1. YMM reported Q4 2024 net revenues of RMB3.17 billion, up 31.8%. 2. Fiscal Year 2024 net income rose 40.2% to RMB3.12 billion. 3. The company implemented a semi-annual cash dividend policy starting in 2025. 4. Operating income surged 233.1% to RMB835 million in Q4 2024. 5. A share repurchase program extension allows up to $200 million in buybacks.
YMM's revenue and income growth signifies strong demand in logistics, reminiscent of growth phases in other tech platforms like Uber. Such positive financial performance typically results in heightened investor confidence and increased stock prices.
The significant revenue increase and dividend announcement suggest a strong growth trajectory. Financial stability and profit generation enhance the attractiveness of YMM as an investment, improving likely stock performance.
Given the immediate financial results disclosed and upcoming dividend declaration, investor sentiment is likely to change in the short term. Positive financial reports often lead to stock price reactions shortly after release, as seen with similar firms.
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
"In the fourth quarter, we continued to propel the digital and intelligent transformation of the logistics industry. By harnessing our robust network effects and unparalleled transaction efficiency, we sustained strong growth momentum, effectively accelerating our growth flywheel," stated Mr. Peter Hui Zhang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FTA. "During the quarter, we rapidly expanded our shipper base while enhancing user engagement. In addition, we made significant improvements to our trucker ecosystem and elevated matching efficiency through continuous optimization of our platform's functionalities, including trucker credit ratings, priority access, and our Premium Cargo Bidding mechanism. As we look ahead to 2025, we remain committed to embracing AI-driven innovations that will increase truckers' efficiency and earnings while reducing logistics costs for shippers, ultimately creating enduring value for the entire industry."
Mr. Simon Cai, Chief Financial Officer of FTA, added, "We delivered record financial results in 2024, bolstered by our growing user base, sophisticated commission strategies and continued operational efficiency upgrades. For the full year, total net revenues reached RMB11.2 billion, a 33.2% increase year over year, with transaction service revenue soaring by 66.7%. As our topline continued to grow, net income rose by 40.2% year over year to RMB3.1 billion, and our non-GAAP adjusted net income surged by 43.7% to RMB4.0 billion. These achievements reinforce our confidence in future growth, and our ability to generate long-term value for shareholders. We will continue to harness this momentum to scale our business, improve our monetization capabilities, and increase shareholder value."
Non-GAAP adjusted net income is defined as net income excluding (i) share-based compensation expense; (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions; (iii) compensation cost incurred in relation to acquisitions; (iv) settlement in principle of U.S. securities class action, which is non-recurring; (v) impairment loss of long-term investment; and (vi) tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release.
Net Revenues (including value added taxes, or "VAT," of RMB1,197.4 million and RMB1,422.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively). Total net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB3,174.3 million (US$434.9 million), representing an increase of 31.8% from RMB2,408.0 million in the same period of 2023, primarily attributable to an increase in revenues from freight matching services.
Revenues from freight matching services in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB2,704.9 million (US$370.6 million), representing an increase of 34.2% from RMB2,016.1 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was mainly due to the rapid increase in transaction service.
Revenues from value-added services in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB469.3 million (US$64.3 million), an increase of 19.8% from RMB391.8 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was due to growing demand from truckers and shippers for credit solutions.
Cost of revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB1,391.7 million (US$190.7 million), compared with RMB1,152.3 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to increases in VAT, related tax surcharges, and other tax costs, net of grants from government authorities.
Sales and marketing expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB471.8 million (US$64.6 million), compared with RMB421.0 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in advertising and marketing expenses for user acquisitions.
General and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB202.3 million (US$27.7 million), compared with RMB266.0 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower salary and benefits expenses.
Research and development expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB205.0 million (US$28.1 million), compared with RMB255.3 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower salary and benefits expenses.
Income from operations in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB835.4 million (US$114.5 million), an increase of 233.1% from RMB250.8 million in the same period of 2023.
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB963.3 million (US$132.0 million), an increase of 141.6% from RMB398.8 million in the same period of 2023.
Impairment loss in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB352.7 million (US$48.3 million), compared with nil in the same period of 2023.
Net income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB574.6 million (US$78.7 million), compared with RMB588.3 million in the same period of 2023.
Non-GAAP adjusted net income in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB1,052.0 million (US$144.1 million), an increase of 43.5% from RMB733.0 million in the same period of 2023.
Basic net income per ADS was RMB0.54 (US$0.07) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with RMB0.56 in the same period of 2023. Diluted net income per ADS was RMB0.53 (US$0.07) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with RMB0.56 in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted basic net income per ADS was RMB1.00 (US$0.14) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with RMB0.70 in the same period of 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net income per ADS was RMB0.99 (US$0.14) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with RMB0.69 in the same period of 2023.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments, long-term time deposits and wealth management products with maturities over one year of RMB29.2 billion (US$4.0 billion) in total, compared with RMB27.6 billion as of December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2024, the total outstanding balance of on-balance sheet loans was RMB4,199.6 million (US$575.3 million), compared with RMB3,521.1 million as of December 31, 2023. The total non-performing loan ratio for these loans was 2.2% as of December 31, 2024, compared with 2.0% as of December 31, 2023.
Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB1,150.0 million (US$157.6 million).
Total net revenues in 2024 were RMB11,238.6 million (US$1,539.7 million), representing an increase of 33.2% from RMB8,436.2 million in 2023, primarily attributable to an increase in revenues from freight matching services.
The Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB2.63 billion and RMB2.68 billion for the first quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year growth rate of approximately 15.9% to 18.1%.
The Company's board of directors has approved a semi-annual cash dividend policy, with a total cash dividend for 2025 expected to be approximately US$200 million.
As of March 4, 2025, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of approximately 4.9 million ADSs for approximately US$40.3 million from the open market under the share repurchase program.
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. The Company makes no representation that any RMB or US$ amounts could have been, or could be, converted at any particular rate, or at all.
The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 7:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on March 5, 2025, to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024.
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. (NYSE: YMM) is a leading digital freight platform connecting shippers with truckers to facilitate shipments across distance ranges, cargo weights and types.
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