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Yatsen (NYSE: YSG) posts 22.5% Q1 2026 revenue growth but wider loss

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Yatsen Holding Limited reported strong first quarter 2026 sales growth but significantly wider losses. Total net revenues rose 22.5% year over year to RMB1.02 billion (US$148.0 million), driven by a 58.5% jump in Skincare Brands revenue to RMB574.2 million (US$83.2 million), now 56.2% of total sales. Gross profit increased to RMB819.2 million with gross margin improving to 80.2%.

Despite this, higher selling, marketing and R&D spending pushed loss from operations to RMB99.0 million and net loss to RMB61.9 million, compared with a small loss a year earlier. Non-GAAP results also swung to a loss. The company held RMB934.2 million (US$135.4 million) in cash, restricted cash and short-term investments as of March 31, 2026, and used RMB90.0 million in operating cash flow. Yatsen completed a first closing of a private placement of convertible notes and warrants totaling about US$120 million and expects Q2 2026 revenue of RMB1.20–1.30 billion, implying 10%–20% year-over-year growth.

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Revenue and skincare growth are strong, but profitability and cash burn deteriorated.

Yatsen delivered Q1 2026 revenue of RMB1.02 billion, up 22.5% year over year. Skincare Brands led, with revenue up 58.5% to RMB574.2 million and now more than half of total sales. Gross margin improved to 80.2%, indicating solid product economics.

However, operating expenses rose 32.5% to RMB918.1 million, mainly from heavier selling and marketing and higher R&D payrolls. That pushed operating loss to RMB99.0 million and net loss to RMB61.9 million, with non-GAAP metrics also turning negative, suggesting top-line growth is not yet translating into earnings.

Cash, restricted cash and short-term investments totaled RMB934.2 million as of March 31, 2026, while operating activities used RMB90.0 million in cash in the quarter. The initial closing of approximately US$120 million in convertible notes and warrants adds funding but introduces future equity overhang. The company guides Q2 2026 revenue to RMB1.20–1.30 billion, or roughly 10%–20% year-over-year growth.

Q1 2026 net revenues RMB1.02 billion (US$148.0 million) Up 22.5% year over year in Q1 2026
Skincare Brands revenue RMB574.2 million (US$83.2 million) Up 58.5% YoY; 56.2% of Q1 2026 revenue
Gross margin 80.2% Q1 2026, up from 79.1% prior-year period
Q1 2026 net loss RMB61.9 million (US$9.0 million) Versus RMB5.6 million net loss a year earlier
Cash, restricted cash and short-term investments RMB934.2 million (US$135.4 million) Balance as of March 31, 2026
Operating cash flow RMB90.0 million outflow (US$13.0 million) Net cash used in operating activities in Q1 2026
Q2 2026 revenue guidance RMB1.20–1.30 billion Implied 10%–20% year-over-year growth
Private placement size Approximately US$120 million Convertible notes and warrants first closing on May 21, 2026
Non-GAAP net income (loss) financial
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Total net revenues RMB1.02 billion +22.5% YoY
Skincare Brands net revenues RMB574.2 million +58.5% YoY
Guidance

For Q2 2026, total net revenues are expected between RMB1.20 billion and RMB1.30 billion, representing approximately 10% to 20% 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: 001-39703

 

 

 

Yatsen Holding Limited

 

Floor 39, Poly Development Plaza, No.832 Yue Jiang Zhong Road

Haizhu District, Guangzhou 510335

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 Form 40-F

 

 

 


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1

 

Press Release – Yatsen Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

 


 

SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

YATSEN HOLDING LIMITED

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Donghao Yang

Name:

 

Donghao Yang

Title:

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: May 26, 2026


 

Exhibit 99.1

Yatsen Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Conference Call to Be Held at 7:30 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on May 26, 2026

 

GUANGZHOU, China, May 26, 2026 – Yatsen Holding Limited (“Yatsen” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YSG), a leading China-based beauty group, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

 

Total net revenues for the first quarter of 2026 increased by 22.5% to RMB1.02 billion (US$148.0 million) from RMB833.5 million for the prior year period.

