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      Autohome Inc. Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results


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      Feb 20, 2025, 04:30 ET

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      BEIJING, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) ("Autohome" or the "Company"), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2024.

      Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights[1]

      • Net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB1,783.4 million (US$244.3 million), compared to RMB1,911.4 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      • Net income attributable to Autohome in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB320.5 million (US$43.9 million), compared to RMB446.7 million in the corresponding period of 2023, while net income attributable to ordinary shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB304.4 million (US$41.7 million), compared to RMB432.1 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      • Adjusted net income attributable to Autohome (Non-GAAP)[2] in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB486.5 million (US$66.7 million), compared to RMB502.8 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      • Share repurchase: As of February 14, 2025, the Company had repurchased 3,289,520 American depositary shares ("ADSs") for a total cost of approximately US$88.5 million.

      Full Year 2024 Highlights[1]

      • Net revenues in 2024 were RMB7,039.6 million (US$964.4 million), compared to RMB7,184.1 million in 2023.

      • Net income attributable to Autohome in 2024 was RMB1,681.1 million (US$230.3 million), compared to RMB1,935.3 million in 2023, while net income attributable to ordinary shareholders in 2024 was RMB1,619.6 million (US$221.9 million), compared to RMB1,880.1 million in 2023.

      • Adjusted net income attributable to Autohome (Non-GAAP)[2] in 2024 was RMB2,050.0 million (US$280.9 million), compared to RMB2,159.6 million in 2023.

      Mr. Song Yang, Chief Executive Officer of Autohome, stated, "Throughout the year, we focused on integrating our online-to-offline ecosystem, achieving significant milestones in user growth, content matrix enhancements, new retail business expansion, and the promotion of AI applications. According to QuestMobile, our average mobile daily active users increased by 13.6% year-over-year to 77.48 million in December 2024, underscoring the effectiveness of our content-driven approach. We are also excited about the rapid expansion of our franchised Autohome Space and satellite stores, which now exceed 150 in total -- significantly broadening our offline presence and further reinforcing our service offerings."

      "In terms of technological innovation, we have seamlessly integrated AI across all aspects of our services - from content creation for consumers to operational management and decision-making analysis for clients. Looking ahead, we will deepen resource deployment across targeted regional markets, refine our business model, and enhance operational efficiency. By establishing a virtuous online to offline cycle, we are driving Autohome to new heights."

      Mr. Craig Yan Zeng, Chief Financial Officer of Autohome, added, "We concluded 2024 with several significant breakthroughs across our innovative businesses. Online marketplace and others revenues increased by 8.1% year-over-year in 2024, driving total revenues for the year to RMB7.04 billion. Our new retail business has emerged as a clear growth driver as we further refine and improve the effectiveness of our business model. Looking ahead to 2025, we will continue to strategically invest in innovative growth initiatives in order to achieve our dual objectives of business expansion and financial stability."

      Unaudited Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

      Net Revenues

      Net revenues were RMB1,783.4 million (US$244.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB1,911.4 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      • Media services revenues were RMB436.8 million (US$59.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB500.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      • Leads generation services revenues were RMB758.4 million (US$103.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB841.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      • Online marketplace and others revenues were RMB588.2 million (US$80.6 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB569.5 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      Cost of Revenues

      Cost of revenues was RMB428.6 million (US$58.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB367.9 million in the corresponding period of 2023, primarily attributable to an increase in operational costs. Share-based compensation expenses included in cost of revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB2.2 million (US$0.3 million), compared to RMB1.4 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      Operating Expenses

      Operating expenses were RMB1,177.0 million (US$161.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB1,242.8 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      • Sales and marketing expenses were RMB717.8 million (US$98.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB730.1 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Share-based compensation expenses included in sales and marketing expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB10.3 million (US$1.4 million), compared to RMB11.7 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      • General and administrative expenses were RMB131.2 million (US$18.0 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB156.8 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Share-based compensation expenses included in general and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB13.6 million (US$1.9 million), compared to RMB17.6 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      • Product development expenses were RMB328.0 million (US$44.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB355.9 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Share-based compensation expenses included in product development expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB15.6 million (US$2.1 million), compared to RMB18.7 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      Operating Profit

      Operating profit was RMB232.4 million (US$31.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB366.7 million in the corresponding period of 2023. 

