AUTOHOME-S (02518) announces Q3 results, with net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB195 million.

AUTOHOME-S (02518) announced its Q3 2026 results. The group recorded total net revenue of RMB1.315 billion; net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB195 million; and proposed a cash dividend of US$1.58 per American Depositary Share. Mr. Liu Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Autohome, said: "In the third quarter, we made solid progress in upgrading to a one-stop automotive ecosystem service platform, with innovative businesses advancing steadily. On the user side, we focused on systematically building a content and tool matrix to further strengthen the platform's moat. According to QuestMobile data, Autohome's average daily mobile users in September grew by more than 3% year-over-year. On the innovative business side, the new retail business continued to refine its business model and expand its service network, with city coverage continuously broadening. In addition, the used car business continued to advance the construction of dual domestic and overseas platformsthe full-process car-selling service platform continued to improve its standardized service system, while the cross-border export platform achieved simultaneous improvements in the supply of high-quality vehicle sources and export transaction volume." "In early September, we officially launched our self-developed automotive service agent productCheese Car Manager. By deeply integrating AI capabilities with our dual ecosystems of user services and merchant services, we are driving the upgrade of automotive services from mere information matching to trustworthy decision-making and reliable fulfillment. This is also an important strategic layout for Autohome in the 'AI + automotive services' field." Mr. Zeng Yan, Chief Financial Officer of Autohome, added: "As the business model continues to be refined, the network effect of the new retail business is increasingly strengthening, and it has begun to contribute revenue, becoming an effective supplement to the traditional core business. Upholding our consistent commitment to creating sustainable value for shareholders, we are pleased to announce our cash dividend plan for the second half of this year, with a total dividend payout of approximately RMB1 billion. Looking ahead, we will continue to invest in strategic priorities that strengthen the company's long-term competitiveness while maintaining a streamlined cost structure."