BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yuanbao Inc. (“Yuanbao” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: YB), a leading technology-driven online insurance distributor in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
- Total revenues in the second quarter of 2026 were RMB1,392.2 million (US$205.2 million), representing a 30.1% increase from RMB1,069.9 million in the same period of 2025.
- Net income in the second quarter of 2026 was RMB413.2 million (US$60.9 million), representing a 35.6% year-over-year increase from RMB304.7 million in the same period of 2025.
- Net income margin in the second quarter of 2026 was 29.7%, compared with 28.5% in the same period of 2025.
- Net operating cash inflow in the second quarter of 2026 was RMB419.1 million (US$61.8 million).
Recent Developments
- The Company continued to advance the application of multimodal AI technology across insurance business scenarios, building multimodal understanding and analysis capabilities tailored to the insurance industry. To address the large volumes of unstructured information inherent in insurance operations, including images, documents, videos and text, the Company leveraged its multimodal models and proprietary knowledge systems to enhance AI’s ability to recognize, understand and analyze complex business content, converting unstructured data into analyzable, usable data assets.
- In insurance claims assistance service scenarios, the Company applied multimodal models to intelligently parse various types of materials, including medical records, diagnostic certificates, medical invoices and examination reports, enabling document recognition, information extraction, fact consolidation and review assistance. By cross-referencing key information across materials from different sources, the system can generate structured claims event files. Combined with the Company’s insurance knowledge base, this supports liability analysis and user service, improving insurance carriers’ claims processing efficiency, review consistency and user experience. These capabilities have already been deployed in medical insurance claims assistance scenarios, achieving document classification accuracy of 95% and average accuracy of approximately 94% in key field extraction. Compared to the previous vendor solution, this represents an upgrade in both processing efficiency and accuracy.
- In user growth scenarios, the Company applied multimodal models to intelligently understand and analyze business content, comprehensively identifying product information, expression characteristics and user feedback across images, videos and text. Combined with business performance data, these capabilities support content analysis and strategy optimization, improving user outreach efficiency and business operations.
- At the same time, the Company continued to build its insurance-domain knowledge base, structuring core content covering product terms, medical knowledge, service workflows, claims rules and historical cases into a professional knowledge foundation that underpins its AI applications. By combining the knowledge base with multimodal models and Agent technology, the Company further enhanced the accuracy, interpretability and business adaptability of AI in complex insurance scenarios, driving the evolution of insurance services from a traditional manual-processing model toward an AI-assisted, human-machine collaborative model.
Mr. Rui Fang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yuanbao, commented, “In the second quarter of 2026, we maintained steady growth across our business, with revenue scale and profitability improving in tandem. We also continued to strengthen our AI and big data capabilities. As of the end of the second quarter, our AI team continued to account for more than 10% of our total workforce. Our model matrix had grown to more than 5,100 models, which are capable of analyzing over 5,900 labels, covering the full range of scenarios from needs identification and product recommendation to claims assistance, and improving both service efficiency and user experience.
“Against this backdrop of an accelerating multi-tiered healthcare security system and continuously evolving user needs, we continued to deepen our collaboration with insurance carriers this quarter and accelerate the iteration of our health insurance offerings. We remain committed to our strategy of affordable pricing, comprehensive coverage, and quality service. By lowering the barriers to obtaining coverage, broadening coverage benefits, and improving the service experience, we are further enhancing both quality and reach of inclusive medical protection.
“On the product side, the Super Medical Insurance series of medical insurance products received a major upgrade in June 2026. Even as we substantially upgraded coverage, we stayed true to our principle of affordable pricing, improving quality without raising prices. This year, Yuanbao has also been actively exploring new approaches to protection for individuals with pre-existing conditions, in line with national policy encouraging insurance for this population. In May, we worked with insurance carriers to launch Complete Guardian · Million-RMB Medical Insurance, which requires no health disclosure and covers general pre-existing conditions within its scope of liability, directly addressing the real protection pain points of over 400 million people in China living with pre-existing conditions. On the critical illness front, Yuanbao also worked with insurance carriers this year to launch a no-health-disclosure version of Guardian Insurance · Critical Illness Insurance, further broadening access to critical illness protection for people with such coverage needs.
