ATRenew Inc. Reports Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
2025-03-12 IDOPRESS
SHANGHAI,March 11,2025 -- ATRenew Inc. ("ATRenew" or the "Company") (NYSE: RERE),a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China,today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31,2024.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights
Total net revenuesgrew by 25.2% to RMB4,849.3million (US$664.4 million) from RMB3,873.6million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Income from operationswas RMB53.1million (US$7.3million),compared to a loss from operations of RMB16.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP)[1] was RMB131.4 million (US$18.0 million),compared to RMB81.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Number of consumer products transacted[2] was 9.4million compared to 8.5 millionin the fourth quarter of 2023.
Full Year 2024 Highlights
Total net revenuesgrew by 25.9% to RMB16,328.4million (US$2,237.0 million) from RMB12,965.8million in the full year of 2023.
Income from operationswas RMB29.0million (US$4.0 million),compared to a loss from operations of RMB173.3 million in the full year of 2023. Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP)[1] was RMB409.7 million (US$56.1 million) compared to RMB251.7 million in the full year of 2023.
Number of consumer products transacted[2] was 35.3 million,compared to 32.3 million in the full year of 2023.
[1].See "Reconciliationsof GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" for more information.
[2]."Number of consumer products transacted" represents the number of consumer products distributed to merchants and consumers through transactions on the Company'sPJTMarketplace,PaipaiMarketplace and other channels the Company operates in a given period,prior to returns and cancellations,excluding the number of consumer products collected throughAHSRecycle; a single consumer product may be counted more than once according to the number of times it is transacted onPJTMarketplace,PaipaiMarketplace and other channels the Company operates through the distribution process to end consumer.
Mr. Kerry Xuefeng Chen,Founder,Chairman,and Chief Executive Officer of ATRenew,commented,"Our strong fourth-quarter performance,marked by a 25.2% year-over-year revenue increase to RMB4,849.3 million,exceeded the upper end of our guidance and capped a record year. By expanding our network to 1,861 AHS stores,we have enhanced our ability to meet the growing consumer demand for trade-in and recycling services. As trade-ins gain popularity,our expertise in capturing recycling scenarios and advanced supply chain capabilities enable us to efficiently source,refurbish,and distribute pre-owned mobile devices at scale. This enhances end-to-end value creation throughout the industry chain. As we look ahead to 2025,we are optimistic about the expanding trend of trade-ins for smartphones and other electronic devices. Building on this momentum,we will continue to enhance our service capabilities and advance hassle-free trade-in experience,positioning ourselves to deliver long-term value as consumer behaviors evolve."
Mr. Rex Chen,Chief Financial Officer of ATRenew,added,"Our fourth-quarter results demonstrate sustained momentum in profitability,with adjusted income from operations increasing 61.0% year-over-year to RMB131.4 million. Our retail channels,including Paipai Selection,AHS Selection and new media platforms,rapidly grew with an expanded product offering. This contributed to the healthy development of our profitability. As we look ahead to 2025,we are committed to seizing emerging opportunities in the circular economy by enhancing our fulfillment capabilities and strengthening brand awareness. In addition,we remain dedicated to strategically executing our share repurchase program,with a steadfast commitment to creating long-term value for our users and shareholders."
Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
REVENUE
Total net revenuesincreased by 25.2% to RMB4,873.6million in the same period of 2023.
Net product revenues increased by 26.6% to RMB4,460.6 million (US$611.1 million) from RMB3,522.5 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the sales of pre-owned consumer electronics through the Company's online channels.
Net service revenues increased by 10.7% to RMB388.7 million (US$53.3 million),compared to RMB351.1 million in the same period of 2023. This increase was primarily due to an increase in the service revenue generated from multi-category recycling business andPJT Marketplace.
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Operating costs and expenses were RMB4,826.6million (US$661.2million),compared to RMB3,894.0 million in the same period of 2023,representing an increase of 23.9%.
