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Noah Holdings (NYSE: NOAH) Q1 2026 profit falls 16% as margins rise

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Noah Holdings Limited reports Q1 2026 net revenues of RMB625.8 million, a 1.8% increase from a year earlier. Income from operations rose to RMB236.4 million, up 27.1%, lifting operating margin to 37.8% from 30.3%.

Despite stronger operating efficiency, net income attributable to shareholders declined 16.3% to RMB124.7 million, as losses from equity affiliates and lower investment income weighed on results. Domestic revenues grew 25.9% to RMB397.7 million, while overseas revenues fell 23.3% to RMB233.2 million, highlighting a shift toward mainland China. Transaction value rose 44.8% to RMB23.3 billion, and assets under management were RMB140.2 billion at March 31, 2026, supported by growing mutual fund and private secondary product activity.

Positive

  • Operating performance strengthened: Income from operations rose 27.1% year over year to RMB236.4 million, and operating margin expanded from 30.3% to 37.8%, reflecting effective cost control and improved profitability on relatively modest revenue growth.
  • Domestic business momentum: Mainland China revenues grew 25.9% to RMB397.7 million, driven by a 62.7% increase in public securities revenues and stronger activity in mutual fund and private secondary products.

Negative

  • Earnings and margins to shareholders weaker: Net income attributable to Noah shareholders declined 16.3% to RMB124.7 million, and non-GAAP net income fell 20.7%, as losses from equity affiliates and lower investment income offset operating gains.
  • Overseas business contraction: Net revenues from overseas fell 23.3% to RMB233.2 million, with overseas insurance revenues down 48.3% and investment product revenues down 7.4%, indicating ongoing pressure in international operations.

Insights

Margin and domestic growth improved, but earnings and overseas business weakened.

Noah delivered Q1 2026 net revenues of RMB625.8 million, up 1.8%, with income from operations up 27.1% to RMB236.4 million. Operating margin expanded to 37.8%, driven by cost discipline and a strong rebound in domestic public securities.

However, net income attributable to shareholders fell 16.3% to RMB124.7 million, pressured by a larger loss from equity affiliates and investment losses. Overseas net revenues dropped 23.3% to RMB233.2 million, while mainland China revenues grew 25.9%, signaling a rebalancing toward the domestic market.

Operationally, total transaction value increased 44.8% to RMB23.3 billion, led by mutual fund and private secondary products. Assets under management stood at RMB140.2 billion as of March 31, 2026. Future disclosures may clarify how AI initiatives and overseas restructuring affect profitability and growth mix.

Net revenues RMB625.8 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 1.8% YoY
Income from operations RMB236.4 million Q1 2026; 27.1% increase from Q1 2025
Operating margin 37.8% Q1 2026 vs 30.3% in Q1 2025
Net income attributable to shareholders RMB124.7 million Q1 2026; down 16.3% year over year
Non-GAAP net income attributable to shareholders RMB133.9 million Q1 2026; 20.7% lower than Q1 2025
Total transaction value RMB23.3 billion Three months ended March 31, 2026; 44.8% YoY growth
Assets under management RMB140.2 billion As of March 31, 2026 across all investments
Net revenues from overseas RMB233.2 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; down 23.3% YoY
operating margin financial
"Operating margin for the first quarter of 2026 was 37.8%, compared with 30.3% for the corresponding period in 2025."
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performance-based income financial
"Performance-based income for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB80.6 million, compared with RMB14.0 million in the corresponding period in 2025."
assets under management financial
"Through Gopher Asset Management and Olive Asset Management, Noah had assets under management of RMB140.2 billion (US$20.3 billion) as of March 31, 2026."
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non-GAAP net income financial
"Adjusted net income attributable to Noah shareholders (non-GAAP) was RMB133,864 for the three months ended March 31, 2026."
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share-based compensation financial
"Noah’s Non-GAAP financial measures are its corresponding GAAP financial measures excluding the effects of all forms of share-based compensation net of relevant tax impact."
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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: 001-34936

 

 

 

Noah Holdings Limited

(Registrant’s name)

 

 

 

333 North Bridge Road, #05-11

Odeon 333

Singapore 188721

+65 6911-8211

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

 

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 x      Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release - Unaudited Financial Results for the First Quarter 2026

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

  Noah Holdings Limited
   
  By: /s/ Qing Pan
  Name: Qing Pan
  Title: Chief Financial Officer
   
Date: May 27, 2026  

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

NOAH HOLDINGS LIMITED ANNOUNCES

 