“Looking ahead, as the 15th Five-Year Plan continues to advance, the multi-tiered healthcare security system continues to improve, and artificial intelligence rapidly empowers industries across the economy, the insurance industry is entering a new stage where technological innovation and rising protection needs converge. Yuanbao will continue to strengthen its AI technology foundation, advancing the adoption of AI Agents, multimodal models, and other technologies across the end-to-end insurance process, and upgrading core capabilities including user insights, product recommendations, user consulting, and claims assistance service. We will also continue to refine our inclusive product matrix, including Super Medical Insurance and Complete Guardian, upholding our commitment to providing accessible, affordable insurance services with high claims satisfaction.
“Drawing on our solid operating performance, technology accumulation, and deep understanding of user needs, Yuanbao will seize the opportunities presented by the insurance industry's high-quality development, support innovation in commercial health insurance and the development of a multi-tiered healthcare security system, and create long-term, sustainable value for our consumers, partners, and shareholders.”
Mr. Ray Wan, Chief Financial Officer of Yuanbao, added, “We delivered a solid second quarter, marked by ongoing growth across our core business and continued deepening of AI integration across our operations. Total revenues for the quarter reached RMB1,392.2 million, a 30.1% increase year over year. Net income grew 35.6% year over year to RMB413.2 million, with net income margin at 29.7%. Our cash position continued to strengthen, providing us with ample flexibility to continue investing in our strategic priorities. In addition, we continued to execute our share repurchase program, as part of our long-term commitment to delivering consistent returns to our shareholders. These results reflect the resilience of our business model. As we progress through the remainder of the year, we will remain focused on high-quality growth, continued efficiency gains, and deepening our AI capabilities to create long-term value for our shareholders."
Second Quarter and First Half 2026 Financial Results
Total Revenues. Total revenues in the second quarter of 2026 were RMB1,392.2 million (US$205.2 million), representing a 30.1% increase from RMB1,069.9 million in the same period of 2025. This growth was primarily driven by significant increases in revenues from insurance distribution services, system services and the new advertising services. Total revenues in the first half of 2026 were RMB2,708.0 million (US$399.1 million), representing a 32.7% increase from the same period of 2025.
Insurance Distribution Services. Revenues from insurance distribution services in the second quarter of 2026 were RMB457.4 million (US$67.4 million), representing a 30.4% year-over-year increase from RMB350.6 million in the same period of 2025. This growth was mainly due to an increase in the number of policies purchased by insurance consumers on Yuanbao’s platform, partly driven by the Company’s enhanced targeted marketing efforts. Revenues from insurance distribution services in the first half of 2026 were RMB868.7 million (US$128.0 million), representing a 29.2% year-over-year increase.
System Services. Revenues from system services in the second quarter of 2026 were RMB881.9 million (US$130.0 million), representing a 22.8% year-over-year increase from RMB718.2 million in the same period of 2025. This growth was primarily driven by the Company’s strengthened ability to provide partnered insurance carriers with more effective marketing and analytics services and customer-related services, enabled by consistent improvements to its full consumer service cycle engine. The increase was also partially attributable to an enhanced provision of system services to existing and new partnered insurance carriers. Revenues from system services in the first half of 2026 were RMB1,786.5 million (US$263.3 million), representing a 30.9% year-over-year increase.
Advertising Services. Advertising services are new service offerings provided to the insurance carriers during the current period in 2026. The newly provided advertising services, powered by the Company's proprietary intelligent marketing platform, offer customers integrated intelligent marketing and traffic optimization solutions. Revenues from advertising services in the second quarter of 2026 were RMB52.8 million (US$7.8 million).
Others. Revenues from other services were RMB0.11 million (US$16.5 thousand) and RMB1.1 million in the second quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively. Revenues from other services were RMB0.13 million (US$18.7 thousand) and RMB2.4 million in the first half of 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Total Operating Costs and Expenses. Total operating costs and expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were RMB941.3 million (US$138.7 million), representing a 21.9% year-over-year increase from RMB772.2 million in the same period of 2025. Total operating costs and expenses in the first half of 2026 were RMB1,819.9 million (US$268.2 million), representing a 25.3% year-over-year increase.