 

Total net revenues from Skincare Brands1 for the first quarter increased by 58.5% to RMB574.2 million (US$83.2 million) from RMB362.4 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total net revenues from Skincare Brands for the first quarter of 2026 were 56.2%, as compared with 43.5% for the prior year period.

 

Gross margin for the first quarter of 2026 increased to 80.2% from 79.1% for the prior year period.
Net loss for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB61.9 million (US$9.0 million), as compared with RMB5.6 million for the prior year period. Non-GAAP net loss2 for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB57.3 million (US$8.3 million), as compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB7.1 million for the prior year period.

 

1 Include net revenues from Galénic, DR.WU (its mainland China business), Eve Lom and other skincare brands of the Company.

2 Non-GAAP net income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP net income (loss) is defined as net income (loss) excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions, (iii) revaluation of investments on the share of equity method investments, (iv) impairment of goodwill and (v) impairment of investments and (vi) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments.

 

Mr. Jinfeng Huang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yatsen, stated, “For the first quarter of 2026, we delivered top-line growth that met our previous guidance and demonstrated the ongoing resilience of our multi-brand strategy. Our growth this quarter was primarily propelled by the sustained upward momentum of our Skincare Brands, which experienced substantial year-over-year growth of 58.5%. Guided by our vision to become a world-class pioneer in beauty innovation, we remain committed to strengthening our R&D-led innovation, expanding our hero product families, and positioning our core brands for high-quality growth. Furthermore, we are pleased to note that we completed the first closing of our private placement of convertible notes and warrants in an aggregate principal amount equivalent to approximately US$120 million, with participation from Trustar Capital, Hillhouse and myself, on May 21, 2026. This successful closing serves as a powerful testament to our shareholders’ long-term confidence in Yatsen’s strategic direction and future value.”

 

Mr. Donghao Yang, Director and Chief Financial Officer of Yatsen, commented, “Our financial results for the first quarter of 2026 reflect encouraging progress in the expansion of our core brands. Total net revenues from our Skincare Brands delivered robust growth, while the combined net revenues of our three major premium and clinical skincare brands, Galénic, DR.WU and Eve Lom,

 


 

grew by 61.4% year over year. Our gross margin continued its year-over-year expansion and reached 80.2%. This underlying strength underscores the structural health of our business model. While we selectively deployed resources to scale and strengthen our core brands, our commitment to long-term profitability optimization remains unwavering. Moving forward, we are focused on cost optimization to ensure that our top-line expansion efficiently translates into future margin improvement.”

 

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Net Revenues

 

Total net revenues for the first quarter of 2026 increased by 22.5% to RMB1.02 billion (US$148.0 million) from RMB833.5 million for the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to a 58.5% year-over-year increase in net revenues from Skincare Brands, partially offset by a 5.0% year-over-year decrease in net revenues from Color Cosmetics Brands.3

 

3 Include Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Pink Bear and other color cosmetics brands of the Company.

 

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

 

Gross profit for the first quarter of 2026 increased by 24.3% to RMB819.2 million (US$118.8 million) from RMB659.1 million for the prior year period. Gross margin for the first quarter of 2026 increased to 80.2% from 79.1% for the prior year period.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2026 increased by 32.5% to RMB918.1 million (US$133.1 million) from RMB693.2 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were 89.9%, as compared with 83.2% for the prior year period.

 

Fulfillment Expenses. Fulfillment expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB61.1 million (US$8.9 million), as compared with RMB51.8 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, fulfillment expenses for the first quarter of 2026 decreased to 6.0% from 6.2% for the prior year period. The decrease was primarily due to further improvements in logistics efficiency.

 

Selling and Marketing Expenses. Selling and marketing expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB737.2 million (US$106.9 million), as compared with RMB553.8 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, selling and marketing expenses for the first quarter of 2026 increased to 72.2% from 66.4% for the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by investments in broadening consumer awareness and building long-term brand equity of our core brands, coupled with higher traffic acquisition costs on the Douyin platform.

 

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB80.3 million (US$11.6 million), as compared with RMB64.9 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, general and

 


 

administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were 7.9% as compared with 7.8% for the prior year period, remaining largely flat.

 

Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB39.4 million (US$5.7 million), as compared with RMB22.6 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, research and development expenses for the first quarter of 2026 increased to 3.9% from 2.7% for the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher payroll expenses resulting from a rise in research and development headcount.

