Fourth Quarter Net Revenues Increased 86.3% Year-Over-Year to
Net Income attributable to
Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Highlights1
- Net Revenues increased 86.3% year-over-year to
RMB2,014.9 million ($290.2 million ).
- Net Income attributable to
Autohome Inc. increased 30.3% year-over-year toRMB376.5 million ($54 .2 million).
- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities was
RMB791.9 million ($114.1 million ), an increase of 15.2% year-over-year.
Full Year 2016 Financial Highlights1
- Net Revenues increased 72.1% year-over-year to
RMB5,961.6 million ($858.7 million ).
- Net Income attributable to
Autohome Inc. increased 24.0% year-over-year toRMB1,227.9 million ($176 .9 million).
- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities was
RMB1,625.9 million ($234.2 million ), an increase of 11.2% year-over-year.
Fourth Quarter 2016 Operational Highlights
- Continued Focus on Mobile Traffic: In
December 2016 , the number of average daily unique visitors who accessed the Company’s mobile websites and mobile applications reached 9.4 million and 8.1 million, respectively. Combined, this represents a 27% increase in the total number of average daily unique visitors on mobile platforms compared withDecember 2015 .
- Successful “Singles’ Day” Event: Transactions processed through Autohome’s platform during the
November 11, 2016 Singles’ Day automobile festival reached approximately 100,000, a 182% increase from the same period last year. The significant increase in sales was driven primarily by the Company’s enhanced ecosystem which efficiently leverages Autohome’s vast resources in media advertising, offline support and auto financing products.
- Rollout of Autohome’s Asset-Light Vehicle E-commerce Platform Business Model: As part of the Company’s strategic change to an asset-light vehicle e-commerce platform,
Autohome sold the majority of its direct sales vehicle inventory during the fourth quarter of 2016 and the first two months of 2017.
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Overview of Key Financial Results for Fourth Quarter 2016 and Full Year 2016
Key Financial Results
(In RMB Millions except for per share data) | 4Q2015 | 4Q2016 | % Change | FY2015 | FY2016 | % Change | ||||||||||||
Net Revenues | 1,081.5 | 2,014.9 | 86.3 | % | 3,464.0 | 5,961.6 | 72.1 | % | ||||||||||
Net Income attributable to Autohome Inc. | 289.0 | 376.5 | 30.3 | % | 990.6 | 1,227.9 | 24.0 | % | ||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income attributable to Autohome Inc.2 | 322.8 | 445.7 | 38.1 | % | 1,103.1 | 1,427.9 | 29.4 | % | ||||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Share3 | 2.50 | 3.23 | 29.2 | % | 8.57 | 10.58 | 23.5 | % | ||||||||||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 687.3 | 791.9 | 15.2 | % | 1,461.8 | 1,625.9 | 11.2 | % |
Unaudited Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Results
Net Revenues
Net revenues increased 86.3% to
- Media services revenues increased 33.1% to
RMB732 .0 million ($105 .4 million) fromRMB550 .1 million in the corresponding period of 2015. The increase was mainly due to an increase in average revenue per automaker advertiser as automakers continue to allocate a greater portion of their advertising budgets to Autohome’s online advertising channels.
- Leads generation services revenues increased 40.4% to
RMB556 .4 million ($80.1 million ) fromRMB396 .3 million in the corresponding period of 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to a 25.0% year-over-year increase in average revenue per paying dealer as dealers continue to allocate a greater portion of their budgets to the Company's services.
- Online marketplace revenues were
RMB726 .5 million ($104.6 million ) compared toRMB135 .1 million in the corresponding period of 2015. In the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company sold 8,792 vehicles and generatedRMB704.7 million ($101.5 million ) in direct vehicle sales revenues, which accounted for 97.0% of online marketplace revenues.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased 257.3% to
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased 63.2% to
- Sales and marketing expenses increased 57.1% to
RMB517.6 million ($74 .5 million) fromRMB329 .5 million in the corresponding period of 2015. This increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in marketing expenses in connection with the promotion of the Company’s brand through mobile platforms, and (ii) an increase in salaries and benefits in line with the Company’s overall growth. Sales and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2016 included share-based compensation expenses ofRMB15.4 million ($2.2 million ), compared withRMB11.6 million in the corresponding period of 2015.
