Yatsen Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Conference Call to Be Held at 7:30 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on March 2, 2026

GUANGZHOU, China, March 2, 2026 /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, 2025.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Highlights

• Total net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by 20.1% to RMB1.38 billion (US$197.3 million) from RMB1.15 billion for the prior year period. Total net revenues for the full year of 2025 increased by 26.7% to RMB4.30 billion (US$614.6 million) from RMB3.39 billion for the prior year period.
• Total net revenues from Skincare Brands^[1] for the fourth quarter increased by 51.9% to RMB842.8 million (US$120.5 million) from RMB554.8 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total net revenues from Skincare Brands for the fourth quarter of 2025 were 61.1%, as compared with 48.3% for the prior year period. Total net revenues from Skincare Brands for the full year of 2025 increased by 63.5% to RMB2.28 billion (US$325.7 million) from RMB1.39 billion for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total net revenues from Skincare Brands for the full year of 2025 were 53.0%, as compared with 41.1% for the prior year period.
• Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 77.7%, remaining largely flat as compared with 77.8% for the prior year period. Gross margin for the full year of 2025 increased to 78.2% from 77.1% for the prior year period.
• Net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was RMB3.0 million (US$0.4 million), as compared with a net loss of RMB378.8 million for the prior year period. Net loss for the full year of 2025 decreased by 87.0% to RMB92.4 million (US$13.2 million) from RMB710.2 million for the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income^[2] for the fourth quarter of 2025 was RMB41.2 million (US$5.9 million), as compared with RMB107.0 million for the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income for the full year of 2025 was RMB8.4 million (US$1.2 million), as compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB128.2 million for the prior year period.

Mr. Jinfeng Huang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yatsen, stated, "We are pleased to conclude 2025 with solid performances, demonstrating the long-term value of our strategic transformation. Throughout the year, we remained steadfast in our commitment to three core initiatives: driving R&D-led product innovation, strengthening brand equity across our multi-brand portfolio, and improving our overall profitability. As we enter 2026, we remain confident that these foundational strengths will drive sustainable growth and create lasting value for our shareholders." 

Mr. Donghao Yang, Director and Chief Financial Officer of Yatsen, commented, "Our recent financial results mark a pivotal milestone in our journey toward sustainable growth. For the fourth quarter, we are proud to have achieved net income and non-GAAP net income, alongside total net revenue growth. For the full year of 2025, we achieved year-over-year revenue growth, substantially narrowed our net loss, and achieved a non-GAAP net income turnaround. This success underscores the robust health of our brand portfolio as well as our improved operational efficiency. Looking ahead, we will continue to prioritize financial stability and strategic resource allocation to ensure Yatsen is well-positioned for long-term success."

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Net Revenues

Total net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by 20.1% to RMB1.38 billion (US$197.3 million) from RMB1.15 billion for the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to a 51.9% year-over-year increase in net revenues from Skincare Brands, partially offset by a 9.1% year-over-year decrease in net revenues from Color Cosmetics Brands.^[3]

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2025 increased by 20.0% to RMB1.07 billion (US$153.2 million) from RMB893.0 million for the prior year period. Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 77.7%, remaining largely flat as compared with 77.8% for the prior year period.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased by 15.6% to RMB1.08 billion (US$155.0 million) from RMB1.28 billion for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were 78.6%, as compared with 111.8% for the prior year period.

• Fulfillment Expenses. Fulfillment expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were RMB77.0 million (US$11.0 million), as compared with RMB63.5 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, fulfillment expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were 5.6% as compared with 5.5% for the prior year period, remaining largely flat.
• Selling and Marketing Expenses. Selling and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were RMB893.8 million (US$127.8 million), as compared with RMB690.6 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, selling and marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 increased to 64.8% from 60.1% for the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher traffic acquisition costs amid intensified competition during the Double 11 shopping festival.
• General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were RMB74.4 million (US$10.6 million), as compared with RMB100.1 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, general and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased to 5.4% from 8.7% for the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by lower payroll expenses and share-based compensation expenses, coupled with the leveraging effect of higher total net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2025.
• Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 were RMB38.8 million (US$5.5 million), as compared with RMB26.3 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2025 increased to 2.8% from 2.3% for the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher payroll expenses resulting from a rise in research and development headcount.
• Impairment of Goodwill. There was no impairment of goodwill for the fourth quarter of 2025, as compared with an impairment of goodwill of RMB403.1 million for the prior year period. Based on our assessment, no impairment indicators were identified as of December 31, 2025.

Loss / Income from Operations

Loss from operations for the fourth quarter of 2025 was RMB12.7 million (US$1.8 million), as compared with RMB390.7 million for the prior year period. Operating loss margin was 0.9%, as compared with 34.0% for the prior year period.

Non-GAAP income from operations^[4] for the fourth quarter of 2025 was RMB11.8 million (US$1.7 million), as compared with RMB93.2 million for the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating income margin^[5] was 0.9%, as compared with 8.1% for the prior year period.

Net Loss / Income

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was RMB3.0 million (US$0.4 million), as compared with net loss of RMB378.8 million for the prior year period. Net income margin was 0.2%, as compared with net loss margin of 33.0% for the prior year period. Net income attributable to Yatsen's ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS^[6] for the fourth quarter of 2025 was RMB0.08 (US$0.01), as compared with net loss attributable to Yatsen's ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS of RMB3.98 for the prior year period.

Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was RMB41.2 million (US$5.9 million), as compared with RMB107.0 million for the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income margin was 3.0%, as compared with 9.3% for the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Yatsen's ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS^[7] for the fourth quarter of 2025 was RMB0.46 (US$0.07), as compared with RMB0.99 for the prior year period.

Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Total net revenues for the full year of 2025 increased by 26.7% to RMB4.30 billion (US$614.6 million) from RMB3.39 billion for the prior year period, primarily attributable to a 63.5% year-over-year increase in net revenues from Skincare Brands, combined with a 1.9% year-over-year increase in net revenues from Color Cosmetics Brands.

Gross profit for the full year of 2025 increased by 28.4% to RMB3.36 billion (US$480.7 million) from RMB2.62 billion for the prior year period. Gross margin for the full year of 2025 increased to 78.2% from 77.1% for the prior year period. The increase was primarily attributable to increasing sales of higher-gross margin products. 

Loss from operations for the full year of 2025 was RMB185.8 million (US$26.6 million), as compared with RMB824.9 million for the prior year period. Operating loss margin decreased to 4.3% from 24.3% for the prior year period, primarily because there was no impairment of goodwill for the full year of 2025.

Non-GAAP loss from operations for the full year of 2025 was RMB84.0 million (US$12.0 million), as compared with RMB224.3 million for the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating loss margin decreased to 2.0% from 6.6% for the prior year period.

Net loss for the full year of 2025 was RMB92.4 million (US$13.2 million), as compared with RMB710.2 million for the prior year period. Net loss margin decreased to 2.2% from 20.9% for the prior year period. Net loss attributable to Yatsen's ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS for the full year of 2025 was RMB0.87 (US$0.12), as compared with RMB6.99 for the prior year period.

Non-GAAP net income for the full year of 2025 was RMB8.4 million (US$1.2 million), as compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB128.2 million for the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income margin was 0.2%, as compared with non-GAAP net loss margin of 3.8% for the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Yatsen's ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS for the full year of 2025 was RMB0.19 (US$0.03), as compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to Yatsen's ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS of RMB1.26 for the prior year period.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB1.05 billion (US$150.7 million), as compared with RMB1.36 billion as of December 31, 2024.

Net cash used in operating activities for the fourth quarter of 2025 was RMB69.4 million (US$9.9 million), as compared with net cash generated from operating activities of RMB202.2 million for the prior year period. Net cash used in operating activities for the full year of 2025 was RMB94.7 million (US$13.5 million), as compared with RMB243.7 million for the prior year period.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2026, the Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB958.6 million and RMB1.08 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 15% to 30%. These forecasts reflect the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change.

Exchange Rate

This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi ("RMB") amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at a rate of RMB6.9931 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of December 31, 2025, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Company makes no representation that any RMB or US$ amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate, or at all.

Conference Call Information

The Company's management will hold a conference call on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 7:30 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time or 8:30 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025.

The replay will be accessible through Monday, March 9, by dialing the following numbers:

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.yatsenglobal.com.

About Yatsen Holding Limited

Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading China-based beauty group with the mission of creating an exciting new journey of beauty discovery for consumers around the world. Founded in 2016, the Company has launched and acquired numerous color cosmetics and skincare brands including Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Pink Bear, Galénic, DR.WU (its mainland China business) and Eve Lom. The Company's flagship brand, Perfect Diary, is one of the leading color cosmetics brands in China in terms of retail sales value. The Company primarily reaches and engages with customers directly both online and offline, with expansive presence across all major e-commerce, social and content platforms in China.

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

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) margin, non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in reviewing and assessing its operating performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate operating performance and formulate business plans. Non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business, provide further information about its results of operations, and enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects. The Company defines non-GAAP income (loss) from operations as income (loss) from operations excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions and (iii) impairment of goodwill. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin is non-GAAP income (loss) from operations as a percentage of total net revenues. The Company defines non-GAAP net income (loss) as net income (loss) excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions, (iii) revaluation of investments on the share of equity method investments, (iv) impairment of goodwill, (v) impairment of investments and (vi) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. Non-GAAP net income (loss) margin is non-GAAP net income (loss) as a percentage of total net revenues. The Company defines non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders as net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions, (iii) revaluation of investments on the share of equity method investments, (iv) impairment of goodwill, (v) impairment of investments, (vi) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments and (vii) accretion to redeemable non-controlling interests. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS is computed using non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of diluted ADS outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS.

However, the non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools as the non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating performance. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. Reconciliations of Yatsen's non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure are included at the end of this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements which are made 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," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), 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 the Company's beliefs, plans, outlook 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; its ability to continue to roll out popular products and maintain popularity of existing products; its ability to anticipate and respond to changes in industry trends and consumer preferences and behavior in a timely manner; its ability to attract and retain new customers and to increase revenues generated from repeat customers; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; its ability to integrate newly-acquired businesses and brands; trends and competition in and relevant government policies and regulations relating to China's beauty market; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; and general economic conditions globally and in China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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*   In the fourth quarter of 2025, we made certain out of period adjustments mainly relating to revenues and cost of revenues to correct certain prior periods errors mainly occurred during the sales return and inventory receipt processes, which reduced quarterly profit by RMB14.6 million. Out of the RMB14.6 million adjustments, RMB7.4 million adjustments were related to prior years. Based on our quantitative and qualitative analysis, we do not believe these errors are material to our financial position or results of operations for the current year and for any prior years or prior quarters individually or in aggregate.

(1)   Authorized share capital is re-classified and re-designated into Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares, with each Class A ordinary share being entitled to one vote and each Class B ordinary share being entitled to twenty votes on all matters that are subject to shareholder vote.

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