenues, Japan contributed 43.6%, Mainland China contributed 26.8%, North America contributed 11.2%, and other countries and regions contributed the remaining 18.4%, compared to 53.6%, 20.0%, 12.1% and 14.3%, respectively, in the same period of 2024.

 

Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of revenues was US$10.7 million, representing a decrease of 27.4% from US$14.8 million in the same period of 2024. This decrease was in line with the decrease in revenues from sales of products during the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

Cost of services was US$5.8 million, representing a decrease of 6.4% from US$6.2 million in the same period of 2024.

 

Cost of products sold was US$4.9 million, representing a decrease of 42.6% from US$8.6 million in the same period of 2024.

 

Gross Profit

 

Overall gross profit was US$11.4 million, compared to US$11.2 million in the same period of 2024. Overall gross margin was 51.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 43.0% in the same period of 2024.

 

Gross profit on services was US$9.4 million, compared to US$8.8 million in the same period of 2024. Gross margin on services was 61.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 58.6% in the same period of 2024.

 

Gross profit on sales of products was US$2.0 million, compared to US$2.4 million in the same period of 2024. Gross margin on sales of products was 29.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to 21.7% in the same period of 2024.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses were US$9.5 million, compared to US$14.1 million in the same period of 2024.

 

Research and development expenses were US$0.4 million, representing a decrease of 76.3% from US$1.8 million in the same period of 2024. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of US$1.2 million in staff costs.

 

Sales and marketing expenses were US$6.1 million, representing a decrease of 2.1% from US$6.2 million in the same period of 2024.

 

General and administrative expenses were US$3.0 million, representing a decrease of 49.9% from US$6.1 million in the same period of 2024. This decrease was primarily due to decreases of US$1.8 million in staff costs and US$1.2 million in professional service fees.

 

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Loss from Operations

 

Loss from operations was US$1.6 million, compared to US$1.7 million in the same period of 2024.

 

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

 

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP), which excludes the impact of share-based compensation, fair value gain/loss in other investment, share of profit/loss in equity method investment, net of tax, interest expense, income tax expenses and depreciation and amortization, was US$3.1 million, compared to negative US$2.3 million in the same period of 2024.

 

Net Interest Expense/Income

 

Net interest expense was US$0.04 million, compared to a net interest income of US$0.1 million in the same period of 2024.

 

Net Loss

 

Net loss was US$3.1 million, compared to US$1.5 million in the same period of 2024.

 

Adjusted Net Income/Loss (Non-GAAP)

 

Adjusted net income, which excludes the impact of share-based compensation, fair value gain/loss in other investment and share of profit/loss in equity method investment, net of tax, was US$1.0 million, compared to adjusted net loss of US$3.1 million in the same period of 2024.

 

Basic and Diluted Loss per ADS

 

Basic and diluted loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were US$0.08 in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to US$0.04 in the same period of 2024.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of US$32.8 million, compared to US$28.5 million as of September 30, 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to proceeds of US$5.1 million from bank borrowings and net inflow of US$4.7 million from operations, which was partially offset by repayments of US$5.7 million in bank borrowings.

 

Capital Expenditures (“CAPEX”)

 

Capital expenditures were US$0.02 million, compared to US$0.6 million in the same period of 2024.

 

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Full Year 2025 Financial Results

 

Revenues

 

Total revenues were US$81.4 million, representing a decrease of 11.1% from US$91.6 million in 2024.

 

Revenues from services were US$61.0 million, representing an increase of 1.8% from US$60.0 million in 2024. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase of US$1.1 million in other revenues from services, which encompasses items such as SIM card resale service fees and advertising revenue.

 

Revenues from data connectivity services were US$47.8 million, representing an increase of 0.4% from US$47.6 million in 2024. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in revenues from international data connectivity services to US$41.1 million in 2025 from US$39.5 million in 2024, as the recovery of international travel continues, which was partially offset by a decrease in revenues from local data connectivity services to US$6.7 million in 2025 from US$8.1 million in 2024, due to business adjustments made by certain customers.

 

Revenues from PaaS and SaaS services were US$11.1 million, representing a decrease of 1.6% from US$11.3 million in 2024.

 

Revenues from sales of products were US$20.4 million, representing a decrease of 35.5% from US$31.6 million in 2024, primarily due to decreases of US$8.3 million in sales of data related products and US$2.7 million in sales of terminals.

 

Geographic Distribution

 

During 2025, as a percentage of our total revenues, Japan contributed 37.8%, Mainland China contributed 31.5%, North America contributed 13.6%, and other countries and regions contributed the remaining 17.1%, compared to 47.4%, 24.0%, 13.8% and 14.8%, respectively, in 2024.