 

Loss/Income from Operations

 

Loss from operations for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB99.0 million (US$14.3 million), as compared with RMB34.1 million for the prior year period. Operating loss margin was 9.7%, as compared with 4.1% for the prior year period.

Non-GAAP loss from operations4 for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB84.6 million (US$12.3 million), as compared with RMB14.9 million for the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating loss margin5 was 8.3%, as compared with 1.8% for the prior year period.

Net Loss/Income

Net loss for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB61.9 million (US$9.0 million), as compared with RMB5.6 million for the prior year period. Net loss margin was 6.1%, as compared with 0.7% for the prior year period. Net loss attributable to Yatsen’s ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS6 for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB0.64 (US$0.09), as compared with RMB0.06 for the prior year period.

 

Non-GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB57.3 million (US$8.3 million), as compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB7.1 million for the prior year period. Non-GAAP net loss margin was 5.6%, as compared with non-GAAP net income margin of 0.9% for the prior year period. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Yatsen’s ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS7 for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB0.60 (US$0.09), as compared with non-GAAP net income attributable to Yatsen’s ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS of RMB0.07 for the prior year period.

 

4 Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations is a non-GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations is defined as income (loss) from operations excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions and (iii) impairment of goodwill.

5 Non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net income (loss) from operations as a percentage of total net revenues.

6 ADS refers to American depositary shares, each of which represents twenty Class A ordinary shares.

7 Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS is defined as non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of diluted ADS outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders is defined as net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions, (iii) revaluation of investments on the share of equity method investments, (iv) impairment of goodwill, (v) impairment of investments, (vi) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments and (vii) accretion to redeemable non-controlling interests.

 


 

 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

 

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB934.2 million (US$135.4 million), as compared with RMB1.05 billion as of December 31, 2025.

Net cash used in operating activities for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB90.0 million (US$13.0 million), as compared with net cash generated from operating activities of RMB23.8 million for the prior year period.

 

Business Outlook

 

For the second quarter of 2026, the Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB1.20 billion and RMB1.30 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 10% to 20%. These forecasts reflect the Company’s current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change.

 

Exchange Rate

 

This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi (“RMB”) amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at a rate of RMB6.8980 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of March 31, 2026, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Company makes no representation that any RMB or US$ amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate, or at all.

 

Conference Call Information

 

The Company’s management will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 7:30 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time or 7:30 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the first quarter of 2026.

 

United States (toll free):

+1-888-346-8982

International:

+1-412-902-4272

Mainland China (toll free):

400-120-1203

Hong Kong, SAR (toll free):

800-905-945

Hong Kong, SAR:

+852-3018-4992

 

 

The replay will be accessible through Tuesday, June 2, by dialing the following numbers:

 

United States:

+1-855-669-9658

International:

+1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code:

4359154

 

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.yatsenglobal.com/.

 

 


 

About Yatsen Holding Limited

 

Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading China-based beauty group with the vision of becoming a world-class pioneer in beauty innovation. Founded in 2016, the Company has launched and acquired numerous color cosmetics and skincare brands including Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Pink Bear, Galénic, DR.WU (its mainland China business), and Eve Lom. Our brands are strategically positioned to capture a wide spectrum of consumer demographics and price points, ranging from the mass market to the prestige and clinical segments. Yatsen thrives on the synergy of brand equity, product strength and operational agility, anchored by a strong commitment to R&D and consumer insights.

 

For more information, please visit http://ir.yatsenglobal.com/.

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The Company uses non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) margin, non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in reviewing and assessing its 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. The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate operating performance and formulate business plans. Non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business, provide further information about its results of operations, and enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects. The Company defines non-GAAP income (loss) from operations as income (loss) from operations excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions and (iii) impairment of goodwill. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin is non-GAAP income (loss) from operations as a percentage of total net revenues. The Company defines non-GAAP net income (loss) as net income (loss) excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions, (iii) revaluation of investments on the share of equity method investments, (iv) impairment of goodwill, (v) impairment of investments and (vi) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. Non-GAAP net income (loss) margin is non-GAAP net income (loss) as a percentage of total net revenues. The Company defines non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders as net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions, (iii) revaluation of investments on the share of equity method investments, (iv) impairment of goodwill, (v) impairment of investments, (vi) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments and (vii) accretion to redeemable non-controlling interests. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS is computed using non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of diluted ADS outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS.

