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Yatsen Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

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Conference Call to Be Held at 7:30 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on February 25, 2025

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yatsen Holding Limited ("Yatsen" or the "Company") (NYSE: YSG), a leading China-based beauty group, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Highlights

  • Total net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased by 7.1% to RMB1.15 billion (US$157.3 million) from RMB1.07 billion for the prior year period. Total net revenues for the full year of 2024 decreased by 0.6% to RMB3.39 billion (US$464.9 million) from RMB3.41 billion for the prior year period.

  • Total net revenues from Skincare Brands[1] for the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB554.8 million (US$76.0 million), remaining flat as compared with the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total net revenues from Skincare Brands for the fourth quarter of 2024 were 48.3%, as compared with 51.7% for the prior year period. Total net revenues from Skincare Brands for the full year of 2024 increased by 0.7% to RMB1.39 billion (US$190.9 million) from RMB1.38 billion for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total net revenues from Skincare Brands for the full year of 2024 were 41.1%, as compared with 40.5% for the prior year period.

  • Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased to 77.8% from 73.7% for the prior year period. Gross margin for the full year of 2024 increased to 77.1% from 73.6% for the prior year period.

  • Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased by 23.4% to RMB378.8 million (US$51.9 million) from RMB494.5 million for the prior year period. Net loss for the full year of 2024 decreased by 5.3% to RMB710.2 million (US$97.3 million) from RMB750.2 million for the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income[2] for the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB107.0 million (US14.7 million), as compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB93.7 million for the prior year period. Non-GAAP net loss for the full year of 2024 decreased by 56.7% to RMB128.2 million (US$17.6 million) from RMB296.1 million for the prior year period.

Mr. Jinfeng Huang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yatsen, stated, "We are pleased to share our solid performance in the fourth quarter of 2024, despite the continued challenges in the beauty market. We achieved year-over-year growth in total net revenues for the fourth quarter, driven by the recovery of Perfect Diary as well as the combined growth of our three major skincare brands. In terms of profitability, we also made solid progress, narrowing our net loss margin while delivering non-GAAP net income for the quarter. This performance reflects the success of our strategic initiatives in product development, brand building, and cost optimization. As we move forward, we will remain committed to our strategic transformation plan and are confident in our ability to navigate the evolving market dynamics and drive sustainable growth."