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Waterdrop Q2 revenue up 72.8%, $50M buyback

WDH posted 72.8% revenue growth in Q2 2026, authorized a new US$50 million buyback and declared a US$0.03 per ADS cash dividend despite lower year-on-year net profit.

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Waterdrop Inc. (WDH) reported strong growth but softer year-on-year earnings for the second quarter of 2026 and announced both a new share repurchase program and a cash dividend. Net operating revenue reached RMB1,448.2 million (US$213.4 million), up 72.8% year-over-year and 16.6% quarter-over-quarter, driven mainly by its insurance segment and expanding AI-enabled operations.

Operating profit was RMB111.3 million, up from RMB97.3 million a year earlier and RMB80.0 million in the first quarter. Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB125.8 million, down from RMB140.2 million a year earlier but up from RMB98.4 million in the prior quarter; adjusted net profit showed a similar pattern at RMB135.5 million versus RMB151.6 million a year earlier. Cash position stood at RMB2,652.7 million as of June 30, 2026, compared with RMB3,249.0 million as of December 31, 2025.

The board approved a new share repurchase program authorizing buybacks of up to US$50 million of ordinary shares/ADSs through September 10, 2027, on top of approximately 62.9 million ADSs already repurchased for about US$121.3 million since 2021. A sixth cash dividend of US$0.03 per ADS (about US$10.8 million in aggregate) was also approved. In addition, a wholly owned subsidiary entered into a secured term loan facility amounting to US$40.0 million with an independent third-party borrower, bearing interest at 10% per annum.

Positive

  • Net operating revenue grew 72.8% year-over-year to RMB1,448.2 million and 16.6% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting rapid expansion in the core insurance business.
  • Insurance-related income rose 80.5% year-over-year and 16.4% quarter-over-quarter, supported by AI-driven customer acquisition and product innovation such as the new long-term critical illness product.
  • The board authorized a new share repurchase program of up to US$50 million through September 10, 2027, on top of 62.9 million ADSs already repurchased for about US$121.3 million.
  • The board approved a cash dividend of US$0.03 per ADS, with an expected aggregate payout of about US$10.8 million, reinforcing the focus on shareholder returns.
  • Revenue from digital clinical trial solutions reached approximately RMB35.2 million, up 26.8% year-over-year, indicating traction in this newer business line.

Negative

  • Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders declined from RMB140.2 million to RMB125.8 million year-over-year, and adjusted net profit fell from RMB151.6 million to RMB135.5 million.
  • Operating costs and expenses increased 80.5% year-over-year to RMB1,336.9 million, outpacing revenue growth and pressuring margins despite higher operating profit.
  • The Company’s cash position decreased from RMB3,249.0 million as of December 31, 2025 to RMB2,652.7 million as of June 30, 2026.
  • The crowdfunding and "Others" segments continued to post operating losses, offsetting part of the strong profitability in the insurance segment.

Filing Explained

The dividend now has fixed record and expected payment dates, while the fully drawn loan carries 10% interest and 24-month maturity.

This Form 6-K reports that the approved dividend has a record date and expected payment dates, while a wholly owned subsidiary’s US$40.0 million secured term-loan facility is fully drawn.

For existing holders, the dividend creates a scheduled cash distribution; for the company, the fully drawn facility represents secured lending exposure to an independent third-party borrower.

The dividend is US$0.03 per ADS for holders of record at the close of business on October 9, 2026, with payment expected around November 3, 2026 for ordinary shares and November 6, 2026 for ADSs.

The loan bears interest at 10% per annum, matures 24 months after the respective drawdown dates, and is secured by the borrower’s limited partnership interest in a private investment fund.

