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Youdao, Inc.

Youdao, Inc.

DAONYSEConsumer Defensive● Active
$12.13
+$0.47(+4.03%)
Market Cap$1.4B
P/E Ratio
52W High$13.1
52W Low$8

Youdao, Inc. (DAO) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

DAO · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$738.0M +12.5% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in CNY
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$439.7M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$298.3M
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+12.5%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$510.1M
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in CNY

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$738.0MCash on Hand
Total Debt$1.82BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$1.09BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 29%Debt 71%

Youdao, Inc. carries a net debt position of $1.09B. Total debt ($1.82B) exceeds cash on hand ($738.0M). Youdao, Inc. cash vs debt ratio: 29% cash / 71% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$738.0M$1.82B = −$1.09B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
DAO annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$738.0M+12.5%
Dec 31, 2024$655.8M+24.5%
Dec 31, 2023$526.7M-48.2%
Dec 31, 2022$1.02B+22.9%
Dec 31, 2021$826.9M-30.8%
DAO cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Consumer Defensive Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

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$15.28B3.5%
#2
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$13.87B4.1%
#3
Walmart Inc.
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$10.73B1.1%
#4
The Procter & Gamble Company
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$9.56B2.8%
#5
Youdao, Inc.
Youdao, Inc.YOU
DAO
$738.0M54.0%
Consumer Defensive sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Youdao, Inc. (DAO) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $738.0M, comprising $439.7M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $298.3M in short-term investments — reported as Youdao, Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Youdao, Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

Youdao, Inc. annual cash on hand history shows increased +12.5% in 2025: increased +12.5% in 2025. Youdao, Inc. cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Youdao, Inc. carries total debt of $1.82B against cash of $738.0M, resulting in a net debt position of -$1.09B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.

Frequently asked questions

DAO cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Youdao, Inc. (DAO) has $738,021,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $439,731,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $298,290,000 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $510,149,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Youdao, Inc. · Youdao, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025