Stable Transaction Volume and Sequential Revenue Growth
Group transaction volume remained resilient at RMB 42.6 billion (Q1), roughly flat sequentially. Group net revenue was RMB 3.2 billion, up 6% quarter‑over‑quarter.
Improved Profitability
Operating profit rose 13% sequentially to RMB 547 million; net income was RMB 421 million, up 1% sequentially (FX headwinds noted).
Overseas Business Scaling Profitably
Overseas revenue reached RMB 949 million, up 35% year‑over‑year; overseas operating profit/adjusted EBITDA ~RMB 46–47.5 million, up ~87–88% YoY. Overseas now contributes ~30% of group revenue and is disclosed as a separate reportable segment for the first time.
Strong Overseas Loan Growth and Borrower Expansion
Across overseas markets year‑over‑year loan volume rose ~35% and loan balances ~38%; unique borrower counts increased materially (CEO: overseas unique borrowers more than doubled to ~2.45M; CFO: Indonesia unique borrowers reached ~3.2M, ~5x YoY in that market).
China Credit Metrics Improving
China loan origination/transaction volume held at RMB 38.5 billion (flat q/q). China net revenue was RMB 2.2 billion, up 7% q/q. Vintage delinquency eased from 3.0% to 2.7% (‑30 bps); Day‑1 delinquency improved from 5.5% to 5.2%; 30‑day collection rate rose from 85.9% to 86.8%.
Customer Acquisition Efficiency
China added roughly 600,000 new borrowers in the quarter, up 7% sequentially, achieved with reduced sales and marketing spend and lower customer acquisition costs.
Technology and AI Driving Operational Efficiency
Company is deploying ~120 active tech/AI initiatives with >50% embedded in frontline operations; AI collection agents handle ~50% of early‑stage collections at recovery efficiency comparable to historical benchmarks, contributing to risk detection and operating efficiency gains.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Actions
Board approved eighth annual dividend of US$0.306 per ADS (DPS +10.5% YoY); total dividend distributions reported US$74.5 million for fiscal year; share repurchases: US$39 million in Q4 2025, US$39 million in Q1 2026 + US$15 million by end‑April (total ~US$54 million YTD) and a new US$150 million buyback program approved.
Funding Partnerships Expanding
Funding partners expanded from 5 in 2024 to 18 currently, and a prominent international bank was recently added in the Philippines, supporting diversified funding and improving funding economics.
Reiterated FY2026 Guidance and Strategic Target
Full‑year 2026 revenue guidance reiterated at RMB 11.0 billion–RMB 12.9 billion. Management remains on track toward its long‑term target of ~50% group revenue from overseas markets (currently ~30%).