Stable Top-Line with Modest YoY Growth
Net revenues of RMB 626 million, up 1.8% year-over-year (down 14.7% quarter-over-quarter).
Material Operating Profit and Margin Expansion
Operating profit reached RMB 236 million, up 27.1% year-over-year. Operating margin expanded to 37.8% (one of the highest quarterly levels in recent years; up from 30.3% in Q1 last year).
Consistent Non-GAAP Profitability
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah was RMB 134 million. The company reported 62 consecutive quarters of non-GAAP profitability since listing.
Strong Client and Transaction Growth
Active clients grew to 10.7k (+21.8% YoY). Total transaction value was RMB 23.3 billion, up 44.8% year-over-year and 37.5% quarter-over-quarter.
Domestic Fund and Secondary Market Fundraising Momentum
RMB-denominated mutual fund transaction value reached RMB 9.9 billion (+131% YoY). RMB-denominated private secondary transaction value reached RMB 5.3 billion (+61% YoY). Noah Upright net revenues RMB 28 million (+63% YoY) driven by doubled public fund transaction volume.
Overseas AUA and Client Base Expansion
Overseas registered clients reached 20.4k (+11.9% YoY). Overseas AUA ~US$9.6 billion (+~5.9% YoY). Overseas AUM US$6.2 billion (+~5% YoY). US$-denominated transaction value for the quarter ~US$1.15 billion (broadly flat YoY).
Global Footprint and Licensing Milestones
Japan office commenced operations (May 4). U.S. broker-dealer license completed final approval; key team members joining in June — moving from license deployment to operational execution.
AI-Driven Productivity and Singapore Proof Point
AI initiatives reduced headcount while boosting productivity: group headcount ~2.6k (down 10.4% YoY). Singapore AUA grew ~192% YoY and revenue per capita reached 8.5x, validating AI-enhanced RM and AI wealth management department model.
Cost Efficiency and Expense Reductions
Total operating costs and expenses declined to RMB 389 million (down 9.2% YoY and 18.1% QoQ). Personnel costs declined 12.2% YoY to RMB 267 million. SG&A down 10.8% YoY and 35.1% QoQ.
Strong Liquidity and Shareholder Returns
Cash and cash equivalents reported at RMB 4.0 billion with short-term investments RMB 834 million (CEO cited total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments ~RMB 5.13 billion). Board proposed special dividend to bring total payout to 100% of 2025 non-GAAP net income (pending approval). Cumulative ADS repurchases since 2020 ~3 million ADS (~US$35M+).