HSAI

Hesai Group Reports Record Q4 and Full Year 2024 Financial Results with Significant Lidar Shipment Growth and First-Time Profitability

Hesai Group reported record quarterly revenues of RMB719.8 million and full-year revenues of RMB2,077.2 million in 2024.

Quiver AI Summary

Hesai Group reported its financial results for Q4 and the full year of 2024, showcasing record net revenues of RMB 719.8 million (approximately US$98.6 million) for the fourth quarter and RMB 2,077.2 million (US$284.6 million) for the year, marking a year-over-year growth of 10.7%. The company achieved an impressive total of 501,889 lidar shipments for the year, more than doubling its output from the previous year. Importantly, Hesai became the first lidar company to report full-year non-GAAP net profits of RMB 14 million, a significant turnaround from a loss of RMB 241 million in 2023. CEO Yifan Li attributed the success to strong demand in the Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Robotics sectors, with notable partnerships secured with major automotive manufacturers. Looking ahead, the company anticipates continued robust growth, projecting net revenues between RMB 3.0 billion and RMB 3.5 billion for 2025, driven by expansions in production capacity and new product launches.

Potential Positives

  • Hesai achieved record-breaking lidar shipments in 2024, more than doubling annually for four consecutive years, indicating strong market demand and growth potential.
  • The company became the world's first lidar manufacturer to achieve full-year non-GAAP net profits, marking a significant financial milestone.
  • Hesai's forecast for 2025 projects substantial revenue growth, anticipating net revenues between RMB3.0 billion and RMB3.5 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 44% to 69%.
  • The announcement of a groundbreaking, exclusive design win with a top European OEM for both ICE and EV platforms establishes Hesai as a leader in the automotive lidar market and positions the company for extensive future revenue generation.

Potential Negatives

  • Net revenues increased only 10.7% year-over-year for the full year of 2024, suggesting potential saturation or challenges in market growth despite record shipments.
  • Gross margin declined from 41.2% in Q4 2023 to 39.0% in Q4 2024, indicating rising costs or pricing pressures that could affect profitability.
  • Service revenues fell by 40.7% in Q4 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reflecting a decline in demand or profitability in that segment.

FAQ

What were Hesai Group's net revenues for Q4 2024?

Hesai Group's net revenues for Q4 2024 were RMB719.8 million (US$98.6 million), reflecting a 28.3% increase from Q4 2023.

How many lidar units did Hesai ship in 2024?

In 2024, Hesai shipped a total of 501,889 lidar units, more than doubling shipments from the previous year.

What significant milestone did Hesai achieve in 2024?

Hesai became the world's first lidar company to achieve full-year non-GAAP net profits, totaling RMB14 million in 2024.

What is Hesai's revenue forecast for 2025?

Hesai expects net revenues for 2025 to be between RMB3.0 billion and RMB3.5 billion, a year-over-year increase of 44% to 69%.

Which new lidar product series did Hesai launch recently?

Hesai launched the JT series mini 3D mechanical lidar for robotics at CES 2025, offering advanced features for various applications.

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Full Release




Quarterly net revenues were RMB719.8


million (US$98.6 million)



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Quarterly


lidar


shipments were


222,054 units




Full Year 2024 net revenues were RMB2,077.2 million (US$284.6 million)




Full Year 2024 lidar shipments were 501,889 units



SHANGHAI, China, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hesai Group (“Hesai” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: HSAI), the global leader in three-dimensional light detection and ranging (lidar) solutions, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2024.




Management Remarks



“In 2024, Hesai achieved a milestone year with record-breaking lidar shipments, more than doubling annually for four consecutive years, and achieving the industry’s highest revenues. We also made history as the world’s first lidar company to achieve full-year non-GAAP

2

net profits, all while further strengthening our unmatched financial leadership with solid positive operating and net cash flows

