RLX Technology Q2 2026 Earnings Call: Margin Expansion and European Growth
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Key Takeaways
- Q2 2026 net revenue increased 14.8% year over year to RMB 1.01 billion, driven mainly by organic international volume growth and the May 2025 acquisition. International markets generated approximately 70% of total net revenue.
- Gross profit rose 47.8% year over year to RMB 357.8 million. Gross margin reached 35.4%, up 790 basis points year over year and 360 basis points sequentially, supported by supply-chain optimization, higher manufacturing yields, and favorable geographic and product mix.
- Non-GAAP operating income increased 28.8% year over year to RMB 149.6 million, marking RLX Technology’s 11th consecutive quarter of positive non-GAAP operating profit. Non-GAAP net income was RMB 238.8 million.
- Revenue moderated sequentially after Q1 benefited from shipment pull-forward related to regulatory export adjustments. Management said underlying demand in key international markets remained healthy.
- RLX completed a controlling investment in a Western European distribution platform in July 2026. The business will be fully consolidated from Q3 2026, increasing reported international revenue but lowering the group’s percentage gross margin because distribution carries a lower margin profile.
- Management expects full-year Mainland China sales to be broadly flat year over year, while the European acquisition is expected to produce a step-change increase in reported overseas revenue during the second half.
Key Financial Data
| Metric | Q2 2026 | Change and context |
|---|---|---|
| Net revenue | RMB 1.01 billion | Up 14.8% year over year from RMB 880 million |
| International revenue mix | Approximately 70% | Principal growth engine during the quarter |
| Gross profit | RMB 357.8 million | Up 47.8% year over year |
| Gross margin | 35.4% | Up 790 bps year over year and 360 bps sequentially |
| Non-GAAP operating income | RMB 149.6 million | Up 28.8% year over year; 11th consecutive positive quarter |
| Non-GAAP net income | RMB 238.8 million | Reported for Q2 2026 |
| Total capital resources | RMB 13.9 billion | As of June 30, 2026; includes cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term bank deposits, and liquid investment securities |
Business and Operating Performance
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