However, the non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools as the non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating performance. The Company encourages investors and others to

 


 

review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. Reconciliations of Yatsen’s non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure are included at the end of this press release.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This announcement contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements which are made 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. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“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 the Company’s beliefs, plans, outlook 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: the Company’s growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; its ability to continue to roll out popular products and maintain popularity of existing products; its ability to anticipate and respond to changes in industry trends and consumer preferences and behavior in a timely manner; its ability to attract and retain new customers and to increase revenues generated from repeat customers; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; its ability to integrate newly-acquired businesses and brands; trends and competition in and relevant government policies and regulations relating to China’s beauty market; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; and general economic conditions globally and in China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

 

Yatsen Holding Limited

Investor Relations

E-mail: ir@yatsenglobal.com

 

 


 

YATSEN HOLDING LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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

 

 

December 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2026

 

 

 

RMB'000

 

 

RMB'000

 

 

USD'000

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

765,379

 

 

 

876,144

 

 

 

127,014

 

Restricted Cash

 

 

42,117

 

 

 

58,036

 

 

 

8,413

 

Short-term investments

 

 

246,008

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

220,870

 

 

 

183,701

 

 

 

26,631

 

Inventories, net

 

 

508,730

 

 

 

573,339

 

 

 

83,117

 

Prepayments and other current assets

 

 

450,970

 

 

 

440,103

 

 

 

63,802

 

Amounts due from related parties

 

 

114

 

 

 

53

 

 

 

8

 

Total current assets

 

 

2,234,188

 

 

 

2,131,376

 

 

 

308,985

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

653,560

 

 

 

667,995

 

 

 

96,839

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

77,014

 

 

 

71,982

 

 

 

10,435

 

Goodwill, net

 

 

155,029

 

 

 

155,029

 

 

 

22,474

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

537,509

 

 

 

509,249

 

 

 

73,826

 

Deferred tax assets

 

 

1,435

 

 

 

1,040

 

 

 

151

 

Right-of-use assets, net

 

 

173,915

 

 

 

158,718

 

 

 

23,009

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

14,332

 

 

 

22,151

 

 

 

3,211

 

Total non-current assets

 

 

1,612,794

 

 

 

1,586,164

 

 

 

229,945

 

Total assets

 

 

3,846,982

 

 

 

3,717,540

 

 

 

538,930

 

Liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and shareholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts and notes payable

 

 

149,371

 

 

 

154,805

 

 

 

22,442

 

Advances from customers

 

 

28,821

 

 

 

29,480

 

 

 

4,274

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

348,700

 

 

 

322,994

 

 

 

46,824

 

Amounts due to related parties

 

 

21,262

 

 

 

19,412

 

 

 

2,814

 

Income tax payables

 

 

13,690

 

 

 

13,778

 

 

 

1,997

 

Lease liabilities due within one year

 

 

53,435

 

 

 

53,039

 

 

 

7,689

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

615,279

 

 

 

593,508

 

 

 

86,040

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

107,906

 

 

 

106,052

 

 

 

15,374

 

Lease liabilities

 

 

123,157

 

 

 

110,184

 

 

 

15,973

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

231,063

 

 

 

216,236

 

 

 

31,347

 

Total liabilities

 

 

846,342

 

 

 

809,744

 

 

 

117,387

 

Redeemable non-controlling interests

 

 

1,337

 

 

 

1,337

 

 

 

194

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ordinary Shares (US$0.00001 par value; 10,000,000,000 ordinary shares authorized, comprising of 6,000,000,000 Class A ordinary shares, 960,852,606 Class B ordinary shares and 3,039,147,394 shares each of such classes to be designated as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026; 2,096,600,883 Class A shares and 600,572,880 Class B ordinary shares issued as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026; 1,276,663,163 Class A ordinary shares and 600,572,880 Class B ordinary shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025, 1,275,536,483 Class A ordinary shares and 600,572,880 Class B ordinary shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026)

 

 

173

 

 

 

