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BingEx Limited Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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BingEx Limited (Nasdaq: FLX) reported second quarter 2026 revenues of RMB940.3 million, down from RMB1,024.6 million a year earlier, as intensified competition weighed on growth. Gross profit declined to RMB95.5 million, with gross margin narrowing to 10.2% from 12.0%.

Income from operations fell to RMB7.3 million, while non-GAAP income from operations was RMB10.8 million. The company recorded a net loss of RMB34.0 million versus net income of RMB53.5 million in Q2 2025, mainly due to RMB41.7 million losses from changes in fair value of long-term investments and RMB2.4 million investment loss.

Non-GAAP net income was RMB11.4 million. Operating expenses decreased 14.6% to RMB88.3 million, with notable reductions in selling and marketing and R&D. As of June 30, 2026, cash, restricted cash and short-term investments totaled RMB853.4 million. By August 19, 2026, BingEx had repurchased about 3.9 million ADSs for roughly US$11.8 million.

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Positive

  • Revenues RMB940.3m, with positive income from operations of RMB7.3m in Q2 2026
  • Operating expenses down 14.6% year over year to RMB88.3m in Q2 2026
  • Selling and marketing expenses down 24.0% and R&D down 28.6% year over year
  • Non-GAAP net income RMB11.4m in Q2 2026, despite GAAP net loss
  • Strong liquidity with RMB853.4m in cash, restricted cash and short-term investments as of June 30, 2026
  • Share repurchases of ~3.9m ADSs for about US$11.8m under the authorized US$30m program

Negative

  • Revenue declined ~8% year over year to RMB940.3m in Q2 2026 amid intensifying competition
  • Gross profit fell to RMB95.5m, with gross margin down from 12.0% to 10.2%
  • Net result swung to loss: RMB34.0m loss vs RMB53.5m income in Q2 2025
  • Non-GAAP net income down to RMB11.4m from RMB45.6m a year earlier
  • Fair value and investment impacts: RMB41.7m loss on long-term investments and RMB2.4m investment loss in Q2 2026
  • Shareholders’ equity decreased from RMB835.4m at December 31, 2025 to RMB733.9m at June 30, 2026

News Explained

The additional structural detail is that BingEx’s share-repurchase program is authorized—not committed—to spend up to US$30.0 million through April 1, 2027; actual purchases reached US$11.8 million for approximately 3.9 million ADSs by August 19, 2026.

Market Context

The platform records classified short positioning as low. That context keeps attention on the quarte...
Analysis

The platform records classified short positioning as low. That context keeps attention on the quarter's operating deterioration and investment valuation losses, while competitive pressure remains a stated risk; cash and repurchases provide additional items to monitor.

Key Figures

Revenue: RMB940.3 million (US$138.6 million) Gross Profit: RMB95.5 million (US$14.1 million) Gross Profit Margin: 10.2% +5 more
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Revenue RMB940.3 million (US$138.6 million) 2Q 2026 vs. RMB1,024.6 million in 2Q 2025
Gross Profit RMB95.5 million (US$14.1 million) 2Q 2026 vs. RMB122.7 million in 2Q 2025
Gross Profit Margin 10.2% 2Q 2026 vs. 12.0% in 2Q 2025
Income from Operations RMB7.3 million (US$1.1 million) 2Q 2026 vs. RMB19.3 million in 2Q 2025
Net Loss RMB34.0 million (US$5.0 million) 2Q 2026 vs. net income of RMB53.5 million in 2Q 2025
Non-GAAP Net Income RMB11.4 million (US$1.7 million) 2Q 2026 vs. RMB45.6 million in 2Q 2025
Cash and Short-Term Investments RMB853.4 million (US$125.8 million) As of June 30, 2026
ADSs Repurchased Approximately 3.9 million ADSs for approximately US$11.8 million As of August 19, 2026

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: May 21 (Negative)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 21 Q1 2026 earnings Negative -7.8% Revenue declined and net loss widened despite improved operating income.
Mar 17 Q4/FY 2025 earnings Positive +20.8% Full-year profitability and gross margin improved alongside continued share repurchases.
Nov 19 Q3 2025 earnings Positive +11.3% Positive net income and operating income accompanied higher gross profit.
Aug 19 Q2 2025 earnings Neutral +0.8% Revenue declined while margin improved and net income remained positive.
May 22 Q1 2025 earnings Negative -1.3% Revenue declined and the company reported a net loss year over year.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Historical earnings reactions were mostly aligned with the reported direction, including negative reactions to Q1 2026 and Q1 2025 results and positive reactions to Q4/FY 2025 and Q3 2025 results.

