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ZKH Achieves Q2 2026 Profitability with 18.9% GMV Growth and AI Upside

Aug 21, 2026, 6:04 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The company delivered first-time GAAP operating profit and positive Non-GAAP EBITDA, with a high-teens YoY GMV growth and a rising take rate. AI-driven efficiency, private-label growth, and international expansion add visibility to a sustainable margin expansion path. A likely re-rating on improved profitability and growth visibility, plus potential follow-through from the August 21, 2026 earnings call.

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ZKH Group posted a Q2 2026 earnings release showing a clear profitability turnaround alongside robust GMV growth. GMV expanded 18.9% year-over-year to RMB 2.88 billion, while net revenues rose 12.8% to RMB 2.44 billion and gross margin improved to 17.6%. The company highlighted AI-enabled efficiency, private-label expansion, and strong SME and KA/SOE momentum as catalysts for accelerated growth in H2 2026.

GMV rose 18.9% YoY to RMB 2.88b in Q2 2026 on broad-based demand.
Net revenues RMB2,443.8m (+12.8% YoY); gross margin 17.6%; GAAP profit, Non-GAAP EBITDA turn positive.
SME GMV up ~30% YoY; private-label GMV >700 SKUs, up 25% YoY (~10% of GMV).
Marketplace GMV take rate ~14.2%; marketplace share 15.0% of GMV; international GMV up strongly.
Share repurchase of about 2.49m ADSs for US$7.67m; cash balance RMB1.67b as of 6/30/2026.

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