 

Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of revenues was US$38.7 million, representing a decrease of 18.0% from US$47.2 million in 2024. This decrease was due to a decrease in cost of products sold, which was partially offset by an increase in cost of services.

 

Cost of services was US$25.6 million, representing an increase of 9.1% from US$23.5 million in 2024.

 

Cost of products sold was US$13.1 million, representing a decrease of 44.8% from US$23.7 million in 2024.

 

Gross Profit

 

Overall gross profit was US$42.7 million, compared to US$44.4 million in 2024. Overall gross margin was 52.4% in 2025, compared to 48.4% in 2024.

 

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Gross profit on services was US$35.4 million, compared to US$36.5 million in 2024. Gross margin on services was 58.0% in 2025, compared to 60.8% in 2024.

 

Gross profit on sales of products was US$7.3 million, compared to US$7.9 million in 2024. Gross margin on sales of products was 35.6% in 2025, compared to 24.9% in 2024.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses were US$41.4 million, compared to US$42.0 million in 2024.

 

Research and development expenses were US$4.9 million, representing a decrease of 21.5% from US$6.2 million in 2024. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of US$1.3 million in staff costs.

 

Sales and marketing expenses were US$24.0 million, representing an increase of 20.4% from US$19.9 million in 2024. This increase was primarily due to increases of US$1.8 million in promotion fees, US$1.3 million in service fees, US$0.4 million in operating lease payments, and US$0.4 million in exhibition expenses.

 

General and administrative expenses were US$12.5 million, representing a decrease of 21.1% from US$15.9 million in 2024. This decrease was primarily due to decreases of US$2.3 million in professional service fees and US$1.3 million in staff costs.

 

Income from Operations

 

Income from operations was US$8.0 million, compared to US$4.4 million in 2024.

 

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

 

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP), which excludes the impact of share-based compensation, fair value gain/loss in other investment, share of profit/loss in equity method investment, net of tax, interest expense, income tax expenses and depreciation and amortization, was US$7.2 million, compared to US$7.1 million in 2024.

 

Net Interest Expenses/Income

 

Net interest expense was US$0.1 million, compared to a net interest income of US$0.03 million in 2024.

 

Net Income

 

Net income was US$6.3 million, compared to US$4.6 million in 2024.

 

Adjusted Net Income (Non-GAAP)

 

Adjusted net income, which excludes the impact of share-based compensation, fair value gain/loss in other investment and share of profit/loss in equity method investment, net of tax, was US$2.7 million, compared to US$4.5 million in 2024.

 

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Basic and Diluted Earnings per ADS

 

Basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were US$0.17 in 2025, compared to US$0.12 in 2024.

 

Capital Expenditures (“CAPEX”)

 

Capital expenditures were US$1.0 million, compared to US$4.0 million in 2024.

 

Business Outlook

 

For the first quarter of 2026, UCLOUDLINK expects total revenues to be between US$16.0 million and US$17.0 million, representing a decrease of 9.1% to 14.4% compared to the same period of 2025. For 2026, UCLOUDLINK expects total revenues to be between US$85.0 million and US$100.0 million, representing an increase of 4.4% to 22.9% from 2025.

 

The above outlook is based on current market conditions and reflects the Company’s preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand.

 

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, adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted EBITDA, as supplemental measures to review and assess the Company’s operating performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted net income/(loss) is defined as net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation, fair value gain/loss in other investment and share of profit/loss in equity method investment, net of tax. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation, fair value gain/loss in other investment, share of profit/loss in equity method investment, net of tax, interest expense, income tax expenses and depreciation and amortization.

 

The Company believes that adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted EBITDA help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that are included in income/(loss) from operations and net income/(loss). The Company believes that adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted EBITDA provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management in its financial and operational decision-making.

 

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non- GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using adjusted net income/(loss) and adjusted EBITDA is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company’s operations. Share-based compensation, fair value gain/loss in other investment and share of profit/loss in equity method investment, net of tax, have been and may continue to be incurred in the Company’s business and is not reflected in the presentation of adjusted net income/(loss). Further, the non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

 

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The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating its performance. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

 

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

 

UCLOUDLINK will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (8:30 p.m. Hong Kong Time on the same day) to discuss financial results and answer questions from investors and analysts. Listeners may access the call by dialing:

 

Other International: +6-173-145-4010  
USA/Canada (Toll Free): +1-855-881-1339  
UK (Toll Free): 0-800-051-8245  
Mainland China (Toll Free): 4001-200-659  
Hong Kong (Toll Free): 800-966-806  
Singapore (Toll Free): 800-101-2785  

 

Participants should dial in at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for “UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.” Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at https://ir.ucloudlink.com.