Net operating revenue Q2 2026 RMB1,448.2 million (US$213.4 million) For the three months ended June 30, 2026; up 72.8% year-over-year and 16.6% quarter-over-quarter
Operating profit Q2 2026 RMB111.3 million (US$16.4 million) For the three months ended June 30, 2026; higher than Q2 2025 and Q1 2026
Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders Q2 2026 RMB125.8 million (US$18.5 million) Down from RMB140.2 million in Q2 2025; up from RMB98.4 million in Q1 2026
Adjusted net profit Q2 2026 (non-GAAP) RMB135.5 million (US$20.0 million) Compared with RMB151.6 million in Q2 2025 and RMB106.3 million in Q1 2026
Cash position RMB2,652.7 million (US$391.0 million) As of June 30, 2026, versus RMB3,249.0 million as of December 31, 2025
Cumulative ADS repurchases since 2021 62.9 million ADSs for approximately US$121.3 million Total repurchased as of August 31, 2026 across multiple share repurchase programs
New share repurchase authorization Up to US$50 million Authorized to repurchase ordinary shares/ADSs through September 10, 2027
Cash dividend US$0.03 per ADS; about US$10.8 million total Sixth cash dividend approved; record date October 9, 2026 and payment expected in early November 2026
non-GAAP financial measure financial
"The Company uses non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted net profit attributable"
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share repurchase program financial
"the Board has approved a new share repurchase program whereby the Company is authorized"
A share repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of each remaining share and signal confidence in the company's prospects. For investors, it often suggests that the company believes its stock is undervalued or that it has extra cash to return to shareholders.
Medical Crowdfunding financial
"Waterdrop's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of our products and services; Waterdrop's expectations regarding its relationships with consumers, insurance carriers and other partners; competition in the industry and relevant government policies and regulations relating to insurance, medical crowdfunding and healthcare industry."
Medical crowdfunding is the practice of raising money from many individuals online to pay for medical treatment, hospital bills, or related care, much like a community tip jar where many small contributions cover a big expense. For investors, it matters because trends in medical crowdfunding reveal gaps in health coverage, influence the growth of fundraising platforms, and signal patient demand and financial strain that can affect healthcare providers, insurers, and related businesses.
digital clinical trial solutions technical
"Revenue from digital clinical trial solutions was approximately RMB35.2 million"
American depository shares financial
"authorized to repurchase its own ordinary shares in the form of American depository shares"
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Net operating revenue Q2 2026 RMB1,448.2 million (US$213.4 million) Increased 72.8% year-over-year from RMB838.0 million and 16.6% quarter-over-quarter
Operating profit Q2 2026 RMB111.3 million (US$16.4 million) Increased from RMB97.3 million in Q2 2025 and RMB80.0 million in Q1 2026
Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders Q2 2026 RMB125.8 million (US$18.5 million) Decreased from RMB140.2 million in Q2 2025; increased from RMB98.4 million in Q1 2026
Adjusted net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders Q2 2026 (non-GAAP) RMB135.5 million (US$20.0 million) Decreased from RMB151.6 million in Q2 2025; increased from RMB106.3 million in Q1 2026
Total operating revenue, net H1 2026 RMB2,690.5 million (US$396.5 million) Increased from RMB1,591.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025
Cash position as of June 30, 2026 RMB2,652.7 million (US$391.0 million) Compared with RMB3,249.0 million as of December 31, 2025

FAQ

How did Waterdrop Inc. (WDH) perform financially in Q2 2026?

Waterdrop reported net operating revenue of RMB1,448.2 million, up 72.8% year-over-year and 16.6% quarter-over-quarter. Operating profit was RMB111.3 million. Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB125.8 million, down from RMB140.2 million a year earlier but up from RMB98.4 million in Q1 2026.

What dividend did Waterdrop Inc. (WDH) declare for shareholders?

The board approved a cash dividend of US$0.03 per ADS (US$0.003 per ordinary share) to shareholders of record on October 9, 2026. The aggregate dividend is expected to be about US$10.8 million, payable in early November 2026 for ordinary shares and ADSs.

What is Waterdrop Inc. (WDH)’s new share repurchase authorization?

The board approved a new share repurchase program of up to US$50 million in ordinary shares/ADSs during the 12-month period through September 10, 2027. Repurchases may occur in the open market, privately negotiated transactions, block trades or other legally permissible means, funded from existing cash.

How much has Waterdrop Inc. (WDH) already spent on share repurchases?

Across share repurchase programs launched since 2021, Waterdrop had repurchased about 62.9 million ADSs from the open market for a total consideration of approximately US$121.3 million as of August 31, 2026.

