EHang(US:EH)2025-11-26 14:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q3 2025 were RMB 92.5 million, reflecting year-over-year and sequential decreases primarily due to reduced sales volume of EH216 series products [31][32] - Gross profit was RMB 56.2 million, with a gross margin of 60.8%, slightly down from 61.2% in Q3 2024 and 62.6% in Q2 2025 [32] - Adjusted net loss was RMB 20.3 million, compared to adjusted net income of RMB 15.7 million in Q2 2024 and RMB 9.4 million in Q2 2025 [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company delivered 42 units in Q3, including 41 units of the EH216 series and the first VT35, with 39 units delivered in China and 3 units to overseas customers [16][17] - Deliveries were impacted by delayed payment schedules from certain customers, with 30 units expected to be recognized in Q4 [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is expanding its international presence, with notable progress in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, including trial operations in Thailand and Qatar [11][12][22] - The EH216 series has completed over 80,000 flights globally, enhancing its international credibility [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operations-driven sales, optimizing delivery pace, and supporting existing customers to establish sustainable commercial operations [4] - The launch of the VT35 aims to cover diverse application scenarios in the low-altitude economy, with a pre-sale price of CNY 6.5 million [7][8] - The company is deepening partnerships with local governments, such as the Hefei government, to establish product hubs and enhance the entire industry chain [8][10] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the full-year revenue guidance of approximately RMB 500 million, supported by a solid foundation for long-term growth [34] - The supportive policy environment and the company's comprehensive product portfolio are expected to drive future growth [15][30] Other Important Information - The company raised $10 million through its at-the-market offering program, aimed at R&D, team expansion, and commercial operations [33] - A new board member, Ms. Hai Ying Li, was welcomed to enhance the company's international perspective and strategic decision-making [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the sandbox initiative and timeline for commercial operations - Management confirmed that the sandbox initiative in Thailand has been approved, with plans to officially commence eVTOL commercial operations in the next three months [36][37] - The goal is to establish 20 sandbox initiatives by the end of 2026, potentially leading to the delivery of 100 EH216 units in that year [39] Question: Expansion into unmanned product portfolios and their revenue contribution - Management highlighted that both manned and unmanned operations are critical for the low-altitude economy, with plans to diversify the product portfolio to increase revenue [42][44] Question: Plans for the VT35 and gross profit margin stabilization - The VT35's airworthiness application is progressing steadily, with expectations for gross profit margin to stabilize around 60% despite slight fluctuations due to new product introductions [49][54]