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Gaotu Techedu Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Unaudited Financial Results
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BEIJING, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE: GOTU) (“Gaotu” or the “Company”), a technology-driven education company and online large-class tutoring service provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights[1]
Net revenues were RMB761.0 million, increased by 20.9% from RMB629.6 million in the same period of 2022.Gross billings[2] were RMB1,278.1 million, increased by 28.1% from RMB997.4 million in the same period of 2022.Loss from operations was RMB187.9 million, compared with RMB13.2 million in the same period of 2022.Net loss was RMB119.6 million, compared with net income of RMB70.6 million in the same period of 2022.Non-GAAP net loss was RMB104.0 million, compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB87.4 million in the same period of 2022.Net operating cash inflow was RMB491.5 million, increased by 3.1% from RMB476.7 million in the same period of 2022.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Key Financial and Operating Data
(In thousands of RMB, except for percentages)
For the three months ended December 31,
2022
2023
Pct. Change
Net revenues
629,631
761,014
20.9 %
Gross billings
997,439
1,278,132
28.1 %
Loss from operations
(13,248)
(187,915)
1,318.4 %
Net income/(loss)
70,613
(119,649)
(269.4) %
Non-GAAP net income/(loss)
87,392
(103,970)
(219.0) %
Net operating cash inflow
476,698
491,493
3.1 %
[1] For a reconciliation of non-GAAP numbers, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures” at the end of this press release. Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss) exclude share-based compensation expenses.
[2] Gross billings is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course offerings in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. See “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures” elsewhere in this press release.
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 Highlights
Net revenues were RMB2,960.8 million, increased by 18.5% from RMB2,498.2 million in the same period of 2022.Gross billings were RMB3,338.8 million, increased by 31.7% from RMB2,534.2 million in the same period of 2022.Loss from operations was RMB149.0 million, compared with RMB118.1 million in the same period of 2022.Net loss was RMB7.3 million, compared with net income of RMB13.2 million in the same period of 2022.Non-GAAP net income was RMB51.1 million, compared with RMB135.8 million in the same period of 2022.Net operating cash inflow was RMB353.7 million, increased by 548.4% from RMB54.5 million in the same period of 2022.
Fiscal Year 2023 Key Financial and Operating Data
(In thousands of RMB, except for percentages)
Fiscal Year ended December 31,
2022
2023
Pct. Change
Net revenues
2,498,214
2,960,813
18.5 %
Gross billings
2,534,244
3,338,750
31.7 %
Loss from operations
(118,052)
(149,006)
26.2 %
Net income/(loss)
13,172
(7,298)
(155.4) %
Non-GAAP net income
135,826
51,055
(62.4) %
Net operating cash inflow
54,545
353,697
548.4 %
Larry Xiangdong Chen, the Company’s founder, Chairman and CEO, commented, ” During the past quarter, we continued to bolster our core business strengths while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of new initiatives. We observed a notable uptick in demand for high-quality educational products and learning services and our deep industry insights, exceptional organizational capabilities and well-established teacher recruitment and training systems have provided a robust foundation for the sustainable development of our business. Our net revenues increased 20.9% year-over-year to RMB761.0 million, exceeding our expectations. Our gross billings grew 28.1% year-over-year to approximately RMB1.3 billion, indicating an accelerating growth trend compared to prior quarters. We expect this accelerating momentum of our business to continue.
We have full confidence in Gaotu’s prospects for 2024 and for the further future. Moving forward, we believe that we can achieve promising topline growth while enhancing profitability by consistently delivering top-notch educational products and learning services, thus generating long-term value for both our shareholders and society.”
Shannon Shen, CFO of the Company, added, ” During the quarter, our business entered a healthy phase of rapid and sustainable expansion. Our traditional learning services continue to maintain a leading edge in the online space while our new initiatives focused on non-academic tutoring services have shown excellent growth momentum. For the full year of 2023, the gross billings for traditional services combined with new initiatives achieved nearly 50% year-over-year growth. This outcome was underpinned by a combination of top-notch educational products and high-caliber learning services. Benefiting from ongoing improvements in operational efficiency, our net operating cash inflow reached RMB491.5 million, while our cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, withdrawable cash balance on third-party payment as well as short and long-term investments exceeded RMB4.0 billion, laying solid groundwork for the long-term growth of our business.