      Income Tax Expense

      Income tax expense was RMB31.4 million (US$4.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to an income tax expense of RMB127.6 million in the corresponding period of 2023. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily attributable to a timing difference in withholding tax which was largely accrued in the fourth quarter of 2023, following the declaration of the new cash dividend policy in December 2023.

      Net Income attributable to Autohome

      Net income attributable to Autohome was RMB320.5 million (US$43.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB446.7 million in the corresponding period of 2023.

      Net Income attributable to Ordinary Shareholders and Earnings per Share/ADS

      Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB304.4 million (US$41.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB432.1 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") were RMB0.63 (US$0.09) and RMB0.62 (US$0.08), respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to basic and diluted EPS of RMB0.89 and RMB0.89, respectively, in the corresponding period of 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB2.51 (US$0.34) and RMB2.50 (US$0.34), respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB3.57 and RMB3.56, respectively, in the corresponding period of 2023.

      Adjusted Net Income attributable to Autohome (Non-GAAP) and Non-GAAP EPS/ADS

      Adjusted net income attributable to Autohome (Non-GAAP) was RMB486.5 million (US$66.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB502.8 million in the corresponding period of 2023. Non-GAAP basic and diluted EPS were RMB1.00 (US$0.14) and RMB1.00 (US$0.14), respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to non-GAAP basic and diluted EPS of RMB1.04 and RMB1.04, respectively, in the corresponding period of 2023. Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB4.02 (US$0.55) and RMB3.99 (US$0.55), respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB4.15 and RMB4.14, respectively, in the corresponding period of 2023.

      Unaudited Full Year 2024 Financial Results

      Net Revenues

      Net revenues in 2024 were RMB7,039.6 million (US$964.4 million), compared to RMB7,184.1 million in 2023.

      • Media services revenues were RMB1,523.1 million (US$208.7 million) in 2024, compared to RMB1,870.8 million in 2023.

      • Leads generation services revenues were RMB3,135.9 million (US$429.6 million) in 2024, compared to RMB3,111.8 million in 2023.

      • Online marketplace and others revenues were RMB2,380.6 million (US$326.1 million) in 2024, compared to RMB2,201.5 million in 2023.

      Cost of Revenues

      Cost of revenues was RMB1,483.2 million (US$203.2 million) in 2024, compared to RMB1,411.9 million in 2023, primarily attributable to an increase in operational costs. Share-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues was RMB8.1 million (US$1.1 million) in 2024, compared to RMB8.0 million in 2023.

      Operating Expenses

      Operating expenses were RMB4,841.4 million (US$663.3 million) in 2024, compared to RMB4,898.9 million in 2023.

      • Sales and marketing expenses were RMB2,988.2 million (US$409.4 million) in 2024, compared to RMB3,012.5 million in 2023. Share-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses in 2024 was RMB48.4 million (US$6.6 million), compared to RMB49.3 million in 2023.

      • General and administrative expenses were RMB534.8 million (US$73.3 million) in 2024, compared to RMB538.0 million in 2023. Share-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses in 2024 was RMB51.1 million (US$7.0 million), compared to RMB51.9 million in 2023.

      • Product development expenses were RMB1,318.4 million (US$180.6 million) in 2024, compared to RMB1,348.5 million in 2023. Share-based compensation expense included in product development expenses in 2024 was RMB84.3 million (US$11.6 million), compared to RMB85.9 million in 2023.

      Operating Profit

      Operating profit was RMB1,003.5 million (US$137.5 million) in 2024, compared to RMB1,137.4 million in 2023.

      Income Tax Expense

      Income tax expense was RMB63.0 million (US$8.6 million) in 2024, compared to an income tax expense of RMB72.2 million in 2023.

