Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation
  • Resources
  • Investor Relations
  • Journalists
  • Agencies
  • Client Login
  • Send a Release
Return to PR Newswire homepage
  • News
  • Products
  • Contact
Search
When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type.

Searching for your content...

No results found. Please change your search terms and try again.
  • News Releases view all

    • News in Focus
        • Browse News Releases

        • All News Releases
        • All Public Company
        • English-only
        • News Releases Overview

        • Multimedia Gallery

        • All Multimedia
        • All Photos
        • All Videos
        • Multimedia Gallery Overview

        • Trending Topics

        • All Trending Topics
    • Business & Money
        • Auto & Transportation

        • Aerospace, Defense
        • Air Freight
        • Airlines & Aviation
        • Automotive
        • Maritime & Shipbuilding
        • Railroads and Intermodal Transportation
        • Supply Chain/Logistics
        • Transportation, Trucking & Railroad
        • Travel
        • Trucking and Road Transportation
        • Auto & Transportation Overview

        • View All Auto & Transportation

        • Business Technology

        • Blockchain
        • Broadcast Tech
        • Computer & Electronics
        • Computer Hardware
        • Computer Software
        • Data Analytics
        • Electronic Commerce
        • Electronic Components
        • Electronic Design Automation
        • Financial Technology
        • High Tech Security
        • Internet Technology
        • Nanotechnology
        • Networks
        • Peripherals
        • Semiconductors
        • Business Technology Overview

        • View All Business Technology

        • Entertain­ment & Media

        • Advertising
        • Art
        • Books
        • Entertainment
        • Film and Motion Picture
        • Magazines
        • Music
        • Publishing & Information Services
        • Radio & Podcast
        • Television
        • Entertainment & Media Overview

        • View All Entertain­ment & Media

        • Financial Services & Investing

        • Accounting News & Issues
        • Acquisitions, Mergers and Takeovers
        • Banking & Financial Services
        • Bankruptcy
        • Bond & Stock Ratings
        • Conference Call Announcements
        • Contracts
        • Cryptocurrency
        • Dividends
        • Earnings
        • Earnings Forecasts & Projections
        • Financing Agreements
        • Insurance
        • Investments Opinions
        • Joint Ventures
        • Mutual Funds
        • Private Placement
        • Real Estate
        • Restructuring & Recapitalization
        • Sales Reports
        • Shareholder Activism
        • Shareholder Meetings
        • Stock Offering
        • Stock Split
        • Venture Capital
        • Financial Services & Investing Overview

        • View All Financial Services & Investing

        • General Business

        • Awards
        • Commercial Real Estate
        • Corporate Expansion
        • Earnings
        • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
        • Human Resource & Workforce Management
        • Licensing
        • New Products & Services
        • Obituaries
        • Outsourcing Businesses
        • Overseas Real Estate (non-US)
        • Personnel Announcements
        • Real Estate Transactions
        • Residential Real Estate
        • Small Business Services
        • Socially Responsible Investing
        • Surveys, Polls and Research
        • Trade Show News
        • General Business Overview

        • View All General Business

    • Science & Tech
        • Consumer Technology

        • Artificial Intelligence
        • Blockchain
        • Cloud Computing/Internet of Things
        • Computer Electronics
        • Computer Hardware
        • Computer Software
        • Consumer Electronics
        • Cryptocurrency
        • Data Analytics
        • Electronic Commerce
        • Electronic Gaming
        • Financial Technology
        • Mobile Entertainment
        • Multimedia & Internet
        • Peripherals
        • Social Media
        • STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math)
        • Supply Chain/Logistics
        • Wireless Communications
        • Consumer Technology Overview

        • View All Consumer Technology

        • Energy & Natural Resources

        • Alternative Energies
        • Chemical
        • Electrical Utilities
        • Gas
        • General Manufacturing
        • Mining
        • Mining & Metals
        • Oil & Energy
        • Oil and Gas Discoveries
        • Utilities
        • Water Utilities
        • Energy & Natural Resources Overview

        • View All Energy & Natural Resources

        • Environ­ment

        • Conservation & Recycling
        • Environmental Issues
        • Environmental Policy
        • Environmental Products & Services
        • Green Technology
        • Natural Disasters
        • Environment Overview

