AAC Technologies (2018) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Revenue grew 16.4% year-over-year to RMB31.82 billion in 2025, with net profit up 39.8% to RMB2.51 billion and basic EPS rising 42.5% to RMB2.18, driven by strong optics and high-margin segments.

• Diversified business growth fueled by innovation, with consumer electronics, optics, and emerging markets showing strong momentum.

• Significant breakthroughs in AI hardware, automotive audio, and optics, with mass production and delivery of premium products.

• The company accelerated its transformation into an AI-driven sensing and interaction leader, expanding in optics, automotive acoustics, and thermal management.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased 16.1% year-over-year to RMB7.02 billion; gross margin remained stable at 22.1%.

• EBITDA increased 13.9% year-over-year to RMB6.32 billion.

• Operating cash inflow rose 38.1% to RMB7.18 billion; free cash flow up 65.1% to RMB4.88 billion.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end reached RMB8.61 billion, up 14.2%.

• Net gearing ratio improved to 2.1%, down from 3.8% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• Premiumization strategy in optics and expansion in AI hardware and automotive audio expected to drive future growth.

• Strategic focus on AI perception infrastructure, with continued investment in intelligent cockpits, data center thermal management, XR, and robotics.

• High-end branded automotive audio systems anticipated to positively impact profitability by 2026.

• Continued investment in R&D and global manufacturing to support innovation and supply chain resilience.

• Commitment to innovation and global collaboration to maintain leadership and deliver long-term value.