What was Waterdrop Inc. (WDH)’s cash position at June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, Waterdrop’s cash position was RMB2,652.7 million (US$391.0 million), compared with RMB3,249.0 million as of December 31, 2025, based on an exchange rate of RMB6.7851 to US$1.00.

How are AI initiatives impacting Waterdrop Inc. (WDH)’s business?

Management highlighted that AI initiatives improved operating leverage and conversion efficiency, contributing to an 80.5% year-over-year increase in insurance-related income and a 32.3% sequential increase in new customers. AI tools also boosted premiums facilitated and supported underwriting and pre-sales assistance.

What new financing or investment activity did Waterdrop Inc. (WDH) undertake after Q2 2026?

Subsequent to June 30, 2026, a wholly owned subsidiary entered into a secured US$40.0 million term loan facility with an independent third-party borrower, bearing 10% annual interest and maturing 24 months after the respective drawdown dates, secured by a limited partnership interest in a private fund.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

Form 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE
13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of September 2026

 

Commission File Number 001-40376

 

 

 

Waterdrop Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

 

Room B802, 8th Floor, No. 203 Wangjing Lize Zhongyuan Zone 2

Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101

People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

 

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 No.   Description
99.1   Press Release—Waterdrop Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results and a Cash Dividend

 

 

 

 

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.

 

  Waterdrop Inc.
   
  By: /s/ Jieru Li
  Name: Jieru Li
  Title: Vice President of Finance, Board Secretary and Head of Strategy and Capital Markets
   
Date: September 8, 2026  

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Waterdrop Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results and a Cash Dividend

 

BEIJING, September 8, 2026 - Waterdrop Inc. ("Waterdrop", the "Company" or "we") (NYSE: WDH), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare services with a positive social impact, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and a cash dividend.

 

Financial and Operational Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2026

 

·Strong Core Business Growth: Net operating revenue for the second quarter rose to RMB1,448.2 million (US$213.4 million), representing a robust year-over-year increase of 72.8%. Insurance-related income for the quarter reached RMB1,333.2 million (US$196.5 million), up 80.5% from the same period in 2025.

 

·Improved Operating Performance: In the second quarter of 2026, operating profit was RMB111.3 million (US$16.4 million), marking a 39.2% quarter-over-quarter increase and a 14.3% year-over-year increase.

 

·Broader Reach of Medical Crowdfunding: As of June 30, 2026, approximately 499 million individuals had cumulatively donated an aggregate of RMB74.7 billion to 3.82 million patients through Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding.

 

·Continued Expansion in Patient Enrollment: As of June 30, 2026, the Company had facilitated the enrollment of 17,052 patients across 1,873 clinical trial programs through the E-Find Platform.

 

Mr. Peng Shen, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Waterdrop, commented, "We are pleased to report another quarter of accelerating growth and strengthening profitability. Our AI initiatives continued to translate into tangible operating leverage.

 

We delivered solid results in insurance business, with an 80.5% year-over-year growth and a 16.4% quarter-over-quarter growth in insurance-related income. Continued refinement of our AI models improved conversion efficiency, leading to a 32.3% sequential increase in the number of new customers acquired. Expanding access to insurance protection remains our core product strategy. During the quarter, we introduced 'Rongyi Bao,' the market's first long-term critical illness insurance product that requires no health disclosure and offers five-year guaranteed renewability. Together with our deepening insights into evolving user needs, these efforts translated into premium growth, with long-term premiums up 33.4% quarter-over-quarter.

 

AI is becoming the foundational layer powering how we sell and serve. Our AI deployment continued to enhance service efficiency and operational quality across our insurance business. In this quarter, premiums facilitated by our 'AI Medical Insurance Expert' rose by 25.6% sequentially. Our 'KEYI.AI' underwriting assistant has processed more than 13,000 inquiries to date. The number of users served by 'AI Super Pre-Sales Assistant' climbed by nearly 50% sequentially.

 

Our AI-powered risk controls for Medical Crowdfunding resulted in marked improvement this quarter. As part of our risk review system, a new asset verification cross-references documents, medical records, and user-generated content to assess the possibility of undisclosed assets, such as property and vehicles, or unreported sources of income, and flags potential inconsistencies across the information reviewed.

