Autohome Inc., a leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, will report its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026, before U.S. markets open on August 20, 2026. The announcement provides investors with an update on the company’s performance in the digital automotive sector, where it operates as a preferred platform for automakers and dealers to conduct advertising campaigns and generate sales leads.

The earnings release precedes an earnings conference call hosted by Autohome’s management team at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 20, 2026 (8:00 PM Beijing Time). Participants are required to register in advance using the provided link to receive dial-in numbers and personal PINs. The event is titled "Q2 2026 Autohome Inc Earnings Conference Call."

Conference Call Details

Investors and analysts can join the call ten minutes before the scheduled start time. A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at https://ir.autohome.com.cn , with a replay accessible following the session.

Business Overview

Autohome Inc. engages, educates, and informs consumers about everything auto through occupationally-generated content, professionally-generated content, user-generated content, and AI-generated content. The company provides a comprehensive automobile library and extensive listing information covering the entire car purchase and ownership cycle. Its dealer subscription and advertising services allow dealers to market inventory through Autohome’s platform, extending the reach of physical showrooms to millions of internet users in China.

Additionally, Autohome offers sales leads, data analysis, and marketing services to assist automakers and dealers with improving efficiency and facilitating transactions. The company operates "Autohome Mall," a full-service online transaction platform, and provides value-added services including auto financing, auto insurance, used car transactions, and aftermarket services through its websites and mobile applications.

Investor Relations

For investor and media inquiries, contact Sterling Song, Investor Relations Director at Autohome Inc., via telephone at +86-10-5985-7483 or email at ir@autohome.com.cn . Media relations are handled by Suri Cheng at Christensen China Limited, reachable at +86-10-5900-1548 or autohome@christensencomms.com .

Autohome Inc., the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, announced on July 28, 2026, that its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase program valued at up to US$400 million. This move signals strong confidence in the company’s financial position and reinforces its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through open market transactions over the next 12 months.

The New Share Repurchase Program allows Autohome to repurchase its American depositary shares (ADSs) via various methods, including open market transactions at prevailing prices, privately negotiated deals, block trades, or other legally permissible means. The Board retains the authority to periodically review the program and may adjust its terms, size, or suspend it entirely based on market conditions and applicable regulations.

Craig Zeng, Chief Financial Officer of Autohome, emphasized the strategic intent behind the buyback. He stated that the company remains firmly committed to its shareholder return promise, noting that recent active repurchases in the open market have been aimed at maximizing returns. This new program represents a further step in their longer-term investor return strategy.

Key Program Details

The company intends to fund these repurchases entirely from its existing cash balance, indicating sufficient liquidity without requiring external financing. Repurchases will be executed from time to time, subject to market conditions and regulatory compliance.

What the Numbers Show

The authorization of a US$400 million repurchase program highlights Autohome’s robust cash generation capabilities within China’s automotive digital ecosystem. By utilizing existing cash reserves rather than debt or operational cash flow diversion, the company demonstrates a balanced approach to capital allocation. This significant capital return mechanism suggests management views current valuation levels as attractive for buybacks while maintaining financial flexibility for ongoing operations and growth initiatives in its dealer subscription and advertising services.

About Autohome Inc.

Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM, HKEX: 2518) operates as a comprehensive platform for automobile consumers in China, providing occupationally generated content, professionally generated content, user-generated content, and AI-generated content. Its services cover the entire car purchase and ownership cycle, making it a preferred partner for automakers and dealers seeking to reach engaged users through advertising campaigns, sales leads, data analysis, and marketing services. The company also operates "Autohome Mall," an online transaction platform facilitating deals between automakers, dealers, and consumers.