        • View All Environ­ment

        • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

        • Aerospace & Defense
        • Agriculture
        • Chemical
        • Construction & Building
        • General Manufacturing
        • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning)
        • Machinery
        • Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy
        • Mining
        • Mining & Metals
        • Paper, Forest Products & Containers
        • Precious Metals
        • Textiles
        • Tobacco
        • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing Overview

        • View All Heavy Industry & Manufacturing

        • Telecomm­unications

        • Carriers and Services
        • Mobile Entertainment
        • Networks
        • Peripherals
        • Telecommunications Equipment
        • Telecommunications Industry
        • VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
        • Wireless Communications
        • Telecommunications Overview

        • View All Telecomm­unications

    • Lifestyle & Health
        • Consumer Products & Retail

        • Animals & Pets
        • Beers, Wines and Spirits
        • Beverages
        • Bridal Services
        • Cannabis
        • Cosmetics and Personal Care
        • Fashion
        • Food & Beverages
        • Furniture and Furnishings
        • Home Improvement
        • Household, Consumer & Cosmetics
        • Household Products
        • Jewelry
        • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
        • Office Products
        • Organic Food
        • Product Recalls
        • Restaurants
        • Retail
        • Supermarkets
        • Toys
        • Consumer Products & Retail Overview

        • View All Consumer Products & Retail

        • Entertain­ment & Media

        • Advertising
        • Art
        • Books
        • Entertainment
        • Film and Motion Picture
        • Magazines
        • Music
        • Publishing & Information Services
        • Radio & Podcast
        • Television
        • Entertainment & Media Overview

        • View All Entertain­ment & Media

        • Health

        • Biometrics
        • Biotechnology
        • Clinical Trials & Medical Discoveries
        • Dentistry
        • FDA Approval
        • Fitness/Wellness
        • Health Care & Hospitals
        • Health Insurance
        • Infection Control
        • International Medical Approval
        • Medical Equipment
        • Medical Pharmaceuticals
        • Mental Health
        • Pharmaceuticals
        • Supplementary Medicine
        • Health Overview

        • View All Health

        • Sports

        • General Sports
        • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
        • Sporting Events
        • Sports Equipment & Accessories
        • Sports Overview

        • View All Sports

        • Travel

        • Amusement Parks and Tourist Attractions
        • Gambling & Casinos
        • Hotels and Resorts
        • Leisure & Tourism
        • Outdoors, Camping & Hiking
        • Passenger Aviation
        • Travel Industry
        • Travel Overview

        • View All Travel

    • Policy & Public Interest
        • Policy & Public Interest

        • Advocacy Group Opinion
        • Animal Welfare
        • Congressional & Presidential Campaigns
        • Corporate Social Responsibility
        • Domestic Policy
        • Economic News, Trends, Analysis
        • Education
        • Environmental
        • European Government
        • FDA Approval
        • Federal and State Legislation
        • Federal Executive Branch & Agency
        • Foreign Policy & International Affairs
        • Homeland Security
        • Labor & Union
        • Legal Issues
        • Natural Disasters
        • Not For Profit
        • Patent Law
        • Public Safety
        • Trade Policy
        • U.S. State Policy
        • Policy & Public Interest Overview

        • View All Policy & Public Interest

    • People & Culture
        • People & Culture

        • Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American
        • African American
        • Asian American
        • Children
        • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
        • Hispanic
        • Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual
        • Men's Interest
        • People with Disabilities
        • Religion
        • Senior Citizens
        • Veterans
        • Women
        • People & Culture Overview

        • View All People & Culture

    • Explore Our Platform
    • Plan Campaigns
    • Create with AI
    • Distribute Press Releases
    • Report Results
    • Amplify Content
    • All Products
    • General Inquiries
    • Editorial Bureaus
    • Partnerships
    • Media Inquiries
    • Worldwide Offices
    • Hamburger menu
    • PR Newswire: news distribution, targeting and monitoring
    • Send a Release
      • ALL CONTACT INFO
      • Contact Us

        888-776-0942
        from 8 AM - 10 PM ET

    • Searching for your content...

      No results found. Please change your search terms and try again.