      Net Income attributable to Autohome

      Net income attributable to Autohome was RMB1,681.1 million (US$230.3 million) in 2024, compared to RMB1,935.3 million in 2023.

      Net Income attributable to Ordinary Shareholders and Earnings per Share/ADS

      Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB1,619.6 million (US$221.9 million) in 2024, compared to RMB1,880.1 million in 2023. Basic and diluted EPS were RMB3.34 (US$0.46) and RMB3.33 (US$0.46), respectively, in 2024 as compared to basic and diluted EPS of RMB3.84 and RMB3.83, respectively, in 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB13.36 (US$1.83) and RMB13.31 (US$1.82), respectively, in 2024 as compared to basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB15.35 and RMB15.31, respectively, in 2023.

      Adjusted Net Income attributable to Autohome (Non-GAAP) and Non-GAAP Earnings per Share/ADS

      Adjusted net income attributable to Autohome (Non-GAAP) was RMB2,050.0 million (US$280.9 million) in 2024, compared to RMB2,159.6 million in 2023. Non-GAAP basic and diluted EPS were RMB4.23 (US$0.58) and RMB4.21 (US$0.58), respectively, in 2024 as compared to non-GAAP basic and diluted EPS of RMB4.41 and RMB4.40, respectively, in 2023. Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS were RMB16.91 (US$2.32) and RMB16.85 (US$2.31), respectively, in 2024 as compared to non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB17.63 and RMB17.58, respectively, in 2023.

      Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

      As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of RMB23.32 billion (US$3.19 billion). Net cash provided by operating activities in the year of 2024 was RMB1,373.1 million (US$188.1 million).

      Employees

      The Company had 4,415 employees as of December 31, 2024, including 1,332 employees from TTP Car, Inc.

      Conference Call Information

      The Company will host an earnings conference call at 7:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 20, 2025 (8:00 p.m. Beijing Time on the same day).

      Please register in advance of the conference call using the registration link provided below. Upon registering, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers and a personal PIN, which will be used to join the conference call.

      Registration Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI255a7f8360974da5ae7ffaf90252fa85

      Please use the conference access information to join the call 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.

      Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at https://ir.autohome.com.cn and a replay of the webcast will be available following the session.

      About Autohome

      Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) is the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China. Its mission is to relentlessly reduce auto industry decision-making and transaction costs driven by advanced technology. Autohome provides occupationally generated content, professionally generated content, user-generated content, and AI-generated content, a comprehensive automobile library, and extensive automobile listing information to automobile consumers, covering the entire car purchase and ownership cycle. The ability to reach a large and engaged user base of automobile consumers has made Autohome a preferred platform for automakers and dealers to conduct their advertising campaigns. Further, the Company's dealer subscription and advertising services allow dealers to market their inventory and services through Autohome's platform, extending the reach of their physical showrooms to potentially millions of internet users in China and generating sales leads for them. The Company offers sales leads, data analysis, and marketing services to assist automakers and dealers with improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions. Further, through its websites and mobile applications, it also provides other value-added services, including auto financing, auto insurance, used car transactions, and aftermarket services. For further information, please visit https://www.autohome.com.cn/.

      Safe Harbor Statement

      This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to 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, Autohome's business outlook, Autohome's strategic and operational plans and quotations from management in this announcement contain forward-looking statements. Autohome may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), in announcements made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange"), in its annual report 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 Autohome'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: Autohome's goals and strategies; Autohome's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the online automobile advertising market in China; Autohome's ability to attract and retain users and advertisers and further enhance its brand recognition; Autohome's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; competition in the online automobile advertising industry; relevant government policies and regulatory environment of China; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Autohome's filings with the SEC and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Autohome does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

      Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

      To supplement net income presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use Adjusted Net Income attributable to Autohome, Non-GAAP basic and diluted EPS and earnings per ADS, Adjusted net margin and Adjusted EBITDA as non-GAAP financial measures. We define Adjusted Net Income attributable to Autohome as net income attributable to Autohome excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisition, investment loss/(gain) relating to non-operating impact of a write-down of the initial investment in a financial product, loss/(gain) pickup of equity method investments, and non-recurring employee severance costs, with all the reconciliation items adjusted for related income tax effects. We define non-GAAP basic and diluted EPS as Adjusted Net Income attributable to Autohome divided by the basic and diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares. We define non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per ADS as Adjusted Net Income attributable to Autohome divided by the basic and diluted weighted average number of ADSs. We define Adjusted net margin as Adjusted Net Income attributable to Autohome divided by total net revenues. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to Autohome before income tax expense, depreciation expenses of property and equipment, amortization expenses of intangible assets and share-based compensation expenses. We present these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by our management to evaluate our operating performance, in addition to net income prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are important to help investors understand our operating and financial performance, compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and assess our core operating results, as they exclude certain non-cash charges or items that are non-operating in nature. The use of the above non-GAAP financial measures has certain limitations as they excluded certain items that have been and will continue to be incurred in the future, but such items should be considered in the overall evaluation of our results. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of non-GAAP and GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.

      For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

      Autohome Inc.
      Sterling Song
      Investor Relations Director  
      Tel: +86-10-5985-7483
      E-mail: [email protected] 

      Christensen China Limited
      Suri Cheng
      Tel: +86-185-0060-8364
      E-mail:  [email protected]


      AUTOHOME INC.
      UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA
       (Amount in thousands, except per share / per ADS data) 



       For three months ended December 31, 


      For year ended December 31,


      2023


      2024


      2023


      2024


          RMB    


      RMB


      US$


        RMB  


      RMB


      US$

      Net revenues: 












      Media services

      500,477


      436,819


      59,844


      1,870,819


      1,523,075


      208,660

      Leads generation services 

      841,486


      758,443


      103,906


      3,111,805


      3,135,885


      429,614

      Online marketplace and others

      569,478


      588,174


      80,580


      2,201,511


      2,380,627


      326,145

      Total net revenues 

      1,911,441


      1,783,436


      244,330


      7,184,135


      7,039,587


      964,419

      Cost of revenues

      (367,888)


      (428,559)


      (58,712)


      (1,411,881)


      (1,483,220)


      (203,200)

      Gross profit 

      1,543,553


      1,354,877


      185,618


      5,772,254


      5,556,367


      761,219













      Operating expenses: 












      Sales and marketing expenses 

      (730,094)


      (717,812)


      (98,340)


      (3,012,479)


      (2,988,169)


      (409,377)

      General and administrative
         expenses 

      (156,797)


      (131,168)


      (17,970)


      (537,979)


      (534,809)


      (73,269)

      Product development expenses 

      (355,924)


      (327,987)


      (44,934)


      (1,348,472)


      (1,318,443)


      (180,626)

      Total operating expenses

      (1,242,815)


      (1,176,967)


      (161,244)


      (4,898,930)


      (4,841,421)


      (663,272)

      Other operating income, net

      65,976


      54,498


      7,466


      264,101


      288,551


      39,531

      Operating profit

      366,714


      232,408


      31,840


      1,137,425


      1,003,497


      137,478

      Interest and investment income,
      net

      195,813


      189,062


      25,901


      831,006


      791,905


      108,491

      Share of results of equity
         method investments

      7,361


      (77,389)


      (10,602)


      29,133


      (109,094)


      (14,946)

      Income before income taxes 

      569,888


      344,081


      47,139


      1,997,564


      1,686,308


      231,023

      Income tax expense

      (127,566)


      (31,375)


      (4,298)


      (72,155)


      (62,959)


      (8,625)

      Net income 

      442,322


      312,706


      42,841


      1,925,409


      1,623,349


      222,398

      Net loss attributable to
         noncontrolling interests

      4,414


      7,817


      1,071


      9,901


      57,774


      7,915

      Net income attributable to
         Autohome

      446,736


      320,523


      43,912


      1,935,310


      1,681,123


      230,313

      Accretion of mezzanine equity

      (39,805)