Merchandise costs were RMB3,905.1 million (US$535.0 million),150.0 million in the same period of 2023,representing an increase of 24.0%. This was primarily due to the growth in product sales.
Fulfillment expenses were RMB396.9 million (US$54.4 million),compared to RMB301.1 million in the same period of 2023,representing an increase of 31.8%. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in personnel costs and logistics expenses as the Company conducted more recycling and transaction activities compared with the same period of 2023,and (ii) an increase in operation related expenses as the Company expanded its store networks and operation center capacity in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Selling and marketing expenses were RMB376.4 million (US$51.6 million),compared to RMB317.0 million in the same period of 2023,representing an increase of 18.7%. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in advertising expenses and promotional campaign related expenses,(ii) an increase in commission expenses in relation to channel service fees,and (iii) an increase in share-based compensation expenses. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions as well as the maturity of some intangible assets in the second quarter of 2024.
General and administrative expenses were RMB91.1 million (US$12.5 million),compared to RMB62.2 million in the same period of 2023,representing an increase of 46.5%,primarily due to (i) an increase in personnel cost,and (ii) an increase in expected credit loss.
Technology and content expenses were RMB57.0 million (US$7.8 million),compared to RMB63.8 million in the same period of 2023,representing a decrease of 10.7%. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in personnel costs.
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
Income from operations was RMB53.1million (US$7.3million),compared to a loss from operations of RMB16.7 million in the same period of 2023.
Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP)was RMB131.4 million (US$18.0million),representing an increase of 61.0% from RMB81.6 million in the same period of 2023.
NET INCOME
Net income was RMB77.4million (US$10.6million),representing an increase of 2,664.3% fromRMB2.8 million in the same period of 2023.
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was RMB122.9million (US$16.8 million),representing an increaseof 35.1% from RMB91.0 million in the same period of 2023.
BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER ORDINARY SHARE
Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share were RMB0.48(US$0.07),compared to RMB0.02 in the same period of 2023.
Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share (non-GAAP) were RMB0.77 (US$0.10) and RMB0.76 (US$0.10),compared to RMB0.57 and RMB0.57 in the same period of 2023.
Full Year 2024 Financial Results
REVENUE
Total net revenuesincreased by 25.9% to RMB16,965.8 million in the full year of 2023.
Net product revenues increased by 27.3% to RMB14,844.4 million (US$2,033.7 million) from RMB11,658.3 million in the full year of 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the sales of pre-owned consumer electronics through the Company's online channels.
Net service revenues increased by 13.5% to RMB1,484.0 million (US$203.3 million) from RMB1,307.5 million in the full year of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the service revenue generated from PJT Marketplace and multi-category recycling business.
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Operating costs and expenses increased by 24.1% to RMB16,352.9million (US$2,240.3million) from RMB13,175.4million in the full year of 2023.
Merchandise costs were RMB13,086.4 million (US$1,792.8 million),compared to RMB10,338.9 million in the full year of 2023,representing an increase of 26.6%. The increase was primarily due to the growth in product sales.
Fulfillment expenses were RMB1,382.3 million (US$189.4 million),compared to RMB1,124.0 million in the full year of 2023,representing an increase of 23.0%. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in personnel costs and logistics expenses as the Company conducted more recycling and transaction activities compared with 2023,and (ii) an increase in operation center related expenses as the Company expanded its store networks and operation center capacity in 2024.
Selling and marketing expenses were RMB1,367.0 million (US$187.3 million),250.9 million in the full year of 2023,representing an increase of 9.3%. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in advertising expenses and promotional campaign related expenses,(ii) an increase in share-based compensation expenses,and (iii) an increase in commission expenses in relation to channel service fees. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in amortization of intangible assets and deferred cost resulting from assets and business acquisitions as well as the maturity of some intangible assets and deferred cost since the second quarter of 2023.
General and administrative expenses were RMB306.8 million (US$42.0 million),compared to RMB266.0 million in the full year of 2023,representing an increase of 15.3%. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in personnel cost,and (ii) an increase in office related expenses. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in share-based compensation expense.