 

Within our digital clinical trial business, the E-Find Platform delivered notably strong performance, especially in the chronic disease area. In the second quarter, we partnered with 255 pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations and enrolled 1,540 patients. Revenue from digital clinical trial solutions was approximately RMB35.2 million, up 26.8% year-over-year.

 

Underscoring the commitment to shareholder returns, the board of directors of the Company (the "Board") has authorized the Company’s sixth share repurchase program. Since the initial program launched in 2021, we had repurchased approximately 62.9 million ADSs for US$121.3 million as of August 31, 2026. We are also pleased to announce that, the Board has approved our sixth cash dividend of approximately US$10.8 million.

 

Waterdrop has always regarded technology as our core driver. With AI embedded across our platforms, we are well positioned to capture the growing demand in our existing businesses. Meanwhile, we continue to incubate new AI-driven business initiatives targeting global markets. We remain committed to delivering greater value for our shareholders in the years to come."

 

 

 

 

Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2026

 

Operating revenue, net

 

Net operating revenue for the second quarter of 2026 reached RMB1,448.2 million (US$213.4 million), which represents an increase of 72.8% year-over-year from RMB838.0 million for the same period of 2025. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, net operating revenue increased by 16.6%.

 

·Insurance-related income includes insurance brokerage income and technical service income. Insurance brokerage income represents brokerage commissions earned from insurance companies. Technical service income is derived from providing analytics and intelligent recommendation service, risk assessment technical service and marketing services to insurance companies, insurance brokers, and insurance agencies. Reinforced by cumulative big data, we provide risk assessment technical services through an algorithm-driven verification system assessing risk by analyzing user profiles and medical histories, tagging risk levels for hierarchical management that help insurers refine their risk analysis capabilities since 2025. We leverage multi-dimensional consumer insights to deliver analytics and intelligent recommendation services, enabling policyholders to be matched with more suitable products and improving sales efficiency. Our insurance-related income amounted to RMB1,333.2 million (US$196.5 million) in the second quarter of 2026, representing an increase of 80.5% year-over-year from RMB738.6 million for the second quarter of 2025, driven mainly by enhanced risk assessment service capabilities and increased first-year premiums (“FYP”) generated through our platform. Our technical service income amounted to RMB488.0 million (US$71.9 million) in the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB160.9 million for the same quarter of 2025. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, insurance-related income increased by 16.4%, mainly due to the increase in insurance brokerage income.

 

·Crowdfunding service fees represent the service income earned when patients successfully withdraw the proceeds from their crowdfunding campaigns. Our role is to operate the Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding platform to provide crowdfunding-related services through the internet, enabling patients with significant medical bills to seek help from caring hearts through technology (the "medical crowdfunding services"). Our medical crowdfunding services generally consist of providing technical and internet support, managing, reviewing and supervising the crowdfunding campaigns, providing comprehensive risk management and anti-fraud measures, and facilitating the collection and transfer of the funds. For the second quarter of 2026, we generated RMB63.6 million (US$9.4 million) in service fees, representing a decrease of 5.7% from RMB67.4 million for the second quarter of 2025. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, crowdfunding service fees increased by 4.7%.

 

·Digital clinical trial solution income represents the service income earned from our customers mainly including biopharmaceutical companies and leading biotechnology companies. We match qualified and suitable patients for enrollment in clinical trials for our customers and generate digital clinical trial solution revenue for successful matches and we typically charge our customers a fixed unit price per successful match. For the second quarter of 2026, our digital clinical trial solution income amounted to RMB35.2 million (US$5.2 million), representing an increase of 26.8% from RMB27.7 million in the same period of 2025. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, digital clinical trial solution income increased by 45.1%.

 

Operating costs and expenses

 

Operating costs and expenses increased by 80.5% year-over-year to RMB1,336.9 million (US$197.0 million) for the second quarter of 2026. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, operating costs and expenses increased by 15.0%.