- General and administrative expenses increased 41.4% to
RMB95.0 million ($13.7 million ) fromRMB67.2 million in the corresponding period of 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in salaries and benefits. General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2016 included share-based compensation expenses ofRMB28.9 million ($4.2 million ), compared withRMB11.8 million in the corresponding period of 2015.
- Product development expenses increased 106.4% to
RMB167.7 million ($24.2 million ) fromRMB81.3 million in the corresponding period of 2015. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in salaries and benefits associated with growth in product development headcount, which is in line with the Company's overall growth. Product development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2016 included share-based compensation expenses ofRMB20 .0 million ($2.9 million ), compared withRMB7 .3 million in the corresponding period of 2015.
Operating Profit
Operating profit decreased 18.2% to
Income tax (expense)/benefit
There was an income tax benefit of
Net Income attributable to
Net income attributable to
Adjusted Net Income attributable to Autohome Inc. and Non-GAAP EPS
Adjusted net income attributable to
Unaudited Full Year 2016 Financial Results
Net Revenues
Net revenues increased 72.1% to
- Media services revenues increased 25.0% to
RMB2,347 .6 million ($338.1 million ) fromRMB1,878 .4 million in 2015. The increase was mainly due to an increase in average revenue per automaker advertiser as automakers continue to allocate a greater portion of their advertising budgets to Autohome’s online advertising channels.
- Leads generation services revenues increased 36.5% to
RMB1,916 .4 million ($276 .0 million) fromRMB1,403 .9 million in 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to a 23.8% year-over-year increase in average revenue per paying dealer as dealers continue to allocate a greater portion of their budgets to the Company's services.
- Online marketplace revenues were
RMB1,697 .6 million ($244.5 million ) compared toRMB181 .7 million in 2015. For full year 2016, the Company sold 17,738 vehicles and generatedRMB1,635.1 million ($235.5 million ) in direct vehicle sales revenues, which accounted for 96.3% of online marketplace revenues.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased 257.7% to
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased 51.4% to
- Sales and marketing expenses increased 36.3% to
RMB1,536.9 million ($221 .4 million) fromRMB1,127.5 million 2015. This increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in marketing expenses in connection with the promotion of the Company’s brand through mobile platforms, and (ii) an increase in salaries and benefits in line with the Company’s overall growth. Sales and marketing expenses for full year 2016 included share-based compensation expenses ofRMB50.8 million ($7.3 million ), compared withRMB36.6 million in 2015.
- General and administrative expenses increased 58.4% to
RMB306.8 million ($44.2 million ) fromRMB193.7 million in 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in salaries and benefits. General and administrative expenses of 2016 included share-based compensation expenses ofRMB78.0 million ($11.2 million ), compared withRMB40.1 million in 2015.
- Product development expenses increased 108.6% to
RMB571.4 million ($82.3 million ) fromRMB273.9 million in 2015. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in salaries and benefits as a result of growth in product development headcount, which is in line with the Company's overall growth. Product development expenses of 2016 included share-based compensation expenses ofRMB54 .3 million ($7.8 million ), compared withRMB24 .3 million in 2015.
Operating Profit
Operating profit slightly decreased 3.9% to
Income tax expense
Income tax expense was
Net Income attributable to
Net income attributable to
Adjusted Net Income attributable to Autohome Inc. and Non-GAAP EPS
Adjusted net income attributable to
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of
Employees
The Company had 3,752 employees as of
Business Outlook
This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary view on the market and operating conditions, which are subject to change.
Conference Call Information
The Company will host an earnings conference call at
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
United States: | +1-855-298-3404 |
Hong Kong: | +852-5808-3202 |
China Domestic: | 400-120-0539 |
United Kingdom: | 0800-015-9725 |
International: | +1-631-514-2526 |
Please dial in ten minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode to join the call. The passcode is 2909118.
A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following numbers until
United States: | +1-866-846-0868 |
International: | +61-2-9641-7900 |
Passcode: | 2909118 |
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://ir.autohome.com.cn.