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2026

 

SINGAPORE, May 28, 2026 — Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for global Chinese high-net-worth investors, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

 

FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

·Net revenues for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB625.8 million (US$90.7 million), a 1.8% increase from the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to an increase in performance-based income from domestic private secondary products, partially offset by a decrease in one-time commissions from insurance products, and a 14.7% decrease quarter-on-quarter, primarily due to a decrease in performance-based income from overseas private equity products as compared with the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

·Income from operations for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB236.4 million (US$34.3 million), a 27.1% increase from the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to disciplined cost control on employee compensation.

 

·Net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB124.7 million (US$18.1 million), a 16.3% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to a higher loss from equity in affiliates, partially offset by lower operating costs and expenses.

 

·Non-GAAP1 net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB133.9 million (US$19.4 million), a 20.7% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025.

 

FIRST QUARTER 2026 OPERATIONAL UPDATES

 

The Company reports its operational performance across six business segments — three domestic and three overseas — plus headquarters. The following updates provide segment-specific operating metrics and developments during the first quarter of 2026.

 

Group-wide Operating Metrics

 

·Total number of registered clients as of March 31, 2026 was 468,983, a 1.3% increase from March 31, 2025, and a 0.2% increase from December 31, 2025.

 

·Total number of active clients2 for the first quarter of 2026 was 10,742, a 21.8% increase from the first quarter of 2025 and a 4.7% increase from the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

·Aggregate value of investment products distributed during the first quarter of 2026 was RMB23.3 billion (US$3.4 billion), compared with RMB16.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and RMB17.0 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, mainly due to increases of distributing domestic public securities.

 

·Total assets under management as of March 31, 2026 were RMB140.2 billion (US$20.3 billion), compared with RMB149.3 billion as of March 31, 2025 and RMB141.7 billion as of December 31, 2025, mainly due to continuous allocation of domestic private equity products.

 

Distribution of Investment Products

 

·The aggregate value of investment products distributed, categorized by product type, is as follows:

 

   Three months ended March 31, 
   2025   2026 
   (RMB in billions, except percentages) 
Mutual fund products   7.6    47.2%   12.9    55.3%
Private secondary products   6.1    37.9%   8.4    36.1%
Private equity products   1.5    9.3%   1.2    5.2%
Other products3   0.9    5.6%   0.8    3.4%
All products   16.1    100.0%   23.3    100.0%

 

 

1 Noah’s Non-GAAP financial measures are its corresponding GAAP financial measures excluding the effects of all forms of share-based compensation net of relevant tax impact, if any. See “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.

2 “Active clients” for a given period refers to registered investors who purchase investment products distributed or receive services provided by us during that given period.

3 “Other products” refers to other investment products, which includes insurance products, multi-strategies products and others.

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·The aggregate value of investment products distributed, categorized by geography, is as follows:

 

Type of products in mainland  Three months ended March 31, 
China  2025   2026 
   (RMB in billions, except percentages) 
Mutual fund products   4.3    53.7%   9.9    64.7%
Private secondary products   3.3    41.3%   5.4    35.3%
Other products   0.4    5.0%   -    - 
All products in mainland China   8.0    100.0%   15.3    100.0%

 

   Three months ended March 31, 
Type of overseas products  2025   2026 
   (RMB in billions, except percentages) 
Mutual fund products   3.3    40.7%   3.0    37.5%
Private secondary products   2.8    34.6%   3.0    37.5%
Private equity products   1.5    18.5%   1.2    15.0%
Other products   0.5    6.2%   0.8    10.0%
All overseas products   8.1    100.0%   8.0    100.0%

 

Assets Under Management

 

·Total assets under management, categorized by investment type, are as follows:

 

Investment type  As of
December 31,
2025
   Growth   Allocation/
Redemption4
   As of
March 31,
2026
 
   (RMB billions, except percentages) 
Private equity   127.0    89.6%   0.4    1.4    126.0    89.8%
Public securities5   8.6    6.1%   0.8    1.0    8.4    6.0%
Real estate   4.1    2.9%   -    0.1    4.0    2.9%
Multi-strategies   2.0    1.4%   -    0.2    1.8    1.3%
All Investments   141.7    100.0%   1.2    2.7    140.2    100.0%

 

·Total assets under management, categorized by geography, are as follows:

 

Mainland China
Investment type
  As of
December 31,
2025
   Growth   Allocation/
Redemption5
   As of
March 31,
2026
 
   (RMB billions, except percentages) 
Private equity   93.6    94.3%   -    1.3    92.3    94.6%
Public securities   4.1    4.1%   0.2    0.5    3.8    3.9%
Real estate   0.2    0.2%   -    0.1    0.1    0.1%
Multi-strategies   1.4    1.4%   -    -    1.4    1.4%
All Investments   99.3    100.0%   0.2    1.9    97.6    100.0%

 

 

4 The asset allocation/redemption of overseas investment products includes the fluctuation result of foreign currencies exchange rate.

5 The asset allocation/redemption of public securities also includes market appreciation or depreciation.

 

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Overseas
Investment type
  As of
December 31,
2025
   Growth   Allocation/
Redemption5
   As of
March 31,
2026
 
   (RMB billions, except percentages) 
Private equity   33.4    78.8%   0.4    0.1    33.7    79.1%
Public securities   4.5    10.6%   0.6    0.5    4.6    10.8%
Real estate   3.9    9.2%   -    -    3.9    9.2%
Multi-strategies   0.6    1.4%   -    0.2    0.4    0.9%
All Investments   42.4    100.0%   1.0    0.8    42.6    100.0%

 

Segment Operating Metrics

 

Domestic Business

 

Our domestic operations are organized into three reportable segments: Domestic public securities, Domestic asset management, and Domestic insurance. Each segment operates under a dedicated brand and serves a distinct client need in the mainland China market.

 

Domestic public securities

 

Domestic public securities, operating under the Noah Upright brand, is the business that distributes mutual funds and private secondary products in mainland China. This segment operates under an “online-first, offline-supported” business model, with the goal of facilitating global asset allocation through RMB-denominated products.

 

·Transaction value of public securities products distributed in mainland China during the first quarter of 2026 was RMB9.9 billion (US$1.4 billion), a 130.2% increase from RMB4.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and a 67.8% increase from RMB5.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

·Transaction value of RMB-denominated private secondary products distributed in mainland China during the first quarter of 2026 was RMB5.4 billion (US$0.8 billion), a 63.6% increase from RMB3.3 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and a 145.5% increase from RMB2.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

·Number of active clients in this segment during the first quarter of 2026 was 7,877, a 36.1% increase from the first quarter of 2025.

 

·Number of licensed relationship managers serving this segment was 201 as of March 31, 2026, compared with 198 as of March 31, 2025.

 

Domestic asset management

 

Domestic asset management, operating under the Gopher Asset Management brand, is the business that manages RMB-denominated private equity funds and private secondary products. Current focus areas include managing primary market exits on existing vintages and growing cross-border ETF products in the secondary market.

 

·AUM of RMB-denominated private equity products as of March 31, 2026 was RMB92.3 billion (US$13.4 billion), compared with RMB97.3 billion as of March 31, 2025 and RMB93.6 billion as of December 31, 2025, mainly due to our continuous effort on exiting private equity products.

 

·AUM of RMB-denominated public securities products as of March 31, 2026 was RMB3.8 billion (US$0.6 billion), compared with RMB5.3 billion as of March 31, 2025 and RMB4.1 billion as of December 31, 2025.

 

·Net flow during the quarter: new AUM added was RMB0.2 billion (US$2.9 million) and AUM allocated/redeemed was RMB1.9 billion (US$0.3 billion) during the first quarter of 2026.

 

Domestic insurance

 

Domestic insurance, operating under the Glory brand, is the business that distributes insurance products in mainland China, consisting mainly of life and health insurance products. The business has been undergoing a strategic shift toward a commission-only broker model and comprehensive family succession planning services. The net revenues for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB1.4 million (US$0.2 million).

 

Overseas Business

 

Our overseas operations are organized into three reportable segments: Overseas wealth management, Overseas asset management, and Overseas insurance and comprehensive services. The Company operates booking centers in Hong Kong, Singapore and key U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

 

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Overseas wealth management

 

Overseas wealth management, operating under the ARK Wealth Management brand, is the business that provides offline and online wealth management services to global Chinese high-net-worth investors outside mainland China. Currently we are dedicated to provide comprehensive services using our booking center in Hong Kong and Singapore.

