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BingEx (Nasdaq: FLX) Q1 2026 results show wider loss despite cost cuts

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BingEx Limited, which operates the FlashEx on-demand courier service in China, reported unaudited first-quarter 2026 results showing slightly lower revenue but a much wider net loss. Revenue was RMB935.3 million (US$135.6 million), down modestly from RMB960.8 million a year earlier as competition intensified.

Cost controls improved profitability at the operating level: total operating expenses fell 18.7% to RMB94.8 million, helping income from operations edge up to RMB11.0 million. However, weaker investment performance weighed heavily on the bottom line. Changes in fair value of long-term investments and losses on short-term investments pushed net loss to RMB42.6 million (US$6.2 million), compared with a RMB10.3 million loss a year earlier.

On a non-GAAP basis, which excludes share-based compensation and fair value changes, the company swung from net income of RMB49.6 million to a net loss of RMB11.1 million. Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments totaled RMB859.1 million (US$124.5 million) as of March 31, 2026. The board extended a share repurchase program authorizing up to US$30.0 million of buybacks through April 1, 2027, with approximately 3.3 million ADSs already repurchased for about US$10.4 million.

Positive

  • Total operating expenses decreased 18.7% year over year to RMB94.8 million, supporting an increase in income from operations to RMB11.0 million despite slightly lower revenue.
  • The company reported a solid liquidity position with RMB859.1 million in cash, restricted cash and short-term investments as of March 31, 2026, and continued executing a US$30.0 million share repurchase program.

Negative

  • GAAP net loss widened significantly to RMB42.6 million from RMB10.3 million a year earlier, largely due to weaker investment income and fair value changes.
  • Non-GAAP performance deteriorated, shifting from RMB49.6 million net income in the prior-year quarter to a RMB11.1 million net loss, and gross margin declined from 13.2% to 11.3%.

Insights

Operating performance held up, but investment losses drove a sharp swing to non-GAAP and GAAP net losses.

BingEx maintained relatively stable revenue at RMB935.3 million despite competitive pressure, while cutting operating expenses by 18.7% to RMB94.8 million. This lifted income from operations to RMB11.0 million, showing underlying cost discipline and some benefit from AI-driven efficiencies mentioned by management.

The main pressure came below the operating line. Changes in fair value of long-term investments and an investment loss of RMB36.2 million replaced prior-period investment income, driving GAAP net loss to RMB42.6 million. Non-GAAP results also deteriorated, moving from RMB49.6 million net income to an RMB11.1 million loss, and the non-GAAP net margin fell from 5.1% to negative.

The company still held RMB859.1 million in cash, restricted cash and short-term investments as of March 31, 2026, and continued its US$30.0 million share repurchase authorization, with about US$10.4 million used for roughly 3.3 million ADSs. Subsequent filings may provide more detail on how competitive dynamics and investment performance evolve through the rest of 2026.

