Luckin Coffee Inc. Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
First Quarter Net Revenues Increased 84.5%
Improved Profitability Profile with GAAP Operating Income Margin of 15.3%
More than 1,100 Net New Stores Openings; Expanded to More than 9,300 Stores
Started International Expansion with Launch of Stores in
FIRST QUARTER 2023 HIGHLIGHTS1
- Total net revenues in the first quarter were
RMB4,436.7 million (US$646.0 million ), representing an increase of 84.5% fromRMB2,404.6 million in the same quarter of 2022. - Net new store openings during the first quarter was 1,137, including two new store openings in
Singapore , resulting in a quarter-over-quarter store unit growth of 13.8% from the number of stores at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022, ending the first quarter with 9,351 stores which include 6,310 self-operated stores and 3,041 partnership stores. - Average monthly transacting customers in the first quarter was 29.5 million, representing an increase of 84.6% from 16.0 million in the same quarter of 2022.
- Revenues from self-operated stores2 in the first quarter were
RMB3,140.4 million (US$457.3 million ), representing an increase of 74.9% fromRMB1,795.0 million in the same quarter of 2022. - Same-store sales growth for self-operated stores in the first quarter was 29.6%, compared to 41.6% in the same quarter of 2022.
- Store level operating profit – self-operated stores2 in the first quarter was
RMB791.6 million (US$115.3 million ) with store level operating profit margin of 25.2%, compared toRMB332.9 million with store level operating profit margin of 18.5% in the same quarter of 2022. - Revenues from partnership stores in the first quarter were
RMB1,135.4 million (US$165.3 million ), representing an increase of 106.7% fromRMB549.3 million in the same quarter of 2022. - GAAP operating income in the first quarter was
RMB678.4 million (US$98.8 million ), representing a GAAP operating income margin of 15.3%, compared toRMB16.1 million , or a GAAP operating income margin of 0.7%, in the same quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP operating income in the first quarter, which adjusts for share-based compensation expenses, wasRMB730.5 million (US$106.4 million ), representing a non-GAAP operating income margin of 16.5%, compared toRMB92.1 million , or a non-GAAP operating income margin of 3.8%, in the same quarter of 2022, which illustrates a significant improvement of operating results.
COMPANY STATEMENT
“The Luckin Coffee team is delighted to report strong sales growth and increased profitability in the first quarter of 2023,” said Dr.
FIRST QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Total net revenues were
- Revenues from product sales were
RMB3,301.3 million (US$480.7 million ) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 77.9% fromRMB1,855.3 million in the same quarter of 2022.
- Net revenues from freshly brewed drinks were
RMB2,934.3 million (US$427.3 million ), representing 66.1% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2023, compared toRMB1,652.6 million , or 68.8% of total net revenues, in the same quarter of 2022. - Net revenues from other products were
RMB244.6 million (US$35.6 million ), representing 5.5% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2023, compared toRMB109.1 million , or 4.5% of total net revenues, in the same quarter of 2022. - Net revenues from others were
RMB122.4 million (US$17.8 million ), representing 2.8% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2023, compared toRMB93.6 million , or 3.9% of total net revenues, in the same quarter of 2022.
- Net revenues from freshly brewed drinks were
- Revenues from partnership stores were
RMB1,135.4 million (US$165.3 million ) in the first quarter of 2023, representing 25.6% of total net revenues, which is an increase of 106.7% compared toRMB549.3 million , or 22.8% of total net revenues, in the same quarter of 2022. For the first quarter of 2023, revenues from partnership stores included sales of materials ofRMB743.2 million (US$108.2 million ), profit sharing ofRMB160.0 million (US$23.3 million ), sales of equipment ofRMB123.3 million (US$18.0 million ), delivery service ofRMB100.6 million (US$14.6 million ) and other services ofRMB8.4 million (US$1.2 million ).
