Baozun Inc. (BZUN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Total Revenue Total revenue grew by 7%. Excluding one-off expenses, adjusted operating income expanded to CNY 59 million, a significant improvement from CNY 10 million in the same period of last year. This demonstrates resilience in the business model and profitability expansion.
BEC Revenue BEC revenue grew by 3%, while adjusted operating profits rose 56% year-over-year to CNY 94 million, the highest second quarter level in 4 years since the pandemic. This improvement is attributed to disciplined execution and adapting to evolving market needs.
BBM Revenue BBM revenue grew 35% year-over-year, up from 23% in the previous quarter. This growth was driven by merchandising, channel expansion, and marketing initiatives for Gap, as well as strong performance in offline stores.
Baozun Group's Total Net Revenues Total net revenues increased by 6.8% year-over-year to CNY 2.6 billion. E-commerce revenue grew by 3.4% to CNY 2.2 billion, while brand management revenue rose by 35.4% to CNY 398 million. Growth was driven by digital marketing, IT, online operations, and strong performance in beauty, cosmetics, and alcohol categories.
Gross Margin for Product Sales Blended gross margin for product sales at the group level was 28.4%, an expansion of 310 basis points year-over-year. Gross profit increased by 28.1% year-over-year to CNY 283 million. Margin expansion was driven by product mix diversification.
Fulfillment Cost Fulfillment cost for the quarter was reduced by 3.3% to CNY 606 million, reflecting ongoing cost optimization efforts.
Sales and Marketing Expenses Sales and marketing expenses increased by 11% to CNY 938 million, mainly due to higher spending on creative content, performance-driven digital marketing during the 618 e-commerce campaign, and increased front-end expenses from expanding BBM's offline network.
Technology and Content Expenses Technology and content expenses decreased by 11.7% to CNY 150 million due to enhanced monetization efficiency.
G&A Expenses G&A expenses rose 30.7% to CNY 224 million, primarily due to a one-time write-off of CNY 53 million in accounts receivable. Excluding this write-off, G&A remained flat compared to the same period last year.
Non-GAAP Income from Operations Non-GAAP income from operations was CNY 6.1 million. Excluding the CNY 53 million nonrecurring provision, adjusted non-GAAP income from operations was CNY 59 million, a sharp improvement from CNY 10 million in the same period of last year.
Cash and Cash Equivalents As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments totaled CNY 2.7 billion.
BBM Gross Margin BBM gross margin for the quarter was 52%, relatively flat compared to 52.3% a year ago. Gross profits grew by 34.5% to CNY 208 million.
Inventory Management for BBM Days of inventory reduced to 126 days, representing more than 20% year-over-year improvement. This was achieved through better demand planning, alignment between merchandising and supply chain, and stronger sell-through on core product lines.
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Financial Performance: Baozun Inc. reported a 4.8% increase in total net revenues for Q3 2025, reaching RMB2,156.2 million, with a significant reduction in operating loss to RMB25.6 million compared to RMB114.5 million in the same quarter last year.
E-Commerce and Brand Management Growth: The company's E-Commerce segment achieved adjusted operating income of RMB28.1 million, while the Brand Management segment saw a 19.8% revenue increase, indicating a balanced business portfolio and improved profitability.
Operational Highlights: Baozun's e-commerce services revenue grew by 6.3%, driven by online store operations and digital marketing, while product sales in certain categories like Appliances and Health saw declines.
Future Outlook: The company is focused on strategic transformation and sustainable profitability, with plans to enhance brand management and e-commerce capabilities, positioning itself for future growth.

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Earnings Release Announcement: Baozun Inc. will release its unaudited financial results for Q3 2025 on November 25, 2025, before U.S. market opening.
Conference Call Details: A conference call to discuss the earnings will take place at 6:30 a.m. ET on the same day, with dial-in options provided for various regions.
Replay Information: A replay of the conference call will be available until December 2, 2025, with specific numbers and access codes for listeners.
Company Overview: Baozun Inc., founded in 2007, is a leading e-commerce solution provider in China, serving over 490 brands globally and focusing on sustainable growth through technology.

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Conference Call Details: Baozun Inc. held its Q2 2025 earnings conference call on August 28, 2025, at 7:30 AM ET, with key company participants including co-founders and executives.
Presentation Availability: The earnings release and a PowerPoint presentation were made available on Baozun's investor relations website prior to the call.
Agenda Overview: The call featured discussions on business strategy, financial performance, and insights into e-commerce and brand management segments, led by various executives.
Q&A Session: After the presentations, a question-and-answer session was scheduled for participants to engage with the company's leadership.
Financial Performance: Baozun Inc. reported a 6.8% increase in total net revenues for Q2 2025, reaching RMB2,552.7 million (US$356.3 million), with notable growth in both its E-Commerce and Brand Management segments.
Operational Highlights: The company's E-Commerce revenue grew by 3%, while Brand Management revenue surged by 35% year-over-year, indicating strong performance across different business lines.
Profitability Metrics: Despite a net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB34.0 million (US$4.7 million), Baozun showed improvements in operating profitability, narrowing losses in its Brand Management segment by 30%.
Future Outlook: Baozun's leadership expressed confidence in the company's resilience and strategic goals, emphasizing a commitment to sustained growth and long-term success amidst market complexities.