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,” said Yifan “David” Li, Hesai’s Co-Founder and CEO. “The lidar industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Our ADAS lidars offer unbeatable value—making cars safer, smarter, and more desirable. Lidar is no longer optional; it has become as essential as the ‘seat belt’ for intelligent driving. We are beyond excited to be awarded a new groundbreaking, exclusive design win with a top European OEM. This multi-year program will last into the next decade across both ICE and EV platforms, marking it the largest global program for the automotive lidar industry. Domestic OEMs are also driving a lidar revolution, accelerating the adoption of intelligent driving for the mass market. At the forefront of this shift is our category-defining ATX lidar, which delivers unrivaled cost performance. We’re proud of the significant strides we’ve made, strengthening our partnership with BYD across 10+ models, securing exclusive design wins with Great Wall Motor and Changan, and forming new alliances with Chery and VOYAH. On top of that, we’re riding the wave of the booming, high-margin Robotics market with our JT, QT, XT, and Pandar series lidars, driving consumer robots, robotaxis, industrial automation, and countless other Robotics applications—a truly exciting and promising opportunity ahead! As we continue to push boundaries, we anticipate explosive growth, revolutionizing mobility while creating new opportunities for efficiency and sustainability.”



Mr. Andrew Fan, Hesai’s CFO, added, “Our record-breaking 2024 results showcase Hesai’s strength and ability to seize emerging opportunities in ADAS and Robotics. With net revenues exceeding RMB2 billion—the highest in the industry—our success was driven by the shipment of over 500,000 lidar units. We reached a groundbreaking milestone of 100,000 units shipped in December 2024 alone, with more than 20,000 of those units delivered for Robotics, underscoring the sector’s massive growth potential. Most importantly, in 2024, we became the world’s first lidar company to achieve full-year non-GAAP net profits of RMB14 million, marking a significant leap from our non-GAAP net loss of RMB241 million in 2023. At the same time, we further cemented our industry-leading financial strength with full-year positive operating cash flows of RMB63 million and net cash flows of RMB1.3 billion—making us the only company of our kind in the industry.



Mr. Andrew Fan continued, “Building on our momentum, we’re set for an exceptional 2025! We’re forecasting net revenues of RMB3.0 to 3.5 billion, with GAAP profitability expected to reach RMB200 to 350 million and non-GAAP profitability soaring to RMB350 to 500 million—an astounding 25 to 35 times our 2024 non-GAAP profits! This explosive growth not only sets the stage for unstoppable momentum, but also reinforces our path to long-term industry leadership!”



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All translations from RMB to USD for the fourth quarter of 2024 were made at the exchange rate of RMB7.2993 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on December 31, 2024, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.





2

See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” included in this release for further details.





3

The Company defines net cash flows as the net changes in cash and cash equivalents.






  • Business Updates



    :




    • Global:



      • Awarded a new groundbreaking, exclusive design win with a top European OEM. This multi-year program will last into the next decade across both ICE and EV platforms, marking it the largest global program for the automotive lidar industry.





    • Domestic:



      • The ATX long-range lidar delivers unbeatable cost-performance, equipping vehicle models as low as in the RMB100,000 range and providing OEMs a budget-friendly lidar solution that drives widespread adoption. Mass production has begun in Q1 2025, with design wins secured from 11 OEMs, including:


        • BYD (the world’s largest EV maker)


        • Chery (a Top 3 Chinese automaker)


        • Great Wall Motor & Changan (both Top 10 Chinese automakers)


        • VOYAH (from a major automotive group)






    • Hesai has secured ADAS design wins with 22 OEMs globally across 120 vehicle models.


    • Driven by strong demand, Hesai is launching new production lines in Q1 2025 which will begin production in Q3 2025. By the end of 2025, Hesai’s annualized production capacity is expected to reach 2 million units.










  • Product Updates



    :





    • Launched the JT series mini 3D mechanical lidar for Robotics at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.


      • The JT series offers high-resolution 3D imaging and a 0-meter minimum detection distance, featuring the world’s widest hyper-hemispherical 360° horizontal field of view (FOV) for robotics.


      • Compact, lightweight, and versatile, the JT series is ideal for applications such as humanoid robots, delivery robots, cleaning robots, AGVs, port and yard automation, stationary applications, and many other possibilities the Company is exploring.


      • Mass production began in December 2024, with over 20,000 units shipped in the first month. The JT series is forecasted to deliver a six-digit order in 2025 for MOVA robotic lawn mowers from a leading smart home robotics company. Additionally, it has also secured orders from Agtonomy, the autonomous agricultural vehicle solution partner to the world’s largest manufacturer of compact construction equipment.










