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Dec 31, 2024

KE Holdings Q4 2024 Earnings Report

KE Holdings reported its Q4 2024 earnings with significant revenue growth, improved operating income, but a decline in net income compared to the prior year.

Key Takeaways

In Q4 2024, KE Holdings delivered a strong 54.1% increase in revenue year-over-year, driven by growth across existing and new home transaction services and home rental services. The company achieved a positive operating income of $139 million, reversing an operating loss from the previous year. However, net income declined to $79 million due to higher tax expenses. Adjusted net income reached $184 million.

Revenue grew 54.1% YoY to $4.26 billion.

Operating income turned positive to $139 million from a prior loss.

Net income decreased 13.9% YoY to $79 million due to tax impacts.

Adjusted net income was $184 million, down 21.6% YoY.

Total Revenue
$4.26B
Previous year: $2.8B
+52.6%
EPS
$0.16
Previous year: $0.2
-20.0%
Total GTV
$157B
Previous year: $101B
+55.5%
Existing Home GTV
$102B
Previous year: $64.2B
+58.9%
New Home GTV
$48.7B
Previous year: $32.6B
+49.4%
Gross Profit
$982M
Previous year: $712M
+38.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.57B
Previous year: $8.48B
-81.5%

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KE Holdings Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

KE Holdings remains focused on technology-driven service delivery and optimizing human-centric customer service while expanding growth across housing transaction services.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued growth expected in home rental services.
  • Improved monetization in new home transaction services.
  • Further scaling of home renovation and furnishing segment.
  • Expansion of active agents and stores on the platform.
  • Positive contribution from emerging and other services.

Challenges Ahead

  • Possible reduction in commission rates affecting margins.
  • Macroeconomic challenges in China's property market.
  • Rising fixed compensation costs for agents.
  • Pressure on gross margin from service mix shifts.
  • Potential continued decline in emerging service revenues.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income