XPeng Reports Second Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results
XPeng Inc. (“XPeng” or the “Company”, NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (“Smart EV”) company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
XPeng P5; photo credit: XPeng
Operational and Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Deliveries of vehicles were 17,398 in the second quarter of 2021, reaching a record quarterly high, and representing an increase of 439% from 3,228 in the corresponding period of 2020 and an increase of 30.4% from 13,340 in the first quarter of 2021.
Deliveries of the P7 1 were 11,522 in the second quarter of 2021, reaching a record quarterly high and representing an increase of 44.5% from 7,974 in the first quarter of 2021.
Among the total P7s delivered in the second quarter of 2021, 97% can support XPILOT 2.5 or XPILOT 3.0.
As of June 30, 2021, XPeng’s physical sales and service network consisted of a total of 200 stores and 64 service centers, covering 74 cities.
As of June 30, 2021, XPeng-branded super charging stations expanded to 231, covering 65 cities.
Total revenues were RMB3,761.3 million (US$582.5 million) for the second quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 536.7% from RMB590.8 million for the same period of 2020 and an increase of 27.5% from RMB2,950.9 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Revenues from vehicle sales were RMB3,584.4 million (US$555.1 million) for the second quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 562.4% from RMB541.1 million for the same period of 2020, and an increase of 27.5% from RMB2,810.3 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Gross margin was 11.9% for the second quarter of 2021, compared with negative 2.7% for the same period of 2020 and 11.2% for the first quarter of 2021.
Vehicle margin, which is gross profit of vehicle sales as a percentage of revenues from vehicle sales, was 11.0% for the second quarter of 2021, compared with negative 5.6% for the same period of 2020 and 10.1% for the first quarter of 2021.
Net loss was RMB1,194.6 million (US$185.0 million) for the second quarter of 2021, compared with RMB146.0 million for the same period of 2020 and RMB786.6 million for the first quarter of 2021. Excluding share-based compensation expenses and fair value change on derivative liabilities related to the redemption right of preferred shares, non-GAAP net loss was RMB1,096.4 million (US$169.8 million) in the second quarter of 2021, compared with RMB769.5 million for the same period of 2020 and RMB696.3 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPeng was RMB1,194.6 million (US$185.0 million) for the second quarter of 2021, compared with RMB1,141.5 million for the same period of 2020 and RMB786.6 million in the first quarter of 2021. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, fair value change on derivative liabilities related to the redemption right of preferred shares and accretion on preferred shares to redemption value, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPeng was RMB1,096.4 million (US$169.8 million) for the second quarter of 2021, compared with RMB769.5 million for the same period of 2020 and RMB696.3 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Basic and diluted net loss per American depositary share (ADS) were both RMB1.50 (US$0.23) for the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB1.38 (US$0.21) for the second quarter of 2021. Each ADS represents two Class A ordinary shares.
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term deposits, short-term investments and long-term deposits were RMB32,871.2 million (US$5,091.1 million) as of June 30, 2021.
1 XPeng started mass delivery of the P7 in late June 2020.
“We delivered another record-breaking quarter with new highs recorded in several key metrics, underscoring an accelerated growth trajectory powered by our full-stack in-house technology capability,” said Mr. He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of XPeng. “Notably, deliveries for the first half of 2021 exceeded the total deliveries for the full year 2020, reaching 30,738, a 459% increase year-over-year.”
“As EV adoption in China and around the world begins to soar, we are excited to lead in this unprecedented disruption opportunity with our outstanding vehicles and fast, seamless iterations of new technologies that are shaping the mobility experience of the future,” Mr. He added.
“Our outstanding second quarter 2021 results reflect XPeng’s leadership in China’s booming Smart EV industry where we continue to introduce innovative technology, differentiated products and premium services,” said Dr. Hongdi Brian Gu, Honorary Vice Chairman and President of XPeng. “Fueled by strong delivery performance, our second quarter 2021 revenues grew 536.7% compared with the same period of 2020. We also witnessed further improvement in our profitability. In particular, our gross margin continued its upward trend and reached 11.9% in the quarter,” Dr. Gu concluded.
Recent Developments
Dual-primary Listing in Hong Kong
On July 7, 2021 (the “Listing Date”), XPeng successfully listed its Class A ordinary shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”) (the “Listing”). The Company issued a total of 97,083,300 Class A ordinary shares in the global offering. Net proceeds from the global offering, after deducting underwriting fees and commissions were approximately HK$15,823 million, which will be used in accordance with the use of proceeds as disclosed in the prospectus of the Company published on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on June 25, 2021 (the “Prospectus”). Since the Listing Date and as at the date of this announcement, the Company has not utilized any net proceeds from the Listing.
Deliveries in July 2021
Total Smart EV deliveries of XPeng reached 8,040 in July 2021, representing a 228% increase year- over-year. The July deliveries consisted of 6,054 P7s, XPeng’s smart sports sedan, and 1,986 G3s, XPeng’s compact smart sport utility vehicle (“SUV”). As of July 31, 2021, year-to-date deliveries reached 38,778, representing a 388% increase year-over-year.
Launch of G3i
In July 2021, the Company launched the G3i SUV, the new mid-cycle facelift version of the G3, with deliveries expected to start in September this year. Incorporating the P7’s proven family design language, coupled with a brand-new look, the G3i is equipped with an intelligent in-car operating system and a powerful advanced driver-assistance system.