 

·Number of overseas registered clients as of March 31, 2026 was 20,373, an 11.9% increase from March 31, 2025 and a 1.9% increase from December 31, 2025.

 

·Number of overseas active clients who transacted with us during the first quarter of 2026 was 3,219, a 4.9% decrease from the first quarter of 2025 and a 1.3% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2025, mainly due to decreased transactions of insurance products.

 

·Transaction value of overseas investment products distributed during the first quarter of 2026 was RMB8.0 billion (US$1.2 billion), compared with RMB8.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and RMB8.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

·Overseas AUA (assets under advisory, including distributed products) as of March 31, 2026 was RMB66.1 billion (US$9.6 billion), compared with RMB66.4 billion as of December 31, 2025 and RMB65.7 billion as of March 31, 2025.

 

·Number of overseas relationship managers working under this segment was 89 as of March 31, 2026, compared with 96 as of March 31, 2025 and 94 as of December 31, 2025.

 

·AI technology initiatives: In Singapore, we pioneered the "AI + Wealth Management" department, and have seen a 191.7% growth in AUA from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026.

 

Overseas asset management

 

Overseas asset management, operating under the Olive Asset Management brand, is the business that manages USD-denominated private equity funds and private secondary products, with a dedicated U.S. product center and partnerships with top-tier global managers across structured products and hedge funds. We are building our offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and key U.S. markets, including New York and Silicon Valley.

 

·Actively managed overseas AUM as of March 31, 2026 was RMB42.6 billion (US$6.2 billion), compared with RMB42.4 billion as of December 31, 2025 and RMB42.7 billion as of March 31, 2025.

 

·Number of relationship managers working under this segment was 43 as of March 31, 2026, compared with 35 as of March 31, 2025 and 46 as of December 31, 2025.

 

Overseas insurance and comprehensive services

 

Overseas insurance and comprehensive services, operating under the Glory Family Heritage brand, is the business that provides comprehensive overseas services such as insurance distribution, trust services and other family office-style services. With offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Los Angeles, we provide global coverage to clients.

 

·Number of active clients in this segment during the first quarter of 2026 was 79, compared with 159 during the first quarter of 2025 and 90 during the fourth quarter of 2025.

 

·Number of clients receiving comprehensive services was 727 as of March 31, 2026, compared with 709 as of March 31, 2025.

 

Headquarters

 

Headquarters reflects revenue generated from corporate operations at the Company’s headquarters in Singapore and office in Shanghai, as well as administrative costs and expenses that are not directly allocated to the aforementioned six business segments, including investments in platform-wide technology, AI infrastructure and corporate functions.

 

Ms. Jingbo Wang, co-founder and chairlady of Noah, commented: “Entering 2026, Noah stands structurally different and is entering what we define as the 'growth verification phase'. Our performance in the first quarter reflects this momentum, with income from operations reaching RMB236.4 million, a 27.1% increase from the corresponding period in 2025. This growth was driven by disciplined cost controls and a robust recovery in our domestic public securities segment, which saw a 75.7% surge in operating income.

 

Our vision for 2026 and beyond is anchored in the institutional integration of AI and the continued expansion of our global platform. AI is no longer merely an auxiliary tool but a core part of our structural infrastructure. Strategically, we are moving beyond single-market reliance to a model of global multi-market synergy. Our global architecture—comprising ARK for client connectivity, Olive for global asset management, and Glory for family heritage services—is now firmly in place. In Singapore, we pioneered the "AI + Wealth Management" department, which has already delivered significant results. We have seen measurable improvements in client outreach, service responsiveness, and the professionalism of asset allocation, accompanied by a 191.7% growth in AUA from December 31, 2025 to March 31, 2026. This experience has strengthened our conviction that AI will become the vital infrastructure of the future wealth management industry.

 

With a solid balance sheet and a commitment to long-term value, we remain focused on sharing our success with shareholders. While the environment remains dynamic, the combination of our structural resilience, international breakthrough, and AI-driven evolution positions Noah to follow a more sustainable and prosperous path over time.”

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FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Net Revenues

 

Net revenues for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB625.8 million (US$90.7 million), a 1.8% increase from the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to an increase in performance-based income from domestic private secondary products, partially offset by a decrease in one-time commissions from insurance products.

