ATRenew Inc. Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
SHANGHAI, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 three months ended March 31, 2025.
First Quarter 2025 Highlights
-- Total net revenues grew by 27.5% to RMB4,653.5 million (US$641.3
million) from RMB3,651.1 million in the same period of 2024.
-- Income from operations was RMB72.7 million (US$10.0 million), compared
to a loss from operations of RMB43.4 million in the same period of 2024.
Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP)([1]) was RMB111.9 million
(US$15.4 million), compared to RMB80.2 million in the same period of
2024.
-- Number of consumer products transacted([2] )was 9.5 million compared to
8.4 million in the same period of 2024.
[1]. See "Reconciliations of 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's PJT Marketplace, Paipai Marketplace and other channels the Company operates in a given period, prior to returns and cancellations, excluding the number of consumer products collected through AHS Recycle; a single consumer
product may be counted more than once according to the number of times it is transacted on PJT Marketplace, Paipai Marketplace 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, "We are pleased to report that our total net revenues for the first quarter of 2025 once again exceeded the high end of our guidance, reaching RMB4,653.5 million and representing a 27.5% year-over-year growth. The strong performance was driven in part by the national smartphone subsidy program, which has accelerated consumer adoption of trade-in programs, facilitating device upgrades while maximizing the lifecycle value of pre-owned electronics. To further strengthen our ecosystem, we launched our first offline Paijitang flagship store in Shenzhen, serving as a B2B front-end distribution center for business owners. This initiative reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality products and promoting compliant, sustainable growth within the pre-owned electronics market."
Mr. Rex Chen, Chief Financial Officer of ATRenew, added, "In tandem with the implementation of the national subsidy program, we strategically deepened partnerships with key players to accelerate trade-in adoption and enhance brand visibility for AHS Recycle while maintaining disciplined operating expenses. We also employed adaptive pricing strategies to improve our margins compared to the same period of 2024, contributing to strong growth in non-GAAP income from operations for the quarter. Aligned with our long-term strategic roadmap, we remain focused on enhancing user-centric experiences through precision operational management, delivering sustainable value for both users and shareholders."
First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
REVENUE
Total net revenues increased by 27.5% to RMB4,653.5 million (US$641.3 million) from RMB3,651.1 million in the same period of 2024.
-- Net product revenues increased by 28.8% to RMB4,263.7 million (US$587.6
million) from RMB3,309.8 million in the same period of 2024. 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 14.2% to RMB389.8 million (US$53.7
million), compared to RMB341.3 million in the same period of 2024. This
increase was primarily due to an increase in the service revenue
generated from multi-category recycling business and PJT Marketplace.
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Operating costs and expenses were RMB4,581.0 million (US$631.3 million), compared to RMB3,702.9 million in the same period of 2024, representing an increase of 23.7%.
-- Merchandise costs were RMB3,615.9 million (US$498.3 million), compared
to RMB2,947.8 million in the same period of 2024, representing an
increase of 22.7%. The increase was primarily due to the growth in
product sales.
-- Fulfillment expenses were RMB427.8 million (US$59.0million), compared to
RMB309.8 million in the same period of 2024, representing an increase of
38.1%. 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 2024, and (ii)
an increase in operation related expenses as the Company expanded its
store networks and operation center capacity in the first quarter of
2025.
-- Selling and marketing expenses were RMB418.9 million (US$57.7 million),
compared to RMB321.3 million in the same period of 2024, representing an
increase of 30.4%. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in
advertising expenses and promotional campaign related expenses, and (ii)
an increase in commission expenses in relation to channel service fees.
The increase was partially offset by a decrease in share-based
compensation and amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets
and business acquisitions resulting from the maturity of some intangible
assets in the second quarter of 2024.
-- General and administrative expenses were RMB63.4 million (US$8.7
million), compared to RMB73.8 million in the same period of 2024,
representing a decrease of 14.1%. The decrease was primarily due to a
decrease in share-based compensation.