By strengthening our core competencies, we were able to swiftly deploy resources based on changes in the market environment and user demand. We will continue to execute stock buybacks in accordance with the guidance of the board of directors, and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2023
Net Revenues
Net revenues increased by 20.9% to RMB761.0 million from RMB629.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, which was mainly due to the continuous year-over-year growth of gross billings in 2023 as a result of our sufficient and effective response to the strong market demand.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased by 42.9% to RMB227.7 million from RMB159.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase was mainly due to the growth of labor cost of instructors and tutors, as well as the increase of learning materials cost.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit increased by 13.4% to RMB533.3 million from RMB470.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Gross profit margin decreased to 70.1% from 74.7% in the same period of 2022.
Non-GAAP gross profit increased by 13.4% to RMB537.2 million from RMB473.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP gross profit margin decreased to 70.6% from 75.3% in the same period of 2022.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased by 49.1% to RMB721.2 million from RMB483.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to the growth of labor expenses, as well as a higher expenditure on marketing and branding activities.
Selling expenses increased to RMB465.7 million from RMB289.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.Research and development expenses increased to RMB136.0 million from RMB111.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.General and administrative expenses increased to RMB119.5 million from RMB82.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
(Loss)/income from Operations
Loss from operations was RMB187.9 million, compared with loss from operations of RMB13.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB172.2 million, compared with non-GAAP income from operations of RMB3.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Interest Income and Realized Gains from Investments
Interest income and realized gains from investments, on aggregate, were RMB23.9 million, compared with a total of RMB22.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Other Income
Other income was RMB32.8 million, compared with RMB26.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Net (Loss)/income
Net loss was RMB119.6 million, compared with net income of RMB70.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Non-GAAP net loss was RMB104.0 million, compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB87.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Cash Flow
Net operating cash inflow in the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB491.5 million.
Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB0.46 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB0.40 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Share Outstanding
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 172,111,890 ordinary shares outstanding.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Short-term and Long-term Investments and Withdrawable Cash Balance on Third-party Payment Platforms
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term and long-term investments and withdrawable cash balance on third-party payment platforms of RMB4,025.2 million in aggregate, compared with a total of RMB3,768.3 million as of December 31, 2022.
Withdrawable cash balance on third-party payment platforms consisted of cash payments received from students but held by third-party payment platforms such as WeChat Pay and Alipay, which are highly liquid and can be quickly converted into cash and cash equivalents.
Financial Results for the Fiscal Year of 2023
Net Revenues
Net revenues increased by 18.5% to RMB2,960.8 million from RMB2,498.2 million in 2022. The increase was mainly due to the growth of gross billings in 2023.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased by 12.7% to RMB790.2 million from RMB701.1 million in 2022. The increase was mainly due to the growth of labor cost of instructors and tutors, as well as the increase of learning materials cost, which was partially offset by the decrease of share-based compensation cost.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit increased by 20.8% to RMB2,170.6 million from RMB1,797.2 million in 2022. Gross profit margin increased to 73.3% from 71.9% in 2022.
Non-GAAP gross profit increased by 18.7% to RMB2,183.6 million from RMB1,839.7 million in 2022. Non-GAAP gross profit margin increased to 73.7% from 73.6% in 2022.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased by 21.1% to RMB2,319.6 million from RMB1,915.2 million in 2022. The increase was primarily due to the growth of labor expenses, as well as a higher expenditure on marketing and branding activities, which was partially offset by the decrease of share-based compensation expenses.
Selling expenses increased to RMB1,501.2 million from RMB1,179.8 million in 2022.Research and development expenses increased to RMB462.0 million from RMB445.1 million in 2022.General and administrative expenses increased to RMB356.4 million from RMB290.3 million in 2022.
(Loss)/income from Operations
Loss from operations was RMB149.0 million, compared with loss from operations of RMB118.1 million in 2022.
Non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB90.7 million, compared with non-GAAP income from operations of RMB4.6 million in 2022.