 

 

 

 

·Operating costs increased by 29.0% year-over-year to RMB537.3 million (US$79.2 million) for the second quarter of 2026, as compared with RMB416.5 million for the second quarter of 2025, which was primarily driven by (i) an increase of RMB63.8 million in costs of referral and service fees, (ii) an increase of RMB21.4 million in short message service (SMS) costs for new user onboarding and authentication processes, (iii) an increase of RMB11.2 million in personnel costs, and (iv) an increase of RMB8.2 million in the costs for the digital clinical trial solution consultants team. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, operating costs increased by 10.4% from RMB486.8 million, primarily due to (i) an increase of RMB34.9 million in costs of referral and service fees, (ii) an increase of RMB11.2 million in personnel costs, and (iii) an increase of RMB8.3 million in the costs for the digital clinical trial solution consultants team, partially offset by (iv) a decrease of RMB12.7 million in the costs for SMS due to the decrease of volume of SMS sent during the quarter.

 

·Sales and marketing expenses increased by 220.7% year-over-year to RMB637.5 million (US$94.0 million) for the second quarter of 2026, as compared with RMB198.8 million for the same quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase of RMB415.0 million in marketing expenses for third-party traffic channels, and (ii) an increase of RMB21.8 million in marketing-related professional technical service fees. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, sales and marketing expenses increased by 17.8% from RMB541.1 million, primarily due to (i) an increase of RMB79.0 million in marketing expenses for third-party traffic channels, and (ii) an increase of RMB12.2 million in marketing-related professional technical service fees.

 

·General and administrative expenses increased by 27.2% year-over-year to RMB93.4 million (US$13.8 million) for the second quarter of 2026, as compared with RMB73.4 million for the same quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase of RMB33.3 million in allowance for credit losses, partially offset by (ii) a decrease of RMB10.5 million in personnel costs and share-based compensation expenses. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, general and administrative expenses increased by 30.2% from RMB71.7 million, due to (i) an increase of RMB30.2 million in allowance for credit losses, partially offset by (ii) a decrease of RMB10.8 million in personnel costs and share-based compensation expenses.

 

·Research and development expenses increased by 32.4% year-over-year to RMB68.8 million (US$10.1 million) for the second quarter of 2026, as compared with RMB51.9 million for the same period of 2025, which was primarily driven by (i) an increase of RMB11.1 million in cloud server fees, token fees and other IT support expenses, and (ii) an increase of RMB6.3 million in personnel costs and share-based compensation expenses. On a quarter-over-quarter basis, research and development expenses increased by 9.7% from RMB62.7 million. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase of RMB4.0 million in cloud server fees and other IT support expenses, and (ii) an increase of RMB2.0 million in personnel costs and share-based compensation expenses.

 

Operating profit for the second quarter of 2026 was RMB111.3 million (US$16.4 million), as compared with RMB97.3 million for the second quarter of 2025 and RMB80.0 million for the first quarter of 2026.

 

Interest income for the second quarter of 2026 was RMB25.4 million (US$3.7 million), as compared with RMB29.5 million for the second quarter of 2025 and RMB29.1 million for the first quarter of 2026.

 

Income tax expense for the second quarter of 2026 was RMB22.3 million (US$3.3 million), as compared with income tax benefit of RMB2.9 million for the second quarter of 2025 and income tax expense of RMB6.8 million for the first quarter of 2026.

 

Net profit attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders for the second quarter of 2026 was RMB125.8 million (US$18.5 million), as compared with RMB140.2 million for the same period of 2025 and RMB98.4 million for the first quarter of 2026.

 

Adjusted net profit attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders (non-GAAP1) for the second quarter of 2026 was RMB135.5 million (US$20.0 million), as compared with RMB151.6 million for the same period of 2025 and RMB106.3 million for the first quarter of 2026.

 

 

 

1See the sections entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measure" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to in this announcement.

 

 

 

 

Cash position2

 

As of June 30, 2026, cash position of the Company was RMB2,652.7 million (US$391.0 million), as compared with RMB3,249.0 million as of December 31, 2025.

 

Share Repurchase Programs

 

Pursuant to the share repurchase programs launched in September 2021, September 2022, September 2023, September 2024, September 2025, and September 2026, respectively, we had cumulatively repurchased approximately 62.9 million ADSs from the open market with cash for a total consideration of approximately US$121.3 million as of August 31, 2026.

