LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: LX) saw its stock price surge 5.07% in Thursday's trading session following the release of its impressive second-quarter 2025 financial results. The Chinese fintech company reported a significant improvement in profitability, despite a marginal dip in revenue.
The standout figure from the earnings report was LexinFintech's adjusted earnings per share (EPS), which doubled to $0.42 compared to $0.21 in the same period last year. This 100% year-over-year increase in EPS significantly outpaced market expectations. The company's net income for Q2 reached RMB 511.401 million, while gross profit stood at a robust RMB 1,272.684 million.
Despite a slight 0.04% year-over-year decrease in sales to $500.78 million, investors were encouraged by LexinFintech's ability to boost profitability. Adding to the positive sentiment, the company maintained its performance guidance, expecting net income for the full year 2025 to achieve significant year-over-year growth. This optimistic outlook, combined with the strong quarterly results, appears to be driving the stock's upward momentum.