LX Overview

Earnings Reports Overview: The earnings season is nearing its end, with notable companies like WeRide Inc. and LexinFintech Holdings reporting positive results before the market opens on November 24.

Key Earnings to Watch: Zoom Communications, Alibaba Group, and several retailers including Kohl's and Best Buy are set to release their earnings reports, with analysts expecting significant insights into consumer behavior.

Market Schedule: U.S. stock markets will be closed on November 27 for Thanksgiving, and will have an early closure at 1 p.m. ET on November 28.

Company Performance: Deere & Co. has consistently exceeded analyst expectations for 12 consecutive quarters, highlighting its strong performance in the market.

LexinFintech Holdings Performance: LexinFintech Holdings Ltd reported a significant increase in quarterly earnings, rising to 43 cents per share from 28 cents a year ago, despite a drop in sales to $367.580 million from $521.851 million. The stock surged 15.3% in pre-market trading.

Other Gainers in Pre-Market Trading: Several stocks saw notable increases in pre-market trading, including Inspire Veterinary Partners Inc (+54.4%), VisionSys AI Inc (+43.4%), and JX Luxventure Group Inc (+36.2%).

Losers in Pre-Market Trading: Conversely, stocks like Clearside Biomedical Inc (-50.3%), Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc (-15%), and XChange TEC.INC (-14%) experienced significant declines in pre-market trading.

Market Overview: The article provides a snapshot of various stocks' performances in pre-market trading, highlighting both gainers and losers, along with specific percentage changes.

Financial Performance: LexinFintech reported a net income of RMB521 million for Q3 2025, a 68% increase year-over-year, with total loan originations of RMB50.9 billion and operating revenue of RMB3.4 billion, despite a challenging regulatory environment.

Regulatory Compliance: The company successfully adjusted its operations to comply with new regulations, implementing a maximum annual interest rate of 24% on new loans starting October 1, 2025, while focusing on risk management and operational resilience.

User Growth: Lexin's registered user base grew to 240 million, with active users using loan products increasing to 4.4 million, reflecting a 2.7% year-over-year growth.

Shareholder Returns: The company increased its dividend payout ratio from 25% to 30% of net profit and repurchased approximately US$25 million worth of its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) as part of its commitment to enhancing shareholder value.