Technology and content expenses were RMB210.4 million (US$28.8 million),compared to RMB195.7 million in the full year of 2023,representing an increase of 7.5%. The increase was primarily due to an increase in personnel costs in connection with the ongoing upgrade of the Company's operation centers and system.
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
Income from operations was RMB29.0million (US$4.0million),compared to a loss from operations of RMB173.3 million in the full year of 2023.
Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP)was RMB409.7million (US$56.1 million),compared to RMB251.7 million in the full year of 2023,representing an increase of 62.8%.
NET LOSS
Net losswas RMB8.2million (US$1.1million),compared to RMB156.3 million in the full year of 2023.
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was RMB314.1million (US$43.0million),compared to RMB225.2 million in the full year of 2023,representing an increase of 39.5%.
BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER ORDINARY SHARE
Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share wereRMB0.05(US$0.01),compared to RMB0.96in the same period of 2023.
Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share (non-GAAP) were RMB1.94(US$0.27) and RMB1.91(US$0.26),compared to RMB1.39 and RMB1.39 in the same period of 2023.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,RESTRICTED CASH,SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AND FUNDS RECEIVABLE FROM THIRD PARTY PAYMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS
Cash and cash equivalents,restricted cash,short-term investments and funds receivable from third party payment service providers were RMB2,919.6 million (US$400.0 million) as of December 31,2024,as compared to RMB2,854.4 million as of December 31,2023.
Business Outlook
For the first quarter of 2025,the Company currently expects its total revenues to be between RMB4,550.0 million and RMB4,650.0 million,representing an increase of 24.6% to 27.4% year-over-year. This forecast only reflects the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions,which are subject to change.
Recent Development
On December 3,ATRenew announced its recognition by the United Nations Global Compact's "Forward Faster: 20 Examples of Private Sector's Sustainable Development in China" campaign. This acknowledgment underscores ATRenew's commitment to environmental,social,and governance practices,and reaffirms the Company's role as a transformative force in the development of China's circular economy.
During the fourth quarter of 2024,ATRenew repurchased a total of approximately 2.1 million ADSs for approximately US$5.8 million under its current share repurchase program which authorizes the Company to repurchase up to US$50 million worth of its shares (including ADSs) through June 27,2025. As of December 31,the Company had repurchased a total of approximately 10.3 million ADSs for approximately US$25.9 million under this share repurchase program.
Conference Call Information
The Company's management will hold a conference call on Tuesday,2025 at 08:00 A.M. Eastern Time (or 08:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
International:
1-412-317-6061
United States Toll Free:
1-888-317-6003
Mainland China Toll Free:
4001-206115
Hong Kong Toll Free:
800-963976
Access Code:
9144093
The replay will be accessible through March 18,2025 by dialing the following numbers:
International:
1-412-317-0088
United States Toll Free:
1-877-344-7529
Access Code:
8983077
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at ir.atrenew.com.
AboutATRenew Inc.
Headquartered in Shanghai,ATRenew Inc. operates a leading technology-driven pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and services platform in China under the brand ATRenew. Since its inception in 2011,ATRenew has been on a mission to give a second life to all idle goods,addressing the environmental impact of pre-owned consumer electronics by facilitating recycling and trade-in services,and distributing the devices to prolong their lifecycle. ATRenew's open platform integrates C2B,B2B,and B2C capabilities to empower its online and offline services. Through its end-to-end coverage of the entire value chain and its proprietary inspection,grading,and pricing technologies,ATRenew sets the standard for China's pre-owned consumer electronics industry. ATRenew is a participant in the United Nations Global Compact,and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.
Exchange Rate Information
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted,all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.2993to US$1.00,the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of December 31,2024.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company also uses certain non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating its business. For example,the Company uses adjusted income from operations,adjusted net income and adjusted net income per ordinary share as supplemental measures to review and assess its financial and 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 income from operations is loss from operations excluding the share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets and deferred cost resulting from assets and business acquisitions. Adjusted net income is net loss excluding the share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets and deferred cost resulting from assets and business acquisitions and tax effects of amortization of intangible assets and deferred cost resulting from assets and business acquisitions. Adjusted net income per ordinary share is adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of shares used in calculating net loss per ordinary share.
