BEIJING, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE:ATHM, HKEX: 2518)) (&#34;Autohome&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced that its

<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">BEIJING</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">July 28, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATHM">ATHM</a>, HKEX: 2518)) (&#34;Autohome&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced that its board of directors (the &#34;Board&#34;) has approved a new share repurchase program (the &#34;New Share Repurchase Program&#34;), effective from July 28, 2026. Under the New Share Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase up to US$400 million of its American depositary shares over the next 12 months.</p>
<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Craig Zeng, Chief Financial Officer of Autohome, stated: &#34;The Company remains firmly committed to its shareholder return promise. Over the past few months, we have actively repurchased ADSs in the open market to maximize shareholders&#39; returns, and today we are pleased to launch a new round of share repurchases, making another step forward in our longer-term investor return strategy.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Company&#39;s proposed repurchases may be made from time to time through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on the market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The Board will review the authorized share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size or suspend or discontinue the program. The Company plans to fund repurchases from its existing cash balance.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Autohome Inc.</b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Autohome Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATHM">ATHM</a>, HKEX: 2518)) is the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China. Its mission is to engage, educate and inform consumers about everything auto. Autohome provides occupationally generated content, professionally generated content, user-generated content, and AI-generated content, a comprehensive automobile library, and extensive automobile listing information to automobile consumers, covering the entire car purchase and ownership cycle. The ability to reach a large and engaged user base of automobile consumers has made Autohome a preferred platform for automakers and dealers to conduct their advertising campaigns. Further, the Company&#39;s dealer subscription and advertising services allow dealers to market their inventory and services through Autohome&#39;s platform, extending the reach of their physical showrooms to potentially millions of internet users in China and generating sales leads for them. The Company offers sales leads, data analysis, and marketing services to assist automakers and dealers with improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions. Autohome operates its &#34;Autohome Mall,&#34; a full-service online transaction platform, to facilitate transactions for automakers and dealers. Further, through its websites and mobile applications, it also provides other value-added services, including auto financing, auto insurance, used car transactions, and aftermarket services. For further information, please visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.autohome.com.cn/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.autohome.com.cn/</a>. </p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Safe Harbor Statement </b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This press release contains statements that may constitute &#34;forward-looking&#34; statements pursuant to the &#34;safe harbor&#34; provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as &#34;will&#34;, &#34;expects&#34;, &#34;anticipates&#34;, &#34;future&#34;, &#34;intends&#34;, &#34;plans&#34;, &#34;believes&#34;, &#34;estimates&#34; and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Autohome&#39;s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Autohome&#39;s filings with the SEC and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Autohome does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">For investor and media inquiries, please contact:</b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In China:</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Autohome Inc.<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>Investor Relations<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Sterling Song<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Investor Relations Director  <br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Tel: +86-10-5985-7483<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>E-mail: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:ir@autohome.com.cn" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ir@autohome.com.cn</a> </p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Christensen</b> <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">China</b> <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Limited</b> <br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Suri Cheng<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Tel: +86-185-0060-8364<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>E-mail:  <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:suri.cheng@christensencomms.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">suri.cheng@christensencomms.com</a> </p>



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Autohome Inc. Announces US$400 Million New Share Repurchase Program