 

Our Board has approved a new share repurchase program whereby the Company is authorized to repurchase its own ordinary shares in the form of American depository shares with an aggregate value of up to US$50 million during the 12-month period through September 10, 2027. The Company expects to fund the repurchase from its existing cash balance. The Company's proposed repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The timing and dollar amount of repurchase transactions will be subject to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18 and/or Rule 10b5-1. The Board will review the share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustment to its terms and size or suspend or discontinue the program.

 

Cash Dividend

 

The Board has approved a cash dividend of US$0.03 per ADS or US$0.003 per ordinary share to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 9, 2026. The aggregate amount of the dividend is expected to be approximately US$10.8 million. The payment date is expected to be on or around November 3, 2026, for holders of ordinary shares and on or around November 6, 2026, for holders of ADSs.

 

 

 

2Cash position includes cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and long-term debt investments included in long-term investments.

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Information

 

We organize and report our business in the following operating segments:

 

·Insurance, which mainly includes insurance brokerage service and technical service;

 

·Crowdfunding, which mainly includes crowdfunding service; and

 

·Others, which do not individually or in the aggregate meet the quantitative and qualitative thresholds to be individually reportable and are aggregated.

 

The table below sets forth the segment operating results, with three and six-month ended June 30, 2026.

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   March 31, 2026   June 30, 2026   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2026 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   USD   RMB   RMB   USD 
   (All amounts in thousands) 
Operating revenue, net                                   
Insurance   738,561    1,145,790    1,333,211    196,491    1,396,549    2,479,001    365,360 
Crowdfunding   67,419    60,729    63,607    9,375    134,550    124,336    18,325 
Others   31,979    35,729    51,401    7,575    60,554    87,130    12,841 
Total consolidated operating revenue, net   837,959    1,242,248    1,448,219    213,441    1,591,653    2,690,467    396,526 
Operating costs and expenses                                   
Insurance   (567,642)   (992,834)   (1,149,660)   (169,439)   (1,074,217)   (2,142,494)   (315,765)
Crowdfunding   (99,519)   (96,786)   (100,874)   (14,867)   (196,818)   (197,660)   (29,131)
Others   (58,620)   (64,721)   (76,383)   (11,258)   (112,620)   (141,104)   (20,796)
Operating profit/(loss)                                   
Insurance   170,919    152,956    183,551    27,052    322,332    336,507    49,595 
Crowdfunding   (32,100)   (36,057)   (37,267)   (5,492)   (62,268)   (73,324)   (10,806)
Others   (26,641)   (28,992)   (24,982)   (3,683)   (52,066)   (53,974)   (7,955)
Total segment operating profit   112,178    87,907    121,302    17,877    207,998    209,209    30,834 
Unallocated items*   (14,842)   (7,954)   (10,020)   (1,476)   (34,769)   (17,974)   (2,649)
Total consolidated operating profit   97,336    79,953    111,282    16,401    173,229    191,235    28,185 
Total other income   40,032    27,258    37,543    5,532    81,722    64,801    9,551 
Consolidated profit before income tax, and share of results of equity method investee   137,368    107,211    148,825    21,933    254,951    256,036    37,736 

 

 

 

* The share-based compensation represents unallocated items in the segment information because our management does not consider this as part of the segment operating performance measure.

 

Subsequent to June 30, 2026, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a secured term loan facility amounting to US$40.0 million with an independent third-party borrower, which has been fully drawn. The borrowings bear interest at 10% per annum, mature 24 months after the respective drawdown dates, and are secured by the borrower's limited partnership interest in a private investment fund.

 

 

 

 

Exchange Rate

 

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("USD" or "US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB6.7851 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2026 in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred could be converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. For analytical presentation, all percentages are calculated using the numbers presented in the financial statements contained in this earnings release.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

 

The Company uses non-GAAP financial measure, adjusted net profit attributable to our ordinary shareholders, in evaluating the Company's operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted net profit attributable to our ordinary shareholders represents net profit attributable to our ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expense attributable to our ordinary shareholders and foreign currency exchange gain or losses. Such adjustments have no impact on income tax.

 

The non-GAAP financial measure is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company's operating performance, investors should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss or other consolidated statements of comprehensive loss data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. Investors are encouraged to review the Company's historical non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Adjusted net profit attributable to our ordinary shareholders presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measure presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measure differently, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure to our data.

