The chart below shows how XYF performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, XYF sees a -9.00% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.68% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +4.08%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Loan Volume Surge: Total loan volumes exceeded guidance with RMB32 billion facilitated in Q4, a 24% year-over-year increase.
Stable Loan Volume Performance: Full year total loan volumes reached RMB104.9 billion, reflecting stable performance compared to 2023.
Profitability Surge: Net income more than doubled year-over-year in Q4, indicating strong profitability growth.
Delinquency Rate Improvement: Delinquency rates improved significantly, with 31-60 days overdue loans decreasing to 1.17% from 1.57% year-over-year.
Stimulus Measures Impact: The Chinese government's monetary and fiscal stimulus measures supported borrower demand and lowered funding costs.
Loan Volume Growth Expectations: Expectations for total loan volumes to increase by approximately 30% in 2025 due to organic demand and a stable regulatory environment.
Net Revenue Surge: Total net revenue increased 43% year-over-year to RMB1.7 billion in Q4.
Record Revenue and Income: Full year total net revenue reached a record RMB5.9 billion, with net income growing to RMB1.5 billion.
Shareholder Equity Increase: Strong balance sheet with total shareholder equity increasing by 19% year-over-year.
Shareholder Returns Overview: Returned approximately USD76 million to shareholders in 2024, including cash dividends and share repurchases.
Dividend Approval Announcement: Board approved a semiannual dividend of USD0.25 per ADS, reinforcing commitment to shareholder value.
Share Repurchase Activity: Repurchased 38.4 million Class A ordinary shares in Q4, totaling USD49 million, with a total of USD59.4 million repurchased in 2024.
Negative
Loan Volume Analysis: Total loan volumes for Q4 were RMB32 billion, which, while a 24% year-over-year increase, indicates a reliance on external economic factors such as government stimulus rather than organic growth.
Net Income Growth Concerns: Despite a doubling of net income year-over-year, the company’s overall growth is heavily influenced by macroeconomic conditions, raising concerns about sustainability in a changing economic environment.
Delinquency Rate Concerns: The delinquency rates, although improved, still indicate a level of risk with 1.17% for loans overdue by 31 to 60 days and 2.48% for those overdue by 91 to 108 days, suggesting ongoing credit risk management challenges.
AI Investment Uncertainty: The company’s reliance on AI and technology investments, while promising, may not yield immediate results, and there is uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of these strategies in a competitive market.
Loan Volume Forecast Concerns: The forecast for 2025 anticipates a 30% increase in loan volumes, which may be overly optimistic given potential economic fluctuations and regulatory changes that could impact borrower demand.
X Financial (NYSE:XYF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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