Interest Income and Realized Gains from Investments
Interest income and realized gains from investments, on aggregate, were RMB107.1 million, compared with a total of RMB63.6 million in 2022.
Other Income
Other income was RMB54.5 million, compared with RMB51.9 million in 2022.
Net (Loss)/income
Net loss was RMB7.3 million, compared with net income of RMB13.2 million in 2022.
Non-GAAP net income was RMB51.1 million, compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB135.8 million in 2022.
Cash Flow
Net operating cash inflow in 2023 was RMB353.7 million.
Basic and Diluted Net (Loss)/income per ADS
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB0.03 in 2023.
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS were both RMB0.19 in 2023.
Share Repurchase
In November 2022, the Company’s board of directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$30 million worth of its shares, effective until November 22, 2025. In November 2023, the Company’s board of directors authorized modifications to its existing share repurchase program, increasing the aggregate value of shares that may be repurchased from US$30 million to US$80 million, effective until November 22, 2025.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cumulatively repurchased approximately 4.9 million ADSs for approximately US$12.4 million under its existing share repurchase program.
In November 2022, Mr. Larry Xiangdong Chen, the Company’s founder, Chairman and CEO, announced his plan to personally purchase up to US$20 million of the Company’s shares. In 2023, Mr. Larry Xiangdong Chen, had cumulatively purchased approximately 0.88 million ADSs under the existing purchase plan.
Business Outlook
Based on the Company’s current estimates, total net revenues for the first quarter of 2024 are expected to be between RMB908 million and RMB928 million, representing an increase of 28.4% to 31.2% on a year-over-year basis. These estimates reflect the Company’s current expectations, which are subject to change.
Conference Call
The Company will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (9:00 PM on the same day, Beijing/Hong Kong Time). Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
International: 1-412-317-6061
United States: 1-888-317-6003
Hong Kong: 800-963-976
Mainland China: 400-120-6115
Passcode: 4247479
A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through March 5, 2024. The dial-in details are:
International: 1-412-317-0088
United States: 1-877-344-7529
Passcode: 8489727
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.gaotu.cn/home.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook, as well as the Company’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s ability to continue to attract students to enroll in its courses; the Company’s ability to continue to recruit, train and retain qualified teachers; the Company’s ability to improve the content of its existing course offerings and to develop new courses; the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company’s ability to maintain and continue to improve its teaching results; and the Company’s ability to compete effectively against its competitors. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s reports filed with, or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information or any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
About Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Gaotu is a technology-driven education company and online large-class tutoring service provider in China. The Company offers learning services and educational content & digitalized learning products. Gaotu adopts an online live large-class format to deliver its courses, which the Company believes is the most effective and scalable model to disseminate scarce high-quality teaching resources to aspiring students in China. Big data analytics permeates every aspect of the Company’s business and facilitates the application of the latest technology to improve teaching delivery, student learning experience, and operational efficiency.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses gross billings, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss), each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.
The Company defines gross billings for a specific period as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course offerings in such period, net of the total amount of refunds in such period. The Company’s management uses gross billings as a performance measurement because the Company generally bills its students for the entire course fee at the time of sale of its course offerings and recognizes revenue proportionally as the classes are delivered. For some courses, the Company continues to provide students with 12 months to 36 months access to the pre-recorded audio-video courses after the online live courses are delivered. The Company believes that gross billings provides valuable insight into the sales of its course packages and the performance of its business. As gross billings have material limitations as an analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations and non-GAAP net income (loss) exclude share-based compensation expenses. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. The Company believes that both management and investors benefit from these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to the Company’s historical performance. A limitation of using non-GAAP measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation charges that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in the Company’s business.
The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures” set forth at the end of this release.
The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures.
Exchange Rate
The Company’s business is primarily conducted in China and a significant majority of revenues generated are denominated in Renminbi (“RMB”). This announcement contains currency conversions of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“USD”) solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to USD are made at a rate of RMB7.0999 to USD1.0000, the effective noon buying rate for December 29, 2023 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into USD at that rate on December 29, 2023, or at any other rate.
