The chart below shows how DDL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, DDL sees a -2.88% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +13.85% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -3.86%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
GMV Growth Surge: 1. Record GMV Growth: Dingdong achieved a GMV of RMB7.27 billion in Q3 2024, marking a 28.3% year-over-year increase, with growth exceeding 50% in 14 cities nationwide.
Historic Revenue Surge: 2. Significant Revenue Increase: The company reported revenue of RMB6.54 billion, a 27.2% year-over-year increase, contributing to a historic high in profitability.
Record Non-GAAP Profitability: 3. Exceptional Profitability: Non-GAAP net profit reached RMB160 million, over nine times higher than the same period last year, with a non-GAAP net profit margin of 2.5%.
Positive Cash Flow Growth: 4. Strong Cash Flow: Operating net cash inflow for Q3 was RMB400 million, an increase of RMB270 million year-over-year, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of positive cash flow.
User Engagement Increase: 5. User Growth and Engagement: The average number of active transacting users rose to approximately 8.22 million, a 24.5% year-over-year increase, with users placing an average of 4.4 orders per month, reflecting a 6.1% increase.
Negative
Gross Profit Margin Decline: 1. Decreased Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin fell to 29.8%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points year-over-year, indicating reduced profitability despite revenue growth.
Marketing Expense Increase: 2. Increased Marketing Expense Rate: The marketing expense rate rose to 2.2%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points compared to the same period last year, reflecting higher costs in user acquisition efforts.
Debt Impact on Stability: 3. High Interest-Bearing Debt: The interest-bearing debt balance was RMB1.66 billion, a significant figure that could impact financial stability despite a decrease of 55.2% year-over-year.
Limited Cash Flow Growth: 4. Operating Cash Flow Concerns: Although operating cash inflow reached RMB400 million, this was only an increase of RMB270 million from the same period last year, suggesting limited cash flow growth.
Liquidity Challenges in Payments: 5. Inventory Management Issues: Despite improvements, the average payment period for accounts payable decreased by only 3.8 days to 32.4 days, indicating potential liquidity challenges in managing supplier payments.
Dingdong (Cayman) Limited (DDL) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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