      News Releases

      view all
      Close menu
    • News
    • Products
    • Contact
      • Send a Release
      • Client Login
      • Resources
      • Blog
      • Journalists
      • RSS
      • 3 News in Focus
      • 5 Business & Money
      • 5 Science & Tech
      • 5 Lifestyle & Health
      • 1 Policy & Public Interest
      • 1 People & Culture
      • Send a Release
      • Client Login
      • Resources
      • Blog
      • Journalists
      • RSS
      • Explore Our Platform
      • Plan Campaigns
      • Create with AI
      • Distribute Press Releases
      • Report Results
      • Amplify Content
      • All Products
      • Send a Release
      • Client Login
      • Resources
      • Blog
      • Journalists
      • RSS
      • General Inquiries
      • Editorial Bureaus
      • Partnerships
      • Media Inquiries
      • Worldwide Offices
      • Send a Release
      • Client Login
      • Resources
      • Blog
      • Journalists
      • RSS
      Close submenu (News in Focus) News in Focus
      • Browse News Releases
      • Multimedia Gallery
      • Trending Topics
      Close submenu (Business & Money) Business & Money
      • Auto & Transportation
      • Business Technology
      • Entertain­ment & Media
      • Financial Services & Investing
      • General Business
      Close submenu (Science & Tech) Science & Tech
      • Consumer Technology
      • Energy & Natural Resources
      • Environ­ment
      • Heavy Industry & Manufacturing
      • Telecomm­unications
      Close submenu (Lifestyle & Health) Lifestyle & Health
      • Consumer Products & Retail
      • Entertain­ment & Media
      • Health
      • Sports
      • Travel
      Close submenu (Policy & Public Interest) Policy & Public Interest
      • Policy & Public Interest
      Close submenu (People & Culture) People & Culture
      • People & Culture

      RLX Technology Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results


      News provided by

      RLX Technology Inc.

      Mar 15, 2024, 05:30 ET

      Share this article

      Share this article


      SHENZHEN, China, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RLX Technology Inc. ("RLX Technology" or the "Company") (NYSE: RLX), a leading global branded e-vapor company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

      Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

      • Net revenues were RMB520.5 million (US$73.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB340.0 million in the same period of 2022.
      • Gross margin was 23.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 43.6% in the same period of 2022.
      • U.S. GAAP net income was RMB216.0 million (US$30.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with U.S. GAAP net loss of RMB225.1 million in the same period of 2022.
      • Non-GAAP net income[1] was RMB432.6 million (US$60.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB249.7 million in the same period of 2022.

      Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Highlights

      • Net revenues were RMB1,586.4 million (US$223.4 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with RMB5,332.8 million in the prior year.
      • Gross margin was 24.4% in fiscal year 2023, compared with 43.2% in the prior year.
      • U.S. GAAP net income was RMB541.0 million (US$76.2 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with RMB1,408.7 million in the prior year.
      • Non-GAAP net income was RMB903.9 million (US$127.3 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with RMB1,574.9 million in the prior year.

      "Despite external challenges, we achieved an impressive recovery throughout 2023 through strong strategic execution, setting the stage for new ventures," said Ms. Ying (Kate) Wang, Co-founder, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and CEO of RLX Technology. "We embarked on our international expansion during the fourth quarter, focusing on markets and product categories with the highest growth potential. By acquiring and integrating resources across diverse markets, we can create powerful synergies and elevate operational efficiency, enhancing our global competitiveness. For our domestic business in China, we remain committed to optimizing our product portfolios while combatting illegal products that still weigh on legitimate players' sales, advocating for a responsible and well-regulated e-vapor industry. Looking ahead, we will continue to expand our business to more markets and develop innovative and premium products to meet our users' evolving needs."

      Mr. Chao Lu, Chief Financial Officer of RLX Technology, commented, "2023 was a pivotal year of progress for RLX's domestic operations. We decisively refined our business structure to align with China's new regulatory environment, driving steady improvements in our financial performance while building a firm foundation for our sustainable future. In the fourth quarter of 2023, we achieved a non-GAAP operating profit of RMB76.1 million, marking a significant turnaround from the previous quarters' losses and reflecting our robust rebound and growth trajectory. Furthermore, we continued to return value to our shareholders through our share repurchase program and cash dividend, with approximately US$112 million in 2023. We also extended our share repurchase program for an additional 24-month period, demonstrating our confidence in the Company's long-term prospects. Going forward, our financial strength and solid balance sheet will empower us to pursue development opportunities that create value for our stakeholders."

      Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

      Net revenues were RMB520.5 million (US$73.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB340.0 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was primarily due to our international expansion in Southeast and North Asia.

