Youdao Reports Strong Full-Year 2025 Operating Profit & First Positive Operating Cash Flow

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Youdao, Inc. announced its Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, highlighting a 5.0% increase in full-year net revenues and a significant 48.7% rise in operating income, alongside achieving its first full year of positive operating cash flow.

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• Full-Year Revenue Growth

  Total net revenues for fiscal year 2025 increased by 5.0% to RMB5.9 billion (US$845.0 million).

• Significant Operating Income Increase

  Full-year 2025 income from operations rose by 48.7% to RMB221.3 million (US$31.6 million).

• First Year of Positive Operating Cash Flow

  Achieved net cash provided by operating activities of RMB55.2 million (US$7.9 million) for the full year 2025, a significant improvement from net cash used in operating activities of RMB67.9 million in 2024.

• Q4 Revenue Up, Profit Down

  Fourth-quarter 2025 total net revenues increased by 16.8% to RMB1.6 billion (US$223.7 million), but income from operations decreased by 28.5% year-over-year to RMB60.2 million (US$8.6 million).

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Youdao's full-year 2025 results demonstrate a notable turnaround in operational efficiency, marked by a substantial increase in operating income and, critically, the achievement of positive operating cash flow for the first time. While fourth-quarter net income saw a decline despite revenue growth, the overall annual performance indicates a strengthening business model, particularly in online marketing and AI-driven learning services. The company's continued financial support from NetEase Group further underpins its stability, allowing it to pursue its AI-Native strategy for long-term growth.