Operations and Support Expenses. Operations and support expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were RMB97.8 million (US$14.4 million), representing a 139.1% year-over-year increase from RMB40.9 million in the same period of 2025. This increase was primarily attributable to the Company’s new advertising service offerings. Operations and support expenses in the first half of 2026 were RMB145.2 million (US$21.4 million), representing a 69.6% year-over-year increase.
Selling and Marketing Expenses. Selling and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were RMB679.3 million (US$100.1 million), representing a 12.8% year-over-year increase from RMB602.1 million in the same period of 2025. This increase was primarily due to enhanced marketing efforts to attract new consumers and retain existing consumers. Selling and marketing expenses in the first half of 2026 were RMB1,317.5 million (US$194.2 million), representing a 20.3% year-over-year increase.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were RMB64.8 million (US$9.5 million), representing a 36.3% year-over-year increase from RMB47.5 million in the same period of 2025. This increase was primarily due to higher professional service fees and higher personnel costs, including salary, bonus, and benefits. General and administrative expenses in the first half of 2026 were RMB151.4 million (US$22.3 million), representing a 32.6% year-over-year increase.
Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were RMB99.5 million (US$14.7 million), representing a 21.7% year-over-year increase from RMB81.7 million in the same period of 2025. This increase was primarily due to increased research and development efforts with additional R&D personnel, aimed at reinforcing the Company’s leadership position as a technology-driven online insurance distributor. Research and development expenses in the first half of 2026 were RMB205.8 million (US$30.3 million), representing a 30.4% year-over-year increase.
Investment Income. Investment income in the second quarter of 2026 was RMB19.9 million (US$2.9 million), compared with RMB10.0 million in the same period of 2025. This growth was primarily due to higher investment income from short-term investments. Investment income in the first half of 2026 was RMB34.5 million (US$5.1 million).
Income Tax Expenses. Income tax expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were RMB59.9 million (US$8.8 million), representing a 439.0% year-over-year increase from RMB11.1 million in the same period of 2025. This increase was primarily driven by a higher effective tax rate. The effective tax rate represents certain estimates by the Company as to the tax obligations and benefits applicable to it in each quarter. Income tax expenses in the first half of 2026 were RMB129.3 million (US$19.1 million), representing a 624.9% year-over-year increase.
Net Income and Net Income Margin. Net income in the second quarter of 2026 was RMB413.2 million (US$60.9 million), representing a 35.6% year-over-year increase from RMB304.7 million in the same period of 2025. Net income margin in the second quarter of 2026 was 29.7%, compared with 28.5% in the same period of 2025. Net income in the first half of 2026 was RMB800.8 million (US$118.0 million), representing a 33.5% year-over-year increase. Net income margin in the first half of 2026 was 29.6%.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income1 and Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income Margin. Non-GAAP adjusted net income in the second quarter of 2026 was RMB431.2 million (US$63.5 million), representing a 32.6% year-over-year increase from RMB325.2 million in the same period of 2025. Non-GAAP adjusted net income margin in the second quarter of 2026 was 31.0%, compared with 30.4% in the same period of 2025. Non-GAAP adjusted net income in the first half of 2026 was RMB840.0 million (US$123.8 million), representing a 31.8% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP adjusted net income margin in the first half of 2026 was 31.0%.
Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS.2 Basic net income per ADS in the second quarter of 2026 was RMB9.14 (US$1.35), compared with RMB27.33 in the same period of 2025. Diluted net income per ADS in the second quarter of 2026 was RMB8.57 (US$1.26), compared with RMB6.48 in the same period of 2025. Basic net income per ADS in the first half of 2026 was RMB17.73 (US$2.61). Diluted net income per ADS in the first half of 2026 was RMB16.60 (US$2.45).
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1 Non-GAAP adjusted net income is defined as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure” and “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.
