LexinFintech Reports 52% Net Income Growth for FY2025, Declares Increased Dividends, and Discloses PFIC Status
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Summary
LexinFintech reported strong net income growth and improved loan quality for FY2025, while also increasing dividends. However, revenue and loan originations declined, and the company disclosed its likely PFIC status for U.S. investors.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · LX
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FY2025 Net Income Surges
Net income increased by 52.4% to RMB1,677 million (US$240 million) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, compared to RMB1,100 million in 2024.
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Increased Dividend Payout
The board approved a dividend of US$0.094 per ordinary share (US$0.188 per ADS) for H2 2025, following an increased payout ratio of 30% of total net income since the second half of 2025.
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Improved Loan Delinquency Rate
The 90-day+ delinquency ratio decreased to 3.1% as of December 31, 2025, from 3.6% in 2024, indicating better asset quality.
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Revenue and Originations Decline
Operating revenue decreased by 7.4% to RMB13,152 million (US$1,881 million), and loan originations fell by 3.2% to RMB205 billion (US$29.4 billion) in 2025.
Analysis · LX · Finance
LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. reported a substantial 52.4% increase in net income for fiscal year 2025, reaching RMB1,677 million (US$240 million), alongside an improved 90-day+ loan delinquency ratio of 3.1%. The company also increased its dividend payout ratio to 30% of total net income for the second half of 2025, with a dividend of US$0.094 per ordinary share (US$0.188 per ADS) approved for this period. However, operating revenue and loan originations saw declines of 7.4% and 3.2% respectively. A significant disclosure for U.S. investors is the company's belief that it was a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) for 2025 and is likely to remain so for the current taxable year, which could have adverse tax consequences for U.S. holders.
At the time of this filing, LX was trading at $2.10 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $353.4M. The 52-week trading range was $2.02 to $9.35. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.