For further information, please contact:
Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@gaotu.cn
Christensen
In China
Ms. Vivian Wang
Phone: +852-2232-3978
E-mail: gotu@christensencomms.com
In the US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com
Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets
(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data)
As of December
31,
As of December 31,
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
USD
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
819,911
636,052
89,586
Restricted cash
22
33,901
4,775
Short-term investments
2,923,864
2,253,910
317,457
Inventory, net
22,783
24,596
3,464
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
399,897
638,248
89,895
Total current assets
4,166,477
3,586,707
505,177
Non-current assets
Operating lease right-of-use assets
83,663
189,662
26,713
Property, equipment and software, net
552,032
533,531
75,146
Land use rights, net
27,373
26,568
3,742
Long-term investments
–
1,029,632
145,021
Deferred tax assets
15,679
11,312
1,593
Rental deposit
9,502
17,742
2,499
Other non-current assets
21,449
18,155
2,557
TOTAL ASSETS
4,876,175
5,413,309
762,448
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
(including accrued expenses and other current
liabilities of the consolidated VIE without
recourse to the Group of RMB367,477
and RMB484,222 as of December 31, 2022
and December 31, 2023, respectively)
662,189
805,032
113,386
Deferred revenue, current portion of the
consolidated VIE without recourse to the Group
906,914
1,113,480
156,830
Operating lease liabilities, current portion
(including current portion of operating lease
liabilities of the consolidated VIE without
recourse to the Group of RMB21,281 and
RMB34,401 as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2023, respectively)
38,326
50,494
7,112
Income tax payable (including income tax
payable of the consolidated VIE without
recourse to the Group of RMB260 and
RMB4,210 as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2023, respectively)
1,793
4,278
603
Total current liabilities
1,609,222
1,973,284
277,931
Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets
(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data)
As of December
31,
As of December 31,
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
USD
Non-current liabilities
Deferred revenue, non-current portion of
the consolidated VIE without recourse
to the Group
52,419
124,141
17,485
Operating lease liabilities, non-current
portion (including non-current portion
of operating lease liabilities of the
consolidated VIE without recourse
to the Group of RMB17,457 and
RMB121,277 as of December 31, 2022
and December 31, 2023, respectively)
44,198
137,652
19,388
Deferred tax liabilities(including deferred
tax liabilities of the consolidated VIE
without recourse to the Group of
RMB74,341 and RMB71,850 as of
December 31, 2022 and December
31, 2023, respectively)
74,507
71,967
10,136
TOTAL LIABILITIES
1,780,346
2,307,044
324,940
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Ordinary shares
115
116
16
Treasury stock, at cost
–
(85,178)
(11,997)
Additional paid-in capital
7,915,899
7,987,957
1,125,080
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(64,062)
(33,209)
(4,677)
Statutory reserve
40,380
50,225
7,074
Accumulated deficit
(4,796,503)
(4,813,646)
(677,988)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
3,095,829
3,106,265
437,508
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND TOTAL
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
4,876,175
5,413,309
762,448
Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations
(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data)
For the three months ended December 31,
For the year ended December 31,
2022
2023
2023
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Net revenues
629,631
761,014
107,187
2,498,214
2,960,813
417,022
Cost of revenues
(159,302)
(227,719)
(32,074)
(701,050)
(790,207)
(111,298)
Gross profit
470,329
533,295
75,113
1,797,164
2,170,606
305,724
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses
(289,812)
(465,686)
(65,591)
(1,179,760)
(1,501,200)
(211,440)
Research and development
expenses
(111,401)
(136,046)
(19,162)
(445,117)
