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17 Education & Technology Group Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
YQ17 Education & Technology(YQ) GlobeNewswire News Room·2024-12-11 22:00

Core Viewpoint - 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. reported significant improvements in its financial performance for the third quarter of 2024, with notable increases in net revenues and a reduction in net loss compared to the same period in 2023 [2][17]. Financial Performance - Third Quarter 2024 Highlights: - Net revenues reached RMB 59.6 million (US8.5million),ayearoveryearincreaseof32.2 8.5 million), a year-over-year increase of 32.2% from RMB 45.1 million in Q3 2023 [2][7]. - Gross margin improved to 60.9%, up from 54.1% in Q3 2023 [10]. - Net loss narrowed to RMB 17.4 million (US 2.5 million), compared to a net loss of RMB 72.9 million in Q3 2023 [17]. - Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB 5.7 million (US0.8million),significantlybetterthantheadjustednetlossofRMB53.7millioninQ32023[18].FirstNineMonths2024Highlights:NetrevenuestotaledRMB152.6million(US 0.8 million), significantly better than the adjusted net loss of RMB 53.7 million in Q3 2023 [18]. - **First Nine Months 2024 Highlights**: - Net revenues totaled RMB 152.6 million (US 21.7 million), compared to RMB 123.6 million in the same period of 2023 [3]. - Gross margin for the first nine months was 37.3%, down from 48.6% in 2023 [3]. - Net loss for the first nine months was RMB 129.2 million (US18.4million),animprovementfromRMB213.3millionin2023[3].Adjustednetloss(nonGAAP)wasRMB90.9million(US 18.4 million), an improvement from RMB 213.3 million in 2023 [3]. - Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB 90.9 million (US 13.0 million), compared to RMB 146.3 million in the first nine months of 2023 [3]. Operational Insights - The company has seen consistent growth in schools subscribing to its teaching and learning SaaS offerings, indicating a strong demand for its products [5]. - The teaching and learning SaaS business experienced revenue growth compared to the same quarter last year, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency [6]. Cost Management - Total operating expenses for Q3 2024 were RMB 58.0 million (US8.3million),adecreaseof43.7 8.3 million), a decrease of 43.7% from RMB 103.1 million in Q3 2023 [11]. - Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 27.6% year-over-year, while research and development expenses saw a significant reduction of 72.2% [12][13]. Cash Position - As of September 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents and term deposits amounted to RMB 339.7 million (US 48.4 million), down from RMB 476.7 million as of December 31, 2023 [20].