      (44,006)


      (6,029)


      (153,294)


      (172,596)


      (23,646)

      Accretion attributable to
         noncontrolling interests

      25,184


      27,895


      3,822


      98,071


      111,035


      15,212

      Net income attributable to
         ordinary shareholders

      432,115


      304,412


      41,705


      1,880,087


      1,619,562


      221,879













      Earnings per share
         attributable to ordinary
         shareholders 












      Basic 

      0.89


      0.63


      0.09


      3.84


      3.34


      0.46

      Diluted 

      0.89


      0.62


      0.08


      3.83


      3.33


      0.46

      Earnings per ADS attributable
         to ordinary shareholders
         (one ADS equals for four
         ordinary shares)












      Basic 

      3.57


      2.51


      0.34


      15.35


      13.36


      1.83

      Diluted 

      3.56


      2.50


      0.34


      15.31


      13.31


      1.82













      Weighted average shares used to compute
         earnings per share attributable to ordinary
         shareholders:






















       Basic 

      484,419,222


      484,428,433


      484,428,433


      489,952,172


      484,945,912


      484,945,912

       Diluted

      485,701,134


      487,443,601


      487,443,601


      491,252,460


      486,552,724


      486,552,724



















      AUTOHOME INC.



      UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP AND GAAP RESULTS



      (Amount in thousands, except per share / per ADS data)


















      For three months ended December 31,


      For year ended December 31,



      2023


      2024


      2023


      2024




      RMB 


      RMB


          US$


      RMB 


      RMB


      US$



      Net income attributable to Autohome

      446,736


      320,523


      43,912


      1,935,310


      1,681,123


      230,313



      Plus: income tax expense

      128,906


      32,716


      4,482


      77,515


      68,321


      9,360



      Plus: depreciation of property and
         equipment

      36,886


      27,019


      3,702


      165,820


      120,830


      16,554



      Plus: amortization of intangible assets

      9,654


      9,645


      1,321


      40,949


      38,595


      5,287



      EBITDA

      622,182


      389,903


      53,417


      2,219,594


      1,908,869


      261,514



      Plus: share-based compensation
      expenses

      49,345


      41,743


      5,719


      195,092


      192,024


      26,307



      Adjusted EBITDA

      671,527


      431,646


      59,136


      2,414,686


      2,100,893


      287,821

















      Net income attributable to Autohome

      446,736


      320,523


      43,912


      1,935,310


      1,681,123


      230,313



      Plus: amortization of intangible assets
         resulting from business acquisition

      9,583


      9,583


      1,313


      40,610


      38,332


      5,251



      Plus: share-based compensation
         expenses

      49,345


      41,743


      5,719


      195,092


      192,024


      26,307



      Plus: investment loss arising from one of
         financial products[3]

      5,813


      -


      -


      23,252


      620


      85



      Plus: (Gain)/loss on equity method
         investments, net

      (7,361)


      77,389


      10,602


      (29,133)


      109,094


      14,946



      Plus: Non-recurring employee severance
         costs[4]

      -


      60,847


      8,336


      -


      60,847


      8,336



      Plus: tax effects of the adjustments

      (1,329)


      (23,565)


      (3,228)


      (5,581)


      (31,992)


      (4,383)



      Adjusted net income attributable to
         Autohome

      502,787


      486,520


      66,654


      2,159,550


      2,050,048


      280,855

















      Net income attributable to Autohome

      446,736


      320,523


      43,912


      1,935,310


      1,681,123


      230,313



      Net margin

      23.4 %


      18.0 %


      18.0 %


      26.9 %


      23.9 %


      23.9 %



      Adjusted net income attributable to
         Autohome

      502,787


      486,520


      66,654


      2,159,550


      2,050,048


      280,855



      Adjusted net margin

      26.3 %


      27.3 %


      27.3 %


      30.1 %


      29.1 %


      29.1 %

















      Non-GAAP earnings per share














      Basic

      1.04


      1.00


      0.14


      4.41


      4.23


      0.58



      Diluted

      1.04


      1.00


      0.14


      4.40


      4.21


      0.58



      Non-GAAP earnings per ADS (one
      ADS equals for four ordinary shares)