 

A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference until March 25, 2026, by dialing:

 

US/Canada (Toll Free): +1-855-883-1031  
UK (Toll Free): +0-800-031-4295  
Hong Kong (Toll Free): 800-930-639  
Replay Passcode: 10053729  

 

About UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

 

UCLOUDLINK is the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, pioneering the sharing economy business model for the telecommunications industry. The Company’s products and services deliver unique value propositions to mobile data users, handset and smart-hardware companies, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile network operators (MNOs). Leveraging its innovative cloud SIM technology and architecture, the Company has redefined the mobile data connectivity experience by allowing users to gain access to mobile data traffic allowance shared by network operators on its marketplace, while providing reliable connectivity, high speeds and competitive pricing.

 

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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 UCLOUDLINK’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. UCLOUDLINK 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 UCLOUDLINK’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: UCLOUDLINK’s strategies; UCLOUDLINK’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; UCLOUDLINK’s ability to increase its user base and usage of its mobile data connectivity services, and improve operational efficiency; competition in the global mobile data connectivity service industry; changes in UCLOUDLINK’s revenues, costs or expenditures; governmental policies and regulations relating to the global mobile data connectivity service industry, general economic and business conditions globally and in China; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to UCLOUDLINK’s business operations and the economy in China and elsewhere generally; 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 UCLOUDLINK undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.
Daniel Gao
Tel: +852-2180-6111
E-mail: ir@ucloudlink.com
 
Investor Relations:
Christensen Advisory
Christian Arnell, Managing Director
Tel: +852-2117-0861
E-mail: ucloudlink@christensencomms.com

 

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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands of US$, except for share and per share data)

 

   As of December 31,   As of December 31, 
   2024   2025 
ASSETS        
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents   30,057    32,831 
Accounts receivable, net   7,880    4,436 
Inventories   1,312    4,378 
Prepayments and other current assets   5,637    4,574 
Other investments   8,703    13,346 
Amounts due from related parties   1,971    1,697 
Total current assets   55,560    61,262 
Non-current assets          
Long-term investments   2,011    2,044 
Right-of-use assets, net   2,876    1,745 
Property and equipment, net   4,025    2,224 
Intangible assets, net   507    511 
Prepayments   -    43 
Total non-current assets   9,419    6,567 
TOTAL ASSETS   64,979    67,829 
           
LIABILITIES          
Current liabilities          
Short term borrowings   6,956    5,549 
Current portion of long-term bank borrowings   -    68 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   25,169    19,343 
Accounts payable   7,445    7,193 
Amounts due to related parties   49    - 
Contract liabilities   709    3,425 
Operating lease liabilities   1,853    1,189 
Total current liabilities   42,181    36,767 
Non-current liabilities          
Long term borrowings   -    1,622 
Operating lease liabilities   1,088    574 
Other non-current liabilities   87    58 
Total non-current liabilities   1,175    2,254 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   43,356    39,021 
           
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Class A ordinary shares   13    13 
Class B ordinary shares   6    6 
Additional paid-in capital   241,378    242,421 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   2,234    2,075 
Accumulated losses   (222,008)   (215,707)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   21,623    28,808 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   64,979    67,829 

 

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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

(In thousands of US$, except for share and per share data)

 

   For the three months ended   For the years ended 
  

December 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2025

  

December 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2025

 
Revenues   25,960    22,170    91,635    81,449 
Revenues from services   15,015    15,186    60,002    61,060 
Sales of products   10,945    6,984    31,633    20,389 
Cost of revenues   (14,786)   (10,734)   (47,274)   (38,766)
Cost of services   (6,216)   (5,818)   (23,503)   (25,639)
Cost of products sold   (8,570)   (4,916)   (23,771)   (13,127)
Gross profits   11,174    11,436    44,361    42,683 
Research and development expenses   (1,794)   (425)   (6,198)   (4,868)
Sales and marketing expenses   (6,228)   (6,098)   (19,926)   (23,986)
General and administrative expenses   (6,057)   (3,036)   (15,947)   (12,577)
Other income/(expenses), net   1,187    (3,490)   2,095    6,714 
(Loss)/income from operations   (1,718)   (1,613)   4,385    7,966 
Interest income   176    21    227    68 
Interest expenses   (51)   (59)   (196)   (196)
(Loss)/income before income tax   (1,593)   (1,651)   4,416    7,838 
Income tax expense   (2)   (1,415)   (68)   (1,525)
Share of profit/(loss) in equity method investment, net of tax   93    (3)   210    (12)
Net (loss)/income   (1,502)   (3,069)   4,558    6,301 
Attributable to:                    
Equity holders of the Company   (1,502)   (3,069)   4,558    6,301 
                     
(Loss)/earnings per share for Class A and Class B ordinary shares                    
Basic   (0.00)   (0.01)   0.01    0.02 
Diluted   (0.00)   (0.01)   0.01    0.02 
                     
