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Vipshop Holdings Limited Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results

Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS), a prominent player in China's online discount retail sector, revealed its unaudited financial outcomes for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The company marked a noteworthy recovery in its financial performance, driven largely by positive customer engagement and strategic operational adjustments.

Financial Highlights

The financial report showcased significant growth metrics:

• - Total net revenues reached RMB 21.4 billion (approximately USD 3.0 billion), reflecting a 3.4% year-over-year increase from RMB 20.7 billion in the same quarter last year.
• - Gross merchandise value (GMV) increased by 7.5% year-over-year, amounting to RMB 43.1 billion, up from RMB 40.1 billion.
• - Gross profit stood at RMB 4.9 billion (USD 689.6 million), marginally down from RMB 5.0 billion in the previous year's quarter.
• - Net income attributable to shareholders surged by 16.8% to RMB 1.2 billion (USD 171.5 million).
• - The number of active customers rose to 40.1 million, a 1.3% increase compared to 39.6 million in Q3 of 2024.

Strategic Progress

Eric Shen, Chairman and CEO of Vipshop, attributed the company's success to effective business strategies which included a realignment of corporate structure and a focus on leveraging technology and AI to drive efficiency and growth. He emphasized that the rise in Super VIP memberships was pivotal in stimulating gross revenue.

The company also noted that various core product categories had performed exceptionally well, demonstrating resilience in the retail market. Shen stated, "The encouraging results reflect our efforts to enhance customer engagement, improve operational capabilities, and utilize technology strategically."

Mark Wang, the Chief Financial Officer, echoed this sentiment by highlighting the robust top-line expansion. He assured stakeholders of Vipshop's commitment to delivering long-term value through disciplined investment and balanced strategies.

Detailed Financial Breakdown

Vipshop presented a detailed summary of its third-quarter earnings:

• - Operating Expenses: Total operational expenses reached RMB 3.9 billion, representing a 2.6% increase from RMB 3.8 billion last year. These expenses accounted for 18.5% of net revenues, a slight increase from 18.2% in the prior year.

- Fulfillment expenses rose to RMB 1.9 billion (up from RMB 1.7 billion), while marketing expenses also increased to RMB 667.2 million.
- Despite a slight drop in gross profit margin to 23.0% from 24.0% the previous year, Vipshop maintained a strong overall income from operations of RMB 1.26 billion.

• - Cash Flow and Balance Sheet: As of September 30, 2025, the company reported cash equivalents totaling RMB 25.1 billion alongside short-term investments of RMB 5.9 billion. The free cash flow for the quarter was estimated at RMB 1.36 billion, having a positive impact on the company's liquidity position.

Vipshop’s share repurchase strategy was also highlighted, with the company repurchasing USD 24.6 million worth of American depositary shares under an ongoing buyback plan valued at USD 1 billion.

Looking Ahead

As for the upcoming fourth quarter, Vipshop anticipates net revenues between RMB 33.2 billion and RMB 34.9 billion, projecting a year-over-year growth of 0% to 5%. This optimistic outlook comes as the company continues to pursue business strategies that cater to evolving consumer needs within the online retail market.

With its strategic approaches and emerging opportunities, Vipshop remains a key contender in the competitive landscape of e-commerce in China.