Operational Highlights




































Three months ended




December 31, 2024




Full Year




2024


ADAS lidar shipments

193,238


456,386

Robotics lidar

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shipments

28,816


45,503

Total lidar shipments

222,054


501,889






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The Company redefined its Robotics business to include (i) Autonomous Mobility, which refers to autonomous vehicle fleets providing passenger and freight mobility services, and (ii) robotics and other non-automotive applications, such as automated guided vehicles/autonomous mobile robots, delivery robots, agricultural vehicles, wide industrial applications such as port and yard automation, and stationary applications. This redefinition underscores the Company’s commitment to expanding its lidar applications within the broader robotics industry. This change does not impact how the Company recognizes product revenues or shipments from the prior business categorizations.





  • Q4 2024 ADAS lidar shipments

    were 193,238 units, representing an increase of 140.3% from 80,428 units in the corresponding period of 2023.



  • Q4 2024 Total lidar shipments

    were 222,054 units, representing an increase of 153.1% from 87,736 units in the corresponding period of 2023.



  • ADAS lidar shipments in the full year of 2024

    were 456,386 units, representing an increase of 134.2% from 194,910 units in 2023.



  • Total lidar shipments in the full year of 2024

    were 501,889 units, representing an increase of 126.0% from 222,116 units in 2023.






Financial


Highlights


for


the Fourth Quarter of


2024



(in RMB millions, except for per ordinary share data and percentage)












































































































Q4 2024








Q4 2023








% Change






Net revenues

719.8


561.2


28.3%

Gross margin

39.0%


41.2%


/

Income/(loss) from operations

106.6


(162.8)


/

Non-GAAP

2

income/(loss) from operations

130.0


(122.3)


/

Net income/(loss)

147.0


(140.9)


/

Non-GAAP net income/(loss)

170.4


(100.3)


/

Net income/(loss) per ordinary share

1.13


(1.11)


/

Diluted net income/(loss) per ordinary share

1.08


(1.11)


/

Non-GAAP net income/(loss) per ordinary share

1.31


(0.79)


/

Diluted non-GAAP net income/(loss) per ordinary share

1.26


(0.79)


/








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2

See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” included in this release for further details.





  • Net revenues

    were RMB719.8 million (US$98.6 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 28.3% from RMB561.2 million for the same period of 2023. Product revenues were RMB701.6 million (US$96.1 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 32.3% from RMB530.5 million for the same period of 2023. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to increased revenues from sales of ADAS lidar products due to robust demand in China, partially offset by decreased revenues from shipments to autonomous driving customers. Service revenues were RMB18.2 million (US$2.5 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 40.7% from RMB30.7 million for the same period of 2023. The year-over-year decrease was driven by a decline in revenue from non-recurring engineering services.





  • Cost of revenues

    was RMB438.7 million (US$60.1 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 33.1% from RMB329.7 million for the same period of 2023.





  • Gross margin

    was 39.0% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 41.2% for the same period of 2023. The slight year-over-year decrease was due to less high-margin non-recurring engineering services performed in this quarter.





  • Sales and marketing expenses

    were RMB49.1 million (US$6.7 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 1.1% from RMB49.7 million for the same period of 2023.





  • General and administrative expenses

    were RMB105.5 million (US$14.5 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 20.9% from RMB133.4 million for the same period of 2023. The decrease was mainly driven by the decrease in credit loss of RMB25.5 million (US$3.5 million).





  • Research and development expenses

    were RMB242.4 million (US$33.2 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 6.1% from RMB228.5 million for the same period of 2023. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to increased payroll expenses of RMB11.4 million (US$1.6 million) attributable to increased headcount for research and development, and increased depreciation expenses amounting to RMB9.0 million (US$1.2 million) due to increased capital expenditure on research and development activities.





  • Income from operations

    was RMB106.6 million (US$14.6 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with loss from operations of RMB162.8 million for the same period of 2023. The year-over-year increase in income from operations is mainly due to increased revenues and margin driven by higher LiDAR shipment volume and increase in other operating income. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP income from operations was RMB130.0 million (US$17.8 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with non-GAAP loss from operations of RMB122.3 million for the same period of 2023.