-- Technology and content expenses were RMB55.0 million (US$7.6 million),
compared to RMB50.2 million in the same period of 2024, representing an
increase of 9.6%. The increase was primarily due to an increase in
personnel costs.
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
Income from operations was RMB72.7 million (US$10.0 million), compared to a loss from operations of RMB43.4 million in the same period of 2024.
Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP) was RMB111.9 million (US$15.4 million), representing an increase of 39.5% from RMB80.2 million in the same period of 2024.
NET (LOSS) INCOME
Net income was RMB42.8 million (US$5.9 million), compared to a net loss of RMB92.9 million in the same period of 2024.
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was RMB78.0 million (US$10.8 million), representing an increase of 276.8% from RMB20.7 million in the same period of 2024.
BASIC AND DILUTED NET (LOSS) INCOME PER ORDINARY SHARE
Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share were RMB0.27 (US$0.04) and RMB0.26 (US$0.04), compared to basic and diluted net loss of RMB0.58 and RMB0.58 in the same period of 2024.
Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share (non-GAAP) were RMB0.48 (US$0.07), compared to RMB0.13 in the same period of 2024.
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 RMB2,782.3 million (US$383.4 million) as of March 31, 2025, as compared to RMB2,919.6 million as of December 31, 2024.
Business Outlook
For the second quarter of 2025, the Company currently expects its total revenues to be between RMB4,710.0 million and RMB4,810.0 million, representing an increase of 24.7% 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
During the first quarter of 2025, ATRenew repurchased a total of approximately 0.4 million ADSs for approximately US$1.2 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 March 31, 2025, the Company had repurchased a total of approximately 10.7 million ADSs for approximately US$27.1 million under this share repurchase program.
On March 31, 2025, ATRenew announced the grand opening of its first Paijitang flagship store in Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen -- China's premier electronics trade hub. As a front-end distribution center, the store features Paijitang's seamless online-to-offline integration, driving industry standardization and expansion. It allows buyers to browse inventory that have been professionally inspected and graded and then purchase onsite. This helps businesses reduce inventory costs and minimize logistics delays.
Conference Call Information
The Company's management will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 20, 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: 8219500
The replay will be accessible through May 27, 2025 by dialing the following numbers:
International: 1-412-317-0088
United States Toll Free: 1-877-344-7529
Access Code: 8341777
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at ir.atrenew.com.
About ATRenew 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 RMB7.2567 to 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 March 31, 2025.
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) income from operations excluding the share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions. Adjusted net income is net (loss) income excluding the share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions and tax effects of amortization of intangible assets 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) income 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) income from operations and net (loss) income. 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 resulting from assets and business acquisitions and tax effects of amortization of intangible assets 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
ATRENEW INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted)
As of December
31, As of March 31,
2024 2025
RMB RMB US$
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 1,970,183 1,809,162 249,309
Restricted cash 132,000 100,000 13,780
Short-term investments 583,764 577,892 79,636
Amount due from related parties, net 117,161 253,313 34,907
Inventories 535,070 736,219 101,454
Funds receivable from third party payment service providers 233,133 294,269 40,551
Prepayments and other receivables, net 598,045 699,052 96,332
Total current assets 4,169,356 4,469,907 615,969
Non-current assets:
Long-term investments 556,136 523,326 72,116
Property and equipment, net 156,532 177,397 24,446
Intangible assets, net 56,603 30,124 4,151
Other non-current assets 152,094 154,955 21,353
