X Financial Reports Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- X Financial (NYSE: XYF) (the "Company" or "we"), a leading online personal finance company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Operational Highlights

• The total loan amount facilitated and originated^[1] in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB28,338 million, compared with RMB29,462 million in the same period of 2023.
• Total number of active borrowers^[2] was 1,965,248 in the third quarter of 2024, compared with 1,809,815 in the same period of 2023.

• The total outstanding loan balance^[3] as of September 30, 2024 was RMB45,766 million, compared with RMB49,685 million as of September 30, 2023.
• The delinquency rate for all outstanding loans that are past due for 31-60 days^[4] as of September 30, 2024 was 1.02%, compared with 1.11% as of September 30, 2023.
• The delinquency rate for all outstanding loans that are past due for 91-180 days^[5] as of September 30, 2024 was 3.22%, compared with 2.50% as of September 30, 2023.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

• Total net revenue in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB1,582.5 million (US$225.5 million), representing an increase of 13.3% from RMB1,396.9 million in the same period of 2023.
• Income from operations in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB509.0 million (US$72.5 million), compared with RMB435.0 million in the same period of 2023.
• Net income in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB375.8 million (US$53.6 million), compared with RMB347.2 million in the same period of 2023.
• Non-GAAP^[6] adjusted net income in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB433.6 million (US$61.8 million), compared with RMB374.5 million in the same period of 2023.
• Net income per basic and diluted American depositary share ("ADS") ^[7] in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB7.86 (US$1.12) and RMB7.74 (US$1.10), compared with RMB7.26 and RMB7.02, respectively, in the same period of 2023.
• Non-GAAP adjusted net income per basic and diluted ADS in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB9.12 (US$1.30) and RMB8.88 (US$1.27), compared with RMB7.80 and RMB7.56, respectively, in the same period of 2023.

Mr. Kent Li, President of the Company, commented, "We are pleased to report another strong quarter, with loan volumes exceeding our forecast and a significant sequential improvement in asset quality. In the third quarter, we continued to promptly adjust loan volumes based on risk levels. As asset quality improved, we further intensified our borrower acquisition efforts, which have yielded very positive results. Both the top and bottom lines continued to grow year-over-year. Non-GAAP adjusted net income reached a new record high."

"Specifically on the operational front, our total loan amount facilitated and originated was down 4% year-on-year but up 25% sequentially to RMB28 billion, above the high end of our guidance. Delinquency rates for all outstanding loans past due for 31-60 days and 91-180 days were 1.02% and 3.22%, respectively, at the end of the quarter, compared to 1.29% and 4.38% a quarter ago and 1.11% and 2.50% a year ago. We are pleased with these improvements in asset quality and will continue to optimize our risk management system through advanced technology."

"In September this year, the Chinese government unveiled a comprehensive stimulus package aimed at improving liquidity, boosting the property market, stabilizing financial markets and stimulating consumption. We expect this will provide a meaningful boost to the macroeconomic recovery. As an integral part of the economy, the personal finance market we serve should benefit from this upturn. We have already observed positive signs in the market and are committed to adjusting loan volumes in line with risk levels. As a result of this favorable environment, we are raising our guidance and expect our monthly loan volume to exceed RMB10 billion in the fourth quarter, setting a new record."

Mr. Frank Fuya Zheng, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, added, "I'm pleased to report that our strategy of balancing business growth and profitability continued to pay off. Total net revenue was RMB1.6 billion, up 13% year-on-year and 15% sequentially, while non-GAAP adjusted net income reached a record high of RMB434 million, up 16% year-on-year and sequentially. As we continue to deliver strong profitability and execute on our proven strategy, we have full confidence in our future. We will continue to execute our semi-annual dividend policy and explore opportunities under our share repurchase program to return more value to our shareholders over the long term."

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total net revenue in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 13.3% to RMB1,582.5 million (US$225.5 million) from RMB1,396.9 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to growth in various disaggregated revenue items compared with the same period of 2023. Please refer to analysis of disaggregation of revenue below.

Loan facilitation service fees in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 5.9% to RMB878.3 million (US$125.2 million) from RMB829.4 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a decrease in the expected prepayment rates this quarter compared with the same period of 2023.

Post-origination service fees in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 10.7% to RMB186.1 million (US$26.5 million) from RMB168.2 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to the cumulative effect of increased volume of loans facilitated in the previous quarters. Revenues from post-origination services are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the underlying loans as the services are being provided.

Financing income in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 11.6% to RMB335.8 million (US$47.8 million) from RMB301.0 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in average loan receivables held by the Company compared with the same period of 2023.

Guarantee income in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB53.6 million (US$7.6 million), compared with RMB7.9 million in the same period of 2023, due to the cumulative effect of increased volume of loans facilitated covered by guarantee service in the previous quarters compared with the same period of 2023. Revenues from guarantee service are recognized systematically when the Company released from the underlying risk.

Other revenue in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 42.4% to RMB128.8 million (US$18.3 million), compared with RMB90.4 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in referral service fee for introducing borrowers to other platforms.

Origination and servicing expenses in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 13.6% to RMB457.5 million (US$65.2 million) from RMB402.9 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to the increase in collection expenses resulting from the cumulative effect of increased volume of loans facilitated and originated in the previous quarters compared with the same period of 2023.

Borrower acquisitions and marketing expenses in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 20.7% to RMB506.8 million (US$72.2 million) from RMB419.9 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to intensified efforts in borrower acquisitions compared with the same period of 2023.

Reversal of provision for loans receivable in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB35 thousand (US$5 thousand), compared with provision for loans receivable of RMB53.9 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a decrease in the average estimated default rate compared with the same period of 2023, and partially offset by an increase in loans receivable held by the Company as a result of the cumulative effect of increased volume of loans facilitated and originated in the previous quarters compared with the same period of 2023.

