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Quhuo(QH) - 2025 H1 - Earnings Call Transcript
QuhuoQuhuo(US:QH)2025-09-26 13:02

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue decreased by 30.2% from CNY 1,619 million in H1 2024 to CNY 1,131 million in H1 2025 [15] - Revenue from on-demand delivery solutions was CNY 1,039 million, a decrease of 30.7% from CNY 1,499 million in H1 2024 [15] - Gross profit was CNY 24.8 million in H1 2024 and CNY 4.1 million in H1 2025, indicating a significant decline [17] - Net loss increased to CNY 53 million in H1 2025 from CNY 46.5 million in H1 2024, reflecting a 14% increase [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Housekeeping and accommodation solutions revenue increased by 70.8% year-over-year to CNY 34.8 million from CNY 20.4 million in H1 2024 [16] - Home to Home segment achieved 83.6% revenue growth and 319.8% gross profit growth, with gross margin rising to 65.2% [6] - Lilac's accommodation business recorded a 63.6% year-over-year increase in revenue, supported by new cooperation with Baker [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The domestic food delivery market experienced significant changes, with increased competition and cost burdens passed to service providers [4] - The vehicle export solutions revenue decreased by 42.8% to CNY 57.4 million, primarily due to a decrease in units sold [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a dual-track strategy: optimizing core business for quality growth and accelerating the development of the second core business [3][4] - The integration of housekeeping and accommodation solutions is seen as a key driver for optimizing profit structure [6] - The company plans to transition from a fulfillment service provider to a supply chain enabler, generating new opportunities [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that despite pressures in the on-demand delivery business, the company maintained resilience and made progress in its second core business [13] - The cooperation with JD Jingdong Takeaway is expected to add incremental volume under the new competitive landscape [13] - Future plans include focusing on operational efficiency and refining business models to deliver sustainable long-term returns [14] Other Important Information - The company has cash equivalents and restricted cash of CNY 33.1 million and short-term debt of CNY 118 million as of June 30, 2025 [22] - The company is involved in a trust plan aimed at enhancing property quality and generating stable returns for investors [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Could you explain Quhuo's specific role in the trust corporation and its impact on future financial performance? - Management explained that Quhuo Ltd is a core operator in the trust project, turning business revenues into data assets and then into financial assets, which strengthens liquidity and increases asset returns [25] - The financial impact includes higher margin income and improved cash flow, providing flexibility for expansion [26]