Total non-current assets 921,365 885,802 122,066
TOTAL ASSETS 5,090,721 5,355,709 738,035
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings 225,000 281,000 38,723
Accounts payable 171,356 152,492 21,014
Contract liabilities 98,834 228,264 31,456
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 522,378 563,403 77,639
Accrued payroll and welfare 179,693 167,358 23,063
Amount due to related parties 109,730 139,786 19,263
Total current liabilities 1,306,991 1,532,303 211,158
Non-current liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 79,934 76,383 10,526
Deferred tax liabilities 9,244 5,272 727
Total non-current liabilities 89,178 81,655 11,253
TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,396,169 1,613,958 222,411
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 3,694,552 3,741,751 515,624
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 5,090,721 5,355,709 738,035
ATRENEW INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted)
Three months ended,
March 31, 2024 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2025
RMB RMB RMB US$
Net revenues
Net product revenues 3,309,819 4,460,603 4,263,679 587,551
Net service revenues 341,317 388,720 389,766 53,711
Operating (expenses) income (1)(2)
Merchandise costs (2,947,815) (3,905,118) (3,615,916) (498,287)
Fulfillment expenses (309,768) (396,948) (427,849) (58,959)
Selling and marketing expenses (321,337) (376,421) (418,858) (57,720)
General and administrative expenses (73,825) (91,111) (63,374) (8,733)
Technology and content expenses (50,183) (56,973) (55,004) (7,580)
Other operating income, net 8,406 30,352 244 34
(Loss) income from operations (43,386) 53,104 72,688 10,017
Interest expense (3,978) (2,684) (1,885) (260)
Interest income 6,593 6,250 8,374 1,154
Other (loss) income, net (41,437) 49 (6,487) (894)
(Loss) income before income taxes and share of loss (82,208) 56,719 72,690 10,017
in equity method investments
Income tax benefits (expenses) 10,047 32,341 (6,270) (864)
Share of loss in equity method investments (20,702) (11,636) (23,620) (3,255)
Net (loss) income (92,863) 77,424 42,800 5,898
Net (loss) income per ordinary share:
Basic (0.58) 0.48 0.27 0.04
Diluted (0.58) 0.48 0.26 0.04
Weighted average number of shares used in
calculating net (loss) income per ordinary share
Basic 161,480,251 160,450,396 161,373,633 161,373,633
Diluted 161,480,251 162,384,444 162,568,603 162,568,603
Net (loss) income (92,863) 77,424 42,800 5,898
Foreign currency translation adjustments 240 14,539 (999) (138)
Total comprehensive (loss) income (92,623) 91,963 41,801 5,760
ATRENEW INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (CONTINUED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted)
Three months ended,
March 31, 2024 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2025
RMB RMB RMB US$
(1) Includes share-based compensation expenses as follows:
Fulfillment expenses (6,381) (4,657) (2,357) (325)
Selling and marketing expenses (30,406) (12,066) (4,437) (611)
General and administrative expenses (15,677) (13,706) (3,956) (545)
Technology and content expenses (4,251) (3,993) (1,983) (273)
(2) Includes amortization of intangible assets resulting
from assets and business acquisitions as follows:
Selling and marketing expenses (66,412) (43,850) (26,479) (3,649)
Technology and content expenses (482) (43)
Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share and otherwise noted)
Three months ended,
March 31, 2024 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2025
RMB RMB RMB US$
(Loss) income from operations (43,386) 53,104 72,688 10,017
Add:
Share-based compensation expenses 56,715 34,422 12,733 1,754
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from 66,894 43,893 26,479 3,649
assets and business acquisitions
Adjusted income from operations (non-GAAP) 80,223 131,419 111,900 15,420
Net (loss) income (92,863) 77,424 42,800 5,898
Add:
Share-based compensation expenses 56,715 34,422 12,733 1,754
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from 66,894 43,893 26,479 3,649
assets and business acquisitions
Less:
Tax effects of amortization of intangible assets (10,047) (32,855) (3,972) (547)
resulting from assets and business acquisitions
Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) 20,699 122,884 78,040 10,754
Adjusted net income per ordinary share (non-GAAP):
Basic 0.13 0.77 0.48 0.07
Diluted 0.13 0.76 0.48 0.07
Weighted average number of shares used in
calculating net income per ordinary share
Basic 161,480,251 160,450,396 161,373,633 161,373,633
Diluted 161,480,251 162,384,444 162,568,603 162,568,603
SOURCE ATRenew Inc.