Total operating expenses were
- Cost of materials were
RMB1,754.7 million (US$255.5 million ) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 78.5% fromRMB983.2 million in the same quarter of 2022, which was generally in line with the increase in the number of products sold and the increase in sales of materials to partnership stores. - Store rental and other operating costs were
RMB891.7 million (US$129.8 million ) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 52.2% fromRMB586.0 million in the same quarter of 2022, mainly due to the increase in labor costs, store rental as well as utilities and other store operating costs as a result of the increased number of stores and items sold in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year. - Depreciation and amortization expenses were
RMB108.5 million (US$15.8 million ) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 13.3% fromRMB95.7 million in the same quarter of 2022, mainly due to the increase in amortization of leasehold improvements for the stores and the increase in depreciation expenses of additional equipment put into use in new stores in the first quarter of 2023. - Delivery expenses were
RMB421.7 million (US$61.4 million ) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 70.9% fromRMB246.7 million in the same quarter of 2022, mainly due to the increase in the number of delivery orders. - Sales and marketing expenses were
RMB199.4 million (US$29.0 million ) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 84.0% fromRMB108.4 million in the same quarter of 2022, mainly driven by the increase in (i) advertising expenses as the Company continued to make strategic investments in its branding through various channels, (ii) commissions to third-party delivery platforms which is in line with the increase in the number of delivery orders and (iii) subcontract service fees to support the Company’s e-commerce business. Sales and marketing expenses amounted to 4.5% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2023, which was generally stable when compared to 4.5% of total net revenues in the same quarter of 2022. - General and administrative expenses were
RMB360.8 million (US$52.5 million ) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 11.7% fromRMB323.0 million in the same quarter of 2022. The increase in general and administrative expenses was mainly driven by the increase in (i) payroll costs for headquarter staff, (ii) tax surcharges, (iii) research and development expenses and (iv) expenditures for office supplies, offset by the decrease of share-based compensation for restricted share units and options issued to management and employees. General and administrative expenses amounted to 8.1% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 13.3% of total net revenues in the same quarter of 2022. - Store preopening and other expenses were
RMB15.7 million (US$2.3 million ) in the first quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 90.0% fromRMB8.3 million in the same quarter of 2022, mainly due to more stores being opened in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter of 2022. Store preopening and other expenses amounted to 0.4% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 0.3% of total net revenues in the same quarter of 2022.
- Losses and expenses related to Fabricated Transactions and Restructuring were
RMB5.9 million (US$0.9 million ) in the first quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of 84.1% fromRMB37.3 million in the same quarter of 2022, as the Company had successfully completed its provisional liquidation inMarch 2022 and substantially resolved all outstanding litigations. The losses and expenses related to Fabricated Transactions and Restructuring consisted primarily of professional and legal fees forU.S. securities litigations and other advisory service fees. Losses and expenses related to Fabricated Transactions and Restructuring amounted to 0.1% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 1.6% of total net revenues in the same quarter of 2022. - Store level operating profit margin - self-operated stores was 25.2% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 18.5% in the same quarter of 2022, primarily due to the benefits of economies of scale from the increased number of products sold.
GAAP operating income was
Net income was
Basic and diluted net income per ADS was
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS was
Net cash provided by operating activities was
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments were
KEY OPERATING DATA
For the three months ended or as of | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2021 | 2021 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
Total stores | 5,671 | 6,024 | 6,580 | 7,195 | 7,846 | 8,214 | 9,351 | |||||||||||||||
Self-operated stores | 4,206 | 4,397 | 4,675 | 4,968 | 5,373 | 5,652 | 6,310 | |||||||||||||||
Partnership stores | 1,465 | 1,627 | 1,905 | 2,227 | 2,473 | 2,562 | 3,041 | |||||||||||||||
Same-store sales growth for self-operated stores | 75.8 | % | 43.6 | % | 41.6 | % | 41.2 | % | 19.4 | % | 9.2 | % | 29.6 | % | ||||||||
Average monthly transacting customers (in thousands) | 14,722 | 16,229 | 15,975 | 20,712 | 25,103 | 24,559 | 29,489 |
KEY DEFINITIONS
- Total net revenues include revenues from product sales and revenues from partnership stores.
- Revenues from product sales include net revenue from the sales of freshly brewed and non-freshly brewed items through self-operating stores, unmanned machines, e-commerce and revenue from delivery for self-operated stores.