Revenue Q1 2026 RMB935.3 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
GAAP net loss Q1 2026 RMB42.6 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
Non-GAAP net income (loss) RMB-11.1 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
Income from operations RMB11.0 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
Total operating expenses RMB94.8 million Down from RMB116.7 million year over year
Cash and investments RMB859.1 million Cash, restricted cash and short-term investments as of March 31, 2026
Share repurchase authorization US$30.0 million Program extended until April 1, 2027
ADSs repurchased 3.3 million ADSs Aggregate consideration approximately US$10.4 million as of May 20, 2026
non-GAAP income from operations financial
"Non-GAAP income from operations1 was RMB21.6 million (US$3.1 million), compared with RMB26.6 million in the same period of 2025."
Non-GAAP income from operations is a measure of a company's profit from its core business activities, calculated without including certain expenses or income that are typically added back or excluded in standard accounting reports. It provides a clearer picture of how well the company's main operations are performing by removing items like one-time costs or gains that might distort the overall results. Investors use it to better understand the company's ongoing profitability, separate from unusual or non-recurring items.
non-GAAP net income (loss) financial
"Non-GAAP net loss1 was RMB11.1 million (US$1.6 million), compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB49.6 million in the same period of 2025."
Non-GAAP net income (loss) is a company’s profit or loss figure that has been adjusted to exclude items management considers unusual, one-time, or not reflective of ongoing operations—like large write-offs, restructuring costs, or certain non-cash expenses. Investors use it to see an adjusted view of underlying business performance, similar to looking at a household budget after removing one-off bills, but because companies choose what to exclude, comparisons across firms can be less consistent.
changes in fair value of long-term investments financial
"Changes in fair value of long-term investments were RMB20.8 million (US$3.0 million), representing a decrease of 51.9% compared with RMB43.3 million in the same period of 2025."
investment income (loss) financial
"Investment loss was RMB36.2 million (US$5.2 million), compared with an investment income of RMB8.9 million in the same period of 2025."
share repurchase program financial
"The Company is authorized to repurchase up to an aggregate of US$30.0 million worth of its shares until April 1, 2027."
A share repurchase program is when a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of each remaining share and signal confidence in the company's prospects. For investors, it often suggests that the company believes its stock is undervalued or that it has extra cash to return to shareholders.
operating lease right-of-use assets financial
"Operating lease right-of-use assets 25,087 ... 22,901 ... 3,320"
An operating lease right-of-use (ROU) asset is an accounting entry that shows the value of a leased item you have the legal right to use—like a building, vehicle, or equipment—recorded on a company’s balance sheet along with the corresponding lease obligation. Investors care because it adds to reported assets and liabilities, changing measures like leverage and return on assets much like bringing a long-term rental onto the company’s financial snapshot, which can affect credit terms and valuation.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-42291

 

 

 

BingEx Limited

(Registrant’s Name)

 

 

 

Building 6, Zhongguancun Dongsheng International Science Park

No. 1 Yongtaizhuang North Road

Haidian District, Beijing 100192

People’s Republic of China

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1   Press Release—BingEx Limited Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  BingEx Limited
       
  By  

/s/ Le Tang

  Name : Le Tang
  Title : Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: May 21, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

BingEx Limited Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Beijing, China, May 21, 2026 – 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 first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

First Quarter 2026 Highlights:

 

Revenues were RMB935.3 million (US$135.6 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB960.8 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Gross profit was RMB105.8 million (US$15.3 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB126.7 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Income from operations was RMB11.0 million (US$1.6 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB10.0 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Non-GAAP income from operations1 was RMB21.6 million (US$3.1 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB26.6 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Net loss was RMB42.6 million (US$6.2 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB10.3 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Non-GAAP net loss1 was RMB11.1 million (US$1.6 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB49.6 million in the same period of 2025.

 

The number of orders fulfilled was 57.9 million in the first quarter of 2026.

 

Mr. Adam Xue, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of FlashEx, commented, “In the first quarter of 2026, FlashEx delivered resilient performance amid an evolving market, while making meaningful progress in operational excellence and technological innovation. We further improved service efficiency, refined our merchant and user mix, and deepened penetration in lifestyle scenarios. On the technology front, we became the first in China’s on-demand delivery industry to open-source our core CLI tool, embedding delivery capabilities into AI workflows, while internally AI has become a systemic enabler across customer service, operations, and R&D. We also advanced our low-altitude logistics initiative, securing a strategic investment to support the scaled deployment of drone delivery. Looking ahead, by combining disciplined execution with deeper AI adoption, FlashEx is well positioned to capture new growth opportunities and deliver sustainable long-term value for all stakeholders.”

 

Mr. Luke Tang, Chief Financial Officer of FlashEx, said, “In the first quarter of 2026, we made meaningful progress in deploying AI at the organizational level. The broader adoption of AI across our organization has also contributed to a reduction in operating expenses during the quarter. We remain committed to disciplined execution as AI becomes an increasingly powerful lever for margin improvement and long-term growth.”

 

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Revenues were RMB935.3 million (US$135.6 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with RMB960.8 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by intensifying market competition.

 

Cost of revenues was RMB829.5 million (US$120.2 million), compared with RMB834.1 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was in line with the decline in revenues.

