1. YSG's Q1 2025 revenues increased 7.8% to RMB833.5 million. 2. Net revenues from skincare brands surged 47.7% to RMB362.4 million. 3. Gross margin improved to 79.1%, signaling enhanced product profitability. 4. Net loss narrowed significantly to RMB5.6 million from RMB124.9 million. 5. YSG announced a new share repurchase program worth $30 million.
The significant reduction in net loss and revenue growth suggest positive investor sentiment. Comparison to Q1 2024 shows a strong turnaround proposition.
Key metrics such as revenue growth and improved profit margins indicate a strong operational recovery. This is likely to enhance stock appeal and attract investors.
Q1 results are recent, and analyst sentiment may improve immediately, boosting stock performance.
GUANGZHOU, China, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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, 2025 and provided updates on share repurchase program.
Mr. Jinfeng Huang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yatsen, stated, "We began 2025 with results in line with our guidance. Despite ongoing softness in the beauty market, we delivered a 7.8% year-over-year increase in total net revenues. Notably, net revenues from our skincare brands grew by 47.7% year over year, with the combined net revenues of our three major skincare brands, Galénic, DR.WU and Eve Lom, growing by 58.0%. This solid performance reflects our continued focus on new product development, R&D and brand building. We remain confident in our ability to execute our strategic transformation plan aimed at sustainable growth, and we look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead for the remainder of the year."
Mr. Donghao Yang, Director and Chief Financial Officer of Yatsen, commented, "We are pleased to report meaningful improvements in both net revenues and loss position for the first quarter of 2025. Total net revenues grew by 7.8% year over year, and gross margin increased to 79.1%, up from 77.7% for the prior year period. While we recorded a net loss of RMB5.6 million, significantly narrowed from RMB124.9 million a year ago, we achieved non-GAAP net income of RMB7.1 million, as compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB83.8 million for the same period last year. With cash and short-term investments of RMB1.28 billion, we have sufficient resources to advance our strategic plan going forward."
Total net revenues for the first quarter of 2025 increased by 7.8% to RMB833.5 million (US$114.9 million) from RMB773.4 million for the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to a 47.7% year-over-year increase in net revenues from Skincare Brands, partially offset by a 9.9% year-over-year decrease in net revenues from Color Cosmetics Brands.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2025 increased by 9.7% to RMB659.1 million (US$90.8 million) from RMB600.9 million for the prior year period. Gross margin for the first quarter of 2025 increased to 79.1% from 77.7% for the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in sales of higher-gross-margin products.
Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2025 decreased by 8.6% to RMB693.2 million (US$95.5 million) from RMB758.7 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2025 were 83.2%, as compared with 98.1% for the prior year period.
Loss from operations for the first quarter of 2025 was RMB34.1 million (US$4.7 million), as compared with RMB157.7 million for the prior year period. Operating loss margin was 4.1%, as compared with 20.4% for the prior year period.
Net loss for the first quarter of 2025 was RMB5.6 million (US$0.8 million), as compared with RMB124.9 million for the prior year period. Net loss margin was 0.7%, as compared with 16.1% for the prior year period.
For the second quarter of 2025, the Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB810.4 million and RMB889.9 million, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 2% to 12%. These forecasts reflect the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change.
The Company's management will hold a conference call on Friday, May 16, 2025, 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 2025.
The replay will be accessible through Friday, May 23, by dialing the following numbers:
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.
Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading China-based beauty group with the mission of creating an exciting new journey of beauty discovery for consumers around the world. 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), Eve Lom and EANTiM. The Company's flagship brand, Perfect Diary, is one of the leading color cosmetics brands in China in terms of retail sales value. The Company primarily reaches and engages with customers directly both online and offline, with an expansive presence across all major e-commerce, social and content platforms in China.
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.
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