- Revenues from self-operated stores include net revenue from the sales of freshly brewed and non-freshly brewed items through self-operating stores, and delivery fees derived from self-operated stores paid by the Company’s customers. Before the first quarter of 2023, the definition of revenues from self-operated stores did not include delivery fees derived from self-operated stores paid by the Company’s customers. Comparative figures from previous periods presented were also adjusted to be consistent.
- Revenues from partnership stores include net revenue from the sales of materials, equipment, and other services including delivery and pre-opening services provided to partnership stores and profit sharing from partnership stores.
- Same-store sales growth for self-operated stores. Defined as the growth rate of total revenue from self-operated stores that has been in operation as at the beginning of the comparable period and was not closed before the current period ending with the number of average operating days over 15 per month over both the current period and last year’s comparable period.
- Store level operating profit - self-operated stores. Calculated by deducting cost for self-operated stores including cost of direct materials (including wastage in stores), cost of delivery packaging materials, storage and logistics expenses, commissions to third-party delivery platforms related to revenues from self-operated stores, store depreciation expense (including decoration loss for store closure), store rental and other operating costs, delivery expense, transaction fees, store preopening and other expenses from the Company’s self-operated store revenues. Before the first quarter of 2023, commissions to third-party delivery platforms related to revenues from self-operated stores were not deducted when calculating this term. Comparative figures from previous periods presented were also adjusted to be consistent.
- Store level operating profit margin - self-operated stores. Calculated by dividing store level operating profit by total revenues from self-operated stores.
- Total number of stores. The number of stores open at the end of the period, excluding unmanned machines.
- Net new store openings. The number of gross new stores opened during the period minus the number of stores closed during the period.
- Average monthly transacting customers. The total of each month’s number of transacting customers divided by the number of months during the period (includes those of partnership stores and those only paid with free-coupons).
- Non-GAAP operating income. Calculated by operating income excluding share-based compensation expenses.
- Non-GAAP net income. Calculated by net income excluding recurring item of share-based compensation expenses and non-recurring item of provision for equity litigants.
- Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders. Calculated by adjusting net income attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders excluding recurring item of share-based compensation expenses and non-recurring item of provision for equity litigants.
- Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per shares. Calculated as non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted share.
- Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADSs. Calculated as non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted ADS.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP net income, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in reviewing and assessing the Company’s operating performance. 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
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under
The Company defines non-GAAP operating income as operating income excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income as net income excluding recurring item of share-based compensation expenses and non-recurring item of provision for equity litigants, and non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders as net income attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders excluding recurring item of share-based compensation expenses and non-recurring item of provision for equity litigants.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures” set forth at the end of this earnings release.
EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION
This earnings release contains translations of certain RMB amounts into
CONFERENCE CALL
The Company will host a conference call today, on
Participants may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
United States Toll Free: | +1-888-317-6003 |
International: | +1-412-317-6061 |
Mainland |
400-120-6115 |
Hong Kong Toll Free: | 800-963-976 |
Conference ID: | 1374267 |
As previously announced, all shareholders are able to submit questions to
The replay will be accessible through May 8, 2023, by dialing the following numbers:
United States Toll Free: | +1-877-344-7529 |
International: | +1-412-317-0088 |
Access Code: | 5144298 |
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at investor.lkcoffee.com.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENTS
This earnings release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the
STATEMENT REGARDING PRELIMINARY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The unaudited financial information set out in this earnings release is preliminary and subject to potential adjustments. Adjustments to the consolidated financial statements may be identified when audit work has been performed for the Company’s year-end audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited financial information.
ABOUT
Luckin Coffee Inc. (OTC: LKNCY) has pioneered a technology-driven retail network to provide coffee and other products of high quality, high convenience and high affordability to customers. Empowered by proprietary technologies,
INVESTOR AND MEDIA CONTACTS
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1 Please refer to the section “KEY DEFINITIONS” for detailed definitions on certain terms used.