(462,043)
(65,077)
General and administrative
expenses
(82,364)
(119,478)
(16,828)
(290,339)
(356,369)
(50,194)
Total operating expenses
(483,577)
(721,210)
(101,581)
(1,915,216)
(2,319,612)
(326,711)
Loss from operations
(13,248)
(187,915)
(26,468)
(118,052)
(149,006)
(20,987)
Interest income
7,600
18,603
2,620
21,370
75,829
10,680
Realized gains from
investments
14,778
5,269
742
42,264
31,230
4,399
Other income
26,922
32,776
4,616
51,885
54,471
7,672
Income/(loss) before
provision for income tax
and share of results of
equity investees
36,052
(131,267)
(18,490)
(2,533)
12,524
1,764
Income tax
benefits/(expenses)
34,561
11,618
1,636
15,705
(10,657)
(1,501)
Share of results of equity
investees
–
–
–
–
(9,165)
(1,291)
Net income/(loss)
70,613
(119,649)
(16,854)
13,172
(7,298)
(1,028)
Net income/(loss)
attributable to Gaotu
Techedu Inc.’s ordinary
shareholders
70,613
(119,649)
(16,854)
13,172
(7,298)
(1,028)
Net income/(loss) per
ordinary share
Basic
0.41
(0.69)
(0.10)
0.08
(0.04)
(0.01)
Diluted
0.40
(0.69)
(0.10)
0.07
(0.04)
(0.01)
Net income/(loss) per
ADS
Basic
0.27
(0.46)
(0.07)
0.05
(0.03)
(0.00)
Diluted
0.27
(0.46)
(0.07)
0.05
(0.03)
(0.00)
Weighted average shares
used in net income/(loss)
per share
Basic
172,754,938
172,545,719
172,545,719
172,254,080
173,725,790
173,725,790
Diluted
176,653,111
172,545,719
172,545,719
175,991,484
173,725,790
173,725,790
Note: Three ADSs represent two ordinary shares.
Gaotu Techedu Inc.
Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures
(In thousands of RMB and USD, except for share, per share and per ADS data)
For the three months ended December 31,
For the year ended December 31,
2022
2023
2023
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Net revenues
629,631
761,014
107,187
2,498,214
2,960,813
417,022
Less: other revenues(1)
11,600
25,237
3,555
62,104
87,912
12,382
Add: VAT and surcharges
38,716
46,509
6,551
153,052
181,001
25,493
Add: ending deferred revenue
959,333
1,237,621
174,315
959,333
1,237,621
174,315
Add: ending refund liability
60,597
67,157
9,459
60,597
67,157
9,459
Less: beginning deferred revenue
638,426
761,301
107,227
996,218
959,333
135,119
Less: beginning refund liability
40,812
47,631
6,709
78,630
60,597
8,535
Gross billings
997,439
1,278,132
180,021
2,534,244
3,338,750
470,253
Note (1): Include miscellaneous revenues generated from services other than courses.
For the three months ended December
31,
For the year ended December 31,
2022
2023
2023
2022
2023
2023
RMB
RMB
USD
RMB
RMB
USD
Gross profit
470,329
533,295
75,113
1,797,164
2,170,606
305,724
Share-based compensation expenses(1) in
cost of revenues
3,572
3,862
544
42,490
12,959
1,825
Non-GAAP gross profit
473,901
537,157
75,657
1,839,654
2,183,565
307,549
Loss from operations
(13,248)
(187,915)
(26,468)
(118,052)
(149,006)
(20,987)
Share-based compensation expenses(1)
16,779
15,679
2,208
122,654
58,353
8,219
Non-GAAP income/(loss) from
operations
3,531
(172,236)
(24,260)
4,602
(90,653)
(12,768)
Net income/(loss)
70,613
(119,649)
(16,854)
13,172
(7,298)
(1,028)
Share-based compensation expenses(1)
16,779
15,679
2,208
122,654
58,353
8,219
Non-GAAP net income/(loss)
87,392
(103,970)
(14,646)
135,826
51,055
7,191
Note (1): The tax effects of share-based compensation expenses adjustments were nil.
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Real-World Study of Over 185,000 Users Finds Engagement with UpLife Digital Mental Health App Yields Significant Reductions in Depression and Anxiety
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Five-year evaluation shows a clear “dose–response” link between deeper engagement with UpLife’s CBT-based ‘Journeys’ programs and greater depression and anxiety symptom improvement
LEESBURG, Va., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — UpLife Inc, a digital mental health and self-therapy platform, today announced a set of research findings from a large real-world evaluation of its app, showing that people who engaged with the platform reported statistically significant reductions in symptoms of depression and anxiety over time. The evaluation drew on five years of real-world data from an engaged user base of more than 185,000 people across the United States and 197 other countries worldwide.
