Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's net revenues for Q3 2025 grew by 38.4% year-over-year and 6.5% quarter-over-quarter to RMB 2,628 million [31] - Adjusted net income for Q3 2025 was RMB 488 million, representing a 27.0% increase year-over-year, with an adjusted net profit margin of 18.6% [35] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was RMB 685 million, up by 28.7% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.1% [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the hotel business, ROPA was RMB 371.3 million, representing 97.8% of its level in the same period of 2024, with OCC at 99.9% and ADR at 98.1% of the prior year [8] - The retail business achieved GMV of RMB 994 million, reflecting a 75.5% year-over-year increase, with online channels contributing over 90% of total GMV [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The hotel sector showed moderate recovery with robust travel and leisure demand, while the retail market increasingly focused on experiential offerings and quality-of-life upgrades [5][6] - The company opened 152 new hotels in Q3 2025, a record high for a single quarter, bringing the total to 1,948 hotels, a 27.1% year-over-year increase [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company emphasizes quality-first principles in its expansion strategy, focusing on premier hotels in core locations while maintaining operational quality [47] - Atour Planet aims to lead the sleep industry with innovative product standards based on sensory science, differentiating itself from competitors [54] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a shift in consumer behavior towards value and rational purchasing decisions amid macroeconomic volatility [5] - The company expects continued divergence in market performance but remains optimistic about long-term growth through quality offerings and user engagement [42] Other Important Information - The company declared a second cash dividend for 2025 totaling approximately USD 50 million, representing about 29% of last year's net income [61] - The company maintains a healthy cash position with cash and cash equivalents totaling RMB 2,670 million as of September 30, 2025 [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: Could the management share the REFPA trend since October? - Management indicated that REFPA has shown progressive improvement year-over-year, with expectations for easing pressure in Q4 due to strong demand in core cities [40][41] Question: Could you share more about the recent new hotel signing trends? - Management confirmed that new hotel signings are in line with last year, maintaining a steady development pace, with a target of 500 new openings for the year [49] Question: Could the management share your perspective on the competition in the retail business? - Management acknowledged increasing competition but emphasized a focus on evolving user needs and the introduction of innovative product standards to maintain a competitive edge [53][54] Question: Could management provide an update on the planning and progress regarding shareholder returns? - Management stated that the cumulative dividend for the year reaches about USD 108 million, exceeding their commitment of at least 50% of net income [61][62] Question: Could you share your plan for the Atour Lite brand in the next steps? - Management expressed optimism about Atour Lite's long-term development, focusing on solidifying operational foundations and aiming for 1,000 hotels in the future [69]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's net revenues for Q3 2025 grew by 38.4% year-over-year and 6.5% quarter-over-quarter to RMB 2,628 million [38] - Adjusted net income for Q3 2025 was RMB 488 million, representing a 27.0% increase year-over-year, with an adjusted net profit margin of 18.6% [43] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was RMB 685 million, up by 28.7% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.1% [43] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the hotel business, ROPA was RMB 371.3 million, representing 97.8% of its level in the same period of 2024, with OCC at 99.9% and ADR at 98.1% of the prior year [9] - The retail business sustained strong growth, with GMV reaching RMB 994 million, reflecting a 75.5% year-over-year increase [24] - Revenues from miniaturized hotels were RMB 1,560 million, up 32.3% year-over-year, while revenues from leased hotels decreased by 13.4% year-over-year to RMB 164 million [38][39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The hotel sector showed moderate recovery, with travel and leisure demand remaining robust, although recovery was uneven across regions [5] - Online channels contributed over 90% of total GMV in the retail business, indicating a strong shift towards digital sales [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on quality-first principles in its rapid expansion, emphasizing rigorous project selection and high-quality growth [12][19] - Atour aims to solidify its competitive moat in the upper-mid-scale market by leveraging its product offerings and expanding into core business districts [17] - The company plans to achieve a total of 2,000 premier hotels by year-end 2025, with a pipeline of 754 hotels under development [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted ongoing volatility in the macro environment, with consumers prioritizing value and rational purchasing decisions [5] - The company expects continued divergence in market performance, with challenges remaining, but is confident in its ability to attract users with high-quality products [50] Other Important Information - The company declared a second cash dividend for 2025 totaling approximately USD 50 million, representing about 29% of last year's net income [44][68] - The company raised its full-year retail revenue growth outlook to at least 65% year-on-year, adjusting the group's full-year revenue guidance to a growth of 35% year-on-year [64] Q&A Session Summary Question: Could the management share the REFPA trend since October? - Management indicated that REFPA has shown a trend of progressive improvement year-over-year, with expectations for easing pressure in Q4 due to strong demand in core cities [46][49] Question: Could you please share more about the recent new hotel signing trends? - Management confirmed that new hotel signings are in line with last year, maintaining a steady development pace, with a focus on quality over scale [53][55] Question: Could the management share your perspective on the competition in the retail business? - Management acknowledged increasing competition but emphasized a focus on evolving user needs and the establishment of a new standard for product quality [59][61] Question: Could management provide an update on the planning and progress regarding shareholder returns? - Management confirmed a cumulative dividend total for the year of approximately USD 108 million, exceeding their commitment of no less than 50% of net income [67][69] Question: Could you share your plan for Atour Lite in the next steps? - Management expressed optimism about Atour Lite's long-term development, focusing on solidifying operational foundations and systematic capabilities [71][75]