2 Beginning from the first quarter of 2023, the definitions of “revenues from self-operated stores” and “store level operating profit - self-operated stores” have been adjusted to better reflect the operating results of the Company’s self-operated stores. Comparative information for the first quarter of 2022 has also been adjusted to conform to the current period’s presentation. For detailed definitions, please refer to the section “KEY DEFINITIONS”.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF
AND UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF
(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares)
As of | ||||||||||
2022 |
(Unaudited) |
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RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 3,534,304 | 4,091,922 | 595,830 | |||||||
Restricted cash | 7,860 | 1,990 | 290 | |||||||
Short-term investment | — | 250,000 | 36,403 | |||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 58,782 | 67,854 | 9,880 | |||||||
Receivables from online payment platforms | 151,922 | 175,884 | 25,611 | |||||||
Inventories, net | 1,206,467 | 1,354,761 | 197,268 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net | 1,077,719 | 1,066,106 | 155,236 | |||||||
Total current assets | 6,037,054 | 7,008,517 | 1,020,518 | |||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 1,867,378 | 2,040,421 | 297,108 | |||||||
Restricted cash | 35,755 | 42,107 | 6,131 | |||||||
Other non-current assets, net | 327,744 | 366,567 | 53,376 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets, net | 208,469 | 186,892 | 27,214 | |||||||
Operating lease, right-of-use assets | 2,003,997 | 2,247,689 | 327,289 | |||||||
Total non-current assets | 4,443,343 | 4,883,676 | 711,118 | |||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 10,480,397 | 11,892,193 | 1,731,636 | |||||||
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||
Accounts payable | 441,376 | 672,407 | 97,910 | |||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 1,375,425 | 1,714,570 | 249,661 | |||||||
Deferred revenues | 97,366 | 101,591 | 14,793 | |||||||
Payable for equity litigants settlement | 33,796 | 25,753 | 3,750 | |||||||
Operating lease liabilities-current | 880,873 | 963,905 | 140,355 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 2,828,836 | 3,478,226 | 506,469 | |||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities-non current | 1,024,274 | 1,170,030 | 170,370 | |||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 1,024,274 | 1,170,030 | 170,370 | |||||||
Total liabilities | 3,853,110 | 4,648,256 | 676,839 | |||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||||
Mezzanine equity | ||||||||||
Senior Preferred Shares | 1,578,040 | 1,578,040 | 229,780 | |||||||
Shareholders’ equity: | ||||||||||
Class A Ordinary shares | 23 | 23 | 3 | |||||||
Class B Ordinary shares | 2 | 2 | 0 | |||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 16,037,406 | 16,089,572 | 2,342,823 | |||||||
Statutory reserves | 35,657 | 35,657 | 5,192 | |||||||
Accumulated deficits | (11,421,145 | ) | (10,856,328 | ) | (1,580,804 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 397,304 | 396,971 | 57,803 | |||||||
Total Company’s ordinary shareholders’ equity | 5,049,247 | 5,665,897 | 825,017 | |||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 10,480,397 | 11,892,193 | 1,731,636 |
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares and per share data)
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||
2022 | 2023 | |||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
Net revenues: | ||||||||||
Revenues from product sales | 1,855,297 | 3,301,311 | 480,708 | |||||||
Revenues from partnership stores | 549,301 | 1,135,416 | 165,329 | |||||||
Total net revenues | 2,404,598 | 4,436,727 | 646,037 | |||||||
Cost of materials | (983,151 | ) | (1,754,654 | ) | (255,497 | ) | ||||
Store rental and other operating costs | (585,969 | ) | (891,661 | ) | (129,836 | ) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | (95,710 | ) | (108,456 | ) | (15,792 | ) | ||||
Delivery expenses | (246,726 | ) | (421,734 | ) | (61,409 | ) | ||||
Sales and marketing expenses | (108,407 | ) | (199,421 | ) | (29,038 | ) | ||||
General and administrative expenses | (322,995 | ) | (360,830 | ) | (52,541 | ) | ||||