173

 

 

 

25

 

Treasury shares

 

 

(1,250,678

)

 

 

(1,253,378

)

 

 

(181,702

)

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

12,296,367

 

 

 

12,297,001

 

 

 

1,782,691

 

Statutory reserve

 

 

31,527

 

 

 

31,527

 

 

 

4,570

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(8,141,545

)

 

 

(8,202,059

)

 

 

(1,189,049

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

74,760

 

 

 

45,910

 

 

 

6,657

 

Total Yatsen Holding Limited shareholders' equity

 

 

3,010,604

 

 

 

2,919,174

 

 

 

423,192

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 

(11,301

)

 

 

(12,715

)

 

 

(1,843

)

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

2,999,303

 

 

 

2,906,459

 

 

 

421,349

 

Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and shareholders' equity

 

 

3,846,982

 

 

 

3,717,540

 

 

 

538,930

 

 

 


 

YATSEN HOLDING LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

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

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2026

 

 

 

 

RMB'000

 

 

RMB'000

 

 

USD'000

 

 

Total net revenues

 

 

833,533

 

 

 

1,020,986

 

 

 

148,012

 

 

Total cost of revenues

 

 

(174,406

)

 

 

(201,797

)

 

 

(29,254

)

 

Gross profit

 

 

659,127

 

 

 

819,189

 

 

 

118,758

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fulfilment expenses

 

 

(51,843

)

 

 

(61,138

)

 

 

(8,863

)

 

Selling and marketing expenses

 

 

(553,815

)

 

 

(737,236

)

 

 

(106,877

)

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

(64,883

)

 

 

(80,326

)

 

 

(11,645

)

 

Research and development expenses

 

 

(22,637

)

 

 

(39,440

)

 

 

(5,718

)

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

(693,178

)

 

 

(918,140

)

 

 

(133,103

)

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(34,051

)

 

 

(98,951

)

 

 

(14,345

)

 

Financial income

 

 

10,606

 

 

 

10,741

 

 

 

1,557

 

 

Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)

 

 

10,664

 

 

 

(3,198

)

 

 

(464

)

 

Income from equity method investments, net

 

 

2,505

 

 

 

12,389

 

 

 

1,796

 

 

Other income, net

 

 

4,242

 

 

 

18,466

 

 

 

2,677

 

 

Loss before income tax expenses

 

 

(6,034

)

 

 

(60,553

)

 

 

(8,779

)

 

Income tax benefits (expenses)

 

 

433

 

 

 

(1,375

)

 

 

(199

)

 

Net loss

 

 

(5,601

)

 

 

(61,928

)

 

 

(8,978

)

 

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests and redeemable non-controlling interests

 

 

298

 

 

 

1,414

 

 

 

205

 

 

Net loss attributable to Yatsen's shareholders

 

 

(5,303

)

 

 

(60,514

)

 

 

(8,773

)

 

Shares used in calculating loss per share (1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of Class A and Class B ordinary shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Basic

 

 

1,837,466,068

 

 

 

1,876,901,662

 

 

 

1,876,901,662

 

 

    Diluted

 

 

1,837,466,068

 

 

 

1,876,901,662

 

 

 

1,876,901,662

 

 

Net loss per Class A and Class B ordinary share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Basic

 

 

(0.00

)

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(0.00

)

 

    Diluted

 

 

(0.00

)

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(0.00

)

 

Net loss per ADS (20 ordinary shares equal to 1 ADS) (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Basic

 

 

(0.06

)

 

 

(0.64

)

 

 

(0.09

)

 

    Diluted

 

 

(0.06

)

 

 

(0.64

)

 

 

(0.09

)

 

 

 


 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2026

 

 

Share-based compensation expenses are included in the operating expenses as follows:

 

RMB'000

 

 

RMB'000

 

 

USD'000

 

 

Fulfilment expenses

 

 

98

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

36

 

 

Selling and marketing expenses

 

 

757

 

 

 

148

 

 

 

21

 

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

7,731

 

 

 

2,003

 

 

 

290

 

 

Research and development expenses

 

 

40

 

 

 

1,159

 

 

 

168

 

 

Total

 

 

8,626

 

 

 

3,559

 

 

 

515

 

 

(1) Authorized share capital is re-classified and re-designated into Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares, with each Class A ordinary share being entitled to one vote and each Class B ordinary share being entitled to twenty votes on all matters that are subject to shareholder vote.

