The following is a summary of the Autohome Inc. (ATHM) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Autohome Inc reported a 3.5% increase in total net revenues year-over-year to RMB7.18 billion in 2023.
Revenues from the online marketplace and other businesses accounted for 30.6% of total revenue, increasing by 14.6%.
New Energy Vehicle (NEV) business grew rapidly by 80% year-over-year, accounting for nearly 18% of total revenue.
Adjusted net income was RMB2.16 billion, with an adjusted net margin of 30.1%.
Autohome completed a US$200 million share repurchase program and increased the dividend payout to shareholders.
Q4 2023 net revenues were RMB 1.91 billion, with a YoY increase of 14.8% in online marketplace and other revenues.
The gross margin for Q4 2023 was 80.8%, and the operating profit was RMB 367 million.
Business Progress:
Significant progress was made in the application of AI and large language models, launching new AI-driven data products.
Strategic collaboration with Ping An Group was deepened to create a closed-loop ecosystem for car owners.
Autohome plans to accelerate investment in its Autohome Energy Space stores and Transaction Platform Project (TTP).
The company noted rapid growth of NEV in the auto market in China, with the penetration rate expected to reach 40% in 2024.
In Q4 2023, the Mobile Daily Active Users increased by 25.4% YoY to reach 68.19 million.
Autohome Energy Space expanded into 20 cities with plans to expand into additional 30 cities by the end of 2024.
Revenue from NEV brands increased by 81.6% YoY in 2023, and Autohome expanded its 3D holographic car models offering.
The used car business saw growth with a year-over-year revenue growth of over 10% for TTP.
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