 

Gross profit was RMB105.8 million (US$15.3 million), compared with RMB126.7 million in the same period of 2025. Gross profit margin was 11.3%, compared with 13.2% in the same period of 2025.

 

 

1 Non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income (loss) 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.”

 

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Total operating expenses were RMB94.8 million (US$13.7 million), representing a decrease of 18.7% from RMB116.7 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Selling and marketing expenses were RMB38.5 million (US$5.6 million), representing a decrease of 22.0% from RMB49.3 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to the reduction in staff costs and advertising expenses.

 

General and administrative expenses were RMB39.9 million (US$5.8 million), remaining relatively stable compared with RMB37.9 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Research and development expenses were RMB16.5 million (US$2.4 million), representing a decrease of 44.1% from RMB29.5 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to the reduction in staff costs and share-based payment expenses.

 

Income from operations was RMB11.0 million (US$1.6 million), compared with RMB10.0 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Non-GAAP income from operations1 was RMB21.6 million (US$3.1 million), compared with RMB26.6 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Changes in fair value of long-term investments were RMB20.8 million (US$3.0 million), representing a decrease of 51.9% compared with RMB43.3 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to the reduction in losses from the fair value measurement of long-term investments.

 

Investment loss was RMB36.2 million (US$5.2 million), compared with an investment income of RMB8.9 million in the same period of 2025, reflecting the decrease in the fair value of short-term investments.

 

Net loss was RMB42.6 million (US$6.2 million), compared with RMB10.3 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Non-GAAP net loss1 was RMB11.1 million (US$1.6 million), compared with non-GAAP net income of RMB49.6 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Basic net loss per ordinary share was RMB0.21 (US$0.03).

 

Diluted net loss per ordinary share was RMB0.21 (US$0.03).

 

As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments were RMB859.1 million (US$124.5 million).

 

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 May 20, 2026, the Company had repurchased a total of approximately 3.3 million ADSs in the open market with cash for an aggregate consideration of approximately US$10.4 million.

 

Conference Call

 

The Company will host an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 21, 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/BI679071586eb64abfa7ef0cacb5cf24bd

 

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

 

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

 

 

1 Non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income (loss) 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.”

 

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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.

 

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 (loss), non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income (loss) 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 (loss) represents net income (loss) excluding changes in fair value of long-term investments and share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP net income (loss) margin is equal to non-GAAP net income (loss) divided by revenues.

 

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 RMB6.8980 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 March 31, 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

 

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BINGEX LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except for number of shares and per share data)

 

   December 31,   March 31, 
   2025   2026 
   RMB   RMB   USD 
ASSETS               
Current assets               
Cash and cash equivalents   561,127    525,809    76,226 
Restricted cash   91    300    43 
Short-term investments   390,353    333,019    48,278 
Accounts receivable   36,726    35,793    5,189 
Prepayments and other current assets   45,665    30,574    4,431 
Total current assets   1,033,962    925,495    134,167 
Non-current assets               
Long-term investments   224,404    230,188    33,370 
Property and equipment, net   1,941    1,764    256 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   25,087    22,901    3,320 
Other non-current assets   3,062    3,086    447 
Total non-current assets   254,494    257,939    37,393 
Total assets   1,288,456    1,183,434    171,560 
                
LIABILITIES               
Current liabilities               
Accounts payable   224,090    198,561    28,785 
Deferred revenue   60,541    58,584    8,493 
Operating lease liabilities, current   9,728    9,685    1,404 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   145,791    122,248    17,722 
Total current liabilities   440,150    389,078    56,404 
Non-current liabilities               
Operating lease liabilities, non-current   12,879    10,867    1,575 
Total non-current liabilities   12,879    10,867    1,575 
Total liabilities   453,029    399,945    57,979 
Shareholders’ equity   835,427    783,489    113,581 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   1,288,456    1,183,434    171,560 

 

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BINGEX LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except for number of shares and per share data)

 

