Summary of the Conference Call for Ninebot Company Company Overview - **Company**: Ninebot Company - **Industry**: Smart short-distance transportation and service robotics Key Financial Projections - **Net Profit Forecast for 2026**: Expected to be between RMB 1.85 billion and RMB 1.87 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 54.04% to 70.64% [2][3] - **Net Profit Excluding Non-recurring Items**: Expected to be between RMB 1.62 billion and RMB 1.709 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 52.51% to 68.51% [2][3] - **Impact of Currency Fluctuations**: Significant financial loss of approximately RMB 70 million due to RMB appreciation, compared to a gain of RMB 24 million in the same period last year, resulting in a year-on-year decrease of about RMB 100 million in exchange gains [2][5] Business Performance Insights - **Sales Growth Drivers**: - Strong demand for electric motorcycles (e-motorcycles) with over 80% of sales driven by this segment, showing a year-on-year growth of approximately 50% [2][7] - The scooter business (To C) is expected to continue its growth trend, while the To B segment is projected to remain flat compared to last year [2][7] - **Inventory and Order Management**: Low inventory levels at the end of 2025 led to a significant order volume in January 2026, with plans to distribute shipments around the Spring Festival [10] Strategic Initiatives - **Investment in Core Business**: Continued investment in R&D for electric two-wheelers, scooters, service robots, and all-terrain vehicles to enhance product competitiveness and customer satisfaction [4] - **Sales Channel Expansion**: Strengthening sales channels to increase market share and drive sales growth [4] - **Store Renovation Plans**: - 2026 plans to add approximately 3,000 new stores and renovate 2,000 existing stores to the 2.0 version, with a focus on improving sales performance [14] - Initial performance of 2.0 stores shows a 70% increase in efficiency compared to older versions [13] Regulatory and Market Challenges - **Impact of New National Standards**: The implementation of new national standards has significantly affected the two-wheeler industry, particularly the electric self-balancing segment, which is currently in a frozen state [6] - **EU Anti-dumping Duties**: Anticipated duties of 21% to 57% on lawnmowers have prompted the company to arrange exports in advance, aiming to complete 60%-70% of annual export volume by February 2026 [10] Future Outlook - **Product Launch Schedule**: New products are set to be released in April, June, and August 2026, including models for both electric self-balancing and e-motorcycles [15] - **Global Expansion of e-Bike**: Positive feedback from the CES event, with a focus on the U.S. market for sales, while European markets will see some new model releases later in the year [16] Additional Considerations - **Cost Management**: The company has locked in raw material purchases for the first half of the year to mitigate price increases, and employs forward foreign exchange contracts to manage currency risks [11]