Autohome approves $400 million buyback to boost returns

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>BEIJING, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE:ATHM, HKEX: 2518)) (&amp;#34;Autohome&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced that its</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Autohome announced a new share repurchase program of up to $400 million over the next 12 months, funded from existing cash. Buybacks may occur through open-market purchases, private negotiations, or block trades, with the board able to adjust terms or suspend the program. The move reinforces a shareholder-return strategy and could lift EPS and support the stock, depending on execution and market conditions.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Board approves new share repurchase program up to $400 million over 12 months.</li><li>Repurchases funded from existing cash; may occur via open market, private deals, or blocks.</li><li>Board may adjust terms or suspend the program; periodic review planned.</li><li>Plans to fund repurchases from the company’s cash balance.</li><li>CFO Zeng reiterates commitment to shareholder returns and ADS buybacks.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="companies-mentioned">
    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Autohome Inc. (ATHM)</strong>: Board approves buyback; potential EPS uplift and price support.</li><li><strong>Autohome Inc. (HKEX: 2518) (2518.HK)</strong>: Cross-listed shares may align US ADS with HK price during buyback.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="category">
    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. This fits because a new buyback is a capital-allocation action that can affect share count, earnings per share, and valuation.</p>
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  <section data-block="market-moving">
    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Repurchase size could lift ATHM&#039;s EPS and per-share metrics.</li><li>Funding from cash reduces near-term liquidity concerns.</li><li>Execution timing and current valuation will shape near-term price reaction.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="key-facts">
    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Effective July 28, 2026.</li><li>Up to $400 million over 12 months.</li><li>Methods: open market, private negotiations, block trades.</li><li>Funding from existing cash balance.</li><li>Board may adjust, suspend, or discontinue the program.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="trading-thesis">
    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish on ATHM in 1–3 months as buyback could lift EPS and support the stock.</p>
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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">BEIJING</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">July 28, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATHM">ATHM</a>, HKEX: 2518)) (&#34;Autohome&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced that its board of directors (the &#34;Board&#34;) has approved a new share repurchase program (the &#34;New Share Repurchase Program&#34;), effective from July 28, 2026. Under the New Share Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase up to US$400 million of its American depositary shares over the next 12 months.</p>
<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Craig Zeng, Chief Financial Officer of Autohome, stated: &#34;The Company remains firmly committed to its shareholder return promise. Over the past few months, we have actively repurchased ADSs in the open market to maximize shareholders&#39; returns, and today we are pleased to launch a new round of share repurchases, making another step forward in our longer-term investor return strategy.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Company&#39;s proposed repurchases may be made from time to time through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on the market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The Board will review the authorized share repurchase program periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size or suspend or discontinue the program. The Company plans to fund repurchases from its existing cash balance.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Autohome Inc.</b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Autohome Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATHM">ATHM</a>, HKEX: 2518)) is the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China. Its mission is to engage, educate and inform consumers about everything auto. Autohome provides occupationally generated content, professionally generated content, user-generated content, and AI-generated content, a comprehensive automobile library, and extensive automobile listing information to automobile consumers, covering the entire car purchase and ownership cycle. The ability to reach a large and engaged user base of automobile consumers has made Autohome a preferred platform for automakers and dealers to conduct their advertising campaigns. Further, the Company&#39;s dealer subscription and advertising services allow dealers to market their inventory and services through Autohome&#39;s platform, extending the reach of their physical showrooms to potentially millions of internet users in China and generating sales leads for them. The Company offers sales leads, data analysis, and marketing services to assist automakers and dealers with improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions. Autohome operates its &#34;Autohome Mall,&#34; a full-service online transaction platform, to facilitate transactions for automakers and dealers. Further, through its websites and mobile applications, it also provides other value-added services, including auto financing, auto insurance, used car transactions, and aftermarket services. For further information, please visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.autohome.com.cn/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.autohome.com.cn/</a>. </p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Safe Harbor Statement </b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This press release contains statements that may constitute &#34;forward-looking&#34; statements pursuant to the &#34;safe harbor&#34; provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as &#34;will&#34;, &#34;expects&#34;, &#34;anticipates&#34;, &#34;future&#34;, &#34;intends&#34;, &#34;plans&#34;, &#34;believes&#34;, &#34;estimates&#34; and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Autohome&#39;s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Autohome&#39;s filings with the SEC and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Autohome does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">For investor and media inquiries, please contact:</b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In China:</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Autohome Inc.<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>Investor Relations<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Sterling Song<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Investor Relations Director  <br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Tel: +86-10-5985-7483<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>E-mail: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:ir@autohome.com.cn" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ir@autohome.com.cn</a> </p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Christensen</b> <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">China</b> <b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Limited</b> <br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Suri Cheng<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Tel: +86-185-0060-8364<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>E-mail:  <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:suri.cheng@christensencomms.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">suri.cheng@christensencomms.com</a> </p>



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Autohome announced a new share repurchase program of up to $400 million over the next 12 months, funded from existing cash. Buybacks may occur through open-market purchases, private negotiations, or block trades, with the board able to adjust terms or suspend the program. The move reinforces a shareholder-return strategy and could lift EPS and support the stock, depending on execution and market conditions.

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Autohome Inc. Announces US$400 Million New Share Repurchase Program

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