Dingdong (Cayman) Limited (DDL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 16, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Nicky Zheng - Directions-Investor RelationsThomas Chong - Managing DirectorYang Bai - Asset Management Intern Operator Good morning and good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by and welcome to the Dingdong Limited First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. Please note that the event is being recorded. I will now turn ...

Ferretti (09638) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 16, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Margherita Sacerdoti - Investor RelationsAlberto Galassi - CEOMarco Zammarchi - Chief Financial OfficerAdrien Duverger - Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants Emanuele Gallazzi - Equity AnalystNiccolò Guido Storer - Equity Research Analyst Margherita Sacerdoti Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Ferretti Group First Quarter twenty twenty five Results Webinar. Thank you all for joining us. We apprec ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Dingdong reported a GMV of RMB5.96 billion, a 7.9% increase year on year, and revenue of RMB5.48 billion, reflecting a 9.1% year on year growth [6][29] - Non GAAP net profit was RMB30 million with a non GAAP net profit margin of 0.6%, while GAAP net profit was RMB8 million with a GAAP net profit margin of 0.1% [6][35] - Operating net cash inflow reached RMB85 million, indicating positive cash flow alongside profitability [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The order volume increased by 12.1% year on year, with the average active user count surpassing 2,000,000, a 4.5% increase year on year [8] - Average daily transaction users exceeded 830,000, an 11.1% year on year increase, reflecting effective user acquisition strategies [8] - The 2B business showed solid growth with a revenue increase of 64.6% year on year [31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai regions remained primary growth drivers, with Shanghai's GMV rising by 5% year on year, while Zhejiang and Jiangsu saw increases of 17% and 13.9% respectively [10] - Cities like Wenzhou, Wuzhou, Nantong, and Jinhua reported over 50% growth year on year [10][31] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is implementing a "four gs strategy" focusing on good users, good products, good services, and good mindshare, which has led to significant adjustments in objectives and organizational structure [7][24] - The strategy aims to enhance product quality and user satisfaction, moving away from a focus on low prices to prioritize quality and service [41][46] - The company is also expanding its supply chain capabilities and forming strategic partnerships to enhance its competitive position [18][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining year on year growth and achieving non GAAP profitability for Q2 2025, despite transitional challenges [27] - The company anticipates that its strategic adjustments will lead to substantial enhancements in sales volume and profit margins over time [27][48] Other Important Information - The average turnover days improved to 11.7 days, indicating increased efficiency [33] - The company has established 14 new frontline stations to optimize its fulfillment network [11] - Guiyu Food Group, a strategic business unit, has shown rapid growth with a GMV of approximately RMB5 billion in 2024, accounting for about 20% of Dingdong's sales [53][54] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate about the four gs strategy? - The four gs strategy focuses on good users, good products, good services, and good mindshare, aiming to create competitive barriers and secure long-term growth opportunities [38][41] Question: Can you give an overview of the current business situation of Guiyu Food Group? - Guiyu has achieved vertical integration of the supply chain, with a GMV of approximately RMB5 billion in 2024 and plans to increase export revenues significantly [52][54]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 47% year-over-year increase in net revenues to RMB808 million in the first quarter of 2025, with a non-GAAP operating profit of RMB106 million [6][13]. - Gross profit margin improved to 28.6%, a 2.7 percentage point increase year-over-year and 1.6 percentage points quarter-over-quarter [14]. - Operating cash inflow reached RMB207 million, significantly up from RMB4 million in the same quarter of the previous year [15]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The strategic emphasis on international markets contributed to a 46.5% year-over-year increase in net revenue [13]. - The company launched several new large capacity products, including disposable and cartridge-based devices, to adapt to market trends [12]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The e-vapor industry is facing a decline in exports from China due to regulatory changes, including bans on disposable products and increased taxes in various countries [6][7]. - The trend of "big puff" products is gaining traction globally, with increased e-liquid consumption but lower average selling prices affecting overall revenue growth [10][11]. Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on product development and adapting to regulatory changes by creating compliant products tailored to market needs [12][22]. - A robust inventory management system and a diversified global market presence are strategies employed to mitigate risks associated with regulatory changes [12]. Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving positive dollar growth despite the industry's negative growth this year, emphasizing the company's ability to adapt to regulatory changes [11][13]. - The evolving regulatory landscape is seen as a challenge but also an opportunity for innovation, with the company well-positioned to meet these challenges [22]. Other Important Information - The company maintains a solid cash position, with total financial assets amounting to RMB16.2 billion as of March 31, 2025 [15]. - The company is committed to sustainable growth and creating long-term value for shareholders [16]. Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on overseas expansion and regulatory impact - Management indicated a cautious approach to international expansion due to evolving regulatory environments, with plans to evaluate new market entries over the next one to two quarters [20][21]. Question: Progress of Europe's transition to big puff products and strategies for market share - Management noted increasing demand for big puff products in response to the upcoming disposable ban in the UK, with expectations for a significant market shift by the end of the year [25][26]. Question: Competitive landscape in Europe and domestic business growth - The company is well-prepared to capture market share during the transition, leveraging its product portfolio and agile supply chain [32]. - In Mainland China, the regulatory framework remains stable, with modest growth expected in legal markets due to ongoing enforcement against illegal products [34].

