The following is a summary of the Youdao, Inc. (DAO) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Youdao, Inc. reported Q1 2024 net revenues of RMB 1.4 billion, representing a 19.7% YoY growth.

• The company showed a remarkable financial turnaround, with income from operations reaching RMB 29.9 million from a RMB 195.8 million loss in the same period of previous year.

• Learning services revenues were RMB 718 million, roughly on par with the previous year, and online marketing services segment reported a historic high of RMB 492.7 million in net revenues, which is a 125.9% YoY growth.

• Digital Content services saw 11% YoY growth with revenues of RMB 499.8 million but Smart Devices segment net revenues declined by 14.8% YoY to RMB 181.2 million.

Business Progress:

• Youdao Lingshi students' retention rate reached over 70% in the spring renewals, while AI-driven subscription services experienced rapid growth reaching RMB 50 million sales in Q1 2024, a YoY increase of over 140%.

• The firm plans to continue tech improvement and global KOL marketing expansion for their online marketing services and deepen their partnership with NetEase for future growth.

• Youdao, Inc. is poised to release the first all-subject AI tutor in China, 'Mr. P AI Tutor,' as a free mobile app in June.

• Despite a decrease in smart device sales, the company is focusing on operational efficiency and controlling operating costs, resulting in profitability for two consecutive quarters.

• The company has launched an app version of Mr. P AI Tutor and released new products like the A6 Pro Dictionary Pen, E6 Listening Pod, and X20 Learning Pad, while also preparing an innovative product pipeline for the new school year.

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