Stable Revenue with Improved Profitability
Full-year net revenues were RMB 2.6 billion (broadly flat YoY) while operating profit increased 22.5% YoY to RMB 777 million and operating margin expanded to 29.8% (from 24.4% prior year). Non-GAAP net income rose 11.2% YoY to RMB 612 million; adjusted non-GAAP net income (ex non-operational items) was ~RMB 753 million.
Strong Fourth Quarter Operating Leverage
Q4 revenue of RMB 733 million was up 12.5% YoY. Q4 operating profit rose 87.3% YoY to RMB 258 million, with operating margin improving to 35.2%, indicating meaningful operating leverage as performance-based income materialized.
Shift Toward Investment-Driven Revenue
Investment product commissions increased 79.7% YoY and performance-based income rose 78% YoY. The company notes a deliberate shift away from insurance-driven revenue toward investment-related income, helping improve earnings quality and margin resilience.
Overseas Growth in AUA, Clients and Transactions
Overseas AUA grew to USD 9.5 billion, up 8.6% YoY; overseas registered clients neared 20,000 (up 13.2% YoY) with active clients exceeding 6,200 (up 12.4% YoY). Transaction value of U.S. dollar-denominated private secondary products tripled YoY to USD 950 million.
Notable Performance in Key Platforms
Olive (overseas asset management) net revenues were RMB 550 million, up 26.3% YoY; overseas AUM reached USD 6.1 billion (up ~4% YoY and ~30% of total AUM). Noah Upright (domestic public securities) net revenues were RMB 570 million, up 15.9% YoY; RMB-denominated private secondary product transaction value hit RMB 11.2 billion, up 107.2% YoY.
Lean Operating Structure and AI-Driven Efficiency
Headcount declined by 11% YoY while net revenue remained stable, reflecting higher output per capita. Management reports AI tools materially improving client engagement, reporting and workflows, enabling scale without proportional headcount increases (example: Singapore office saw AUM triple in ~9 months while headcount fell).
Strong Balance Sheet and Shareholder Returns
Cash and short-term investments were RMB 5.0 billion as of Dec 31, 2025; the company carries no interest-bearing debt, asset-liability ratio 15%, current ratio 4.5x. Board approved total dividend of RMB 612 million equal to 100% of 2025 non-GAAP net income (50% regular + 50% special). Share repurchases completed ~RMB 50 million in 2025 and repurchased ~4.3% of shares under the program; implied dividend yield ~11% and total cash return yield ~12%.