Does YSG pay a dividend and is it safe?

Yatsen Holding Limited each representing twenty (20) (Class A) (YSG) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0.6% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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Yatsen Holding Limited each representing twenty (20) (Class A) (YSG) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

Q: Where is YSG trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

YSG last traded at $1.79 (-20.44% on volume of 168,781 shares), positioning the stock -30.89% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.59) and -44.24% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.21). Across its 52-week range of $2.15 to $7.09, YSG sits at the 0.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.8% ($1.60 to $1.98).

$1.79 -20.44% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.72

Yatsen Holding Limited each representing twenty (20) (Class A) (YSG) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 18/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $211.2M

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As of 2026-11-03, Yatsen Holding Limited each representing twenty (20) (Class A) (NYSE: YSG) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 18/100 at a spot price of $1.79 (-20.44% 1D, market cap $211.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 3/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, YSG ranks #993 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Package Goods/Cosmetics), YSG carries a Roarable E (18/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 78.2%, and ROIC of -6.5%. By comparison, SLSN (Solesence Inc.) holds a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E 32.9x, ROIC 9.7%, cap $60.1M) and WNW (Meiwu Technology Company Limited) posts a D grade (49/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -22.0%, cap $52.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ODD leads on earnings multiple (11.1x) while ODD leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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Per YSG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001819580), Yatsen Holding Limited each representing twenty (20) (Class A) generated $614.6M in revenue (+32.2% YoY), -$11.6M in net income, and -$19.6M in free cash flow against $550.1M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.72 (-3.87%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 3/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (18/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-12.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-17.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for YSG)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.8%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (18/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY YSG SCORES 18/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (44% of score)

Altman Z-Score 0.20 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+4/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 78.2% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

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Grade E$2.42+6.6% Next Q

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Grade E$2.58-7.4% Next Q

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Grade E$2.39-25.1% Next Q

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Grade E$1.79-12.2% Hist 90D α

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While YSG currently carries a cautious 18/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($2.59) and Max Pain ($1.88) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $7.44.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

0.6% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 0.6% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (15.1% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $40,809

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $245/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$11.5K

Yr 1

$13.2K

Yr 2

$15.2K

Yr 3

$17.6K

Yr 4

$20.2K

Yr 5

$23.3K

Yr 6

$26.8K

Yr 7

$30.8K

Yr 8

$35.5K

Yr 9

$40.8K

Yr 10

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YSG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -38.49%▼ SUPPORT BREAKDOWN

2026-11-03O $2.35H $2.35L $1.79C $1.79VOL 42.8K

RES: $2.49SUP: $2.04SMA50: $2.59SMA200: $3.21

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +32.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #993 of 1009 ⚔️ SLSN vs YSG Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (YSG vs. SLSN, WNW, AXIL, ODD)

Industry: Package Goods/Cosmetics (23 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Yatsen Holding Limited each representing twenty (20) (Class A) (YSG) ranks #993 by composite RQD confidence (18/100, grade E) and #683 by equity capitalization ($211.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ODD leads on earnings valuation at 11.1x trailing P/E, while ODD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 72.7% gross margin. ODD currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with YSG at 18/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
YSG ACTIVE Yatsen Holding Limited each representing twenty (20) (Class A)	E	18/100	—	78.2%	-6.5%	-20.44%	$211.2M	Benchmark Subject
SLSN Solesence Inc.	D-	38/100	32.9x	25.9%	9.7%	+0.69%	$60.1M	/slsn-vs-ysg →
WNW Meiwu Technology Company Limited	D	49/100	—	10.1%	-22.0%	-2.98%	$52.9M	/wnw-vs-ysg →
AXIL AXIL Brands Inc.	D	47/100	13.6x	69.3%	38.5%	+7.79%	$37.7M	/axil-vs-ysg →
ODD ODDITY Tech Ltd. (Class A)	B	75/100	11.1x	72.7%	85.0%	-2.12%	$1.23B	/odd-vs-ysg →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001819580 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Yatsen Holding Limited each representing twenty (20) (Class A) (YSG) reported GAAP revenue of $614.6M (+32.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $464.9M , and +27.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$11.6M, operating cash flow of -$13.5M, and free cash flow of -$19.6M (+51.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, YSG closed FY2025 with $550.1M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$614.6M	-$11.6M	-$13.5M	-$19.6M	$550.1M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$464.9M	-$97.0M	-$33.4M	-$40.6M	$544.0M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$481.0M	-$747.8M	-$15.1M	-$15.1M	—	—

3. YSG Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Where is YSG trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

YSG last traded at $1.79 (-20.44% on volume of 168,781 shares), positioning the stock -30.89% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.59) and -44.24% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.21). Across its 52-week range of $2.15 to $7.09, YSG sits at the 0.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.8% ($1.60 to $1.98).

