AUTOHOME-S (02518) releases annual performance with a net profit of 1.443 billion yuan attributable to shareholders, and announces a $200 million stock buyback plan.

Autohome-S (02518) announced that in the fourth quarter of 2025, the group achieved a net income of 1.462 billion yuan (RMB); the net profit attributable to Autohome was approximately 234 million yuan; the adjusted net profit attributable to Autohome was approximately 304 million yuan; the basic earnings per share was 0.48 yuan. For the full year of 2025, the total net income was 6.452 billion yuan; the net profit attributable to Autohome was approximately 1.443 billion yuan; the net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders was 1.385 billion yuan; the basic earnings per share for ordinary shares was 2.95 yuan. Mr. Liu Qin, Chairman and CEO of Autohome, stated, "2025 is the year of transformation for Autohome from an automotive information platform to a one-stop automotive ecosystem services platform. Faced with profound changes in the automotive industry, we are focusing on two core initiatives: strengthening quality content development, improving creator ecosystem, and enhancing new media communication capabilities at the content level; accelerating the establishment of an integrated offline and online service system through Wuxi Online Offline Communication Information Technology Co., Ltd., to create a more efficient and convenient full-chain automotive ecosystem service experience for users and industry partners. In the transformation process, we are using artificial intelligence as the engine to empower product innovation and operational optimization comprehensively. In the future, we will continue to enhance user experience, deepen service and transaction ecosystem, and inject strong momentum into the high-quality and sustainable development of Autohome." Mr. Zeng Yan, Chief Financial Officer of Autohome, added, "In the past year, we have continuously enriched our content ecosystem and reached more users through emerging media channels. Autohome's 'Knowhome Media MCN' has gathered more than 500 top creators across different fields to help us connect with a wider user base. In terms of transaction ecosystem services, the 'Autohome Mall' launched in the second half of 2025 has shown a good development trend in its initial stage. Benefiting from the impressive performance of the new retail business, our online marketing and other revenue increased by 8.8% year-on-year in 2025. Looking ahead, we will continue to innovate and explore new business models to create long-term value for our shareholders." On March 5, 2026, the board of directors of Autohome authorized a new stock repurchase plan. According to the plan, the company can repurchase up to $200 million of American depositary shares in the next 18 months.