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- **Gross margin expansion**: GMV-based gross margin up 0.8ppt YoY to 14.8%, driven by private label products (25% YoY GMV growth) and cost efficiency.
- **Profitability improvement**: Net loss narrows 20% YoY to RMB 53M, with monthly breakeven in June and operating expenses down 5.6% YoY.
- **Overseas momentum**: U.S. revenue surges 260% QoQ, European launch planned for late 2025, and orders from 10 countries for Chinese customers' overseas plants.
- **Competitive edge**: Industry-leading product data (17M SKUs), AI-driven customer service efficiency (48% YoY orders per rep), and global supply chain diversification (70% non-China suppliers).

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **GMV decline but underlying growth**: Q2 GMV was RMB 2.42 billion (-12.1% YoY), but underlying GMV (excluding SOE adjustments) showed year-over-year growth. Gross margin on GMV basis improved to 14.8% (+0.8ppt YoY), driven by private label products (RMB 210M GMV, +25% YoY) and cost optimizations.
- **Profitability improvement**: Net loss narrowed to RMB 53M (-20% YoY), with monthly breakeven achieved in March and June. Operating efficiency gains included 48% YoY increase in orders processed per customer service rep and 18% YoY decline in warehouse fulfillment costs.
- **Domestic business momentum**: ZKH platform GMV from key accounts rose 11% YoY, while GBB platform GMV grew 7% YoY. SOE business sequential growth after high base adjustments.
- **Overseas expansion progress**: U.S. revenue grew 260% QoQ, with 6,000 registered customers on NorthSky. European launch planned for late 2025, and orders received from 10 countries for Chinese customers' overseas plants.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Top-line challenges**: Total revenue RMB 2.17B (-3.7% YoY), driven by high comparison base from low-margin SOE business. Gross margin 16.5% (slight decline vs. 17% prior year), but GMV-based gross margin expanded 84.6bps YoY to 14.8%.
- **Cost optimization**: Operating expenses RMB 454.2M (-5.6% YoY), with 19.8% of revenue vs. 20.2% prior year. Fulfillment expenses down 8.4% YoY, R&D up 7.9% YoY (talent investments). Net loss RMB 53.5M (-20% YoY), with EBITDA loss narrowing to RMB 38.7M.
- **Share buyback**: USD 50M program approved, with USD 9.18M spent to date (2.65M ADS repurchased).

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Growth strategy**: Focus on 670/1,000 top manufacturers, SME expansion via GBB platform, and overseas market entry. SOE business sequential growth post-adjustments, with recovery expected in H2.
- **Competitive moat**: Product expertise (600+ product experts, Taicang R&D facility), AI/data capabilities (17M SKU data dictionary, 200+ IT team), and global supply chain (70% overseas suppliers for international business).
- **Overseas challenges/opportunities**: Localized U.S. and European operations face brand-building hurdles, but low-cost supply chain and Chinese customer follow-on strategy provide differentiation. Targeting 260% U.S. revenue growth QoQ and European launch by end-2025.

ZKH Group Limited (ZKH)-22 Aug 25-2025 Q2 Earnings call transcript

- **2025 Global Expansion**: U.S. 500 SKUs, Europe offline Germany/Hungary, Southeast Asia Thailand operations.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Q1 2025 revenue reached RMB 1.94 billion, up 4% YoY, driven by double-digit growth in industry key accounts (19.7% YoY) and regional SMEs (over 20% YoY in key provinces). SOE sales declined due to high base and business optimization.
- **Profitability**: Operating loss narrowed to RMB 80 million (-37.7% YoY), net loss to RMB 66 million (-26.6% YoY). March achieved single-month profitability despite U.S. investments and no subsidies.
- **AI & Platform Innovation**: 
  - ZKH platform GMV from private labels exceeded RMB 190 million (+40% YoY), with 5Qs of margin improvement.
  - GBB platform Tmall sales grew 260% QoQ, 24 stores planned by year-end, targeting high-margin MRO categories.
  - AI tools (e.g., Smart Workbench) boosted order processing efficiency by 60.4% QoQ, managing 200+ customers and generating RMB 34 million in incremental revenue.
- **Global Expansion**: U.S. platform launched 500 SKUs in Q1, with plans for 1,500+ SKUs and mobile app in H2. Europe expansion (Germany, Hungary) and Southeast Asia (Thailand) in preparatory stages.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Top Line**: Total GMV RMB 2.17 billion, net revenue RMB 1.9 billion (+4% YoY). Product sales grew high single-digit YoY, offsetting marketplace decline due to SOE optimization.
- **Margins**: Gross margin 17.2% (vs. 18% YoY), but 1P/3P margins improved 58/67.5 bps and take rate +235.9 bps YoY. 
- **Cost Control**: Operating expenses RMB 412.9 million (-10.9% YoY), cash flow outflow reduced to RMB 97 million (vs. prior year).

