NANJING, China, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ: TOUR) (“Tuniu” or the “Company”), a leading online leisure travel company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

“In the third quarter, our business maintained steady growth momentum,” said Mr. Donald Dunde Yu, Tuniu’s founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Revenues from Tuniu’s core packaged tour products increased by 12.4% year-over-year. At the same time, we continued to deliver quarterly profitability on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis. During the peak season, in response to customers’ evolving needs, we leveraged our core capabilities and worked closely with our partners to better tailor our products, services and channels, further improving customer satisfaction. Looking forward, we will further apply technologies such as AI applications across more scenarios to further enhance Tuniu’s operational efficiency and customer experience. Our ongoing commitment to product and technology innovation will continue to drive high-quality development and fuel the company’s long-term growth.”

Third Quarter 2025 Results

Net revenues were RMB202.1 million (US$28.4 million^[1]) in the third quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 8.6% from the corresponding period in 2024.

• Revenues from packaged tours were RMB179.0 million (US$25.1 million) in the third quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 12.4% from the corresponding period in 2024. The increase was primarily due to the growth of organized tours and self-guided tours.
• Other revenues were RMB23.0 million (US$3.2 million) in the third quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year decrease of 13.7% from the corresponding period in 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the commission fees received from other travel-related products.

Cost of revenues was RMB92.5 million (US$13.0 million) in the third quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 44.0% from the corresponding period in 2024. As a percentage of net revenues, cost of revenues was 45.8% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to 34.5% in the corresponding period in 2024.

Gross profit was RMB109.6 million (US$15.4 million) in the third quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year decrease of 10.0% from the corresponding period in 2024.

Operating expenses were RMB95.8 million (US$13.5 million) in the third quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 3.4% from the corresponding period in 2024.

[1] The conversion of Renminbi (“RMB”) into United States dollars (“US$”) is based on the exchange rate of US$1.00=RMB7.1190 on September 30, 2025 as set forth in H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and available at https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h10/default.htm.

• Research and product development expenses were RMB15.7 million (US$2.2 million) in the third quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 15.4%. The increase was primarily due to the increase in research and product development personnel related expenses. Research and product development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 7.8% in the third quarter of 2025.
• Sales and marketing expenses were RMB61.5 million (US$8.6 million) in the third quarter of 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 1.6%. The increase was primarily due to the increase in sales and marketing personnel related expenses. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 30.5% in the third quarter of 2025.
• General and administrative expenses were RMB18.5 million (US$2.6 million) in the third quarter of 2025, which were almost in line with general and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2024. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 9.2% in the third quarter of 2025.

Income from operations was RMB13.8 million (US$1.9 million) in the third quarter of 2025, compared to an income from operations of RMB29.2 million in the third quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP^[2] income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB15.8 million (US$2.2 million) in the third quarter of 2025.

Net income was RMB19.4 million (US$2.7 million) in the third quarter of 2025, compared to a net income of RMB43.9 million in the third quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net income, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB21.4 million (US$3.0 million) in the third quarter of 2025.

Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation was RMB19.8 million (US$2.8 million) in the third quarter of 2025, compared to a net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation of RMB44.4 million in the third quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB21.8 million (US$3.1 million) in the third quarter of 2025.

As of September 30, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments and long-term deposits of RMB1.1 billion (US$155.6 million). 

[2] The section below entitled “About Non-GAAP Financial Measures” provides information about the use of Non-GAAP financial measures in this press release, and the table captioned “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release reconciles Non-GAAP financial information with the Company’s financial results under GAAP.

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2025, Tuniu expects to generate RMB111.0 million to RMB116.1 million of net revenues, which represents an 8% to 13% increase year-over-year compared with net revenues in the corresponding period in 2024. This forecast reflects Tuniu’s current and preliminary view on the industry and its operations, which is subject to change.

Share Repurchase Update

In March 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program (the “2024 Share Repurchase Program”) under which the Company may repurchase up to US$10 million worth of its ordinary shares or American depositary shares (“ADS”) representing ordinary shares. By August 2025, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of approximately 10.7 million ADSs for US$10 million from the open market under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program, and accordingly, the 2024 Share Repurchase Program was terminated.

In August 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program (the “2025 Share Repurchase Program”) under which the Company may repurchase up to US$10 million worth of its ordinary shares or ADS representing ordinary shares, effective immediately upon the termination of the 2024 Share Repurchase Program. As of November 30, 2025, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of approximately 3.0 million ADSs for approximately US$2.6 million from the open market under the 2025 Share Repurchase Program.

Conference Call Information

Tuniu’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 am U.S. Eastern Time, on December 5, 2025, (9:00 pm, Beijing/Hong Kong Time, on December 5, 2025) to discuss the third quarter 2025 financial results.