Key Terms

non-gaap financial measures, share-based compensation expenses, fair value measurement, non-gaap net income
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"Non-GAAP financial measures are non-GAAP financial measures."
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
share-based compensation expenses financial
"Income from operations represents income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses."
Share-based compensation expenses are the accounting costs a company records when it pays employees, directors or contractors with company stock, stock options, or other equity instruments instead of cash. Investors care because these expenses reduce reported profits and can increase the number of outstanding shares, diluting ownership — like a business paying wages with gift cards that count as payroll cost and also add more gift cards in circulation.
fair value measurement financial
"reflecting the decrease in the fair value measurement of long-term investments."
A fair value measurement is an estimate of what an asset or liability could be sold for or transferred at in an orderly market, similar to getting a current market appraisal rather than the original purchase price. Investors care because it affects reported profits and a company’s balance sheet—changes in these estimates can move stock prices and signal shifts in the business, much like a real-time reappraisal of a home affects a homeowner’s net worth.
non-gaap net income financial
"Non-GAAP net income represents net income (loss) excluding changes in fair value"
Non-GAAP net income is a company's profit figure that excludes certain costs or income that are included in standard accounting methods. Companies often use it to show what their earnings might look like without one-time expenses or other unusual items, helping investors see the company's core performance more clearly.

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BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BingEx Limited (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FLX), a leading on-demand dedicated courier service provider in China (branded as “FlashEx”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights:

  • Revenues were RMB940.3 million (US$138.6 million) in the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB1,024.6 million in the same period of 2025.
  • Gross profit was RMB95.5 million (US$14.1 million) in the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB122.7 million in the same period of 2025.
  • Income from operations was RMB7.3 million (US$1.1 million) in the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB19.3 million in the same period of 2025.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations1 was RMB10.8 million (US$1.6 million) in the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB31.9 million in the same period of 2025.
  • Net loss was RMB34.0 million (US$5.0 million) in the second quarter of 2026, compared with net income of RMB53.5 million in the same period of 2025.
  • Non-GAAP net income1 was RMB11.4 million (US$1.7 million) in the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB45.6 million in the same period of 2025.
  • The number of orders fulfilled was 63.1 million in the second quarter of 2026.

Mr. Adam Xue, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of FlashEx, commented, “In the second quarter of 2026, amid a persistently challenging market environment, we continued to optimize capacity allocation while expanding both our usage scenarios and service offerings. This drove a sequential recovery in our core operating metrics, with service scale and delivery efficiency improving in parallel. The quarter also marked a step forward in how AI is reshaping our business. Externally, we are embedding our fulfillment capability directly into emerging AI ecosystems, extending our reach to the point where user demand originates. Internally, AI has evolved from a set of isolated applications into a systemic capability that underpins the way our organization operates. Together with our low-altitude logistics business moving from pilot routes to multi-route commercial operation, these efforts position FlashEx to deliver sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders.”

Mr. Luke Tang, Chief Financial Officer of FlashEx, said, “Our differentiated on-demand dedicated courier model continued to demonstrate resilience as we further refined operations in the second quarter. We closed the quarter with RMB853.4 million in cash and short-term investments and had repurchased approximately 3.9 million ADSs for approximately US$11.8 million in aggregate as of August 19, 2026. As AI becomes increasingly embedded across the organization, we are confident it will support a structural improvement in our operating expense ratio over the long term.”

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Revenues were RMB940.3 million (US$138.6 million) in the second quarter of 2026, compared with RMB1,024.6 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by intensifying market competition.

Cost of revenues was RMB844.7 million (US$124.5 million), compared with RMB901.9 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was in line with the decline in revenues.