 

 


 

YATSEN HOLDING LIMITED

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

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

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2026

 

 

 

 

RMB'000

 

 

RMB'000

 

 

USD'000

 

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(34,051

)

 

 

(98,951

)

 

 

(14,345

)

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

 

8,626

 

 

 

3,559

 

 

 

515

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions

 

 

10,561

 

 

 

10,759

 

 

 

1,560

 

 

Non-GAAP loss from operations

 

 

(14,864

)

 

 

(84,633

)

 

 

(12,270

)

 

Net loss

 

 

(5,601

)

 

 

(61,928

)

 

 

(8,978

)

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

 

8,626

 

 

 

3,559

 

 

 

515

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions

 

 

10,561

 

 

 

10,759

 

 

 

1,560

 

 

Revaluation of investments on the share of equity method investments

 

 

(6,010

)

 

 

(10,469

)

 

 

(1,518

)

 

Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments

 

 

(433

)

 

 

829

 

 

 

120

 

 

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

 

 

7,143

 

 

 

(57,250

)

 

 

(8,301

)

 

Net loss attributable to Yatsen's shareholders

 

 

(5,303

)

 

 

(60,514

)

 

 

(8,773

)

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

 

8,626

 

 

 

3,559

 

 

 

515

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions

 

 

10,179

 

 

 

10,473

 

 

 

1,518

 

 

Revaluation of investments on the share of equity method investments

 

 

(6,010

)

 

 

(10,469

)

 

 

(1,518

)

 

Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments

 

 

(405

)

 

 

829

 

 

 

120

 

 

Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Yatsen's shareholders

 

 

7,087

 

 

 

(56,122

)

 

 

(8,138

)

 

Shares used in calculating loss per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of Class A and Class B ordinary shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Basic

 

 

1,837,466,068

 

 

 

1,876,901,662

 

 

 

1,876,901,662

 

 

    Diluted

 

 

1,953,491,427

 

 

 

1,876,901,662

 

 

 

1,876,901,662

 

 

Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per Class A and Class B ordinary share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Basic

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(0.00

)

 

    Diluted

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(0.00

)

 

Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per ADS (20 ordinary shares equal to 1 ADS) (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Basic

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

(0.60

)

 

 

(0.09

)

 

    Diluted

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

(0.60

)

 

 

(0.09

)

 

 

 


FAQ

How did Yatsen (YSG) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Yatsen reported Q1 2026 net revenues of RMB1.02 billion, up 22.5% year over year. Gross margin improved to 80.2%, but net loss widened to RMB61.9 million as operating expenses grew faster than revenue.

How fast did Yatsen’s Skincare Brands grow in Q1 2026?

Skincare Brands revenue grew 58.5% year over year to RMB574.2 million in Q1 2026. Skincare contributed 56.2% of total net revenues, up from 43.5% a year earlier, showing a clear shift toward higher-growth skincare lines.

What was Yatsen’s profitability in Q1 2026 on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis?

Yatsen recorded a GAAP net loss of RMB61.9 million and an operating loss of RMB99.0 million in Q1 2026. Non-GAAP net loss was RMB57.3 million and non-GAAP operating loss was RMB84.6 million, both deteriorating from non-GAAP profits a year earlier.

What is Yatsen’s revenue outlook for Q2 2026?

For Q2 2026, Yatsen expects total net revenues between RMB1.20 billion and RMB1.30 billion. This guidance implies approximately 10% to 20% year-over-year revenue growth, based on the company’s current view of market and operating conditions.

What is Yatsen’s cash position and cash flow situation as of Q1 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, Yatsen held RMB934.2 million in cash, restricted cash and short-term investments. Net cash used in operating activities was RMB90.0 million in Q1 2026, compared with positive operating cash flow in the prior-year quarter.

What major financing transaction did Yatsen complete in May 2026?

Yatsen completed the first closing of a private placement of convertible notes and warrants with principal equivalent to about US$120 million on May 21, 2026. Investors included Trustar Capital, Hillhouse and the company’s founder and CEO.

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