The Pre-sales for P5
In July 2021, XPeng commenced pre-sales for its third mass-produced model, the P5, XPeng’s smart family sedan, the world’s first mass-produced light detection and ranging (LIDAR) equipped Smart EV. The P5 will officially be launched in China in September 2021 with deliveries starting in the fourth quarter of 2021. The P5 will be equipped with advanced driver-assistance system features powered by XPeng’s full-stack in-house developed XPILOT 3.5 advanced driver-assistance system, which extended the Navigation Guided Pilot (NGP) function for highways and expressways to include major urban roads, traffic intersections and other complex city driving scenarios.
Release of Valet Parking Assist (VPA)
In June 2021, XPeng rolled out Valet Parking Assist, one of the most advanced automated parking function in the Chinese market, which memorizes locations and layouts of frequently used parking spots and enables advanced driver-assistance system for such parking lots.
Unaudited Financial Results For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Total revenues were RMB3,761.3 million (US$582.5 million) for the second quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 536.7% from RMB590.8 million for the same period of 2020 and an increase of 27.5% from RMB2,950.9 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Revenues from vehicle sales were RMB3,584.4 million (US$555.1 million) for the second quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 562.4% from RMB541.1 million for the same period of 2020 and an increase of 27.5% from RMB2,810.3 million for the first quarter of 2021. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to higher vehicle delivery especially for the P7, which started at the end of June 2020. The quarter-over-quarter increase was also attributable to the higher P7 sales as a result of seasonality, channel expansion and brand equity improvement.
Revenues from services and others were RMB176.9 million (US$27.4 million) for the second quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 256.2% from RMB49.7 million for the same period of 2020 and an increase of 25.8% from RMB140.6 million for the first quarter of 2021. The year-over-year and the quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly attributed to more income from service, parts and accessory sales in line with higher accumulated vehicle sales.
Cost of sales was RMB3,312.7 million (US$513.1 million) for the second quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 445.7% from RMB607.0 million for the same period of 2020 and an increase of 26.4% from RMB2,621.1 million for the first quarter of 2021. The year-over-year and the quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly due to the increase of vehicle deliveries as described above.
Gross margin was 11.9% for the second quarter of 2021, compared with negative 2.7% and 11.2% for the second quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021, respectively.
Vehicle margin was 11.0% for the second quarter of 2021, compared with negative 5.6% for the same period of 2020 and 10.1% for the first quarter of 2021. The improvement was primarily attributable to better product mix and material cost reduction.
Research and development expenses were RMB863.5 million (US$133.7 million) for the second quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 170.0% from RMB319.8 million for the same period of 2020 and an increase of 61.4% from RMB535.1 million for the first quarter of 2021. The year-over-year and the quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly due to (i) the increase in employee compensation as a result of expanded research and development staff, and (ii) higher expenses relating to the development of vehicles and related software technologies.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB1,030.8 million (US$159.6 million) for the second quarter of 2021, representing an increase of 116.0% from RMB477.1 million for the same period of 2020 and an increase of 43.0% from RMB720.8 million for the first quarter of 2021. The year-over-year and the quarter-over-quarter increases were mainly due to (i) higher marketing, promotional and advertising expenses to support vehicle sales, and (ii) the expansion of our sales network and associated personnel cost, and commission for franchised store sales.
Loss from operations was RMB1,443.2 million (US$223.5 million) for the second quarter of 2021, compared with RMB779.1 million for the same period of 2020 and RMB903.9 million for the first quarter of 2021. The higher year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter losses were mainly attributable to higher operating expenses as described above.
Non-GAAP loss from operations, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, was RMB1,345.0 million (US$208.3 million) for the second quarter of 2021, compared with RMB779.1 million for the same period of 2020 and RMB813.7 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Net loss was RMB1,194.6 million (US$185.0 million) for the second quarter of 2021, compared with RMB146.0 million for the same period of 2020 and RMB786.6 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP net loss, which excludes share-based compensation expenses and fair value change on derivative liabilities related to the redemption right of preferred shares, was RMB1,096.4 million (US$169.8 million) for the second quarter of 2021, compared with RMB769.5 million for the same period of 2020 and RMB696.3 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPeng was RMB1,194.6 million (US$185.0 million) for the second quarter of 2021, compared with RMB1,141.5 million for the same period of 2020 and RMB786.6 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of XPeng, which excludes share- based compensation expenses, fair value change on derivative liabilities related to the redemption right of preferred shares and accretion on preferred shares to redemption value, was RMB1,096.4 million (US$169.8 million) for the second quarter of 2021, compared with RMB769.5 million for the same period of 2020 and RMB696.3 million for the first quarter of 2021.
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB1.50 (US$0.23) for the second quarter of 2021, compared with RMB6.29 for the second quarter of 2020 and RMB0.99 for the first quarter of 2021.
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS were both RMB1.38 (US$0.21) for the second quarter of 2021, compared with RMB4.24 for the second quarter of 2020 and RMB0.88 for the first quarter of 2021.
Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term deposits, short-term investments and long-term deposits of RMB32,871.2 million (US$5,091.1 million), compared to RMB35,342.1 million as of December 31, 2020.
Business Outlook
For the third quarter of 2021, the Company expects:
Deliveries of vehicles to be between 21,500 and 22,500, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 150.6% to 162.3%.
Total revenues to be between RMB4.8 billion and RMB5.0 billion, representing a year-over- year increase of approximately 141.2% to 151.3%.
The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company’s preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions, and customer demand, which are all subject to change.
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