  • Net income

    was RMB147.0 million (US$20.1 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with net loss of RMB140.9 million for the same period of 2023. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income was RMB170.4 million (US$23.3 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB100.3 million for the same period of 2023.





  • Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company

    was RMB147.0 million (US$20.1 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company of RMB140.9 million for the same period of 2023. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company was RMB170.4 million (US$23.3 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company of RMB100.3 million for the same period of 2023.





  • Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share

    were RMB1.13 (US$0.15) and RMB1.08 (US$0.15), respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share were RMB1.31 (US$0.18) and RMB1.26 (US$0.17), respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2024.



  • Cash


    and


    cash


    equivalents, restricted cash and short-term


    investments

    were RMB3,204.8 million (US$439.1 million) as of December 31, 2024, compared with RMB2,530.7 million as of September 30, 2024.




Financial


Highlights


for


the Full Year of


2024



(in RMB millions, except for per ordinary share data and percentage)












































































































FY2024








FY2023








% Change






Net revenues

2,077.2


1,877.0


10.7%

Gross margin

42.6%


35.2%


/

Loss from operations

(204.9)


(571.6)


-64.2%

Non-GAAP

2

loss from operations

(88.8)


(337.0)


-73.6%

Net loss

(102.4)


(476.0)


-78.5%

Non-GAAP net income/(loss)

13.7


(241.3)


/

Net loss per ordinary share

(0.79)


(3.81)


-79.3%

Diluted net loss per ordinary share

(0.79)


(3.81)


-79.3%

Non-GAAP net income/(loss) per ordinary share

0.11


(1.93)


/

Diluted non-GAAP net income/(loss) per ordinary share

0.10


(1.93)


/








____________________________________________




2

See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” included in this release for further details.





  • Net revenues

    were RMB2,077.2 million (US$284.6 million) for the full year of 2024, representing an increase of 10.7% from the prior year. Product revenues were RMB1,966.3 million (US$269.4 million) for the full year of 2024, representing an increase of 11.3% from RMB1,767.2 from the prior year. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to increased demand and shipments for both ADAS and Robotics lidar products. Service revenues were RMB110.8 million (US$15.2 million) for the full year of 2024, representing an increase of 0.9% from RMB109.8 million for the prior year.





  • Cost of revenues

    was RMB1,192.6 million (US$163.4 million) for the full year of 2024, representing a decrease of 1.9% from RMB1,215.6 million for the prior year. The year-over-year decrease was due to a decrease in unit cost, partially offset by increased shipments of lidar products.





  • Gross margin

    was 42.6% for the full year of 2024, compared with 35.2% for the prior year. The increase in gross margin was mainly attributable to effective cost and scale optimization on both Robotics lidars and ADAS lidars.





  • Sales and marketing expenses

    were RMB193.0 million (US$26.4 million) for the full year of 2024, representing an increase of 29.7% from RMB148.8 million for the prior year. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to increased payroll and share-based compensation expenses of RMB21.0 million (US$2.9 million) attributable to an expanded sales and marketing team, as well as an increase in marketing expenses of RMB9.5 million (US$1.3 million) attributable to increased investment in branding and marketing activities.





  • General and administrative expenses

    were RMB316.9 million (US$43.4 million) for the full year of 2024, representing a decrease of 1.0% from RMB320.1 million for the prior year. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a decrease in payroll and share-based compensation expenses of RMB27.7 million (US$3.8 million), partially offset by an increase in professional service expenses of RMB19.9 million (US$2.7 million).





  • Research and development expenses

    were RMB855.6 million (US$117.2 million) for the full year of 2024, representing an increase of 8.2% from RMB790.5 million for the prior year. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to increased depreciation and amortization expenses of RMB46.0 million (US$6.3 million), attributable to the launch of operations at the new research and development and intelligent manufacturing center (Maxwell Center) in the year.





  • Loss from operations

    was RMB204.9 million (US$28.1 million) for the full year of 2024, representing a decrease of 64.2% from RMB571.6 million for the prior year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB88.8 million (US$12.2 million) for the full year of 2024, compared with RMB337.0 million for the prior year.