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement net income presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use Adjusted Net Income attributable to
1 The reporting currency of the Company is Renminbi (“RMB”). For the convenience of the reader, certain amounts throughout the release are presented in US dollars (“$”). Unless otherwise noted, all conversions from RMB to US$ are translated at the noon buying rate of
2 Adjusted net income attributable to
3 Each ordinary share equals one ADS.
AUTOHOME INC. | ||||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||
(Amount in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
For three months ended December 31, | For year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | |||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
Net revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||
Media services | 550,074 | 731,996 | 105,429 | 1,878,397 | 2,347,626 | 338,128 | ||||||||||||
Leads generation services | 396,327 | 556,392 | 80,137 | 1,403,892 | 1,916,445 | 276,026 | ||||||||||||
Online marketplace | 135,069 | 726,477 | 104,634 | 181,686 | 1,697,550 | 244,498 | ||||||||||||
Total net revenues | 1,081,470 | 2,014,865 | 290,200 | 3,463,975 | 5,961,621 | 858,652 | ||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | (268,948 | ) | (960,933 | ) | (138,403 | ) | (669,121 | ) | (2,393,165 | ) | (344,687 | ) | ||||||
Gross profit | 812,522 | 1,053,932 | 151,797 | 2,794,854 | 3,568,456 | 513,965 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (329,514 | ) | (517,581 | ) | (74,547 | ) | (1,127,484 | ) | (1,536,939 | ) | (221,365 | ) | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | (67,220 | ) | (95,021 | ) | (13,686 | ) | (193,655 | ) | (306,794 | ) | (44,188 | ) | ||||||
Product development expenses | (81,268 | ) | (167,701 | ) | (24,154 | ) | (273,908 | ) | (571,354 | ) | (82,292 | ) | ||||||
Operating profit | 334,520 | 273,629 | 39,410 | 1,199,807 | 1,153,369 | 166,120 | ||||||||||||
Interest income | 16,461 | 26,246 | 3,780 | 63,218 | 88,168 | 12,699 | ||||||||||||
Earnings/(loss) from equity method investments | 617 | (1,898 | ) | (273 | ) | 102 | (6,638 | ) | (956 | ) | ||||||||
Other income, net | 8,353 | 6,558 | 945 | 13,064 | 13,953 | 2,010 | ||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 359,951 | 304,535 | 43,862 | 1,276,191 | 1,248,852 | 179,873 | ||||||||||||
Income tax (expense)/benefit | (70,937 | ) | 71,035 | 10,231 | (285,542 | ) | (32,629 | ) | (4,700 | ) | ||||||||
Net income | 289,014 | 375,570 | 54,093 | 990,649 | 1,216,223 | 175,173 | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | - | 925 | 133 | - | 11,691 | 1,684 | ||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Autohome Inc. | 289,014 | 376,495 | 54,226 | 990,649 | 1,227,914 | 176,857 | ||||||||||||
Earnings per share for ordinary shares | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 2.56 | 3.27 | 0.47 | 8.83 | 10.75 | 1.55 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 2.50 | 3.23 | 0.47 | 8.57 | 10.58 | 1.52 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares used to compute earnings per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders: | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 112,921,508 | 115,135,658 | 115,135,658 | 112,227,405 | 114,237,600 | 114,237,600 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 115,634,721 | 116,546,201 | 116,546,201 | 115,646,826 | 116,036,327 | 116,036,327 | ||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income attributable to Autohome Inc., net of tax of nil | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 18,975 | 35,850 | 5,163 | 56,821 | 62,256 | 8,967 | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive income attributable to Autohome Inc. | 307,989 | 412,345 | 59,389 | 1,047,470 | 1,290,170 | 185,824 | ||||||||||||
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP AND GAAP RESULTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Amount in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
For three months ended December 31, | For year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2016 | 2015 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Autohome Inc | 289,014 | 376,495 | 54,226 | 990,649 | 1,227,914 | 176,857 | |||||||||||||||||
Plus: income tax expense/(benefit) | 70,937 | (71,035 | ) | (10,231 | ) | 285,542 | 32,629 | 4,700 | |||||||||||||||