Provision for contingent guarantee liabilities in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB56.4 million (US$8.0 million), compared with RMB41.6 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in guarantee liabilities held by the Company as a result of the increased volume of loans facilitated covered by the guarantee service this quarter compared with the same period of 2023.

Income from operations in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB509.0 million (US$72.5 million), compared with RMB435.0 million in the same period of 2023.

Income before income taxes and gain from equity in affiliates in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB473.5 million (US$67.5 million), compared with RMB417.5 million in the same period of 2023.

Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB100.3 million (US$14.3 million), compared with RMB74.2 million in the same period of 2023.

Net income in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB375.8 million (US$53.6 million), compared with RMB347.2 million in the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP adjusted net income in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB433.6 million (US$61.8 million), compared with RMB374.5 million in the same period of 2023.

Net income per basic and diluted ADS in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB7.86 (US$1.12), and RMB7.74 (US$1.10), compared with RMB7.26 and RMB7.02, respectively, in the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP adjusted net income per basic and diluted ADS in the third quarter of 2024 was RMB9.12 (US$1.30), and RMB8.88 (US$1.27), compared with RMB7.80 and RMB7.56 respectively, in the same period of 2023.

Cash and cash equivalents was RMB1,044.1 million (US$148.8 million) as of September 30, 2024, compared with RMB1,612.2 million as of June 30, 2024.

Recent Development

Share Repurchase Plans

On September 4, 2024, the Company further extended the period of the US$30 million share repurchase program until March 31, 2026. In the third quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 1,689,722 Class A ordinary shares with 10,038 Class A ordinary shares represented by ADSs for a total consideration of approximately US$1.3 million. The Company has approximately US$4.1 million remaining for potential repurchases under its US$30 million share repurchase plan.

As previously disclosed, on May 30, 2024, the Company announced that its board of directors authorized a new US$20 million share repurchase plan, effective through November 30, 2025. The Company completed a tender offer in July 2024 under the new share repurchase program, with a total repurchase amount of approximately US$9.2 million. The Company has approximately US$10.8 million remaining under its US$20 million plan.

Business Outlook

The Company expects the total loan amount facilitated and originated for the fourth quarter of 2024 to be between RMB30.0 billion and RMB31.0 billion. The total loan amount facilitated and originated for 2024 is expected to be between RMB102.6 billion and RMB103.6 billion.

This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary views, which are subject to changes.

Conference Call

X Financial's management team will host an earnings conference call at 7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on November 27, 2024 (8:00 PM Beijing / Hong Kong Time on November 27, 2024).

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

Please dial in ten minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode to join the call.

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following numbers until December 4, 2024:

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://ir.xiaoyinggroup.com.

About X Financial

X Financial (NYSE: XYF) (the "Company") is a leading online personal finance company in China. The Company is committed to connecting borrowers on its platform with its institutional funding partners. With its proprietary big data-driven technology, the Company has established strategic partnerships with financial institutions across multiple areas of its business operations, enabling it to facilitate and originate loans to prime borrowers under a risk assessment and control system.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.xiaoyinggroup.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Statement

In evaluating our business, we consider and use non-GAAP measures as supplemental measures to review and assess our operating performance. We present the non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by our management to evaluate our operating performance and formulate business plans. We believe that the use of the non-GAAP financial measures facilitates investors' assessment of our operating performance and help investors to identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain income or expenses that we include in income (loss) from operations and net income (loss). We also believe that the non-GAAP measures provide useful information about our core operating results, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by our management in its financial and operational decision-making.

We use in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: (i) adjusted net income (loss), (ii) adjusted net income (loss) per basic ADS, (iii) adjusted net income (loss) per diluted ADS, (iv) adjusted net income per basic share, and (v) adjusted net income per diluted share, each of which excludes share-based compensation expense, impairment losses on financial investments, income (loss) from financial investments and impairment losses on long-term investments. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing our operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

We mitigate these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, which should be considered when evaluating our performance. We encourage you to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP results" set forth at the end of this press release.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB 7.0176 to US$1.00, the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of September 30, 2024.

Disclaimer

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," "targets," "guidance" and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but not limited to the followings: the Company's goals and strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the credit industry, and marketplace lending in particular, in China; the demand for and market acceptance of its marketplace's products and services; its ability to attract and retain borrowers and investors on its marketplace; its relationships with its strategic cooperation partners; competition in its industry; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to the corporate structure, business and industry. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this announcement is current as of the date of this announcement, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Use of Projections

This announcement also contains certain financial forecasts (or guidance) with respect to the Company's projected financial results. The Company's independent auditors have not audited, reviewed, compiled or performed any procedures with respect to the projections or guidance for the purpose of their inclusion in this announcement, and accordingly, they did not express an opinion or provide any other form assurance with respect thereto for the purpose of this announcement. This guidance should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of future results. The assumptions and estimates underlying the prospective financial information are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties that could actual results to differ materially from those contained in the prospective financial information. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the prospective results are indicative of the future performance of the Company, or that actual results will not differ materially from those set forth in the prospective financial information. Inclusion of the prospective financial information in this announcement should not be regarded as a representation by any person that the results contained in the prospective financial information will actually be achieved. You should review this information together with the Company's historical information.

For more information, please contact:

X Financial
Mr. Frank Fuya Zheng
E-mail: [email protected] 

Christensen IR

In China
Mr. Rene Vanguestaine
Phone: +86-178-1749 0483
E-mail: [email protected] 

In US
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE X Financial