 

Net Revenues under the segmentation are as follows:

 

(RMB millions,
except percentages)
  Q1 2025   Q1 2026   YoY Change 
Domestic public securities   127.5    207.8    63.1%
Domestic asset management   167.0    174.5    4.5%
Domestic insurance   6.4    1.4    (78.9)%
Overseas wealth management   162.0    104.0    (35.8)%
Overseas asset management   112.0    91.7    (18.1)%
Overseas insurance and comprehensive services   30.2    37.6    24.4%
Headquarters   9.5    8.8    (7.8)%
Total net revenues   614.6    625.8    1.8%

 

·Net revenues for domestic public securities for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB207.8 million (US$30.1 million), a 63.1% increase from the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to an increase in performance-based income generated from the distribution of domestic private secondary products.

 

·Net revenues for domestic asset management for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB174.5 million (US$25.3 million), a 4.5% increase from the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to an increase in performance-based income generated from domestic asset management products, partially offset by a decrease in recurring service fees from private equity products.

 

·Net revenues for domestic insurance for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB1.4 million (US$0.2 million), a 78.9% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025, mainly due to a decrease in distribution of insurance products.

 

·Net revenues for overseas wealth management for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB104.0 million (US$15.1 million), a 35.8% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025, mainly due to a decrease in one-time commissions from the distribution of overseas products.

 

·Net revenues for overseas asset management for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB91.7 million (US$13.3 million), an 18.1% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to a decrease in performance-based income from overseas private equity products as compared with the corresponding period in 2025.

 

·Net revenues for overseas insurance and comprehensive services for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB37.6 million (US$5.4 million), a 24.4% increase from the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to an increase in other service fees.

 

·Net revenues for Headquarters for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB8.8 million (US$1.3 million), a 7.8% decrease from RMB9.5 million for the corresponding period in 2025.

 

Operating Costs and Expenses

 

·Operating costs and expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB389.3 million (US$56.4 million), a 9.2% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025. Operating costs and expenses for the first quarter of 2026 primarily consisted of (i) compensation and benefits of RMB266.7 million (US$38.7 million); (ii) selling expenses of RMB36.2 million (US$5.2 million); (iii) general and administrative expenses of RMB66.8 million (US$9.7 million); (iv) provision for credit losses of RMB3.2 million (US$0.5 million); and (v) other operating expenses of RMB16.6 million (US$2.4 million).

 

·Operating costs and expenses for domestic public securities for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB40.9 million (US$5.9 million), a 26.0% increase from the corresponding period in 2025, mainly due to an increase in compensation and benefits in line with revenue growth.

 

·Operating costs and expenses for domestic asset management for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB23.1 million (US$3.4 million), a 25.6% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025, mainly attributable to our continuous decreases of headcounts within this segment.

 

·Operating costs and expenses for domestic insurance for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB5.0 million (US$0.7 million), a 77.6% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025. The change was consistent with the decline in revenue from domestic insurance business.

 

·Operating costs and expenses for overseas wealth management for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB78.6 million (US$11.4 million), a 24.4% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to a decrease in relationship manager compensation in line with the revenue decline.

 

·Operating costs and expenses for overseas asset management for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB32.6 million (US$4.7 million), a 49.3% increase from the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to higher compensation and benefits associated with overseas asset management business expansion.

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·Operating costs and expenses for overseas insurance and comprehensive services for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB32.6 million (US$4.7 million), an 18.9% increase from the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to an increase in costs related to commission-only brokers and provision for credit losses.

 

·Operating costs and expenses for headquarters for the first quarter of 2026 were RMB176.5 million (US$25.6 million), a 6.9% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to disciplined cost control on employee compensation.

 

Income(loss) from operations

 

Income(loss) from operations under the segmentation is as follows:

 

(RMB millions,
except percentages)
  Q1 2025   Q1 2026   YoY Change 
Domestic public securities   95.0    166.9    75.7%
Domestic asset management   135.9    151.4    11.4%
Domestic insurance   (15.7)   (3.6)   (77.1)%
Overseas wealth management   58.1    25.4    (56.2)%
Overseas asset management   90.1    59.1    (34.5)%
Overseas insurance and comprehensive services   2.7    4.9    79.7%
Headquarters   (180.1)   (167.7)   (6.9)%
Total income from operations   186.0    236.4    27.1%

 

·Income from operations for domestic public securities for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB166.9 million (US$24.2 million), a 75.7% increase from the corresponding period in 2025.

 

·Income from operations for domestic asset management for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB151.4 million (US$21.9 million), an 11.4% increase from the corresponding period in 2025.