      Basic

      4.15


      4.02


      0.55


      17.63


      16.91


      2.32



      Diluted

      4.14


      3.99


      0.55


      17.58


      16.85


      2.31

















      Weighted average shares used to
         compute non-GAAP earnings per
         share:














      Basic

      484,419,222


      484,428,433


      484,428,433


      489,952,172


      484,945,912


      484,945,912



      Diluted

      485,701,134


      487,443,601


      487,443,601


      491,252,460


      486,552,724


      486,552,724

















      AUTOHOME INC.

      UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

      (Amount in thousands, except as noted)

       



      As of

      December 31,


      As of December 31,



      2023


      2024



      RMB


      RMB


      US$

      ASSETS







      Current assets







      Cash and cash equivalents


      4,996,353


      1,693,597


      232,022

      Restricted cash


      126,794


      88,515


      12,127

      Short-term investments


      18,552,354


      21,621,992


      2,962,201

      Accounts receivable, net


      1,472,489


      1,358,849


      186,162

      Amounts due from related parties, current


      16,439


      63,957


      8,762

      Prepaid expenses and other current assets


      360,559


      336,941


      46,161

      Total current assets


      25,524,988


      25,163,851


      3,447,435

      Non-current assets







      Restricted cash, non-current


      5,000


      5,000


      685

      Property and equipment, net


      200,860


      204,049


      27,955

      Goodwill and intangible assets, net


      4,143,968


      4,069,637


      557,538

      Long-term investments


      448,341


      339,247


      46,477

      Deferred tax assets


      295,598


      308,246


      42,230

      Amounts due from related parties, non-current


      16,048


      3,521


      482

      Other non-current assets


      200,928


      128,074


      17,546

      Total non-current assets


      5,310,743


      5,057,774


      692,913

      Total assets


      30,835,731


      30,221,625


      4,140,348








      LIABILITIES AND EQUITY







      Current liabilities







      Accrued expenses and other payables


      2,932,227


      2,931,869


      401,667

      Advance from customers


      105,379


      106,276


      14,560

      Deferred revenue


      801,581


      276,894


      37,934

      Income tax payable


      227,260


      185,976


      25,479

      Amounts due to related parties


      24,572


      38,250


      5,240

      Dividends payable


      984,332


      990,529


      135,702

      Total current liabilities


      5,075,351


      4,529,794


      620,582

      Non-current liabilities







      Other liabilities


      89,187


      23,103


      3,165

      Deferred tax liabilities


      497,955


      468,078


      64,126

      Total non-current liabilities


      587,142


      491,181


      67,291

      Total liabilities


      5,662,493


      5,020,975


      687,873








      MEZZANINE EQUITY







      Convertible redeemable noncontrolling interests


      1,758,933


      1,931,529


      264,618








      EQUITY







      Total Autohome shareholders' equity


      23,928,187


      23,951,737


      3,281,375

      Noncontrolling interests


      (513,882)


      (682,616)


      (93,518)

      Total equity


      23,414,305


      23,269,121


      3,187,857

      Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and equity


      30,835,731


      30,221,625


      4,140,348

      [1] The reporting currency of the Company is Renminbi ("RMB"). For readers' convenience, certain amounts throughout the release are presented in US dollars ("US$"). Unless otherwise noted, all conversions from RMB to US$ are translated at the noon buying rate of US$1.00 to RMB7.2993 on December 31, 2024 in the City of New York for cable transfers of RMB as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ at such rate.

      [2] For more information on this and other non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section captioned "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the tables captioned "Unaudited Reconciliations of Non-GAAP and GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this release.

      [3] It represents the loss of an investment with fair value below its initial investment, which was recognized at "interest and investment income, net". The impact was considered to be not directly related to the Company's operating activities.

      [4] It represents the non-recurring employee severance costs associated with the optimization to the Company's organizational structure in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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