The research analysis examined anonymized data collected between 2021 and 2026 using three validated clinical outcome measures: the PHQ-9 (depression), the GAD-7 (anxiety), and the WHO-5 (well-being). Among UpLife users who completed assessments at baseline and follow-up, depression and anxiety scores decreased significantly over time.
In the fully adjusted analysis, average depression scores (PHQ-9) fell by approximately 3.7 points; moving the typical UpLife user from the “moderately severe” range toward the “moderate” range. Anxiety scores (GAD-7) showed comparable significant reductions over time.
A clear dose–response relationship
One of the study’s central findings was a consistent dose–response pattern regarding the relationship between engagement and outcomes. Users who completed UpLife’s CBT-based ‘Journeys’ experienced a reduction in their symptoms. The study also found that the completion of additional Journeys were associated with a further measurable decrease in their assessment scores, even after accounting for subscription type and other factors. Notably, depth of engagement with therapeutic content was a stronger predictor of improvement than simply the amount of time spent in the app.
“These results reflect what we hear from users every day, now backed by data at real-world scale. What stands out most is the dose–response signal where the people who lean into the work by completing their Journeys and doing the exercises are the ones who get the most out of it. That tells us our job is to keep building an experience that helps people stay engaged, because engagement is where the clinical value lives.” — Jeff Musa, Chief Executive Officer, UpLife
Built on cognitive behavioral therapy
UpLife delivers evidence-based psychological education and interventions grounded in the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) through five core features: structured Journeys, a Daily Plan, a Mood Tracker, journaling, and an AI assistant (“Lila”) that recommends relevant content from the platform. The app does not provide AI-generated therapy; its assistant only directs users to content that has been created, curated, and reviewed by clinicians.
For clinicians, UpLife also offers a HIPAA-compliant therapist portal that supports a Blended Care model, allowing providers to extend therapeutic support between sessions through structured digital programs, progress tracking, and shared assessments.
The platform has also been extensively used in humanitarian settings. Through UpLife’s Ukraine Humanitarian Gift Program, tens of thousands of users in Ukraine have received full, free access to a localized version of the app through UpLife’s Ukraine Humanitarian Gift Program.
About the evaluation
The study used an observational pre–post design based on real-world data and was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. As an observational evaluation without a control group, it demonstrates associations between app engagement and symptom improvement rather than establishing causation, and well-being scores (WHO-5) did not change significantly over the study period. The findings add to a growing body of research suggesting that CBT-based digital interventions can be associated with meaningful symptom reduction, while underscoring the central role of sustained user engagement.
About UpLife
Founded in 2019, UpLife is a digital mental health and self-guided therapy platform that is designed to help people improve their emotional well-being, build healthier thinking patterns, and develop positive daily habits through structured, evidence-based psychological programs. UpLife also provides a secure, HIPAA-compliant portal to help therapists and health systems to extend care beyond the through a Blended Care Therapy model. Learn more at www.uplifecare.com.
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TruHeight Joins Nordstrom and JCPenney Marketplaces as Wellness Brands Reshape the Department Store
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Family nutrition brand’s newest retail partnerships reflect a broader shift: health and wellness products are becoming a staple of platforms once reserved for fashion and apparel
LAS VEGAS, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TruHeight, the family nutrition brand, today announced it is joining the Nordstrom Marketplace and the JCPenney Marketplace, bringing its lineup of clean-label vitamins, gummies, protein shakes, and everyday nutrition products to two of America’s most iconic department store names.
The partnerships place TruHeight at the center of one of retail’s most notable shifts. Department stores and fashion-first marketplaces, long defined by clothing, shoes, and accessories, are rapidly expanding into health and wellness as consumers increasingly treat wellness as part of their everyday lifestyle rather than a separate shopping trip. For a generation of shoppers, the same platforms where they buy back-to-school outfits and activewear are becoming destinations for the products that fuel those activities.
“Five years ago, you wouldn’t expect to find a family nutrition brand next to denim and sneakers,” said Justin Rapoport, Co-CEO of TruHeight. “Today, wellness is part of how families shop for everything. Nordstrom and JCPenney recognize that, and we’re proud to bring family nutrition to their marketplaces.”