      Gross profit was RMB123.4 million (US$17.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB148.3 million in the same period of 2022.

      Gross margin was 23.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 43.6% in the same period of 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the imposition of a 36% excise tax, which came into effect on November 1, 2022, and an unfavorable change in revenue mix.

      Operating expenses were RMB263.9 million (US$37.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB620.4 million in the same period of 2022. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in share-based compensation expenses, which were RMB216.6 million (US$30.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB474.9 million in the same period of 2022. The changes in share-based compensation expenses consisted of (i) RMB12.1 million (US$1.7 million) recognized in selling expenses, (ii) RMB194.2 million (US$27.3 million) recognized in general and administrative expenses, and (iii) RMB10.3 million (US$1.5 million) recognized in research and development expenses. The changes in share-based compensation expenses were primarily due to the changes in the fair value of the share incentive awards that the Company granted to its employees with the fluctuations of the Company's share price.

      Selling expenses were RMB38.0 million (US$5.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB96.7 million in the same period of 2022, primarily due to a decrease in share-based compensation expenses, salaries and welfare benefits.

      General and administrative expenses were RMB204.0 million (US$28.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB394.2 million in the same period of 2022, mainly driven by a decrease in share-based compensation expenses, salaries and welfare benefits.

      Research and development expenses were RMB21.9 million (US$3.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB129.6 million in the same period of 2022, mainly driven by a decrease in share-based compensation expenses, salaries and welfare benefits.

      Loss from operations was RMB140.5 million (US$19.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB472.2 million in the same period of 2022.

      Income tax expense was RMB15.1 million (US$2.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with income tax benefit of RMB16.2 million in the same period of 2022.

      U.S. GAAP net income was RMB216.0 million (US$30.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with U.S. GAAP net loss of RMB225.1 million in the same period of 2022.

      Non-GAAP net income was RMB432.6 million (US$60.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB249.7 million in the same period of 2022.

      U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net income per American depositary share ("ADS") were RMB0.166 (US$0.023) and RMB0.161 (US$0.023) in the fourth quarter of 2023, respectively, compared with U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB0.174 and RMB0.174, in the same period of 2022.

      Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS[2] were RMB0.335 (US$0.047) and RMB0.325 (US$0.046), respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS of RMB0.188 and RMB0.186, respectively, in the same period of 2022.

      Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

      As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term bank deposits, net, short-term investments, net, long-term bank deposits, net and long-term investment securities, net of RMB15,138.4 million (US$2,132.2 million), compared with RMB15,186.7 million as of September 30, 2023. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, net cash generated from operating activities was RMB305.2 million (US$43.0 million).

      Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

      Net revenues were RMB1,586.4 million (US$223.4 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with RMB5,332.8 million in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to the discontinuation of older products.

      Gross profit was RMB387.7 million (US$54.6 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with RMB2,305.1 million in the prior year.

      Gross margin decreased to 24.4% in fiscal year 2023 from 43.2% in the prior year, primarily due to the imposition of a 36% excise tax, which came into effect on November 1, 2022.

      Operating expenses were RMB884.4 million (US$124.6 million) in fiscal year 2023, representing a decrease of 28.8% from RMB1,241.7 million in the prior year. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to the decrease in salaries and welfare benefits.

      Selling expenses decreased by 38.5% to RMB213.7 million (US$30.1 million) in fiscal year 2023 from RMB347.8 million in the prior year, mainly driven by a decrease in salaries and welfare benefits.

      General and administrative expenses decreased by 13.7% to RMB498.0 million (US$70.1 million) in fiscal year 2023 from RMB576.8 million in the prior year, primarily attributable to the decrease in salaries and welfare benefits and accrued liabilities to suppliers.

      Research and development expenses decreased by 45.5% to RMB172.7 million (US$24.3 million) in fiscal year 2023 from RMB317.1 million in the prior year, mainly driven by a decrease in salaries and welfare benefits.

      Loss from operations was RMB496.7 million (US$70.0 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with an income from operations of RMB1,063.4 million in the prior year.

      Income tax expense was RMB50.8 million (US$7.1 million) in fiscal year 2023, representing a decrease of 86.3% from RMB371.6 million in the prior year.

      U.S. GAAP net income was RMB541.0 million (US$76.2 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with RMB1,408.7 million in the prior year.

      Non-GAAP net income was RMB903.9 million (US$127.3 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with RMB1,574.9 million in the prior year.

