LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: LX) saw its stock surge 5.38% in pre-market trading on Monday, following the company's announcement of a significant share repurchase program. The Chinese fintech firm has authorized a buyback of up to $50 million worth of its shares over the next twelve months, signaling strong confidence in its business fundamentals and growth prospects.

The repurchase program, approved by LexinFintech's board of directors, allows the company to buy back shares through various means, including open market transactions and block trades. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing shareholder value and demonstrates the company's positive outlook on its future performance.

Adding to the positive sentiment, LexinFintech's Chairman and CEO, Jay Wenjie Xiao, has personally committed to purchasing up to $10 million worth of the company's American Depository Shares (ADSs) within the next year. This additional investment by the company's top executive further underscores management's confidence in LexinFintech's potential.

Investors are reacting favorably to this news, as share buybacks typically reduce the number of outstanding shares, potentially increasing earnings per share and stock value. The pre-market rally suggests that market participants view this announcement as a strong positive signal for LexinFintech's future prospects in the competitive Chinese fintech sector.