Overview
X Financial Q3 revenue up 23.9% YoY, but down 13.7% QoQ due to moderating borrower activity
Net income for Q3 rises 12.1% YoY, declines sequentially due to higher credit costs
Company repurchased 4.26 mln ADSs, from January 1, 2025 through November 20, 2025
Outlook
X Financial expects Q4 2025 loan originations between RMB21.0–23.0 bln
Company forecasts full-year 2025 loan originations of RMB128.8–130.8 bln
Result Drivers
MODERATING BORROWER ACTIVITY - Co attributes sequential revenue decline to moderating borrower activity and a cautious lending environment
PRIORITIZING ASSET QUALITY - Co deliberately moderated loan growth to prioritize asset quality and risk control
HIGHER CREDIT COSTS - Sequential decline in net income due to higher credit-related provisions and rising operating costs
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
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Consensus Estimate
Q3 Revenue
RMB 1.96 bln
Q3 EPS
RMB 10.08
Q3 Adjusted Net Income
RMB 438.18 mln
Analyst Coverage
The stock recently traded at 25 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 38 three months ago
Press Release: ID:nPn5J6wbqa
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