Top-line Growth Met Guidance
Total net revenues increased 22.5% year-over-year to 1.02 billion (management noted all figures are in renminbi), meeting the company's guidance range for the period.
Skincare Brands Driving Growth
Net revenues from skincare brands rose 58.5% year-over-year and were cited as the primary driver of overall revenue growth, demonstrating strong momentum in the higher-margin skincare portfolio.
Gross Profit and Margin Expansion
Gross profit increased 24.3% year-over-year to 819.2 million; gross margin improved to 80.2% from 79.1% (as reported by the CFO), reflecting improved unit economics.
R&D Investment and Product Innovation
R&D expenses rose to 39.4 million (3.9% of total net revenues, up from 2.7%), supporting multiple product launches and scientific initiatives including a dermatological white paper, new product rollouts (e.g., Galani anti-aging cream, PDR series extensions, eye treatments), and expanded clinical research collaborations.
Operational Efficiency in Fulfillment
Fulfillment expenses increased in absolute terms to 61.1 million but decreased as a percentage of revenues to 6.0% from 6.2%, credited to improved logistics efficiency.
Strategic Financing and Investor Support
Completed first tranche of a private placement of convertible notes and warrants on May 21, 2026, attracting new and existing institutional investors (management cited this as evidence of investor confidence).
Successful Brand and Scientific Positioning
Notable brand milestones included high-profile scientific presentations (AMWC Monaco), new brand ambassadors, and stronger expert-led communication that management said bolstered brand authority and consumer awareness.