Store preopening and other expenses | (8,251 | ) | (15,676 | ) | (2,283 | ) | ||||
Losses and expenses related to Fabricated Transactions and Restructuring | (37,327 | ) | (5,930 | ) | (863 | ) | ||||
Total operating expenses | (2,388,536 | ) | (3,758,362 | ) | (547,259 | ) | ||||
Operating income | 16,062 | 678,365 | 98,778 | |||||||
Interest and investment income | 19,446 | 20,111 | 2,928 | |||||||
Interest and financing expenses | (6,859 | ) | — | — | ||||||
Foreign exchange gain/(loss), net | 9,789 | (540 | ) | (79 | ) | |||||
Other income, net | 22,195 | 14,431 | 2,101 | |||||||
Provision for equity litigants | (3,172 | ) | — | — | ||||||
Net income before income taxes | 57,461 | 712,367 | 103,728 | |||||||
Income tax expense | (37,626 | ) | (147,550 | ) | (21,485 | ) | ||||
Net income | 19,835 | 564,817 | 82,243 | |||||||
Net income attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders | 19,835 | 564,817 | 82,243 | |||||||
Net income per share: | ||||||||||
Basic | 0.01 | 0.22 | 0.03 | |||||||
Diluted | 0.01 | 0.22 | 0.03 | |||||||
Net income per ADS: | ||||||||||
Basic* | 0.08 | 1.76 | 0.24 | |||||||
Diluted* | 0.08 | 1.76 | 0.24 | |||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted income per share: | ||||||||||
Basic | 2,453,828,777 | 2,532,072,783 | 2,532,072,783 | |||||||
Diluted | 2,504,438,483 | 2,534,992,183 | 2,534,992,183 | |||||||
Net income | 19,835 | 564,817 | 82,243 | |||||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax of nil: | ||||||||||
Foreign currency translation difference, net of tax of nil | (3,873 | ) | (333 | ) | (48 | ) | ||||
Total comprehensive income | 15,962 | 564,484 | 82,195 | |||||||
Total comprehensive income attributable to ordinary shareholders | 15,962 | 564,484 | 82,195 |
* Each ADS represents eight Class A Ordinary Shares. The per ADS indicators are based on rounded results of corresponding per share indicators, which could have a rounding difference of absolute amount for not more than 0.04 per ADS.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$)
For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||
2022 | 2023 | |||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 107,711 | 1,072,633 | 156,188 | |||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (70,178 | ) | (513,180 | ) | (74,725 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (1,559,559 | ) | — | — | ||||||
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (11,852 | ) | (1,353 | ) | (197 | ) | ||||
Net (decrease)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | (1,533,878 | ) | 558,100 | 81,266 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 6,555,274 | 3,577,919 | 520,985 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | 5,021,396 | 4,136,019 | 602,251 |
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE MOST DIRECTLY COMPARABLE GAAP
MEASURES
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares and per share data)
For the three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2022 | 2023 | ||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||
A. Non-GAAP operating income | |||||||
Operating income | 16,062 | 678,365 | 98,778 | ||||
Adjusted for: Share-based compensation expenses | 76,086 | 52,104 | 7,587 | ||||
Non-GAAP operating income | 92,148 | 730,469 | 106,365 | ||||
B. Non-GAAP net income | |||||||
Net income | 19,835 | 564,817 | 82,243 | ||||
Adjusted for: | |||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 76,086 | 52,104 | 7,587 | ||||
Provision for equity litigants | 3,172 | — | — | ||||
Non-GAAP net income | 99,093 | 616,921 | 89,830 | ||||
C. Non-GAAP net income per share | |||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted income per share: | |||||||
Basic | 2,453,828,777 | 2,532,072,783 | 2,532,072,783 | ||||
Diluted | 2,504,438,483 | 2,534,992,183 | 2,534,992,183 | ||||
Non-GAAP net income per share: | |||||||
Basic | 0.04 | 0.24 | 0.03 | ||||
Diluted | 0.04 | 0.24 | 0.03 | ||||
Non-GAAP net income per ADS: | |||||||
Basic* | 0.32 | 1.92 | 0.24 | ||||
Diluted* | 0.32 | 1.92 | 0.24 |
* Each ADS represents eight Class A Ordinary Shares. The per ADS indicators are based on rounded results of corresponding per share indicators, which could have a rounding difference of absolute amount for not more than 0.04 per ADS.
Luckin Coffee Inc.