**【Q&A Highlights】
- **Tariffs & Europe Expansion**: 
- **Tariffs Impact**: U.S. market expansion plans include mobile app launch and offline Germany/Hungary offline expansion.

**【Product Strategy】
- **Private Label Growth**: 2025 focus on chemicals, processing/manufacturing.

**【2025 Financial Targets】
- **Full Year Outlook**: 2025 GMV positive YoY, domestic profitability, Europe expansion via e-commerce and offline Germany/Hungary.

**【2025 Product Strategy】
- **AI & Global Expansion**: 32 product lines, 17 million SKUs, 5 categories (spare parts, chemicals, etc.).

ZKH Group Limited (ZKH)-20 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **2024 Resilience**: Adjusted net loss down 44% YoY to RMB 159.5M, first full year of positive cash flow (RMB 229M). 
- **Customer Growth**: 84,000 transacting customers (+26%), 20%+ GMV in key industries. 
- **AI Impact**: 2M+ material entries standardized, 23% productivity gain in customer service. 
- **2025 Outlook**: Full year China profitability, 20%+ GMV growth in key verticals, US expansion with 40% non-China sourcing. 
- **Margins**: Target 1-1.5ppt annual gross margin expansion, 20%+ 1P margin by 2025.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q4 2024 GMV: RMB 2.69 billion (FY24: RMB 10.48 billion), down 16.1% YoY (adjusted for business optimization, double-digit growth). 
- Adjusted net loss narrowed to RMB 15 million in Q4 (FY24: RMB 160M, -44% YoY). 
- Operating cash flow positive for 3Q in a row (Q4: RMB 171M, FY24: RMB 229M). 
- Customer growth: 84,000 transacting customers (+26% YoY), 20%+ GMV growth in key industries (e.g., EVs, electricals). 
- US website launched in Dec 2024, transacting customers growing MoM. 
- AI tools: 2M+ material entries standardized via AI manager, 12,000+ enterprises served by AI assistant. 

**【CFO Financial Review】**
- FY24 gross profit: RMB 1.5B (+4% YoY), margin 17.2% (vs 16.7% 2023). 
- Marketplace take rate improved to 14% (from 11.1%), 1P margin 16.4% (from 14.4%). 
- Operating expenses: RMB 1.85B (21.1% of revenue), excluding share-based comp: 19.9%. 
- Non-GAAP adj net loss: RMB 159.5M (-44% YoY), margin 1.8% (vs 3.3%). 
- Share repurchase program ongoing, reflecting confidence in 2025 growth. 

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
1. **China MRO Outlook**: 2025 growth driven by global supply chain leadership, private label expansion (6.7% → 30%+ target). 
2. **2025 GMV**: Expects rapid growth post-Q1 2025 optimization impact, 20%+ YoY in key verticals. 
3. **US Expansion**: 412 SKUs launched, 40% sourced outside China, 20%+ price advantage vs local competitors. 
4. **Tariff Mitigation**: Global sourcing team diversifying supply chain, R&D in China maintains cost leadership. 
5. **2025 Priorities**: 
   - Product competitiveness (AI-driven, private label growth) 
   - Market share expansion (wallet share, new customer acquisition) 
   - Operational efficiency (AI tools, talent development)

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