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So-Young Delivers Triple-Digit Aesthetic Growth; Strong Q3 Outlook

Aug 31, 2026, 6:04 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong revenue growth, center-network profitability, and a clear Q3 up-guidance suggest upside potential as investors reprice the growth story and improving unit economics. Historically, clean beat-and-guidance raises for high-growth Chinese tech-adjacent platforms tend to drive constructive re-ratings, though equity remains exposed to execution risk and regulatory shifts.

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So-Young posted a robust Q2 2026, with total revenue rising 33% to RMB505.2m and aesthetic revenues surging 129% to RMB331.4m. The company narrowed losses and guided for a strong Q3, as same-store growth remained elevated and profitability metrics improved across its center network aided by AI and supply-chain initiatives.

Total Q2 revenue RMB505.2m; up 33.4% YoY.
Aesthetic-treatment revenue RMB331.4m; up 129.5% YoY.
GAAP net loss RMB22.7m; Non-GAAP loss RMB21.0m.
SSS growth 52%; 47 centers profitable; 51 cash-flow positive.
Q3 guidance: aesthetic revenues RMB352-362m, up ~92-97% YoY.

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