To participate in the conference call, please dial the following numbers:

Conference ID: Tuniu 3Q 2025 Earnings Conference Call

A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through December 12, 2025. The dial-in details are as follows:

Replay Access Code: 2651018

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.tuniu.com.

About Tuniu

Tuniu (Nasdaq: TOUR) is a leading online leisure travel company in China that offers integrated travel service with a large selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided tours, as well as travel-related services for leisure travelers through its website tuniu.com and mobile platform. Tuniu provides one-stop leisure travel solutions and a compelling customer experience through its online platform and offline service network, including a dedicated team of professional customer service representatives, 24/7 call centers, extensive networks of offline retail stores and self-operated local tour operators. For more information, please visit http://ir.tuniu.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Tuniu may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Tuniu’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but are not limited to the following: Tuniu’s goals and strategies; the growth of the online leisure travel market in China; the demand for Tuniu’s products and services; its relationships with customers and travel suppliers; Tuniu’s ability to offer competitive travel products and services; Tuniu’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; competition in the online travel industry in China; government policies and regulations relating to Tuniu’s structure, business and industry; the impact of health epidemics on Tuniu’s business operations, the travel industry and the economy of China and elsewhere generally; and the general economic and business condition in China and elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and Tuniu does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), the Company has provided non-GAAP information related to income from operations, net income, net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of Tuniu Corporation, which excludes share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe that the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are useful for understanding and assessing underlying business performance and operating trends, and management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our financial performance and when planning and forecasting future periods.

This non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. Further, this non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore its comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating performance. Tuniu encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

(Financial Tables Follow)

Uniting Global Semiconductor Leaders to Drive Industry Innovation and Growth

HONG KONG, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and SEMI successfully concluded the inaugural 2025 Semiconductor Innovation and Intelligent Application Summit (SIIAS). As a prelude to the University’s 35th anniversary celebrations and supported by the HKSAR Government, the landmark event makes its debut in Hong Kong, attracting over 600 semiconductor industry leaders, leading researchers, key policymakers and students from Chinese Mainland, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Singapore, and beyond. The Summit focused on the latest technological advancements and global development strategies in the semiconductor industry, further solidifying Hong Kong’s position as an international innovation and technology hub. The event underscored HKUST’s leadership in semiconductor research and its pivotal role in uniting government, industry, academia, and investors to drive advancement in the sector.

Prof. Tim CHENG Kwang-Ting, HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development, expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the event, saying, “We are deeply grateful to the HKSAR Government for its crucial support, which was instrumental in establishing this pivotal Summit in Hong Kong. It reflects our shared commitment to advancing the semiconductor sector as a key pillar of innovation. As a global financial center, one of the world’s most internationalized cities, and a hub within the Greater Bay Area with a vibrant ecosystem connecting industry, academia, and research partners, Hong Kong is the ideal location for international exchange. Hosting events like this one facilitates pre-competitive global collaboration, accelerates innovation, and fuels the talent development strongly demanded by the semiconductor industry. At HKUST, we firmly believe cross-disciplinary collaboration is the catalyst for transformative technological progress. By convening academia, industry, R&D experts, and investors, we are building a dynamic ecosystem for semiconductor innovation.”

“Hosting the first international semiconductor summit in Hong Kong, a hub connecting the global innovation ecosystem, holds significant strategic importance,” said Mr. Lung CHU, Corporate Vice President of SEMI. “As an international, professional, and localized platform, SEMI is deeply honored to partner with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to integrate our global industry resources with top-tier academic excellence. This event will not only expand SEMI China’s influence in Hong Kong and the global semiconductor industry but will also serve as a new engine to accelerate Hong Kong’s development as a semiconductor innovation hub and drive coordinated global industry growth.”

An Interactive Zone to Showcase HKUST’s Innovations
HKUST’s Industry Engagement Day Plus also featured an onsite interactive experience zone, enabling participants to experience cutting-edge technologies developed by research teams from HKUST and HKUST (Guangzhou). Highlights included:

• Smart Rehabilitation Robotic System: A robot capable of real-time analysis of human posture and movement to enhance precision in rehabilitation therapy.
• Next-Generation AR Display Technology: High-brightness, high-resolution, full-color Micro-LED microdisplays, powered by quantum dot technology, serve as the core component for the next wave of lightweight AR glasses.
• Fully Integrated Digital Sensing Chips: 10x reductions in sensing area, power consumption, and cost. Delivering substantial savings for IoT, wearables, digital healthcare, and Industry 4.0 applications.

In line with the HKSAR Government’s commitment to advancing STEAM education, the Summit hosted five hands-on STEM workshops designed for secondary school students. Over 100 students engaged in immersive activities, including assembling miniature circuit components and experimenting with AI applications in coding design. These workshops were crafted to spark young people’s passion for technology and cultivate future industry leaders.

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