Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue rose by 25% year over year to $45.6 million, demonstrating resilience in the core business [6][26] - Loss before income tax narrowed to $16.3 million, a 28% decrease year over year [6][33] - Cash burn significantly reduced to $12.4 million, driven by higher revenue and disciplined execution [6][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Physical goods orders increased by 18% year over year, with GMV up 10% excluding exits from South Africa and Tunisia [5][6] - Excluding corporate sales, physical goods GMV grew by 24%, indicating strong underlying consumer demand [5][6] - Revenue from first-party sales surged by 47% year over year, driven by strong demand from key international brands [26][28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nigeria saw physical goods orders rise by 25% year over year, with GMV up 36% [19] - Kenya experienced a 38% increase in physical goods orders, with GMV up 31% [19] - Egypt showed a decline in physical goods orders by 6% year over year, but GMV excluding corporate sales grew by 6% [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on scaling physical goods e-commerce while reducing emphasis on JumiaPay app transactions [8] - Strategic initiatives include enhancing logistics reliability, expanding into underserved regions, and improving customer acquisition and retention [16][24] - The company aims to achieve profitability by 2027, with a focus on operational efficiency and cost reduction [6][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted stable macroeconomic conditions and improved customer value propositions as key drivers for growth [43][44] - The company is optimistic about accelerating GMV growth in the second half of the year, supported by improved marketing strategies [12][39] - Management expressed confidence in achieving revised financial guidance for 2025, driven by strong operational execution [37][39] Other Important Information - The company has reduced overall headcount by 5% since the beginning of the year, reinforcing cost management efforts [13] - Jumia's anniversary campaign contributed significantly to order growth, with over 38,500 sellers participating [16] - The logistics platform, Jumia Delivery, is now operational in multiple countries, targeting social commerce vendors and individuals [22][63] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the July acceleration in growth? - Management indicated that the acceleration is primarily driven by improvements in customer value propositions and a renewed focus on online marketing channels [42][43] Question: How is the company planning for inventory and cash use during the holiday season? - The company plans to build inventory starting in early October, with expectations of manageable working capital volatility [48] Question: What is the potential for growth in underserved areas? - Management believes there is significant untapped potential in secondary cities, with ongoing plans for expansion [50][52] Question: How is the company addressing supply from international suppliers? - The company anticipates increased attention from Chinese manufacturers due to tariff changes, which should enhance supply security [54][56] Question: What are the margins like for the Jumia Delivery service? - The delivery service is expected to be profitable from the outset, with competitive pricing strategies in place [61][67] Question: What is the outlook for Ivory Coast's growth? - Management noted that growth in Ivory Coast is slower due to market maturity and a deliberate focus on profitability over rapid growth [96][98]

Financial Performance - Q2 2025 revenue increased by 25% year-over-year to $45.6 million[9, 30] - Net loss before income tax improved by 28% year-over-year to $16.3 million in Q2 2025[7, 9] - Quarterly cash burn declined to $12.4 million in Q2 2025, compared to $23.2 million in Q1 2025[7] - Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $13.6 million in Q2 2025, compared to $16.3 million in Q2 2024[9, 64] Usage Metrics - Physical goods Orders grew by 18% year-over-year[7, 19] - Physical goods Quarterly Active Customers grew by 13% year-over-year[7, 17] - Physical goods GMV grew 10% year-over-year[7] - GMV increased 9% year-over-year to $180.2 million[9, 22] Regional Performance - Nigeria momentum accelerated with physical goods Orders up 25% and Physical goods GMV up 39% year-over-year[7] Guidance - The company raised FY2025 guidance, anticipating physical goods Orders to grow between 25% and 30% year-over-year[56] - GMV is now projected to grow between 15% and 20% year-over-year[56]

Financial Performance - Revenue decreased by 26% year-over-year to $36.3 million[10], or 18% on a constant currency basis[10] - GMV decreased by 11% year-over-year to $161.7 million[10], or 2% on a constant currency basis[10] - Adjusted EBITDA loss was $15.7 million[10], compared to a $4.3 million loss in Q1 2024[10] - Net loss before income tax improved from $39.6 million in Q1 2024 to $16.5 million in Q1 2025[9] Usage Metrics - Physical goods Orders grew by 21% year-over-year[9] - Quarterly Active Customers grew by 14% year-over-year[18] - Gross items sold by International sellers grew 61% year-over-year[9] Guidance - FY2025 loss before income tax is projected to be between negative $50 million and negative $55 million[9], with physical goods order growth of 20-25%[9] - GMV is projected to be between $795 million and $830 million, a year-over-year increase of 10% and 15%, respectively, excluding foreign exchange impacts[55] - FY2026 loss before income tax is projected to be between negative $25 million and negative $30 million[9]; breakeven loss before income tax is expected in Q4 2026[9] Other Key Points - Liquidity position was $110.7 million, comprised of $61.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $49.1 million in term deposits[11] - Net cash flow used in operating activities was $21.2 million[10] - Share of PUS (Pick-up stations) in shipped packages decreased by 7 percentage points[13]