  • Net loss

    was RMB102.4 million (US$14.0 million) for the full year of 2024, compared with RMB476.0 million for the prior year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income was RMB13.7 million (US$1.9 million) in the full year of 2024, compared with non-GAAP net loss of RMB241.3 million for the prior year.





  • Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company

    was RMB102.4 million (US$14.0 million) for the full year of 2024, compared with RMB476.0 million for the prior year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company was RMB13.7 million (US$1.9 million) for the full year of 2024, compared with non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company of RMB241.3 million for the prior year.





  • Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share

    were both RMB0.79 (US$0.11) for the full year of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ordinary share were RMB0.11 (US$0.01) and RMB0.10 (US$0.01), respectively, for the full year of 2024.






Business


Outlook



For the full year of 2025, the Company expects net revenues to be between RMB3.0 billion (US$411 million) and RMB3.5 billion (US$480 million), representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 44% to 69%.



For the first quarter of 2025, the Company expects net revenues to be between RMB520 million (US$71 million) and RMB540 million (US$74 million), representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 45% to 50%.



The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company’s preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to change.




Conference


Call



The Company’s management will host anearnings conference callat 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on March 10, 2025 (9:00 AM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on March 11, 2025).



For participants who wish to join the call by phone, please access the link provided below to complete the pre-registration process and dial in 5 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, each participant will receive dial-in details to join the conference call.
















Event Title:

Hesai Group Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call

Pre-registration Link:

https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10044901-hn3agd.html




Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://investor.hesaitech.com.



A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately an hour after the conclusion of the call until March 18, 2025, by dialing the following telephone numbers:




























United States:

+1-855-883-1031

International:

+61-7-3107-6325

Hong Kong, China:

800-930-639

China Mainland:

400-120-9216

Replay PIN:

10044901





About


Hesai



Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI) is a global leader in lidar solutions. The company’s lidar products enable a broad spectrum of applications including passenger and commercial vehicles (“ADAS”), as well as autonomous driving vehicles and robotics and other non-automotive applications such as last-mile delivery robots and AGVs (“Robotics”). Hesai seamlessly integrates its in-house manufacturing process with lidar R&D and design, enabling rapid product iteration while ensuring high performance, high quality and affordability. The company’s commercially validated solutions are backed by superior R&D capabilities across optics, mechanics, and electronics. Hesai has established offices in Shanghai, Palo Alto and Stuttgart, with customers spanning more than 40 countries.




Use


of


Non-GAAP


Financial


Measures



To supplement Hesai’s consolidated financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, Hesai uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC: income/loss from operation excluding share-based compensation expenses, net profit/loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, net profit/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation, and per ordinary share net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this release.



Hesai believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based compensation expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. Hesai believes that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to Hesai’s historical performance and liquidity. Hesai believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A limitation of using these non-GAAP financial measures is that they exclude share-based compensation expenses that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in our business. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP financial measure. The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures.




Exchange


Rate


Information



This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to RMB are made at a rate of RMB7.2993 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on December 31, 2024, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or U.S. dollars amounts referred could be converted into U.S. dollars or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.




Safe


Harbor


Statement



This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under 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,” “confident,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as the Company’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (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 but not limited to statements about the Company’s beliefs 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: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; expected changes in the Company’s revenues, costs or expenditures; the trends in, expected growth and the market size of the ADAS and Robotics industries; the market for and adoption of lidar and related technology; the Company’s ability to produce high-quality products with wide market acceptance; the success of the Company’s customers in developing and commercializing products using its solutions, and the market acceptance of those products; the Company’s ability to introduce new products that meet its customers’ requirement; the Company’s expectations regarding the effectiveness of its marketing initiatives and the relationship with its third-party partners; competition in the Company’s industry; the Company’s ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel; relevant government policies and regulations relating to the Company’s industry; the Company’s ability to protect its systems and infrastructures from cyber-attacks; general economic and business conditions globally and in China; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.