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record high order backlog of €1,800,000,000, an increase of 7.6% compared to €1,769,000,000 in the first quarter of the previous year [4] - Order intake grew by 1.5% to €271,000,000 from €267,000,000 in the previous year [4] - Marginality increased from 15.4% in Q1 2024 to 16% in Q1 2025 [5] - Revenues grew by 5% from €313,000,000 to €329,000,000, exceeding market growth expectations of 4.2% [5][29] - EBITDA reached €53,000,000 with a margin of 16% compared to 15.4% in the previous year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The made-to-measure yacht segment saw a significant increase, now representing 49% of order intake, up from 37% last year [16] - The composite yacht segment remained flat, reflecting a softer U.S. season due to economic uncertainties [15] - The superyacht segment is performing well, with new orders filling slots until 2029 [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market showed strong demand for made-to-measure yachts, while the composite yacht segment faced challenges [15][36] - Europe experienced a decline due to a one-off order in Q1 2024, but would have shown a 33% increase without that [18] - The Americas reported a 150% increase in the made-to-measure segment [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its made-to-measure segment and investing in new models, including revamping the Itama brand [10][11] - The strategy includes maintaining a balanced presence across 71 countries to mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the U.S. market recovering after a period of uncertainty due to elections and tariffs [40] - The company expects sustainable mid-range single-digit growth for 2025, with revenues projected between €1,220,000,000 and €1,240,000,000 [29] Other Important Information - The company plans to complete its CapEx plan with investments expected to be below €90,000,000 for 2025 [25] - The net financial position remains positive with €55,000,000 in net cash [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Current U.S. Market Environment - Management noted a strong demand for made-to-measure yachts, while the composite segment is facing challenges due to economic uncertainties [36][40] Question: Guidance on Order Intake for 2025 - The company expects order inflow to be slightly better than the previous year across all segments, with a conservative outlook for superyachts due to production capacity [44] Question: Net Working Capital Expectations - Management anticipates normalization of working capital in the second quarter, expecting to end the year with a high single-digit ratio, below 10% [45][72] Question: Current Trading in April and Early May - April was impacted by tariff news, but May showed a return to normal trading conditions across all regions [64] Question: Progress on Ravenna Facility - The CapEx plan for the Ravenna facility is nearly complete, with a utilization rate over 90% [66] Question: M&A Pipeline - The company is entering a due diligence process for a potential acquisition [67]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for the quarter were CNY 297.3 million, down 60.6% year over year, primarily due to a decrease in the number of medical service providers subscribing to information services on the platform [16] - Net loss attributable to So Young was CNY 33.1 million, compared to a net loss of CNY 21.2 million during the same period last year [20] - Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So Young was CNY 31.5 million, compared to non-GAAP net income of CNY 4.1 million during the same period of 2024 [20] - Basic and diluted losses per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were CNY 0.32, compared to CNY 0.21 during the same period of 2024 [21] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled CNY 1.1 billion as of March 31, 2025, indicating a robust cash position [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from aesthetic treatment services reached CNY 98.8 million, a remarkable 551.4% year over year increase, primarily due to the expansion of the aesthetic center business [17] - Total verified paid visits exceeded 45,500, up 18.5% quarter on quarter and 874.3% year over year [8] - Total number of verified paid aesthetic treatments performed surpassed 92,900, up 14% quarter on quarter and 989.4% year over year [8] - Customer satisfaction remains high at 4.98 out of 5, reflecting the commitment to maintaining high service delivery standards [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The aesthetic center business is gradually becoming the main growth driver, with 23 centers opened in nine major cities, including Beijing and Shanghai [7] - 18 centers have achieved positive monthly operating cash flow, and 16 centers are profitable on a monthly basis as of March [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is pursuing a vertical integration strategy and expanding its network of aesthetic centers in key cities, focusing on high-quality, cost-effective, and standardized services [6] - The strategy is inspired by the Sam's Club retail model, emphasizing proprietary products, value-for-money pricing, and end-to-end supply chain management [13][22] - The company aims to build a differentiated nationwide light medical aesthetic chain with strong brand recognition [12] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential of the aesthetic center business, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a robust cash position and careful management of capital expenditures [21][36] - The company expects aesthetic treatment services revenues for Q2 2025 to be between CNY 120 million and CNY 140 million, representing a 337.3% to 410.1% increase from the same period in 2024 [21][22] - Management views trade tensions as an opportunity to strengthen the domestic supply chain and support import replacement, with minimal direct impact on the aesthetic center business [45][46] Other Important Information - The company has allocated additional marketing resources and implemented sales incentives to boost revenue contribution from proprietary products, aiming to improve overall gross margins for aesthetic centers [11] - The number of institutions served with supply chain solutions for injectables grew to over 1,500, with shipments of elasticity reaching approximately 27,900 units in Q1, up roughly 14% year over year [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is So Young Clinic different from traditional medical institutions like Meilai and Istar? - The aesthetic center business operates on a fast casual model, offering focused services in smaller clinics with higher visit frequency, contrasting with traditional models that require larger spaces and generate higher per customer spend but with less frequency [26][27][28] Question: Will CapEx become a burden for the company as the clinic network grows? - The company emphasizes careful management of CapEx and plans to open around 30 new clinics per year, with a focus on profitability and the potential rollout of a franchise model to reduce CapEx pressure [36][37] Question: How does the Miracle Laser create more synergy with the company's core business? - The integration of Wuhan Medical Laser improves R&D capabilities and supports the growth model by supplying high-quality, cost-effective equipment to aesthetic centers, reducing reliance on imported devices [40][41] Question: How will ongoing trade tensions impact the company's business? - The direct impact is limited, with only a small portion of offerings relying on U.S. imports. The company sees this as an opportunity to enhance the domestic supply chain and pivot to alternative products if necessary [45][46] Question: Can management elaborate on future investment plans and cost reduction strategies? - The company remains focused on sustainable growth, optimizing service offerings, and enhancing efficiency at the clinic level while increasing investment in proprietary product lines to support margin expansion [50][52]

Yatsen (YSG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 16, 2025 07:30 AM ET Company Participants Irene Lyu - Head of M&A, Strategy & Capital MarketsJinfeng Huang - Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board of DirectorsDonghao Yang - CFO & DirectorMaggie WAN Kit-yu - Executive Director Operator Ladies and gentlemen, good day and welcome to the Yatin First Quarter and Earnings Conference Call. Today's conference is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Irene Lu, Vice President, Head of Strategi ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were CNY 297.3 million, down 60.6% year over year, primarily due to a decrease in the number of medical service providers subscribing to information services [14] - Net loss attributable to So Young was CNY 33.1 million, compared to a net loss of CNY 21.2 million in the same period last year [17] - Non-GAAP net loss attributable to So Young was CNY 31.5 million, compared to non-GAAP net income of CNY 4.1 million during the same period in 2024 [17] - Basic and diluted losses per ADS were CNY 0.32, compared to CNY 0.21 in the same period of 2024 [18] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled CNY 1.1 billion as of March 31, 2025, indicating a robust cash position [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from aesthetic treatment services reached CNY 98.8 million, a remarkable 551.4% year over year increase, primarily due to the expansion of the aesthetic center business [15] - Total verified paid visits exceeded 45,500, up 18.5% quarter on quarter and 874.3% year over year [7] - Total number of verified paid aesthetic treatments performed surpassed 92,900, up 14% quarter on quarter and 989.4% year over year [7] - Cost of aesthetic treatment services was CNY 80.3 million, up 547.6% year over year, primarily due to the expansion of the aesthetic center business [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The aesthetic center business is gradually becoming the main growth driver, with 18 centers achieving positive monthly operating cash flow and 16 centers being profitable on a monthly basis as of March [6] - The company aims to build a differentiated nationwide light medical aesthetic chain with strong brand recognition [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is pursuing a vertical integration strategy and expanding its network of aesthetic centers in major cities [5] - A franchise model is being planned to accelerate geographic reach and network density while reducing capital expenditure pressure [32] - The company aims to develop proprietary products and control the supply chain, inspired by the Sam's Club retail model [11][19] - The focus is on