Plus: depreciation of property and equipment | 14,368 | 18,308 | 2,637 | 51,337 | 65,246 | 9,397 | |||||||||||||||||
Plus: amortization of intangible assets | 1,139 | 1,142 | 164 | 5,248 | 4,558 | 656 | |||||||||||||||||
EBITDA | 375,458 | 324,910 | 46,796 | 1,332,776 | 1,330,347 | 191,610 | |||||||||||||||||
Plus: share-based compensation expenses | 32,608 | 68,046 | 9,801 | 107,945 | 195,393 | 28,142 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 408,066 | 392,956 | 56,597 | 1,440,721 | 1,525,740 | 219,752 | |||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Autohome Inc | 289,014 | 376,495 | 54,226 | 990,649 | 1,227,914 | 176,857 | |||||||||||||||||
Plus: amortization of acquired intangible assets of Cheerbright, China Topside and Norstar | 1,139 | 1,139 | 164 | 4,554 | 4,555 | 656 | |||||||||||||||||
Plus: share-based compensation expenses | 32,608 | 68,046 | 9,801 | 107,945 | 195,393 | 28,142 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income attributable to Autohome Inc. | 322,761 | 445,680 | 64,191 | 1,103,148 | 1,427,862 | 205,655 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP Earnings per share for ordinary shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 2.86 | 3.87 | 0.56 | 9.83 | 12.50 | 1.80 | |||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 2.79 | 3.82 | 0.55 | 9.54 | 12.31 | 1.77 | |||||||||||||||||
Weighted average shares used to compute earnings per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 112,921,508 | 115,135,658 | 115,135,658 | 112,227,405 | 114,237,600 | 114,237,600 | |||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 115,634,721 | 116,546,201 | 116,546,201 | 115,646,826 | 116,036,327 | 116,036,327 | |||||||||||||||||
AUTOHOME INC. | ||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||
(Amount in thousands, except as noted) | ||||||||||||
As of December 31, | As of December 31, | |||||||||||
2015 | 2016 | |||||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||||
(Audited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,152,647 | 3,293,911 | 474,422 | |||||||||
Restricted cash | 61,091 | 9,319 | 1,342 | |||||||||
Short-term investments | 1,955,315 | 2,430,091 | 350,006 | |||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 1,075,456 | 1,205,924 | 173,689 | |||||||||
Inventories, net | 111,667 | 95,617 | 13,772 | |||||||||
Amounts due from related parties | 1,645 | 20,451 | 2,946 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 338,677 | 377,219 | 54,331 | |||||||||
Deferred tax assets, current | 45,977 | 99,228 | 14,292 | |||||||||
Total current assets | 5,742,475 | 7,531,760 | 1,084,800 | |||||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 103,554 | 134,574 | 19,383 | |||||||||
Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 1,538,433 | 1,533,945 | 220,934 | |||||||||
Long-term investments | 124,102 | 134,466 | 19,367 | |||||||||
Deferred tax assets, non-current | - | 22,435 | 3,231 | |||||||||
Other non-current assets | 21,512 | 34,846 | 5,019 | |||||||||
Total non-current assets | 1,787,601 | 1,860,266 | 267,934 | |||||||||
Total assets | 7,530,076 | 9,392,026 | 1,352,734 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other payables | 833,473 | 1,151,547 | 165,859 | |||||||||
Advance from customers | 27,214 | 75,882 | 10,929 | |||||||||
Deferred revenue | 872,487 | 1,012,143 | 145,779 | |||||||||
Notes payable | 174,943 | 31,063 | 4,474 | |||||||||
Income tax payable | 224,973 | 256,775 | 36,983 | |||||||||
Amounts due to related parties | 23,444 | 16,630 | 2,395 | |||||||||
Total current liabilities | 2,156,534 | 2,544,040 | 366,419 | |||||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 32,596 | 34,977 | 5,038 | |||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 489,910 | 461,796 | 66,512 | |||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 522,506 | 496,773 | 71,550 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | 2,679,040 | 3,040,813 | 437,969 | |||||||||
Equity: | ||||||||||||
Total Autohome Inc. Shareholders’ equity | 4,851,036 | 6,360,404 | 916,089 | |||||||||
Noncontrolling interests | - | (9,191 | ) | (1,324 | ) | |||||||
Total equity | 4,851,036 | 6,351,213 | 914,765 | |||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | 7,530,076 | 9,392,026 | 1,352,734 |
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:Vivian Xu Investor RelationsAutohome Inc. Tel: +86-10-5985-7017 Email: ir@autohome.com.cnChristian Arnell Christensen Tel : +86-10-5900-1548 Email: carnell@christensenir.com