For investor and media inquiries, please contact:



Hesai Group


Yuanting “YT” Shi, Head of Capital Markets


Email: ir@hesaitech.com



Christensen Advisory


Tel: +86-10-5900-1548


Email: hesai@christensencomms.com



Source: Hesai Group














































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































HESAI GROUP




UNAUDITED


CONDENSED


CONSOLIDATED


BALANCE


SHEETS



(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data and otherwise noted)





As of




December 31,




2023








December 31,




2024




RMB








RMB








US$







ASSETS






Current


assets:





Cash and cash equivalents

1,554,583



2,838,966



388,937


Restricted cash

3,541



3,594



492


Short-term investments

1,586,005



362,195



49,621


Notes receivables

-



22,341



3,061


Accounts receivable, net

524,818



765,027



104,808


Contract assets

19,688



9,909



1,358


Amounts due from related parties

5,015



5,039



690


Inventories

495,877



482,137



66,052


Prepayments and other current assets, net

208,082



193,448



26,502



Total current assets



4,397,609





4,682,656





641,521




Non-current


assets:





Property and equipment, net

871,611



944,218



129,357


Long-term investments

31,811



31,798



4,356


Intangible assets, net

78,730



76,554



10,488


Land-use rights, net

40,743



39,879



5,463


Operating lease right-of-use assets

151,871



114,260



15,654


Other non-current assets

90,168



100,246



13,734



Total non-current assets



1,264,934





1,306,955





179,052




TOTAL


ASSETS



5,662,543





5,989,611





820,573




LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY






Current liabilities:





Short-term borrowings

111,682



345,253



47,299


Note payable

7,255



10,096



1,383


Accounts payable

269,439



345,011



47,266


Contract liabilities

79,925



32,994



4,520


Amounts due to related parties

340,051



335,253



45,929


Accrued warranty liability

28,425



43,607



5,974


Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

498,324



516,726



70,791



Total current liabilities



1,335,101





1,628,940





223,162




Non-current liabilities





Long-term borrowings

285,898



269,438



36,913


Lease liabilities

119,413



98,370



13,477


Other non-current liabilities

59,813



61,132



8,375



Total non-current liabilities



465,124





428,940





58,765




TOTAL LIABILITIES



1,800,225





2,057,880





281,927








Shareholders’ equity





Class A Ordinary shares

19



19



2


Class B Ordinary shares

67



70



10


Additional paid-in capital

7,423,862



7,577,113



1,038,060


Subscription receivables

(292,721

)


(292,721

)


(40,103

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

38,440



56,975



7,807


Accumulated deficit

(3,307,349

)


(3,409,725

)


(467,130

)


TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY



3,862,318





3,931,731





538,646




TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY



5,662,543





5,989,611





820,573






































































































































































































































































































































































HESAI GROUP




UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)



(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data and otherwise noted)





Three months ended December 31,




2023




2024




RMB








RMB








US$











Net revenues



561,184





719,758





98,606



Cost of revenues

(329,717

)


(438,725

)


(60,105

)


Gross profit



231,467





281,033





38,501




Operating expenses:





Sales and marketing expenses

(49,661

)


(49,105

)


(6,727

)

General and administrative expenses

(133,409

)


(105,477

)


(14,450

)

Research and development expenses

(228,476

)


(242,382

)


(33,206

)

Other operating income, net

17,245



222,481



30,480



Total operating expenses



(394,301



)




(174,483



)




(23,903



)



Income/(loss) from operations



(162,834



)




106,550





14,598



Interest income

30,789



22,495



3,082


Interest expense

(833

)


(3,650

)


(500

)

Foreign exchange (loss) gain, net

(7,289

)


23,234



3,183


Other loss, net

-



(1,070

)


(147

)


Net income/(loss) before income tax and share of loss in equity method investments



(140,167



)




147,559





20,216



Income tax expense

(733

)


(583

)


(80

)

Share of loss in equity method investment

(11

)


(12

)


(2

)


Net income/(loss)



(140,911



)




146,964





20,134




Net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company



(140,911



)




146,964





20,134




Net income/


(loss)


per share:





Basic

(1.11

)


1.13



0.15


Diluted

(1.11

)


1.08



0.15



Weighted average ordinary shares used in calculating net loss per share:





Basic

126,492,417



130,414,178



130,414,178


Diluted

126,492,417



135,612,037



135,612,037



Net income/(loss)



(140,911



)




146,964





20,134




Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax of nil:





Foreign currency translation adjustments

(11,216

)


21,404



2,932



Comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax of nil



(152,127



)




