Qfin Holdings: Tug-Of-War Between Valuations And Regulations

Qfin Holdings faced significant headwinds from the 2025 regulations, sharply impacting platform services and facilitation fees. QFIN's aggressive buybacks and strong profitability distinguish it among peers, with $450M spent in FY25 and $677M planned for FY26. The ABS lending model and micro-credit business provided resilient income streams for buybacks while noting the lingering risks of further APR caps beyond 20%.