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YSG — Yatsen Holding Limited each representing twenty (20) (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Yatsen Holding Limited each representing twenty (20) (Class A) (YSG) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 18/100, corresponding to a E letter grade (Roarable Strong Sell) at a spot price of $1.79 (-20.44% 1D, market capitalization $211.2M).

Fundamental Cash Engine (3/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -6.5%, gross margin of 78.2%, operating margin of -4.3%, and free cash flow yield of -8.86%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (3/20) + Insider Conviction (3/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (3/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (8/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 0.20, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

YSG is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Package Goods/Cosmetics industry, and is listed on the NYSE. The profile identifies the company as an issuer in this industry with a market capitalization of $0.2B. Gross margin of 78.2% is reported per the market data section.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Yatsen Holding Limited each representing twenty (20) (Class A) (YSG) reported $614.6M in annual revenue (up from $464.9M in FY2024, +32.2% YoY) and -$11.6M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($481.0M revenue, -$747.8M net income) through FY2025, YSG scaled operating cash flow to -$13.5M and free cash flow to -$19.6M, backed by $550.1M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (E • RQD 18/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of -8.86% and institutional whale pillar of 3/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 3/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 3/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $2.15 – $7.09 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation against -4.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Package Goods/Cosmetics (Consumer Discretionary), YSG carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 78.2%.

Key Question #1: Can YSG sustain or expand its -4.3% operating margin and -6.5% ROIC against Package Goods/Cosmetics peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $614.6M and free cash flow of -$19.6M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is YSG's equity valuation to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

YSG Live News Feed, Press Releases & Catalyst Wire

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 19d ago

Yatsen Group Expands Scientific Presence at Prestigious IFSCC Cosmetics Congress with Record 20 Research Presentations

Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) (Yatsen Group), a leading China-based beauty group, presented a record 20 research submissions at the 36th IFSCC Congress in Perth — nearly double its 2025 total and marking its fifth c

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 55d ago

Yatsen (YSG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Skincare surged 40%, but color cosmetics plunged 36% as margins compressed amid restructuring.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 55d ago

Yatsen (YSG) Reported 40.4% Skincare Growth but a Larger GAAP Operating Loss. Can Portfolio Mix Outrun Marketing Intensity?

Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE:YSG) reported second-quarter 2026 total net revenues of RMB1.14 billion, up 5.1% year over year, as skincare net revenues increased 40.4%. Skincare represented 71.5% of total net revenues, co

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 61d ago

Yatsen Holding Ltd (YSG) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Skincare Surge Drives Revenue ...

Skincare revenues jump 40.4% to represent 71.5% of total sales, while the company navigates a deliberate downturn in color cosmetics and guides for a softer Q3.

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 61d ago

Yatsen Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Yatsen (NYSE:YSG) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 5.1% as continued strength in its skincare portfolio offset a sharp decline in color cosmetics sales, while higher inventory provisions and increased marke

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 69d ago

Yatsen to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on September 2, 2026

Yatsen Holding Limited ("Yatsen" or the "Company") (NYSE: YSG), a leading China-based beauty group, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026, on Wednesday, Septe

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 118d ago

Yatsen Group Announces Partnership with Sephora China, Cementing Position as a Science-Led Beauty Innovation Leader

Yatsen Group (NYSE: YSG), a world-class beauty innovation pioneer, recently announced a landmark collaboration to bring its flagship brand, Perfect Diary, to Sephora in China. This partnership integrates Yatsen's rigorou

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 160d ago

Yatsen Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Yatsen (NYSE:YSG) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue growth that management said reflected continued momentum in its skincare portfolio, even as higher marketing spending and platform traffic costs contributed to wider

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YSG Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $1.79?

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MI MidwestValue RQD DEBATE OPENER • Fundamental Long-Only 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $2.72 (+20.9%)

📌 Pinned Debate

Gross margin of 78.2% and reported FY 2025 revenue of $614.6M, up from $464.9M in FY 2024, show a high-margin top line that is growing.

Gross margin of 78.2% and reported FY 2025 revenue of $614.6M, up from $464.9M in FY 2024, show a high-margin top line that is growing.. When you look under the hood at YSG, Fundamental Cash Engine is 1/20 with 78.2% gross margins and -6.5% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (3/20) has been quietly accumulating below $7.09. My 12M target is $2.72.

EarningsSniper 🐂 BULL

@BearTrap_Alert Shorting a 3/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $2.25 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Consumer Discretionary.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $1.69 (-24.9%)

Spot @ $2.25

Negative ROIC of -6.5%, negative FCF yield of -8.86%, and an Altman Z of 0.2 indicate the business is not earning its cost of capital a

Careful chasing YSG at $2.25. Negative ROIC of -6.5%, negative FCF yield of -8.86%, and an Altman Z of 0.2 indicate the business is not earning its cost of capital and carries distress-range forensic risk.. Gross margin is 78.2%, but operating margin is -4.3%, which shows SG&A and reinvestment are eating into bottom-line EPS. Target $1.69 on multiple compression.