      U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB0.407 (US$0.057) and RMB0.399 (US$0.056), respectively, in fiscal year 2023, compared with U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS of RMB1.092 and RMB1.085, respectively, in the prior year.

      Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB0.684 (US$0.096) and RMB0.669 (US$0.094), respectively, in fiscal year 2023, compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS of RMB1.218 and RMB1.210, respectively, in the prior year.

      Share Repurchase Program and Dividend Payment

      The Company repurchased approximately US$98.5 million of its ordinary shares represented by ADSs during the fiscal year of 2023 and US$195.5 million of its ordinary shares represented by ADSs cumulatively, as of December 31, 2023. In December 2023, the Company's board of directors authorized the extension of its existing share repurchase program established in December 2021 for an additional 24-month period through December 31, 2025.

      In November 2023, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of US$0.01 per ordinary share, or US$0.01 per ADS, to holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs, respectively, as of the close of business on December 1, 2023 Beijing/Hong Kong Time and New York Time, respectively, payable in U.S. dollars. The cash dividend was paid in December 2023 to shareholders. The aggregate amount of the dividend is approximately US$13.0 million.

      Conference Call

      The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on March 15, 2024 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on March 15, 2024).

      Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

      United States (toll-free):

      +1-888-317-6003

      International:

      +1-412-317-6061

      Hong Kong, China (toll-free):

      +800-963-976

      Hong Kong, China:

      +852-5808-1995

      Mainland China:

      400-120-6115

      Participant Code:

      1473355

      Participants should dial in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "RLX Technology Inc." with the Participant Code as set forth above.

      Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.relxtech.com.

      A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call until March 22, 2024, by dialing the following telephone numbers:

      United States:

      +1-877-344-7529

      International:

      +1-412-317-0088

      Replay Access Code:

      9792377

      About RLX Technology Inc.

      RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE: RLX) is a leading global branded e-vapor company. The Company leverages its strong in-house technology, product development capabilities, and in-depth insights into adult smokers' needs to develop superior e-vapor products.

      For more information, please visit: http://ir.relxtech.com.

      Non-GAAP Financial Measures

      The Company uses non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Non-GAAP net income represents net income excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS is computed using non-GAAP net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc. and the same number of ADSs used in U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS calculation.

      The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate its operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that they help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that are included in net income. The Company also believes that the use of the non-GAAP measures facilitates investors' assessment of its operating performance, as they could provide useful information about its operating results, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the management in its financial and operational decision making.

      The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. They should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to net income, basic and diluted net income per ADS or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review its historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures. The non-GAAP financial measures here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to our data. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on any single financial measure.

      For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.

      Exchange Rate Information

      This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to RMB are made at a rate of RMB7.0999 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on December 29, 2023, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or U.S. dollar amounts referred could be converted into U.S. dollars or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

      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 "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "potential," "continue" and similar statements. Among other things, quotations from management in this announcement, 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 periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 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 but not limited to 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 growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; trends and competition in China's e-vapor market; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; PRC governmental policies, laws and regulations relating to the Company's industry, and general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is current as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

      For more information, please contact:

      In China:

      RLX Technology Inc.
      Head of Capital Markets
      Sam Tsang
      Email: [email protected] 

      Piacente Financial Communications
      Jenny Cai
      Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
      Email: [email protected] 

      In the United States:

      Piacente Financial Communications
      Brandi Piacente
      Tel: +1-212-481-2050
      Email: [email protected]

      [1] Non-GAAP net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on the Company's non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.

      [2] Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on the Company's non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.

      RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.

      UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

      (All amounts in thousands)






      As of


      December 31,

      December 31,

      December 31,


      2022

      (As adjusted) (a)

      2023

      2023


      RMB

      RMB

      US$

      ASSETS




      Current assets:




      Cash and cash equivalents

      1,268,512

      2,390,298

      336,666

      Restricted cash

      20,574

      29,760

      4,192

      Short-term bank deposits, net

      7,084,879

      2,631,256

      370,605

      Receivables from online payment platforms

      3,000

      6,893

      971

      Short-term investments, net

      2,434,864

      3,093,133

      435,659

      Accounts and notes receivable, net

      51,381

      60,482

      8,519

      Inventories

      130,901

      144,850

      20,402

      Amounts due from related parties

      5,112

      118,736

      16,724

      Prepayments and other current assets, net

      198,932

      508,435

      71,612

      Total current assets

      11,198,155

      8,983,843

      1,265,350

      Non-current assets:




      Property, equipment and leasehold improvement, net

      87,871

      77,358

      10,896

      Intangible assets, net

      7,552

      69,778

      9,828

      Long-term investments, net

      8,000

      8,000

      1,127

      Deferred tax assets, net

      63,894

      58,263

      8,206

      Right-of-use assets, net

      75,008

      52,562

      7,403

      Long-term bank deposits, net

      1,515,428

      1,757,804

      247,582

      Long-term investment securities, net

      3,409,458

      5,236,109

      737,491

      Goodwill

      -

      66,506

      9,367

      Other non-current assets, net

      13,458

      4,874

      686

      Total non-current assets

      5,180,669

      7,331,254

      1,032,586

      Total assets

      16,378,824

      16,315,097

      2,297,936





      LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY




      Current liabilities:




      Accounts and notes payable

      269,346

      266,426

      37,525

      Contract liabilities

      75,226

      49,586

      6,984

      Salary and welfare benefits payable

      127,749

      39,256

      5,529

      Taxes payable

      109,676

      77,164

      10,868

      Amounts due to related parties

      423

      101,927

      14,356

      Dividend payable

      -

      881

      124

      Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

      161,455

      103,996

      14,648

      Lease liabilities - current portion

      45,955

      29,435

      4,146

      Total current liabilities

      789,830

      668,671

      94,180





      Non-current liabilities:




      Deferred tax liabilities

      8,653

      23,591

      3,323

      Lease liabilities - non-current portion

      39,968

      24,419

      3,439

      Total non-current liabilities

      48,621

      48,010

      6,762

      Total liabilities

      838,451

      716,681

      100,942









      Shareholders' Equity:




      Total RLX Technology Inc. shareholders' equity

      15,569,060

      15,609,393

      2,198,540

      Noncontrolling interests

      (28,687)

      (10,977)

      (1,546)

      Total shareholders' equity

      15,540,373

      15,598,416

      2,196,994





      Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

      16,378,824

      16,315,097

      2,297,936


      Note (a): The Company acquired various companies on December 13, 2023, which was accounted for as an under common control transaction in accordance with
      ASC 805-50. The Company retrospectively adjusted the above comparative consolidated balance sheets in prior year.

      UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
      COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME

      (All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)











      For the three months ended


      For the year ended


      December 31,

      September 30,

      December 31,

      December 31,


      December 31,

      December 31,

      December 31,


      2022

      (As adjusted)(b)

      2023

      (As adjusted)(b)

      2023

      2023


      2022

      (As adjusted)(b)

      2023

      2023


      RMB

      RMB

      RMB

      US$


      RMB

      RMB

      US$










        Net revenues

      340,012

      498,929

      520,468

      73,306


      5,332,779

      1,586,397

      223,439

        Cost of revenues

      (139,073)

      (278,578)

      (327,325)

      (46,103)


      (2,974,981)

      (856,329)

      (120,611)

        Excise tax on products

      (52,668)

      (100,313)

      (69,730)

      (9,821)


      (52,668)

      (342,354)

      (48,220)

        Gross profit

      148,271

      120,038

      123,413

      17,382


      2,305,130

      387,714

      54,608










        Operating expenses:









        Selling expenses

      (96,673)

      (44,751)

      (37,985)

      (5,350)


      (347,798)

      (213,723)

      (30,102)

        General and administrative expenses

      (394,207)

      (78,849)

      (204,030)

      (28,737)


      (576,811)

      (498,015)

      (70,144)

        Research and development expenses

      (129,558)

      (30,783)

      (21,904)

      (3,085)


      (317,110)

      (172,686)

      (24,322)

        Total operating expenses

      (620,438)

      (154,383)

      (263,919)

      (37,172)


      (1,241,719)

      (884,424)

      (124,568)










        (Loss)/income from operations

      (472,167)

      (34,345)

      (140,506)

      (19,790)


      1,063,411

      (496,710)

      (69,960)










        Other income:









        Interest income, net

      54,617

      158,260

      157,928

      22,244


      180,729

      627,879

      88,435

        Investment income  

      25,557

      21,028

      182,699

      25,733


      136,531

      245,700

      34,606

        Others, net

      150,625

      33,412

      30,925

      4,356


      399,641

      214,874

      30,264

        (Loss)/income before income tax

      (241,368)

      178,355

      231,046

      32,543


      1,780,312

      591,743

      83,345

        Income tax benefit/(expense)  

      16,243

      (1,746)

      (15,078)

      (2,124)


      (371,580)

      (50,755)

      (7,149)

        Net (loss)/income

      (225,125)

      176,609

      215,968

      30,419


      1,408,732

      540,988

      76,196

        Less: net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling
      interests

      3,355

      1,579

      2,491

      351


      (32,487)

      6,660

      938

        Net (loss)/income attributable to RLX Technology Inc.