Gross profit was RMB95.5 million (US$14.1 million), compared with RMB122.7 million in the same period of 2025. Gross profit margin was 10.2%, compared with 12.0% in the same period of 2025.

Total operating expenses were RMB88.3 million (US$13.0 million), representing a decrease of 14.6% from RMB103.4 million in the same period of 2025.

Selling and marketing expenses were RMB36.6 million (US$5.4 million), representing a decrease of 24.0% from RMB48.2 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to the reduction in advertising expenses, staff costs and share-based payment expenses.

General and administrative expenses were relatively stable at RMB37.9 million (US$5.6 million), compared with RMB36.0 million in the same period of 2025.

Research and development expenses were RMB13.7 million (US$2.0 million), representing a decrease of 28.6% from RMB19.2 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to the reduction in share-based payment expenses and staff costs.

Income from operations was RMB7.3 million (US$1.1 million), compared with RMB19.3 million in the same period of 2025.

Non-GAAP income from operations1 was RMB10.8 million (US$1.6 million), compared with RMB31.9 million in the same period of 2025.

Changes in fair value of long-term investments recorded losses of RMB41.7 million (US$6.2 million), compared with earnings of RMB20.5 million in the same period of 2025, reflecting the decrease in the fair value measurement of long-term investments.

Investment loss was RMB2.4 million (US$0.4 million), compared with an investment income of RMB9.2 million in the same period of 2025, reflecting the decrease in the fair value of short-term investments.

Net loss was RMB34.0 million (US$5.0 million), compared with net income of RMB53.5 million in the same period of 2025.

Non-GAAP net income1 was RMB11.4 million (US$1.7 million), compared with RMB45.6 million in the same period of 2025.

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB34.0 million (US$5.0 million), compared with net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB53.5 million in the same period of 2025.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders1 was RMB11.3 million (US$1.7 million), compared with RMB45.6 million in the same period of 2025.

Basic net loss per ordinary share was RMB0.17 (US$0.03).

Diluted net loss per ordinary share was RMB0.17 (US$0.03).

As of June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments were RMB853.4 million (US$125.8 million).

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1 Non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income margin are non-GAAP financial measures. For more information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results.”

Update on Share Repurchase

On March 17, 2026, the Board of Directors approved a one-year extension of the Company’s existing share repurchase program. The Company is authorized to repurchase up to an aggregate of US$30.0 million worth of its shares until April 1, 2027. As of August 19, 2026, the Company had repurchased a total of approximately 3.9 million ADSs in the open market with cash for an aggregate consideration of approximately US$11.8 million.

Conference Call

The Company will host an earnings conference call on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 8:00PM Beijing Time (8:00AM U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss the results.

Participants are required to pre-register for the conference call at:

https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI25d01e95418142d6be0cc75c8dbe6755

Upon registration, participants will receive an email containing participant dial-in numbers and a personal PIN to join the conference call.

A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.ishansong.com, and a replay of the webcast will be available following the session.

About BingEx Limited

BingEx Limited (Nasdaq: FLX) is a pioneer in China in providing on-demand dedicated courier services for individual and business customers with superior time certainty, delivery safety and service quality. The company brands its services as “FlashEx,” or “闪送”. FlashEx has become synonymous with on-demand dedicated courier services in China. With a mission to make people’s lives better through its services, FlashEx remains dedicated to consistently providing a superior customer experience and offering a unique value proposition to all participants in its business.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.ishansong.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our financial results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use non-GAAP financial measures, namely non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income margin, as supplemental measures to evaluate our operating results and make financial and operational decisions. Non-GAAP income from operations represents income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP operating margin is equal to non-GAAP income from operations divided by revenues. Non-GAAP net income represents net income (loss) excluding changes in fair value of long-term investments and share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP net income margin is equal to non-GAAP net income divided by revenues. Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders represents net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding changes in fair value of long-term investments and share-based compensation expenses.

By excluding the impact of changes in fair value of long-term investments and share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges, we believe that non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain earnings or losses that we include in results based on U.S. GAAP. We believe that non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about our operating results, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility into key metrics used by our management in its financial and operational decision-making.