(Loss)/earnings per ADS (10 Class A shares equal to 1 ADS)                    
Basic   (0.04)   (0.08)   0.12    0.17 
Diluted   (0.04)   (0.08)   0.12    0.17 
                     
Shares used in earnings per Class A and Class B ordinary share computation:                    
Basic   377,971,590    380,572,660    376,344,425    378,546,843 
Diluted   377,971,590    380,572,660    376,344,425    378,546,843 
                     
Net (loss)/income   (1,502)   (3,069)   4,558    6,301 
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax                    
Foreign currency translation adjustment   458    (22)   (229)   (159)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income   (1,044)   (3,091)   4,329    6,142 

 

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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands of US$)

 

   For the three months ended   For the years ended 
  

December 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2025

  

December 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2025

 
Net cash generated from operating activities   540    4,747    9,186    3,208 
Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities   (580)   8    (3,758)   (1,028)
Net cash generated from/(used in) financing activities   3,061    (556)   1,732    122 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents   3,021    4,199    7,160    2,302 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period/year   27,678    28,516    23,371    30,057 
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents   (642)   116    (474)   472 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period/year   30,057    32,831    30,057    32,831 

 

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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP AND GAAP RESULTS

(In thousands of US$)

 

   For the three months ended   For the years ended 
  

December 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2025

  

December 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2025

 
Reconciliation of Net (Loss)/Income to Adjusted Net (Loss)/Income                
Net (loss)/income   (1,502)   (3,069)   4,558    6,301 
Add: share-based compensation   222    166    1,241    1,043 
fair value (gain)/loss in other investments   (1,730)   3,937    (1,091)   (4,643)
Less: share of (profit)/loss in equity method investment, net of tax   (93)   3    (210)   12 
Adjusted net (loss)/income   (3,103)   1,037    4,498    2,713 

 

   For the three months ended   For the years ended 
  

December 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2025

  

December 31,

2024

  

December 31,

2025

 
Reconciliation of Net (Loss)/Income to Adjusted EBITDA                
Net (loss)/income   (1,502)   (3,069)   4,558    6,301 
Add:                    
Interest expense   51    59    196    196 
Income tax expenses   2    1,415    68    1,525 
Depreciation and amortization   724    636    2,328    2,809 
EBITDA   (725)   (959)   7,150    10,831 
Add: share-based compensation   222    166    1,241    1,043 
fair value (gain)/loss in other investments   (1,730)   3,937    (1,091)   (4,643)
Less: share of (profit)/loss in equity method investment, net of tax   (93)   3    (210)   12 
Adjusted EBITDA   (2,326)   3,147    7,090    7,243 

 

 

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FAQ

How did UCLOUDLINK (UCL) perform financially in full year 2025?

UCLOUDLINK generated 2025 revenue of US$81.4 million, down 11.1% from 2024, but grew net income to US$6.3 million from US$4.6 million. Higher gross margin of 52.4% and relatively stable operating expenses supported this profitability improvement.

What were UCLOUDLINK (UCL) results for the fourth quarter of 2025?

In Q4 2025, UCLOUDLINK reported revenue of US$22.1 million, a 14.6% year-over-year decline. Gross margin improved to 51.6%, adjusted EBITDA turned positive at US$3.1 million, but the company recorded a net loss of US$3.1 million and loss per ADS of US$0.08.

What guidance did UCLOUDLINK (UCL) give for 2026 revenue?

UCLOUDLINK expects 2026 revenue between US$85.0 million and US$100.0 million, compared with US$81.4 million in 2025. This implies potential growth of roughly 4.4% to 22.9%, depending on market conditions and adoption of its GlocalMe Life, SIM, and IoT products.

How is UCLOUDLINK (UCL) managing its margins and costs?

The company lifted its overall gross margin to 52.4% in 2025 from 48.4% in 2024, helped by mix and cost control. Total operating expenses were nearly flat at US$41.4 million versus US$42.0 million, supporting higher income from operations despite lower revenue.

What is UCLOUDLINK (UCL)’s cash position and leverage at year-end 2025?

As of December 31, 2025, UCLOUDLINK held US$32.8 million in cash and equivalents, up from US$30.1 million a year earlier. Total liabilities declined to US$39.0 million, while shareholders’ equity increased to US$28.8 million, indicating a stronger balance sheet.

How did UCLOUDLINK (UCL) perform on a non-GAAP basis in 2025?

For 2025, UCLOUDLINK reported adjusted EBITDA of US$7.2 million, slightly above US$7.1 million in 2024. However, adjusted net income fell to US$2.7 million from US$4.5 million, reflecting changes in share-based compensation and investment-related items.

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