Cost of Revenues (including VAT net of government grants of RMB3,121.0 million and
RMB3,893.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively). Cost of revenues in 2024 was RMB5,100.6 million (US$698.8 million), compared with RMB4,119.0 million in 2023. The increase was primarily due to
increases in VAT, related tax surcharges and other tax costs, net of grants from government authorities. These tax-related costs net of government grants totaled RMB4,584.4 million, representing an
increase of 24.1% from RMB3,693.5 million in 2023, primarily due to an increase in transaction activities involving the Companys freight brokerage service.
Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses in 2024 were RMB1,596.8 million (US$218.8 million), compared with
RMB1,239.2 million in 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in advertising and marketing expenses for user acquisitions.
General
and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses in 2024 were RMB913.8 million (US$125.2 million), compared with RMB937.7 million in 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to the Companys settlement in
principle of certain U.S. securities class action claims in 2023, partially offset by higher share-based compensation expenses.
Research and
Development Expenses. Research and development expenses in 2024 were RMB880.0 million (US$120.6 million), compared with RMB946.6 million in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower salary and benefits expenses.
Income from Operations. Income from operations in 2024 was RMB2,475.0 million (US$339.1 million), an increase of 148.1% from
RMB997.4 million in 2023.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income.
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income in 2024 was RMB3,032.3 million (US$415.4 million), an increase of 91.9% from RMB1,580.4 million in 2023.
Net Income. Net income in 2024 was RMB3,123.4 million (US$427.9 million), an increase of 40.2% from RMB2,227.1 million in 2023.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income. Non-GAAP adjusted net income in
2024 was RMB4,020.4 million (US$550.8 million), an increase of 43.7% from RMB2,797.0 million in 2023.
Basic and Diluted Net Income per
ADS and Non-GAAP Adjusted Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS. Basic net income per ADS was RMB2.95 (US$0.40) in 2024, compared with RMB2.10 in 2023. Diluted net income per ADS was RMB2.94 (US$0.40)
in 2024, compared with RMB2.09 in 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted basic net income per ADS was RMB3.81 (US$0.52) in 2024, compared with RMB2.64 in 2023. Non-GAAP adjusted
diluted net income per ADS was RMB3.80 (US$0.52) in 2024, compared with RMB2.63 in 2023.
Business Outlook
The Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB2.63 billion and RMB2.68 billion for the first quarter of 2025, representing a
year-over-year growth rate of approximately 15.9% to 18.1%. These forecasts reflect the Companys current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change and cannot be predicted with reasonable
accuracy as of the date hereof.