2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Revenue | CN¥3.2B | CN¥4B | CN¥5B | CN¥5.4B | CN¥5.6B |
Cost of Revenue | CN¥1.7B | CN¥2B | CN¥2.4B | CN¥2.6B | CN¥2.9B |
Gross Profit | CN¥1.5B | CN¥2B | CN¥2.6B | CN¥2.8B | CN¥2.7B |
Gross Profit % | 46% | 50% | 52% | 51% | 49% |
R&D Expenses | CN¥425M | CN¥607M | CN¥804M | CN¥743M | CN¥540M |
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Net Income | -CN¥1.8B | -CN¥1B | -CN¥746M | -CN¥550M | CN¥82M |
Dep. & Amort. | CN¥16M | CN¥30M | CN¥42M | CN¥30M | CN¥0 |
Def. Tax | CN¥24M | -CN¥9M | CN¥0 | CN¥0 | CN¥0 |
Stock Comp. | CN¥36M | CN¥72M | CN¥71M | CN¥31M | CN¥23M |
Chg. in WC | CN¥1.3B | CN¥132M | CN¥70M | -CN¥15M | CN¥0 |
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Cash | CN¥609M | CN¥323M | CN¥784M | CN¥455M | CN¥593M |
ST Investments | CN¥585M | CN¥504M | CN¥232M | CN¥72M | CN¥63M |
Cash & ST Inv. | CN¥1.2B | CN¥827M | CN¥1B | CN¥527M | CN¥656M |
Receivables | CN¥273M | CN¥255M | CN¥413M | CN¥380M | CN¥498M |
Inventory | CN¥149M | CN¥255M | CN¥232M | CN¥217M | CN¥175M |
DAO achieved its first-ever full-year operating profitability in 2024, with net income attributable to shareholders exceeding RMB80 million, a significant turnaround from a loss of RMB550 million in 2023.
Total revenue for 2024 increased by 4.4% year-over-year to RMB5.6 billion, driven by growth in online marketing services (+48.3% YoY) and smart devices (+20% YoY for Dictionary Pen revenues).
The company is focusing on AI-driven education and marketing technologies, with plans to integrate advanced AI models like DeepSeq and Confucius One into products and services, enhancing personalized learning and advertising efficiency.
For 2025, DAO targets modest revenue growth while maintaining profitability, with strategic priorities including AI tutoring, AI-driven subscription services, and expanding its online marketing business both domestically and internationally.
The company plans to continue innovating in smart devices, launching new products like the Youdao Space One Pen, and leveraging AI advancements to enhance operational efficiency and customer experiences.