跨境业务成上市系支付机构扩张要点

Core Viewpoint - The performance of listed payment institutions in the first half of 2025 shows significant divergence, with some companies experiencing revenue and profit growth while others face declines, reflecting the intense competition and evolving market dynamics in the domestic payment industry [1][4][5]. Group 1: Performance Overview - Eight payment institutions reported a cumulative revenue of approximately 9.268 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with three companies achieving both revenue and net profit growth, while five companies experienced varying degrees of revenue decline [1][3]. - Among the companies, Yika achieved a revenue of 1.642 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%, and a net profit of 41.37 million yuan, up 27% [3]. - Lakala, despite maintaining its leading position, reported a revenue of 2.65 billion yuan and a net profit of 230 million yuan, representing declines of 11.1% and 45.3% respectively [3][4]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The payment industry is facing saturation in the domestic market, leading to intensified competition and price wars, which have compressed profit margins for many institutions [5][6]. - The overall decline in transaction volumes has been a significant factor affecting revenue performance, with Lakala's payment transaction amount decreasing by 9.2% to 19.6 trillion yuan [6]. - Companies are increasingly focusing on technology investments and innovative solutions to enhance competitiveness, with many exploring "payment + SaaS" and "payment + AI" strategies [7][8]. Group 3: Cross-Border Business Growth - In contrast to the domestic market, cross-border payment businesses are experiencing robust growth, with Lakala serving over 160,000 clients and achieving a transaction amount of 37.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 73.5% [9][10]. - Companies like Lianlian Digital reported a total payment transaction volume of 198.5 billion yuan in global payments, reflecting a 94% year-on-year growth [10]. - The potential for profitability in cross-border payments is significantly higher than in domestic transactions, driven by increasing digital payment demands in emerging markets [10][11].