The Company presents non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the Company's management to evaluate the Company's financial and operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that adjusted income from operations and adjusted net income help identify underlying trends in the Company's business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that are included in loss from operations and net loss. The Company also believes that the use of non-GAAP financial measures facilitates investors' assessment of the Company's operating performance. The Company believes that adjusted income from operations and adjusted net income provide useful information about the Company's operating results,enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company's 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 non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company's operations. The share-based compensation expenses,amortization of intangible assets and deferred cost resulting from assets and business acquisitions and tax effects of amortization of intangible assets and deferred cost resulting from assets and business acquisitions have been and may continue to be incurred in the Company's business and is not reflected in the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures. Further,the non-GAAP measures may differ from the non-GAAP measures used by other companies,including peer companies,potentially limiting the comparability of their financial results to the Company's. In light of the foregoing limitations,the non-GAAP financial measures for the period should not be considered in isolation from or as an alternative to income from operations,net income,and net income attributable to ordinary shareholders per share,or other financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measures,which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. For reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures,please see the section of the accompanying tables titled,"Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results."
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. ATRenew may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (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 ATRenew'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: ATRenew's strategies; ATRenew's future business development,financial condition and results of operations; ATRenew's ability to maintain its relationship with major strategic investors; its ability to facilitate pre-owned consumer electronics transactions and provide relevant services; its ability to maintain and enhance the recognition and reputation of its brand; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in ATRenew's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release,and ATRenew does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement,except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact
In China:
ATRenew Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: ir@atrenew.com
In the United States:
ICR LLC.
Email: atrenew@icrinc.com
Tel: +1-212-537-0461
ATRENEWINC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands,except share and per share and otherwise noted)
As of December 31,
As of December 31,
2023
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
1,978,696
1,970,183
269,914
Restricted cash
210,000
132,000
18,084
Short-term investments
410,547
583,764
79,975
Amount due from related parties,net
89,592
117,161
16,051
Inventories
1,017,155
535,070
73,304
Funds receivable from third party payment service providers
253,107
233,133
31,939
Prepayments and other receivables,net
567,622
598,045
81,932
Total current assets
4,526,719
4,169,356
571,199
Non-current assets:
Long-term investments
467,095
556,136
76,190
Property and equipment,net
148,223
156,532
21,445
Intangible assets,net
270,631
56,603
7,755
Other non-current assets
80,411
152,094
20,837
Total non-current assets
966,360
921,365
126,227
TOTAL ASSETS
5,493,079
5,090,721
697,426
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings
349,931
225,000
30,825
Accounts payable
532,293
171,356
23,476
Contract liabilities
119,715
98,834
13,540
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
465,123
522,378
71,565
Accrued payroll and welfare
146,371
179,693
24,618
Amount due to related parties
78,032
109,730
15,033
