LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (LX.US) rose 5.31% during Tuesday's trading session, closing at $2.18 per share, continuing its recent upward trend. The day's trading volume reached $2.749 million, showing sustained momentum. The advance was driven by a significant rally in the broader U.S. stock market and the company's announcement of a dividend payout ratio reaching a record high of 30%.
U.S. equities closed sharply higher on Tuesday, with major indices posting their largest single-day gains since May of last year. This surge was supported by signs of easing tensions in the Middle East. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 2.49%, the Nasdaq Composite climbed 3.83%, and the S&P 500 Index advanced 2.91%. Technology and semiconductor stocks were standout performers, fueling the overall market rise. Meta Platforms rose over 6%, while NVIDIA and Google each gained more than 5%. Tesla increased over 4%, with Amazon and Microsoft both rising more than 3%, and Apple closing nearly 3% higher.
Chinese equities listed in the U.S. also demonstrated strength, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising 2.80%. Among individual stocks, WeRide surged over 13%, Pony.ai climbed more than 10%, and both Huya and NIO advanced over 9%. Hesai Group rose nearly 8%, while Canadian Solar, iQIYI, EHang Holdings, and ECARX each gained more than 6%.
On March 19, LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (LX.US), a leading new consumption digital technology service provider in China, released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. Alongside steady revenue growth and strong user metrics, a notable detail emerged: the company announced the continuation and enhancement of its high dividend payout policy. For the second half of 2025, a cash dividend of $0.188 per ADS will be distributed, representing approximately 30% of net profit. This marks the third time in nearly two years that LexinFintech has increased returns to shareholders. For the full year 2025, the total dividend per share reached $0.382, more than double the $0.182 paid in the previous year.
Financial reports indicate resilient profitability for LexinFintech. Net income attributable to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2025 was RMB 299 million, with full-year net profit reaching RMB 2.216 billion. The company's cash position, including cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, stood at approximately RMB 4 billion in 2025, while shareholder equity remained robust at around RMB 12 billion, providing a solid foundation for sustained and potentially increasing dividend distributions.
Founded in August 2013 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, LexinFintech has actively integrated online and offline consumer scenarios through its platforms. Guided by the brand philosophy of "Easy Consumption, Flexible Liquidity," it connects millions of young Chinese consumers with new consumption brands. The company was officially listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in December 2017.