2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-11-28 11:05Core Insights - Meituan reported a significant net loss in Q3, marking the first operational loss in its core business in three years, primarily due to intensified subsidy wars in the industry [1] - The company's revenue for the quarter reached 95.5 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 2%, but the adjusted net loss amounted to 16 billion RMB [1][5] - Despite financial pressures, Meituan's user base continues to grow, with over 800 million transaction users and a significant increase in daily active users [1] Financial Performance - Meituan's core local commerce segment generated revenue of 67.4 billion RMB but incurred an operational loss of 14.1 billion RMB due to increased direct subsidies in the food delivery sector [1] - Sales costs surged by 23.7%, rising from 56.8 billion RMB in the same quarter last year to 70.3 billion RMB, with the cost-to-revenue ratio increasing from 60.7% to 73.6% [1] - The adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was a loss of 14.8 billion RMB, reflecting the financial strain on the company [3] Market Competition - The local lifestyle sector is experiencing fierce competition, with various platforms like Alibaba's Gaode Map and JD.com launching initiatives to capture market share through substantial subsidies [5] - Recent reports indicate a cooling in the price war within the food delivery sector, with Alibaba's Taobao Flash Purchase entering an efficiency optimization phase [5] - Meituan's stock has declined by 32.42% year-to-date, reflecting the impact of these competitive pressures on its market performance [5]