2 Each ADS represents six of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 per share.
Cash Position and Cash Flow
As of June 30, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB5.16 billion (US$760.5 million), representing a 50.9% year-over-year increase and an 8.8% increase quarter over quarter.
In the second quarter of 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was RMB419.1 million (US$61.8 million). In the first half of 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was RMB1,140.4 million (US$168.1 million).
Exchange Rate
This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi (“RMB”) amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at a rate of RMB6.7851 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of June 30, 2026, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Company makes no representation that any RMB or US$ amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate, or at all.
Share Repurchase Program
On June 10, 2026, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$15 million of its ordinary shares in the form of American depositary shares over a 12-month period, expiring on June 14, 2027. As of August 31, 2026, the Company had repurchased approximately 114,000 ADSs for a total consideration of approximately US$1.6 million.
Conference Call
The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on September 10, 2026 or 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the second quarter of 2026.
Participant Online Registration:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI30a562cd1000443a9c1521bedb39a2df
Participants should complete online registration using the link provided above at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, a personal PIN and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at ir.yb-inc.com.
About Yuanbao Inc.
Yuanbao Inc. is a leading technology-driven online insurance distributor in China, committed to protecting health and well-being through innovative technology. Leveraging its proprietary consumer service cycle engine and advanced technologies, Yuanbao delivers customized insurance solutions from its partnered insurance carriers to over ten million insurance consumers throughout the entire insurance lifecycle, ranging from personalized recommendations to post-sales services. Through deep collaboration with insurance carriers and the use of data-driven insights, Yuanbao empowers carriers to tailor flagship products, enhances consumer engagement, and drives scalable and efficient distribution.
For more information, please visit: ir.yb-inc.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial information is prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net income and adjusted net income margin, in evaluating the Company’s operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Adjusted net income represents net income excluding share-based compensation expense, and adjusted net income margin represents adjusted net income as a percentage of revenue. Such adjustments have no impact on income tax.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider it in isolation. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. Adjusted net income presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as a comparative measure to the Company’s data.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. Among other things, quotations in this announcement contain forward-looking statements. Yuanbao may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Yuanbao’s beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Yuanbao’s mission, goals and strategies; Yuanbao’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the insurance industry in China; Yuanbao’s expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; Yuanbao’s expectations regarding its relationships with consumers, insurance carriers and other partners; competition in the industry and relevant government policies and regulations relating to insurance industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Yuanbao’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Yuanbao does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)