      (228,480)

      175,030

      213,477

      30,068


      1,441,219

      534,328

      75,258

        Other comprehensive (loss)/income:









        Foreign currency translation adjustments

      (215,246)

      (83,978)

      (132,470)

      (18,658)


      937,428

      198,534

      27,963

        Unrealized (loss)/income on long-term investment securities

      (5,425)

      3,508

      (11,288)

      (1,590)


      (5,425)

      632

      89

        Total other comprehensive (loss)/income

      (220,671)

      (80,470)

      (143,758)

      (20,248)


      932,003

      199,166

      28,052

        Total comprehensive (loss)/income

      (445,796)

      96,139

      72,210

      10,171


      2,340,735

      740,154

      104,248

        Less: total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to
      noncontrolling interests

      3,355

      1,579

      2,491

      351


      (32,487)

      6,660

      938

        Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to RLX
      Technology Inc.

      (449,151)

      94,560

      69,719

      9,820


      2,373,222

      733,494

      103,310










        Net (loss)/income per ordinary share/ADS 









         Basic

      (0.174)

      0.133

      0.166

      0.023


      1.092

      0.407

      0.057

         Diluted

      (0.174)

      0.130

      0.161

      0.023


      1.085

      0.399

      0.056










        Weighted average number of ordinary shares/ADSs









        Basic

      1,310,229,331

      1,316,452,743

      1,285,752,182

      1,285,752,182


      1,319,732,802

      1,311,401,901

      1,311,401,901

        Diluted

      1,310,229,331

      1,344,359,144

      1,324,466,240

      1,324,466,240


      1,328,144,092

      1,340,445,653

      1,340,445,653


      Note (b): The Company acquired various companies on December 13, 2023, which was accounted for as an under common control transaction in accordance with ASC 805-50. The Company retrospectively adjusted the above

      comparative consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss)/income in prior quarters/year.

      RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.

      UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

      (All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)







      For the three months ended


      For the year ended


      December 31,

      September 30,

      December 31,

      December 31,


      December 31,

      December 31,

      December 31,


      2022

      (As adjusted)(c)

      2023

      (As adjusted)(c)

      2023

      2023


      2022

      (As adjusted)(c)

      2023

      2023


      RMB

      RMB

      RMB

      US$


      RMB

      RMB

      US$

      Net (loss)/income

      (225,125)

      176,609

      215,968

      30,419


      1,408,732

      540,988

      76,196

      Add: share-based compensation expenses









             Selling expenses

      41,239

      (4,045)

      12,128

      1,708


      (6,993)

      16,700

      2,352

             General and administrative expenses

      369,447

      29,771

      194,153

      27,346


      162,229

      334,344

      47,091

             Research and development expenses

      64,165

      (936)

      10,335

      1,456


      10,925

      11,824

      1,665

      Non-GAAP net income

      249,726

      201,399

      432,584

      60,929


      1,574,893

      903,856

      127,304










      Net (loss)/income attributable to RLX
         Technology Inc.

      (228,480)

      175,030

      213,477

      30,068


      1,441,219

      534,328

      75,258

      Add: share-based compensation expenses

      474,851

      24,790

      216,616

      30,510


      166,161

      362,868

      51,108

      Non-GAAP net income attributable to RLX
         Technology Inc.

