Disciplined Cost Control and Reduced Marketing Spend
Total operating costs and expenses fell to RMB 1.04 billion, down 24.1% year-over-year and 28.5% sequentially. Borrower acquisition and marketing expense was sharply reduced from RMB 709 million in Q1 2025 to RMB 219.8 million in Q1 2026 (≈ -69% YoY), reflecting a deliberate shift to prioritize capital efficiency over volume.
Sequential Improvement in Operating Performance
Income from operations recovered to RMB 140.7 million, with operating margin improving to 12% from 1.4% in Q4 2025, signaling a meaningful sequential rebound in operating efficiency despite weak year-over-year comparatives.
Lower Sequential Provisions
Total provisions decreased materially versus Q4 2025 to RMB 282.9 million (down ~57.7% sequentially from RMB 669.3 million), indicating early signs that credit tightening and collection efforts are moderating near-term provisioning needs.
Stronger Revenue Mix in Certain Lines
Guarantee income more than tripled year-over-year and financing income remained broadly stable, partially offsetting declines in facilitation fees caused by lower origination volumes.
Solid Balance Sheet and Liquidity Position
Total assets were approximately RMB 13.6 billion with shareholders' equity of ~RMB 7.8 billion (equity-to-asset ratio ≈ 57%). Total cash including restricted cash was ~RMB 2.4 billion, providing liquidity to navigate the current environment.
Share Repurchase Activity and Capital Return
Continued share repurchases with ~1.8 million ADS repurchased for ~USD 8.2 million year-to-date and ~USD 39.8 million remaining under the buyback program through November 30, 2026, demonstrating commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Planned Origination Guidance Reflects Focus on Quality
Management provided cautious Q2 2026 origination guidance of RMB 11.5 billion to RMB 12.5 billion, underscoring a continued emphasis on disciplined, quality-focused lending rather than volume growth.