UXIN — Uxin Limited
NASDAQ
Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary
June 16, 2026
Uxin Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary
1. Key Financial Results and Metrics
- Retail Transaction Volume: 16,530 units, up 119% year-over-year.
- Retail Vehicle Sales Revenue: RMB 1.01 billion, up 118% year-over-year, down 10% sequentially.
- Average Selling Price (ASP): RMB 61,000, stable compared to previous quarters.
- Wholesale Transaction Volume: 1,681 units, up 134% year-over-year, down 32% sequentially.
- Total Revenue: RMB 1.074 billion, up 113% year-over-year, down 10% sequentially.
- Gross Margin: 7%, stable compared to previous year and quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA Loss: RMB 34.3 million, increased from RMB 27.2 million in the previous quarter.
2. Strategic Updates and Business Highlights
- Uxin opened its first superstore in North China (Tianjin) in March, bringing total superstores to six.
- Strategic partnerships with local governments in Chongqing and Shijiazhuang to expand superstore operations.
- Continued strong customer satisfaction with a net promoter score of 68.
- The company emphasized its superstore model's resilience and adaptability during market fluctuations.
3. Forward Guidance and Outlook
- For Q2 2026, Uxin expects retail transaction volume to exceed 18,000 units, maintaining a year-over-year growth target of over 100% for the full year.
- Total revenue for Q2 is projected between RMB 1.05 billion and RMB 1.1 billion.
4. Bad News, Challenges, or Points of Concern
- The Chinese automotive market is experiencing a slowdown, with new vehicle sales down 20% year-over-year in early 2026, impacting used car prices.
- Used car prices for mainstream ICE vehicles have dropped by 10%-15%, creating short-term pressure on profitability.
- Uxin anticipates greater pressure on gross margins in Q2 due to market volatility and pricing adjustments.
- The company remains cautious about operations, prioritizing inventory turnover over short-term margin optimization.
5. Notable Q&A Insights
- Management explained the expected decline in sales volume in Q2 due to significant drops in ICE vehicle sales starting in April.
- The ramp-up period for new superstores has improved, with new locations achieving higher sales volumes faster than earlier stores.
- Uxin plans to open 4-6 new superstores in 2026 despite market volatility, emphasizing a flexible approach to expansion based on market conditions.
- The discussion highlighted that the current pricing adjustments in the used car market are seen as a necessary reset towards more sustainable values, potentially benefiting long-term market dynamics.