As of December 31, 2025 As of June 30, 2026 RMB RMBUSDASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 860,455 1,147,557 169,129 Time deposits 273,416 93,945 13,846 Restricted cash 23,525 23,910 3,524 Short-term investments 2,829,462 3,894,730 574,012 Accounts receivable, net 441,414 615,920 90,775 Prepayments and other current assets, net 29,768 23,755 3,501 Total current assets 4,458,040 5,799,817 854,787 Non-current assets: Property and equipment, net 13,784 12,010 1,770 Intangible assets, net 64,553 94,260 13,892 Long-term bank deposits 52,492 - - Right-of-use assets 8,566 1,589 234 Deferred tax assets, net 33,337 58,702 8,652 Other non-current assets, net 24,796 17,816 2,626 Total non-current assets 197,528 184,377 27,174 TOTAL ASSETS 4,655,568 5,984,194 881,961 LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Accounts payable 17,378 74,346 10,957 Contract liabilities 63,541 62,804 9,256 Salary and welfare payable 230,039 156,244 23,028 Taxes payable 43,275 118,737 17,500 Current lease liabilities 7,077 1,616 238 Dividend payable - 389,720 57,438 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 777,416 1,191,065 175,540 Total current liabilities 1,138,726 1,994,532 293,957 Non-current liabilities: Non-current lease liabilities 846 31 5 Deferred tax liabilities, net 169,701 206,615 30,451 Total non-current liabilities 170,547 206,646 30,456 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,309,273 2,201,178 324,413 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Class A ordinary shares 135 136 20 Class B ordinary shares 55 55 8 Treasury stock - (1,438)(212)Additional paid-in capital 3,179,602 3,220,466 474,638 Statutory reserves 230,033 230,033 33,903 (Accumulated deficit) / Retained Earnings (72,851) 338,228 49,849 Accumulated other comprehensive income / (loss) 9,321 (4,464)(658)TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 3,346,295 3,783,016 557,548 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 4,655,568 5,984,194 881,961
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, per share data, ADS and per ADS data)
For the three months ended, For the six months ended, June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 RMB RMBUSD RMB RMBUSDRevenues 1,069,926 1,392,183 205,182 2,039,982 2,708,044 399,116 Operating costs and expenses*: Operations and support (40,900) (97,786)(14,412) (85,656) (145,239)(21,406)Selling and marketing expenses (602,075) (679,301)(100,116) (1,095,225) (1,317,520)(194,178)General and administrative expenses (47,496) (64,752)(9,543) (114,136) (151,370)(22,309)Research and development expenses (81,723) (99,453)(14,658) (157,821) (205,795)(30,330)Total operating costs and expenses (772,194) (941,292)(138,729) (1,452,838) (1,819,924)(268,223)Other income: Interest income 5,941 3,043 448 11,169 7,787 1,148 Exchange losses (1,730) (2,047)(302) (1,868) (3,979)(586)Investment income 10,048 19,906 2,935 16,927 34,497 5,084 Others, net 3,818 1,290 190 4,257 3,662 540 Income before income taxes 315,809 473,083 69,724 617,629 930,087 137,079 Income tax expenses (11,118) (59,930)(8,833) (17,836) (129,286)(19,054)Net income 304,691 413,153 60,891 599,793 800,801 118,025 Accretion to preferred shares redemption value 679,209 - - 700,795 - - Net income attributable to Yuanbao Inc.’s ordinary shareholders 983,900 413,153 60,891 1,300,588 800,801 118,025 Net income 304,691 413,153 60,891 599,793 800,801 118,025 Other comprehensive loss: Foreign currency translation adjustments (1,730) (7,799)(1,149) (2,046) (13,786)(2,032)Total comprehensive income 302,961 405,354 59,742 597,747 787,015 115,993 Accretion to preferred shares redemption value 679,209 - - 700,795 - - Comprehensive income attributable to Yuanbao Inc.’s ordinary shareholders 982,170 405,354 59,742 1,298,542 787,015 115,993 Net income per share attributable to Yuanbao Inc.’s ordinary shareholders Basic 4.56 1.52 0.22 8.05 2.96 0.44 Diluted 1.08 1.43 0.21 2.16 2.77 0.41 Net income per ADS attributable to Yuanbao Inc.’s ordinary shareholders Basic 27.33 9.14 1.35 48.32 17.73 2.61 Diluted 6.48 8.57 1.26 12.95 16.60 2.45 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing net income per share Basic 216,003,981 271,349,335 271,349,335 161,484,125 270,942,919 270,942,919 Diluted 282,080,766 289,122,363 289,122,363 277,999,233 289,528,496 289,528,496
UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share, per share data, ADS and per ADS data)
*Share-based compensation expenses are included in the operating costs and expenses as follows:
For the three months ended, For the six months ended, June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2026 RMB RMBUSD RMB RMBUSDOperations and support (10) (29)(4) (21) (35)(5)Selling and marketing expenses (3,816) (3,975)(586) (7,546) (7,869)(1,160)General and administrative expenses (9,963) (8,915)(1,314) (18,400) (19,185)(2,828)Research and development expenses (6,745) (5,082)(749) (11,646) (12,101)(1,783)Total (20,534) (18,001)(2,653) (37,613) (39,190)(5,776)**Each ADS represents six ordinary shares.
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
(All amounts in thousands, unless otherwise noted)
For the three months ended,
For the six months ended,
June 30, 2025
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2025
June 30, 2026
RMB RMBUSD RMB RMBUSDNet income 304,691 413,15360,891 599,793 800,801118,025Add: Share-based compensation expenses 20,534 18,0012,653 37,613 39,1905,776Non-GAAP adjusted net income 325,225 431,15463,544 637,406 839,991123,801