168,368





23,066






































































































































































































































































































































































HESAI GROUP




UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)-continued



(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data and otherwise noted)





Year ended December 31,




2023




2024




RMB








RMB








US$







Net revenues



1,876,989





2,077,157





284,569



Cost of revenues

(1,215,611

)


(1,192,572

)


(163,382

)


Gross profit



661,378





884,585





121,187




Operating expenses:





Sales and marketing expenses

(148,798

)


(193,032

)


(26,445

)

General and administrative expenses

(320,144

)


(316,913

)


(43,417

)

Research and development expenses

(790,547

)


(855,641

)


(117,222

)

Other operating income, net

26,520



276,093



37,825



Total operating expenses



(1,232,969



)




(1,089,493



)




(149,259



)



Loss from operations



(571,591



)




(204,908



)




(28,072



)


Interest income

99,813



104,401



14,303


Interest expense

(3,069

)


(12,827

)


(1,757

)

Foreign exchange gain/(loss), net

(452

)


14,577



1,997


Other income/(loss), net

34



(2,476

)


(339

)


Net loss before income tax and share of loss in equity method investments



(475,265



)




(101,233



)




(13,868



)


Income tax expense

(658

)


(1,130

)


(155

)

Share of loss in equity method investment

(45

)


(13

)


(2

)


Net loss



(475,968



)




(102,376



)




(14,025



)



Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company



(475,968



)




(102,376



)




(14,025



)



Net loss per share:





Basic

(3.81

)


(0.79

)


(0.11

)

Diluted

(3.81

)


(0.79

)


(0.11

)


Weighted average ordinary shares used in calculating net loss per share:





Basic

124,783,013



129,188,125



129,188,125


Diluted

124,783,013



129,188,125



129,188,125



Net loss



(475,968



)




(102,376



)




(14,025



)



Other comprehensive loss, net of tax of nil:





Foreign currency translation adjustments

42,048



18,535



2,539



Comprehensive loss, net of tax of nil



(433,920



)




(83,841



)




(11,486



)































































































































































































































































HESAI GROUP




UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS



(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data and otherwise noted)




Three months ended December 31,




2023




2024




RMB








RMB








US$













(Loss) Income from operations

(162,834

)


106,550



14,597


Add: Share-based compensation expenses, net of tax

40,567



23,406



3,207



Non-GAAP income/(loss) from operations



(122,267



)




129,956





17,804










Net income/(loss)

(140,911

)


146,964



20,134


Add: Share-based compensation expenses, net of tax

40,567



23,406



3,207



Non-GAAP net income/(loss)



(100,344



)




170,370





23,341










Net (loss) income attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company

(140,911

)


146,964



20,134


Add: Share-based compensation expenses, net of tax

40,567



23,406



3,207



Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company



(100,344



)




170,370





23,341











Weighted average shares used in calculating net earnings/loss per share








Basic

126,492,417



130,414,178



130,414,178


Diluted

126,492,417



135,612,037



135,612,037










Non-GAAP net earnings/loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company








Basic

(0.79

)


1.31



0.18


Diluted

(0.79

)


1.26



0.17













































































































































































































































HESAI GROUP




UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS-continued



(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data and otherwise noted)




Year ended December 31,




2023




2024




RMB








RMB








US$






Loss from operations

(571,591

)


(204,907

)


(28,072

)

Add: Share-based compensation expenses, net of tax

234,624



116,064



15,901



Non-GAAP loss from operations



(336,967



)




(88,843



)




(12,171



)






Net loss

(475,968

)


(102,376

)


(14,025

)

Add: Share-based compensation expenses, net of tax

234,624



116,064



15,901



Non-GAAP net income/(loss)



(241,344



)




13,688





1,876







Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company

(475,968

)


(102,376

)


(14,025

)

Add: Share-based compensation expenses, net of tax

234,624



116,064



15,901



Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company



(241,344



)




13,688





1,876








Weighted average shares used in calculating net earnings/loss per share





Basic

124,783,013



129,188,125



129,188,125


Diluted

124,783,013



131,897,473



131,897,473







Non-GAAP net earnings/loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company





Basic

(1.93

)


0.11



0.01


Diluted

(1.93

)


0.10



0.01










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