high-quality proprietary products and services at fair prices, aiming to become a leading player in the medical aesthetics industry [12] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential of the aesthetic center business, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a sustainable financial model [32] - The company views trade tensions as an opportunity to strengthen its domestic supply chain and support import replacement [41] - The outlook for Q2 2025 expects aesthetic treatment services revenues to be between CNY 120 million and CNY 140 million, representing a 337.3% to 410.1% increase from the same period in 2024 [18][19] Other Important Information - The company has allocated additional marketing resources and implemented sales incentives to boost revenue contribution from proprietary products [9] - The number of institutions served with supply chain solutions for injectables grew to over 1,500 as of Q1 [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is So Young Clinic different from traditional medical institutions like Meilai and Istar? - The aesthetic center business uses a fast casual model, offering focused services with higher frequency and lower per customer spend compared to traditional models [23][24] Question: Will CapEx become a burden for the company as the clinic network grows? - The company emphasizes careful management of CapEx and plans to open around 30 new clinics per year while exploring a franchise model to reduce CapEx pressure [32][33] Question: How does the Miracle Laser create more synergy with the company's core business? - The integration of Wuhan Medical Laser improves R&D capabilities and supports the growth model by supplying high-quality, cost-effective equipment to aesthetic centers [35][36] Question: How will ongoing trade tensions impact the company's business? - The direct impact is limited, but the company sees it as an opportunity to strengthen its domestic supply chain and pivot to alternative products if necessary [41][43] Question: Can management elaborate on the company's future investment plan and cost reduction plan? - The company remains focused on sustainable growth, optimizing offerings, and increasing investment in proprietary product lines to support margin expansion [45][46]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net revenues for Q1 2025 increased by 7.8% to RMB 833.5 million from RMB 773.4 million in the prior year period, primarily due to a 47.7% year-over-year increase in net revenues from skincare brands [15][21] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 increased by 9.7% to RMB 659.1 million from RMB 600.9 million, with gross margin rising to 79.1% from 77.7% [15][16] - The net loss for Q1 2025 was RMB 5.6 million, a significant improvement from RMB 124.9 million in the prior year, resulting in a net loss margin of 0.7% compared to 16.1% [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Skincare brands achieved a remarkable revenue growth of 47.7% year-over-year, while color cosmetics brands saw a decline of 9.9% [15][21] - Selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased to 66.4% from 69.7%, reflecting more strategic marketing spending [18][19] - General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total net revenues decreased to 7.8% from 18.1%, attributed to lower share-based compensation and reduced headcount [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The beauty market in China saw a modest growth of 3.2% year-over-year in retail sales, slightly trailing the 4.6% growth in total retail sales of consumer goods [5][6] - Online beauty sales mirrored this trend, with combined beauty sales on Q1 and Douyin recording low double-digit year-over-year growth [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on accelerating growth for skincare brands and optimizing cost structures to prepare for profitable growth [7][14] - A new share repurchase program was approved, allowing the company to repurchase up to RMB 30 million worth of ordinary shares over the next 24 months, indicating confidence in future potential [13][14] - Continued investment in R&D is emphasized as a core competitive advantage, with a global R&D center in Shanghai receiving accreditation [13][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed encouragement regarding the progress made in executing strategic transformation despite complex market conditions [14] - For Q2 2025, the company expects total net revenues to be between RMB 810.4 million and RMB 889.9 million, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 2% to 12% [22] Other Important Information - The company hosted an offline event to launch an upgraded product, enhancing brand awareness through targeted marketing efforts [9][10] - The company is committed to scientific research, having launched an acne research fund project that has reached over 20,000 doctors [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does the company plan to promote new products of Perfect Diary and Ganik? - The company emphasizes product innovation and efficacy as key drivers for consumer repeat purchases, with strong initial feedback on new products [25][26] Question: How is the performance of the June 18 shopping festival so far? - Management indicated that it is still early to predict overall performance, but initial sales are in line with expectations [28]