Total current liabilities
1,691,465
1,306,991
179,057
Non-current liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities,non-current
22,495
79,934
10,951
Deferred tax liabilities
67,658
9,244
1,266
Total non-current liabilities
90,153
89,178
12,217
TOTAL LIABILITIES
1,781,618
1,396,169
191,274
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
3,711,461
3,694,552
506,152
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
5,426
ATRENEWINC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Amounts in thousands,except share and per share and otherwise noted)
Three months ended December 31,
Years ended December 31,
2023
2024
2023
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
Net revenues
Net product revenues
3,522,474
4,460,603
611,100
11,658,298
14,844,416
2,033,677
Net service revenues
351,098
388,720
53,254
1,307,484
1,483,984
203,305
Operating (expenses) income (1)(2)
Merchandise costs
(3,149,968)
(3,905,118)
(534,999)
(10,338,870)
(13,086,418)
(1,792,832)
Fulfillment expenses
(301,081)
(396,948)
(54,382)
(1,123,994)
(1,382,273)
(189,371)
Selling and marketing expenses
(317,025)
(376,421)
(51,569)
(1,250,860)
(1,367,028)
(187,282)
General and administrative expenses
(62,187)
(91,111)
(12,482)
(265,981)
(306,782)
(42,029)
Technology and content expenses
(63,774)
(56,973)
(7,805)
(195,679)
(210,364)
(28,820)
Other operating income,net
3,752
30,352
4,158
36,264
53,434
7,320
Income (loss) from operations
(16,711)
53,104
7,275
(173,338)
28,969
3,968
Interest expense
(1,558)
(2,684)
(368)
(7,056)
(15,016)
(2,057)
Interest income
13,217
6,250
856
37,875
26,861
3,680
Other income (loss),net
832
49
7
(5,887)
(41,256)
(5,652)
Income (loss) before income taxes and share
of loss in equity method investments
(4,220)
56,719
7,770
(148,406)
(442)
(61)
Income tax benefits
8,923
32,341
4,431
42,530
56,877
7,792
Share of loss in equity method investments
(1,925)
(11,636)
(1,594)
(50,374)
(64,664)
(8,859)
Net income (loss)
2,778
77,424
10,607
(156,250)
(8,229)
(1,128)
Net income (loss) per ordinary share:
Basic
0.02
0.48
0.07
(0.96)
(0.05)
(0.01)
Diluted
0.02
0.48
0.07
(0.96)
(0.05)
(0.01)
Weighted average number of shares used in
calculating net income (loss) per ordinary share
Basic
160,765,588
160,450,396
160,396
162,160,835
161,618,799
161,799
Diluted
160,588
162,384,444
162,799
Net income (loss)
2,128)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(7,014)
14,539
1,992
8,883
7,356
1,008
Total comprehensive (loss) income
(4,236)
91,963
12,599
(147,367)
(873)
(120)
ATRENEWINC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands,
2023
2024
2023
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
(1) Includes share-based compensation
expenses as follows:
Fulfillment expenses
(5,480)
(4,657)
(638)
(23,390)
(20,649)
(2,829)
Selling and marketing expenses
(3,974)
(12,066)
(1,653)
(17,240)
(68,858)
(9,434)
General and administrative expenses
(16,974)
(13,706)
(1,878)
(73,156)
(59,630)
(8,169)
Technology and content expenses
(4,967)
(3,993)
(547)
(20,616)
(17,604)
(2,412)
(2) Includes amortization of intangible assets
and deferred cost resulting from assets and
business acquisitions as follows:
Selling and marketing expenses
(66,412)
(43,850)
(6,007)
(288,749)
(213,004)
(29,181)
Technology and content expenses
(482)
(43)
(6)
(1,928)
(1,024)
(140)
Reconciliationsof GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
(Amounts in thousands,
2023
2024
2023
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
Income (loss) from operations
(16,968
Add:
Share-based compensation expenses
31,395
34,422
4,716
134,402
166,741
22,844
Amortization of intangible assets
and deferred cost resulting from
assets and business acquisitions
66,894
43,893
6,013
290,677
214,028
29,321
Adjusted income from operations
(non-GAAP)
81,578
131,419
18,004
251,741
409,738
56,133
Net income (loss)
2,128)
Add:
Share-based compensation expenses
31,321
Less:
Tax effects of amortization of
intangible assets and deferred cost
resulting from assets and business
acquisitions
(10,047)
(32,855)
(4,501)
(43,654)
(58,414)
(8,003)
Adjusted net income (non-
GAAP)
91,020
122,884
16,835
225,175
314,126
43,034
Adjusted net income per
ordinary share(non-GAAP):
Basic
0.57
0.77
0.10
1.39
1.94
0.27
Diluted
0.57
0.76
0.10
1.39
1.91
0.26
Weighted average number of
shares used in calculating net
income per ordinary share
Basic
160,835
164,374,271
164,271