FinVolution(FINV) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenue reached RMB3.6 billion, up 13% year over year, driven by a 10% increase in transaction volume in China and a 39% surge in international transaction volume [6][7] - Net income increased to RMB751 million, representing a growth of 36% year over year and 2% quarter over quarter [7][24] - The company has delivered 18 consecutive quarters of year over year growth in both transaction volume and revenue since transitioning to an institutional funding model in 2021 [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - International transaction volume increased 39% year over year to RMB3.2 billion, with loan balance rising 50% to RMB2.1 billion [10][19] - The international operations contributed 22% of net revenue, up from 18% in the same period last year [10] - New borrowers in international markets increased by 126% year over year, with 1,100,000 new borrowers onboarded [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - China's GDP expanded 5.12% year over year, exceeding market expectations, with consumer sentiment improving due to a 4.8% increase in overall spending in June [17][18] - The delinquency rate in China rose 10 basis points quarter over quarter to 4.7%, while the 30-day collection rate remained steady at 89% [18][46] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging AI for risk management and fraud detection, achieving a 98.8% detection accuracy against sophisticated AI fraud [12] - ESG remains a core part of the long-term strategy, with significant progress made in consumer protection and fraud prevention [13] - The company aims to continue driving sustainable growth and delivering long-term value through disciplined execution of its local excellence and global outlook strategy [15][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in adapting to the evolving regulatory environment in China while driving growth in international markets [25] - The company anticipates a low single-digit quarter over quarter decline in transaction volume in the China market due to regulatory uncertainties [34] - Full year 2025 revenue guidance is reiterated at RMB14.4 billion to RMB15 billion, reflecting a 10% to 15% year over year growth [25] Other Important Information - The company completed a convertible bonds offering in June, which will support strategic priorities and accelerate international expansion [14][24] - The company has repurchased 63,800,000 shares in 2025, reflecting a commitment to returning capital to shareholders [59] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of new regulation on loan facilitation in China - Management believes the new regulations will provide more order to the industry and promote consolidation, with manageable impacts on high-quality assets [30][32] Question: Current run rate in July and August for international markets - Strong momentum in international markets is expected to continue, with solid double-digit quarterly growth projected for Q3 [35][36] Question: Drivers for delinquency ratio and collection ratio movements - The delinquency rate ticked up slightly in July but stabilized in August, with proactive risk management strategies in place [46][47] Question: Future shareholder returns and dividend payout ratio - The company has a buyback program in place and is committed to growing dividends, with a new policy range of 20% to 30% of net profit [58][59]