      246,371

      199,820

      430,093

      60,578


      1,607,380

      897,196

      126,366










      Non-GAAP net income per ordinary share/ADS









      - Basic

      0.188

      0.152

      0.335

      0.047


      1.218

      0.684

      0.096

      - Diluted

      0.186

      0.149

      0.325

      0.046


      1.210

      0.669

      0.094

      Weighted average number of ordinary
      shares/ADSs









      - Basic

      1,310,229,331

      1,316,452,743

      1,285,752,182

      1,285,752,182


      1,319,732,802

      1,311,401,901

      1,311,401,901

      - Diluted

      1,324,475,455

      1,344,359,144

      1,324,466,240

      1,324,466,240


      1,328,144,092

      1,340,445,653

      1,340,445,653


      Note (c): The Company acquired various companies on December 13, 2023, which was accounted for as an under common control transaction in accordance with ASC 805-50.The Company retrospectively adjusted 
      the above unaudited reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP results in prior quarters/year.

      RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.


      UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


      (All amounts in thousands)













      For the three months ended


      For the year ended



      December 31,

      September 30,

      December 31,

      December 31,


      December 31,

      December 31,

      December 31,



      2022

      (As adjusted)(d)

      2023

      (As adjusted)(d)

      2023

      2023


      2022

      (As adjusted)(d)

      2023

      2023



      RMB

      RMB

      RMB

      US$


      RMB

      RMB

      US$


      Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities

      (248,866)

      82,853

      305,197

      42,986


      486,829

      198,703

      27,987


      Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities

      752,545

      967,234

      310,274

      43,701


      (4,133,040)

      2,091,145

      294,532


      Net cash used in financing activities

      (150,647)

      (206,577)

      (791,905)

      (111,537)


      (477,270)

      (1,193,216)

      (168,061)


      Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash
         equivalents and restricted cash

      29,287

      (5,918)

      (18,544)

      (2,612)


      203,100

      34,340

      4,836


      Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
         and restricted cash

      382,319

      837,592

      (194,978)

      (27,462)


      (3,920,381)

      1,130,972

      159,294


      Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the
         beginning of the period

      906,767

      1,777,444

      2,615,036

      368,320


      5,209,467

      1,289,086

      181,564


      Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the
         end of the period

      1,289,086

      2,615,036

      2,420,058

      340,858


      1,289,086

      2,420,058

      340,858























      Note (d): The Company acquired various companies on December 13, 2023, which was accounted for as an under common control transaction in accordance with ASC 805-50. The Company retrospectively adjusted
      the above comparative consolidated statements of cash flows in prior quarters/year.


      SOURCE RLX Technology Inc.

      Modal title

      Also from this source

      RLX Technology Announces Unaudited Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

      RLX Technology Inc. ("RLX Technology" or the "Company") (NYSE: RLX), a leading global branded e-vapor company, today announced its unaudited...

      RLX Technology to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 14, 2026

      RLX Technology Inc. ("RLX Technology" or the "Company") (NYSE: RLX), a leading global branded e-vapor company, today announced that it will report...

      More Releases From This Source

      Explore

      Tobacco

      Tobacco

      Banking & Financial Services

      Banking & Financial Services

      Earnings

      Earnings

      News Releases in Similar Topics

      Contact PR Newswire

      • Call PR Newswire at 888-776-0942
        from 8 AM - 9 PM ET
      • Chat with an Expert
      • General Inquiries
      • Editorial Bureaus
      • Partnerships
      • Media Inquiries
      • Worldwide Offices

      Products

      • Explore Our Platform
      • Plan Campaigns
      • Create with AI
      • Distribute Press Releases
      • Report Results
      • Amplify Content

      About

      • About PR Newswire
      • About Cision
      • Careers
      • Accessibility Statement
      • APAC
      • APAC - Simplified Chinese
      • APAC - Traditional Chinese
      • Brazil
      • Canada
      • Czech
      • Denmark
      • Finland
      • France
      • Germany
      • India
      • Indonesia
      • Israel
      • Italy
      • Japan
      • Korea
      • Mexico
      • Middle East
      • Middle East - Arabic
      • Netherlands
      • Norway
      • Poland
      • Portugal
      • Russia
      • Slovakia
      • Spain
      • Sweden
      • United Kingdom
      • Vietnam

      My Services

      • All New Releases
      • Platform Login
      • Data Privacy

      Do not sell or share my personal information:

      • Submit via [email protected] 
      • Call Privacy toll-free: 877-297-8921

      Contact PR Newswire

      Products

      About

      My Services
      • All News Releases
      • Platform Login
      • ProfNet
      Call PR Newswire at
      888-776-0942
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy Policy
      • Information Security Policy
      • Site Map
      • RSS
      • Cookies
      Copyright © 2026 Cision US Inc.