Our non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to U.S. GAAP results. In addition, our calculation of non-GAAP financial information may be different from the calculation used by other companies, and therefore comparability may be limited.

Reconciliations of our non-GAAP results to our U.S. GAAP financial measures are set forth in tables at the end of this earnings release, which provide more details on the non-GAAP financial measures.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“USD”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB6.7851 to US$1.00, the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of June 30, 2026.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to,” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Investor Relations Contact

In China:
BingEx Limited
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@ishansong.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Helen Wu
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: FlashEx@thepiacentegroup.com

In the United States:
Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: FlashEx@thepiacentegroup.com


BINGEX LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except for number of shares and per share data)

  December 31, June 30,
  2025 2026
  RMB RMB USD
ASSETS      
Current assets      
Cash and cash equivalents 561,127 574,424 84,660
Restricted cash 91 130 19
Short-term investments 390,353 278,833 41,095
Accounts receivable 36,726 27,011 3,981
Prepayments and other current assets 45,665 36,267 5,344
Total current assets 1,033,962 916,665 135,099
Non-current assets      
Long-term investments 224,404 185,637 27,360
Property and equipment, net 1,941 1,502 221
Operating lease right-of-use assets 25,087 21,651 3,191
Other non-current assets 3,062 3,094 456
Total non-current assets 254,494 211,884 31,228
Total assets 1,288,456 1,128,549 166,327
       
LIABILITIES      
Current liabilities      
Accounts payable 224,090 196,829 29,009
Deferred revenue 60,541 56,579 8,339
Operating lease liabilities, current 9,728 10,202 1,503
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 145,791 117,005 17,244
Total current liabilities 440,150 380,615 56,095
Non-current liabilities      
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 12,879 8,974 1,323
Total non-current liabilities 12,879 8,974 1,323
Total liabilities 453,029 389,589 57,418
Redeemable noncontrolling interest - 5,065 746
Shareholders’ equity 835,427 733,895 108,163
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholders’ equity 1,288,456 1,128,549 166,327


BINGEX LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands, except for number of shares and per share data)

  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2025 2026 2026 2025 2026 2026
  RMB RMB USD RMB RMB USD
             
Revenues 1,024,558  940,258  138,577  1,985,320  1,875,553  276,422 
Cost of revenues (901,866) (844,723) (124,497) (1,735,954) (1,674,186) (246,744)
Gross Profit 122,692  95,535  14,080  249,366  201,367  29,678 
Operating expenses:            
Selling and marketing expenses (48,194) (36,637) (5,400) (97,528) (75,119) (11,071)
General and administrative expenses (35,952) (37,916) (5,588) (73,849) (77,802) (11,467)
Research and development expenses (19,234) (13,728) (2,023) (48,716) (30,199) (4,451)
Total operating expenses (103,380) (88,281) (13,011) (220,093) (183,120) (26,989)
Income from operations 19,312  7,254  1,069  29,273  18,247  2,689 
Interest income 3,179  2,936  433  7,470  5,965  879 
Changes in fair value of long-term investments 20,539  (41,744) (6,152) (22,719) (62,557) (9,220)
Investment income (loss) 9,184  (2,394) (353) 18,096  (38,545) (5,681)
Other income 1,281  118  17  11,141  483  71 
Income (loss) before income taxes 53,495  (33,830) (4,986) 43,261  (76,407) (11,262)
Income tax expense -  (141) (21) (35) (164) (24)
Net income (loss) 53,495  (33,971) (5,007) 43,226  (76,571) (11,286)
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests -  65  10  -  65  10 
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders 53,495  (34,036) (5,017) 43,226  (76,636) (11,296)
Net earnings (loss) per ordinary share            
– Basic 0.26  (0.17) (0.03) 0.21  (0.38) (0.06)
– Diluted 0.26  (0.17) (0.03) 0.21  (0.38) (0.06)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in computing net earnings (loss) per ordinary share            
– Basic 208,488,138  201,353,244  201,353,244  208,454,128  201,803,741  201,803,741 
– Diluted 209,438,670  201,353,244  201,353,244  209,979,209  201,803,741  201,803,741 


