Gaotu(US:GOTU) Xi Niu Cai Jing·2025-12-01 07:45Core Insights - The company reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025, showing significant revenue growth and reduced losses compared to the previous year [2][4]. Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 4.462 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 41% [2]. - Cash revenue for the same period was 4.33 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 25.4% year-on-year [2]. - The operating loss for the first three quarters was 385 million yuan, down from 1.033 billion yuan in the same period last year [2]. - The net loss for the first three quarters was 239 million yuan, with an adjusted net loss of 200 million yuan [2]. - The net cash outflow from operating activities was 549 million yuan [2]. Quarterly Performance - In the third quarter alone, the company reported revenue of 1.579 billion yuan, a 30.7% increase year-on-year [4]. - Cash revenue for the third quarter was 1.189 billion yuan, up 11.2% compared to the same quarter last year [4]. - The operating loss for the third quarter was 178 million yuan, significantly reduced from 490 million yuan in the previous year [4]. - The net loss for the third quarter was 147 million yuan, compared to 471 million yuan in the same quarter last year [4]. - The non-GAAP net loss for the third quarter was 138 million yuan, down from 457 million yuan year-on-year [4]. Cost Structure - The main business costs for the third quarter amounted to 536 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 24.6%, primarily due to the expansion of the teaching and counseling staff, increased rental costs, and higher depreciation and amortization expenses [6]. Share Buyback Program - The company completed its previous share buyback plan of 80 million USD ahead of schedule and officially launched a new buyback plan of 100 million USD approved by the board in May [6]. Cash Position - As of September 30, 2025, the company's total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term and long-term investments amounted to 3.04 billion yuan, down from 4.094 billion yuan as of December 31, 2024 [6].