Core Viewpoint - Lexin reported strong financial performance in Q2 2025, with revenue of 3.59 billion yuan, a 15.6% increase quarter-over-quarter, and a profit of 670 million yuan, marking a 15.2% quarter-over-quarter increase and a 116.4% year-over-year increase, achieving the highest profit in 14 quarters [1][2] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q2 2025 reached 3.59 billion yuan, reflecting a 15.6% increase from the previous quarter [1] - Non-GAAP EBIT was 670 million yuan, up 15.2% quarter-over-quarter and 116.4% year-over-year [1] - The profit margin (annualized net profit/loan balance) improved by 34 basis points compared to Q1, with multiple quarters of over 20 basis points increase [2] Scale and User Metrics - The transaction volume in Q2 was 52.86 billion yuan, with a managed loan balance of 105.78 billion yuan and a user base of 236 million [2] - The number of users significantly increased, contributing to the overall growth in transaction volume [4] Asset Quality - Key risk indicators showed improvement for four consecutive quarters, with the new asset FPD7 decreasing by approximately 5% quarter-over-quarter, and the overall asset delinquency rate dropping by about 2% [2] - The overall asset non-performing loan rate over 90 days decreased by approximately 6% quarter-over-quarter, indicating a steady improvement in asset quality [2] Shareholder Returns - In July, the company initiated a share repurchase plan worth 60 million USD, and starting in the second half of the year, the dividend payout ratio will increase from 25% to 30% of net profit, enhancing shareholder returns [2] Strategic Initiatives - The CEO emphasized a strategic transformation driven by risk and data, leading to a high-quality growth quarter, with a focus on prudent management and steady growth in ecological business [3] - The company is responding to government policies aimed at boosting consumption by enhancing product offerings and optimizing service experiences [3] Business Development - The company upgraded its supply chain in the installment shopping mall, introducing well-known brands and enhancing operational models to meet diverse user needs, resulting in a 139% year-over-year increase in GMV during the "6.18" shopping festival [4] - Lexin's inclusive finance initiatives have supported small and micro enterprises, with a total loan amount of 4.69 billion yuan linked during the quarter [4] R&D Investment - In Q2, Lexin invested 160 million yuan in R&D, a 10% year-over-year increase, maintaining industry leadership in technological investment [6]