 

The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance.

 

For more information on the non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.

 

 

 

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to 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," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to" and similar statements. Among other things, quotations in this announcement, contain forward-looking statements. Waterdrop may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Waterdrop's beliefs, plans 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: Waterdrop's mission, goals and strategies; Waterdrop's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the insurance, medical crowdfunding and healthcare industry in China; Waterdrop's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of our products and services; Waterdrop's expectations regarding its relationships with consumers, insurance carriers and other partners; competition in the industry and relevant government policies and regulations relating to insurance, medical crowdfunding and healthcare industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Waterdrop's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Waterdrop does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

Conference Call Information

 

Waterdrop's management team will hold a conference call on September 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

 

International: 1-412-317-6061
United States Toll Free: 1-888-317-6003
Hong Kong: 852-58081995
Mainland China: 4001-206115
Entry Number: 5895694

 

Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the Elite Entry Number to join the call.

 

Telephone replays will be accessible two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through September 15, 2026 by dialing the following numbers:

 

United States Toll Free: 1-855-669-9658
International: 1-412-317-0088
Replay Access Code: 6264481

 

Additionally, live and archived webcasts of the conference call will be available at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.waterdrop-inc.com/.

 

About Waterdrop Inc.

 

Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare services with a positive social impact. Founded in 2016, with the comprehensive coverage of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding, Waterdrop aims to bring insurance and healthcare services to billions through technology. For more information, please visit www.waterdrop-inc.com.

 

For investor inquiries, please contact

Waterdrop Inc.

IR@shuidi-inc.com

 

 

 

 

WATERDROP INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, unless otherwise noted)

 

   As of 
   December 31, 2025   June 30, 2026 
   RMB   RMB   USD 
Assets               
Current assets               
Cash and cash equivalents   483,003    1,049,440    154,668 
Restricted cash   648,450    813,647    119,917 
Short-term investments   530,668    195,725    28,846 
Accounts receivable, net   1,260,464    2,166,231    319,263 
Current contract assets   806,916    900,970    132,787 
Amount due from related parties   209    320    47 
Prepaid expense and other assets   251,084    308,690    45,495 
Total current assets   3,980,794    5,435,023    801,023 
Non-current assets               
Non-current contract assets   295,516    369,665    54,482 
Property, equipment and software, net   255,698    251,709    37,097 
Intangible assets, net   177,140    179,856    26,507 
Long-term investments   2,284,102    1,533,669    226,035 
Right of use assets, net   23,955    21,795    3,212 
Deferred tax assets   2,870    571    84 
Goodwill   80,751    85,472    12,597 
Total non-current assets   3,120,032    2,442,737    360,014 
Total assets   7,100,826    7,877,760    1,161,037 
                
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity               
Current liabilities               
Amount due to related parties   9,324    11,514    1,697 
Insurance premium payables   684,800    913,286    134,602 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   1,140,448    1,071,537    157,925 
Short-term loans   47,000    476,273    70,194 
Current lease liabilities   10,888    10,085    1,486 
Total current liabilities   1,892,460    2,482,695    365,904 
Non-current liabilities               
Non-current lease liabilities   12,640    11,237    1,656 
Deferred tax liabilities   43,798    70,724    10,423 
Total non-current liabilities   56,438    81,961    12,079 
Total liabilities   1,948,898    2,564,656    377,983 
                
Shareholders' equity               
Class A ordinary shares   116    116    17 
Class B ordinary shares   27    27    4 
Treasury stock   (16)   (17)   (3)
Additional paid-in capital   6,733,696    6,642,139    978,930 
Statutory reserves   -    53,346    7,862 
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)   43,622    (38,017)   (5,603)
Accumulated deficit   (1,625,517)   (1,454,719)   (214,399)
Non-controlling interests   -    110,229    16,246 
Total shareholders' equity   5,151,928    5,313,104    783,054 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   7,100,826    7,877,760    1,161,037 

 

 

 

 

