Business Expansion - Amazon plans to launch a test program for 30-minute delivery of household items, fresh groceries, and over-the-counter medicines [1] - The test program will begin in Philadelphia and Seattle [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Dingdong reported a revenue of RMB 6.66 billion in Q3 2025, marking a 1.9% year-over-year growth, maintaining positive growth for seven consecutive quarters [20][22] - The Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) reached RMB 7.27 billion, up 0.1% compared to the previous year, indicating sustained growth momentum [20][22] - Non-GAAP net profit was RMB 0.1 billion with a profit margin of 1.5%, while GAAP net profit was RMB 0.08 billion with a margin of 1.2% [6][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The B2B business continued to grow steadily, with revenue expanding by 67.4% year-over-year, and its revenue share rose by 1.9 percentage points year-over-year [22][21] - The monthly order conversion rate increased by 1.6 percentage points year-over-year, and the number of monthly ordering users grew by 4.1% [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - GMV in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai increased by 1.4% year-over-year, with Jiangsu and Zhejiang showing strong growth at 3.6% [9] - In the region, nine cities delivered growth of over 10%, with Wenzhou performing exceptionally well, exceeding 60% growth [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is implementing a "One Big One Small One World" strategy focusing on high-volume top-selling products and expanding into smaller cities [10][13] - The strategy emphasizes building a high-quality user base through differentiated products and experiences, rather than competing solely on price [36][37] - The company aims to enhance its supply chain capabilities by focusing on direct sourcing and in-house production, which is expected to create a sustainable competitive advantage [38][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the intensifying competition in the instant retail sector but expressed confidence in maintaining profitability and growth through their strategic framework [18] - The company believes that long-term investments in supply chain and product development will yield competitive advantages as the market stabilizes [39] Other Important Information - The fulfillment cost ratio was 21.5%, stable year-over-year, with a focus on service improvement leading to a 97% on-time delivery rate [26] - The company opened 40 new frontline fulfillment stations this year, including 17 in Q3, expanding into small city markets [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does Dingdong build a competitive landscape in the instant retail market? - Management highlighted the importance of differentiation through quality products and a focus on building a high-quality user base rather than competing on price [36][37] Question: Can you elaborate on the top-selling product strategy? - The CEO explained that the strategy focuses on creating products that resonate with users, leveraging digital technologies to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs [43][44]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Dingdong reported a GMV of RMB 7.27 billion and revenue of RMB 6.66 billion in Q3 2025, both showing slight year-over-year increases, marking the highest quarterly GMV and revenue in the company's history [6][20] - Non-GAAP net profit was RMB 0.1 billion with a profit margin of 1.5%, while GAAP net profit was RMB 0.08 billion with a margin of 1.2% [6][20] - The gross profit margin was 28.9%, down 0.9 percentage points year-over-year, but the decline narrowed on a quarter-over-quarter basis [24] - The fulfillment cost ratio was 21.5%, up by 0.1 percentage points compared to last year, while the sales and marketing expense ratio decreased by 0.3 percentage points to 1.9% [26][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The B2B business continued to grow steadily, with revenue expanding by 67.4% year-over-year, and its revenue share rose by 1.9 percentage points year-over-year [22][21] - The monthly order conversion rate increased by 1.6 percentage points year-over-year, and the number of monthly ordering users grew by 4.1% [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - GMV in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai increased by 1.4% year-over-year, with Jiangsu and Zhejiang showing strong growth of 3.6% year-over-year [9] - In the region, nine cities delivered growth of over 10%, with Wenzhou performing exceptionally well, exceeding 60% growth [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is implementing a 4G strategy focusing on good users, good products, good services, and good mindset, alongside a new development framework called One Big One Small One World [10][13] - The strategy emphasizes high-volume, top-selling products while also exploring smaller cities for market expansion, aiming to offer high-quality, reliable, and affordable products [13][15] - The company is also expanding into international markets, leveraging its domestic supply chain to grow overseas [16][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the intensifying competition in the instant retail sector but expressed confidence in maintaining last year's scale and non-GAAP profitability in Q4 2025 [18] - The focus is on long-term efficiency and capability rather than short-term price competition, with a commitment to building a high-quality user base through differentiated products [36][38] Other Important Information - The company maintained a cash balance of RMB 3.03 billion at the end of Q3, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of positive cash flow [19][20] - The average fulfillment time for instant orders was 36.3 minutes, down by 1.4 minutes year-over-year, indicating improved operational efficiency [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does Dingdong build a competitive landscape in the instant retail market? - Management highlighted that competition is fierce, particularly in fresh groceries, and emphasized the importance of building differentiation through a focus on quality products and user experience [33][34][36] Question: Can you elaborate on the top-selling product strategy? - The company explained that the strategy involves a shift from a channel distributor mindset to a product manager mindset, focusing on the full lifecycle of products and leveraging digital technologies to enhance supply chain efficiency [39][40][42]

RT Andy Jassy (@ajassy)Thousands of fresh groceries are now available for Same-Day Delivery orders in 1,000+ U.S. cities and towns, with plans to expand to 2,300+ by end of 2025. Think customers are going to love being able to add fresh produce, milk, eggs, and more to their everyday Amazon purchases in one cart, delivered within hours. ...