NYSE$RLX

RLX Technology Inc-ADR · Q1 2026 earnings

Q1 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

RLX Technology Q1 2026: RMB1.59B revenue (+96%), non-GAAP EPS US$0.038 as global e-vapor expansion accelerates

RLX Technology reported strong Q1 2026 results with net revenues of RMB1,585.8 million (US$229.9 million), up 96.2% year over year and 38.9% quarter over quarter, driven by international expansion, contributions from its May 2025 European acquisition, and mainland China momentum. Gross margin expanded to 31.8% from 28.6% on favorable revenue mix and supply chain optimization. Non-GAAP net income rose 41.4% to RMB357.3 million (US$51.8 million) while GAAP net income increased 32.1% to RMB294.2 million. International business represented 72.3% of revenue. Management highlighted the Super Factory integration, localized go-to-market strategies, and a strong balance sheet with RMB14.5 billion in cash and investments.

  • Net revenues reached RMB1,585.8 million (+96.2% YoY), with international operations contributing 72.3% of total revenue.
  • Gross margin improved to 31.8% from 28.6%, and non-GAAP operating income surged 187.9% to RMB310.3 million.
  • Non-GAAP diluted EPS was US$0.038 per ADS versus US$0.031 GAAP diluted EPS, reflecting higher share-based compensation and acquisition-related costs.
  • Management plans to deepen European presence, strengthen distribution and retail, and continue investing in user-centric product innovation.
  • Cash and investments totaled RMB14.5 billion; operating cash flow used RMB68.8 million in the quarter.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

¥1.59B

Previous: ¥808M+96.2%
EPS (adj)

¥0.04

Previous: ¥0.19-80.1%
International revenue share

72.3%

No prior period
Gross margin

31.8%

Previous: 28.6%+11.2%
Net Income

¥294M

Previous: ¥223M+32.1%
Operating Income

¥245M

Previous: ¥77.4M+215.9%
Gross Profit

¥504M

Previous: ¥231M+118.3%

Revenue & EPS history

RLX · Revenue · Quarterly

¥1.59B

Q1 2026+96.2%vs Q1 2025
Beat estimate in 5 of 11 quarters(45%)
ActualEstimate

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026

Historical avgQ1 2026

+1.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.8%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.7%

Avg return

30 days after

54%

13 / 24 earnings

Positive

+23.3%

Q4 2022

Best reaction

-47.9%

Q4 2021

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-0.9%-1.9%-12.7%
Q4 2025+0.4%+1.3%-7.9%
Q3 2025+10.4%+7.3%+1.3%
Q2 2025+6.8%+7.1%+12.9%
Q1 2025+2.1%+2.6%+10.3%
Q4 2024-3.8%-14.0%-27.7%
Q3 2024+11.7%+11.7%+22.7%
Q2 2024+3.7%+10.5%+1.9%
Q1 2024-7.4%-7.9%-15.3%
Q4 2023-0.5%+8.2%-9.7%
Q3 2023+16.5%+22.0%+32.3%
Q2 2023+4.9%+2.1%+5.6%
Q1 2023-0.4%-3.8%-17.4%
Q4 2022+23.3%+19.2%+31.5%
Q3 2022+8.1%+10.0%+56.9%
Q2 2022-5.7%-14.6%-17.9%
Q1 2022-5.6%-9.6%+17.2%
Q4 2021-47.9%-10.3%-20.1%
Q3 2021-17.4%+7.4%-12.0%
Q2 2021-9.7%+3.1%+13.9%
Q1 2021-8.3%-24.1%-28.9%
Q4 2019+19.3%+14.4%+10.5%
Q4 2018+19.3%+14.4%+10.5%
Q4 2020+16.2%+12.9%+32.0%
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q1 2020
Q3 2019

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