WATERDROP INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   March 31, 2026   June 30, 2026   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2026 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   USD   RMB   RMB   USD 
Operating revenue, net   837,959    1,242,248    1,448,219    213,441    1,591,653    2,690,467    396,526 
Operating costs and expenses(i)                                   
Operating costs   (416,493)   (486,812)   (537,279)   (79,185)   (790,711)   (1,024,091)   (150,932)
Sales and marketing expenses   (198,785)   (541,052)   (637,499)   (93,956)   (371,181)   (1,178,551)   (173,697)
General and administrative expenses   (73,400)   (71,701)   (93,359)   (13,759)   (148,343)   (165,060)   (24,327)
Research and development expenses   (51,945)   (62,730)   (68,800)   (10,140)   (108,189)   (131,530)   (19,385)
Total operating costs and expenses   (740,623)   (1,162,295)   (1,336,937)   (197,040)   (1,418,424)   (2,499,232)   (368,341)
Operating profit   97,336    79,953    111,282    16,401    173,229    191,235    28,185 
Other income                                   
Interest income   29,534    29,088    25,378    3,740    63,348    54,466    8,027 
Foreign currency exchange gain   2,656    22    281    41    553    303    45 
Others, net   7,842    (1,852)   11,884    1,751    17,821    10,032    1,479 
Profit before income tax, and share of results of equity method investee   137,368    107,211    148,825    21,933    254,951    256,036    37,736 
Income tax benefit/(expense)   2,852    (6,785)   (22,275)   (3,283)   (10,476)   (29,060)   (4,283)
Share of results of equity method investee   -    (2,155)   19    3    -    (2,136)   (315)
Net profit   140,220    98,271    126,569    18,653    244,475    224,840    33,138 
Net profit/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interests shareholders   61    (101)   797    117    (3,879)   696    103 
Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders   140,159    98,372    125,772    18,536    248,354    224,144    33,035 
Other comprehensive income:                                   
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax   (33,283)   (34,915)   (39,914)   (5,883)   (47,339)   (74,829)   (11,028)
Unrealized loss on available for sale investments, net of tax   (18,771)   (5,334)   (1,476)   (218)   (1,159)   (6,810)   (1,004)
Total comprehensive income   88,166    58,022    85,179    12,552    195,977    143,201    21,106 
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interests shareholders   61    (101)   797    117    (3,879)   696    103 
Total comprehensive income attributable to ordinary shareholders   88,105    58,123    84,382    12,435    199,856    142,505    21,003 
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing net profit per share                                   
Basic   3,608,253,358    3,597,746,765    3,589,788,496    3,589,788,496    3,614,283,609    3,593,745,646    3,593,745,646 
Diluted   3,711,084,352    3,689,297,909    3,673,287,000    3,673,287,000    3,711,508,175    3,681,270,470    3,681,270,470 
Net profit per share attributable to ordinary shareholders                                   
Basic   0.04    0.03    0.04    0.01    0.07    0.06    0.01 
Diluted   0.04    0.03    0.03    0.01    0.07    0.06    0.01 

  

(i)Share-based compensation expenses are included in the operating costs and expenses as follows.

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   March 31, 2026   June 30, 2026   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2026 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   USD   RMB   RMB   USD 
Sales and marketing expenses   (1,949)   (1,108)   (1,053)   (155)   (3,848)   (2,161)   (318)
General and administrative expenses   (11,899)   (6,134)   (7,819)   (1,152)   (27,426)   (13,953)   (2,056)
Research and development expenses   (994)   (712)   (1,148)   (169)   (3,495)   (1,860)   (275)
Total   (14,842)   (7,954)   (10,020)   (1,476)   (34,769)   (17,974)   (2,649)

 

 

 

 

WATERDROP INC.

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(All amounts in thousands, unless otherwise noted)

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
   June 30, 2025   March 31, 2026   June 30, 2026   June 30, 2025   June 30, 2026 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   USD   RMB   RMB   USD 
Net profit attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders   140,159    98,372    125,772    18,536    248,354    224,144    33,035 
Add:                                   
Share-based compensation expense attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders   14,144    7,954    10,020    1,476    33,894    17,974    2,649 
Foreign currency exchange gain   (2,656)   (22)   (281)   (41)   (553)   (303)   (45)
Adjusted net profit attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders   151,647    106,304    135,511    19,971    281,695    241,815    35,639 

 

 

 

 

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