BINGEX LIMITED
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
(Amounts in thousands, except for number of shares and per share data)

  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2025 2026 2026 2025 2026 2026
  RMB RMB USD RMB RMB USD
             
Income from operations 19,312  7,254  1,069  29,273  18,247  2,689 
Add: Share-based compensation expenses 12,630  3,591  529  29,278  14,237  2,098 
Non-GAAP income from operations 31,942  10,845  1,598  58,551  32,484  4,787 
Operating margin 1.9%  0.8%    1.5%  1.0%   
Add: Share-based compensation expenses as a percentage of revenues 1.2%  0.4%    1.5%  0.8%   
Non-GAAP operating margin 3.1%  1.2%    3.0%  1.8%   
             
Net income (loss) 53,495  (33,971) (5,007) 43,226  (76,571) (11,286)
Add: Changes in fair value of long-term investments (20,539) 41,744  6,152  22,719  62,557  9,220 
Add: Share-based compensation expenses 12,630  3,591  529  29,278  14,237  2,098 
Non-GAAP net income 45,586  11,364  1,674  95,223  223  32 
Net income (loss) margin 5.2%  -3.6%    2.2%  -4.1%   
Add: Changes in fair value of long-term investments as a percentage of revenues -2.0%  4.4%    1.1%  3.3%   
Add: Share-based compensation expenses as a percentage of revenues 1.2%  0.4%    1.5%  0.8%   
Non-GAAP net income margin 4.4%  1.2%    4.8%  0.0%   
             
Net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders 53,495  (34,036) (5,017) 43,226  (76,636) (11,296)
Add: Changes in fair value of long-term investments (20,539) 41,744  6,152  22,719  62,557  9,220 
Add: Share-based compensation expenses 12,630  3,591  529  29,278  14,237  2,098 
Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders 45,586  11,299  1,664  95,223  158  22 



FAQ

How did BingEx (Nasdaq: FLX) perform financially in Q2 2026?

BingEx reported Q2 2026 revenues of RMB940.3 million and a net loss of RMB34.0 million. According to BingEx, gross profit was RMB95.5 million, income from operations reached RMB7.3 million, and non-GAAP net income, excluding certain non-cash items, was RMB11.4 million for the quarter.

Why did FLX report a net loss in the second quarter of 2026?

FLX recorded a net loss of RMB34.0 million in Q2 2026 mainly due to investment-related fair value changes. According to BingEx, there were RMB41.7 million losses from changes in fair value of long-term investments and RMB2.4 million investment loss, offsetting positive operating income.

What were BingEx (FLX) revenues and margins in Q2 2026 compared to Q2 2025?

BingEx generated Q2 2026 revenues of RMB940.3 million, down from RMB1,024.6 million in Q2 2025. According to BingEx, gross profit decreased from RMB122.7 million to RMB95.5 million, and gross margin narrowed from 12.0% to 10.2% year over year in the quarter.

What is BingEx’s cash and investment position as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, BingEx held RMB853.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments. According to BingEx, total assets were RMB1,128.5 million, shareholders’ equity was RMB733.9 million, and long-term investments stood at RMB185.6 million on the balance sheet.

How much stock has BingEx (FLX) repurchased under its share repurchase program?

By August 19, 2026, BingEx had repurchased approximately 3.9 million ADSs for about US$11.8 million in total. According to BingEx, the board extended the share repurchase authorization of up to US$30.0 million until April 1, 2027, allowing further potential buybacks.

What were BingEx’s operating expenses and cost controls in Q2 2026?

BingEx’s total operating expenses were RMB88.3 million in Q2 2026, down 14.6% year over year. According to BingEx, selling and marketing expenses declined 24.0% and research and development expenses fell 28.6%, mainly due to lower advertising, staff and share-based payment costs.

What non-GAAP metrics did BingEx (FLX) report for Q2 2026?

For Q2 2026, BingEx reported non-GAAP income from operations of RMB10.8 million and non-GAAP net income of RMB11.4 million. According to BingEx, these measures exclude share-based compensation and fair value changes in long-term investments to highlight underlying operating performance.