The move extends a period of rapid retail growth for TruHeight, which launched in 5,000 CVS stores nationwide in June following its national debut at Target earlier this year, and is also available at iHerb and on Amazon. With the addition of Nordstrom and JCPenney, TruHeight’s products will reach shoppers across drug, mass, e-commerce, and department store channels.
“Every retailer we add is a signal of the trust families place in our brand,” said Eden Stelmach, Co-Founder of TruHeight. “Department stores are where families have shopped together for generations. Meeting them there with simple, clean nutrition products is a natural next step.”
TruHeight products will be available on the Nordstrom and JCPenney marketplaces in the coming weeks, joining the brand’s existing availability at CVS, Target, iHerb, Amazon, and truheightvitamins.com.
About TruHeight
TruHeight is a family nutrition brand offering clean-label vitamins, gummies, protein shakes, and everyday nutrition products for kids, teens, and active families. Founded with a commitment to simple ingredients and convenient formats, TruHeight products are available at major retailers nationwide and online at truheightvitamins.com.
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TrendyMinds Founder Trevor Yager Returns as CEO to Lead Agency’s Next Phase of Growth
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Veteran agency leader returns to accelerate TrendyMinds’ AI capabilities and advance the firm’s evolution as a strategic partner helping organizations drive growth, strengthen reputation, and navigate transformation.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trevor Yager has returned as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TrendyMinds, the Indianapolis-based agency he founded in 1995, while continuing to serve as Chairman. In this dual role, Yager has resumed direct involvement in day-to-day leadership, working alongside account and delivery teams on client work in addition to setting the agency’s strategic direction. As CEO, he is leading the company’s next phase of growth by advancing the firm’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities while strengthening its position as a strategic partner to organizations navigating growth and change.
Yager previously transitioned from CEO to Chairman as part of a planned leadership evolution that reflected both the agency’s maturity and his own exploration of future ownership opportunities. As AI has accelerated the pace of change across the industry, reshaping how organizations operate and compete, he made the decision to step back into the CEO role and lead TrendyMinds through its next chapter directly.
“Moving into the Chairman role was the right decision at the time because the Board, including myself, believed TrendyMinds needed to demonstrate it could thrive beyond its founder,” said Yager. “But after more than 30 years of leading through every major technology shift, I believe artificial intelligence represents one of the greatest opportunities our industry has ever seen. The environment shifted fast enough that it made sense for me to step back in and lead it personally, continuing to build the capabilities our clients will need and position the agency for what’s next.”
Beginning in 2019, TrendyMinds became increasingly intentional about optimizing the artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation capabilities already embedded within the technologies used across the agency. Following a comprehensive assessment of AI-enabled tools and workflows, the agency integrated AI across strategy, research, creative development, marketing operations, and internal business processes while establishing governance, security, and data protection standards to support responsible implementation.
By transforming its own business first, TrendyMinds refined its methodologies, validated new approaches, and built the operational discipline that now informs how it evaluates AI opportunities with clients. Today, TrendyMinds continues to expand its internal AI capabilities through a dedicated team of AI transformation specialists, developing proprietary workflows, audience intelligence tools, and implementation frameworks. Drawing on that experience, the agency helps clients responsibly evaluate and implement AI in ways that align with their business objectives, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
That experience also enables TrendyMinds to support clients developing innovative AI technologies, including a leading healthcare AI innovator. By combining firsthand AI transformation experience with strategic consulting, communications, and market positioning expertise, the agency helps organizations communicate complex technologies, build trust with stakeholders, and accelerate market adoption.
Founded as a traditional marketing agency more than 30 years ago, TrendyMinds has continually evolved alongside the changing needs of its clients, bringing together strategic consulting, integrated marketing, communications, creative, thought leadership, media relations, digital strategy and development, research, analytics, and emerging technologies.
About TrendyMinds
TrendyMinds is the Agency of Preference®, a multidisciplinary consulting partner helping organizations accelerate growth, strengthen and protect reputation, and navigate transformation. Founded in Indianapolis in 1995, the firm has spent more than 30 years uniting strategic consulting, communications, marketing, creative, technology, and data-driven insight into a single integrated practice built to solve complex business challenges.
Learn more at TrendyMinds.com.
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