   Three months ended March 31, 
   2025   2026   2026 
   RMB   RMB   USD 
             
Revenues   960,762    935,295    135,589 
Cost of revenues   (834,088)   (829,463)   (120,247)
Gross Profit   126,674    105,832    15,342 
Operating expenses               
Selling and marketing expenses   (49,334)   (38,482)   (5,579)
General and administrative expenses   (37,897)   (39,886)   (5,782)
Research and development expenses   (29,482)   (16,471)   (2,388)
Total operating expenses   (116,713)   (94,839)   (13,749)
Income from operations   9,961    10,993    1,593 
Interest income   4,291    3,029    439 
Changes in fair value of long-term investments   (43,258)   (20,813)   (3,017)
Investment income (loss)   8,912    (36,151)   (5,241)
Other income   9,860    365    53 
Loss before income taxes   (10,234)   (42,577)   (6,173)
Income tax expense   (35)   (23)   (3)
Net loss   (10,269)   (42,600)   (6,176)
Net loss per ordinary share               
– Basic   (0.05)   (0.21)   (0.03)
– Diluted   (0.05)   (0.21)   (0.03)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in computing net loss per ordinary share               
– Basic   208,420,034    202,259,242    202,259,242 
– Diluted   208,420,034    202,259,242    202,259,242 

 

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BINGEX LIMITED

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(Amounts in thousands, except for number of shares and per share data)

 

   Three months ended March 31, 
   2025   2026   2026 
   RMB   RMB   USD 
             
Income from operations   9,961    10,993    1,593 
Add: Share-based compensation expenses   16,648    10,646    1,543 
Non-GAAP income from operations   26,609    21,639    3,136 
Operating margin   1.0%   1.2%     
Add: Share-based compensation expenses as a percentage of revenues   1.7%   1.1%     
Non-GAAP operating margin   2.7%   2.3%     
                
Net loss   (10,269)   (42,600)   (6,176)
Add: Changes in fair value of long-term investments   43,258    20,813    3,017 
Add: Share-based compensation expenses   16,648    10,646    1,543 
Non-GAAP net income (loss)   49,637    (11,141)   (1,616)
Net loss margin   (1.1)%   (4.6)%     
Add: Changes in fair value of long-term investments as a percentage of revenues   4.5%   2.2%     
Add: Share-based compensation expenses as a percentage of revenues   1.7%   1.1%     
Non-GAAP net income (loss) margin   5.1%   (1.3)%     

 

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FAQ

How did BingEx Limited (FLX) perform financially in Q1 2026?

BingEx posted Q1 2026 revenue of RMB935.3 million, slightly below last year, but its GAAP net loss widened to RMB42.6 million. Operating income improved modestly to RMB11.0 million, while non-GAAP results swung from profit to a loss due to investment-related impacts.

What happened to BingEx Limited’s profitability compared with Q1 2025?

Profitability weakened notably year over year. GAAP net loss grew from RMB10.3 million to RMB42.6 million. On a non-GAAP basis, the company shifted from net income of RMB49.6 million to a net loss of RMB11.1 million, reflecting lower investment results and margin pressure.

How did BingEx Limited manage its operating expenses in Q1 2026?

BingEx reduced total operating expenses by 18.7% to RMB94.8 million. Selling and marketing dropped 22.0% to RMB38.5 million, and research and development fell 44.1% to RMB16.5 million, helping lift income from operations to RMB11.0 million despite softer revenue.

What is BingEx Limited’s cash and investment position as of March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, BingEx held RMB859.1 million (US$124.5 million) in cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments. This liquidity supports ongoing operations and capital allocation, including the company’s authorized share repurchase program.

What are the key non-GAAP metrics BingEx Limited reports?

BingEx reports non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss), and related margins. For Q1 2026, non-GAAP income from operations was RMB21.6 million and non-GAAP net loss was RMB11.1 million, excluding share-based compensation and fair value changes in long-term investments.

Does BingEx Limited have an active share repurchase program?

Yes. The board extended BingEx’s share repurchase program, authorizing up to US$30.0 million of buybacks until April 1, 2027. By May 20, 2026, the company had repurchased about 3.3 million ADSs on the open market for roughly US$10.4 million in cash.

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