 

·Loss from operations for domestic insurance for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB3.6 million (US$0.5 million), a 77.1% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025, reflecting a narrower loss.

 

·Income from operations for overseas wealth management for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB25.4 million (US$3.7 million), a 56.2% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025.

 

·Income from operations for overseas asset management for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB59.1 million (US$8.6 million), a 34.5% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025.

 

·Income from operations for overseas insurance and comprehensive services for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB4.9 million (US$0.7 million), a 79.7% increase from the corresponding period in 2025.

 

·Loss from operations for headquarters for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB167.7 million (US$24.3 million), a 6.9% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025, reflecting disciplined cost control on employee compensation.

 

Operating Margin

 

Operating margin for the first quarter of 2026 was 37.8%, compared with 30.3% for the corresponding period in 2025.

 

Interest Income

 

Interest income for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB32.0 million (US$4.6 million), a 2.3% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025.

 

Investment (Loss) Income

 

Investment loss for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB2.0 million (US$0.3 million), compared with income of RMB6.3 million in the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to unrealized losses resulting from fair value changes in certain equity securities.

 

Income Tax Expense

 

Income tax expense for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB66.7 million (US$9.7 million), a 10.0% increase from the corresponding period in 2025.

 

Net Income

 

·Net income for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB123.2 million (US$17.9 million), a 17.8% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025.

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·Net margin for the first quarter of 2026 was 19.7%, compared with 24.4% for the corresponding period in 2025.

 

·Net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB124.7 million (US$18.1 million), a 16.3% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025.

 

·Net margin attributable to Noah shareholders for the first quarter of 2026 was 19.9%, compared with 24.2% for the corresponding period in 2025.

 

·Net income attributable to Noah shareholders per basic and diluted ADS for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB1.81 (US$0.26) and RMB1.79 (US$0.26), respectively, compared with RMB2.13 and RMB2.11, respectively, for the corresponding period in 2025.

 

Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable to Noah Shareholders

 

·Non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB133.9 million (US$19.4 million), a 20.7% decrease from the corresponding period in 2025.

 

·Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Noah shareholders for the first quarter of 2026 was 21.4%, compared with 27.5% for the corresponding period in 2025.

 

·Non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders per diluted ADS for the first quarter of 2026 was RMB1.92 (US$0.28), compared with RMB2.39 for the corresponding period in 2025.

 

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW

 

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had RMB4,280.7 million (US$620.6 million) in cash and cash equivalents, compared with RMB4,360.9 million as of December 31, 2025 and RMB4,075.4 million as of March 31, 2025.

 

Net cash inflow from the Company’s operating activities during the first quarter of 2026 was RMB212.4 million (US$30.8 million), compared with RMB253.4 million in the corresponding period in 2025, primarily attributable to changes in net income and the non-cash adjustment for equity method investments.

 

Net cash outflow from the Company’s investing activities during the first quarter of 2026 was RMB123.7 million (US$17.9 million), compared with a net cash inflow of RMB20.0 million in the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to the purchase of certain time deposits with a maturity of more than three months in the first quarter of 2026.

 

Net cash outflow from the Company’s financing activities was RMB129.0 million (US$18.7 million) in the first quarter of 2026, compared to net cash outflow of RMB9.4 million in the corresponding period in 2025, primarily due to share repurchases in the first quarter of 2026.

 

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CONFERENCE CALL

 

The Company's senior management will host an earnings conference call to discuss its Q1 2026 Results and recent business activities. Details of the conference call are as follows:

 

Dial-in details:
Conference title: Noah Holdings 1Q 2026 Earnings Conference Call
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., U.S. Eastern Time
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., Hong Kong Time
Dial in:  
– Hong Kong Toll Free: 800-963976
– United States Toll Free: 1-888-317-6003
– Mainland China Toll Free: +86-4001-206115
– International Toll: 1-412-317-6061
Participant Password: 4079483

 

A telephone replay will be available starting approximately one hour after the end of the conference until June 3, 2026 at 1-855-669-9658 (US Toll Free) and 1-412-317-0088 (International Toll) with the access code 9501982.

 

DISCUSSION ON NON-GAAP MEASURES

 

In addition to disclosing financial results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company’s earnings release contains non-GAAP financial measures excluding the effects of all forms of share-based compensation and net of tax impact, if any. See “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.

 

The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The financial results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP and reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results should be carefully evaluated. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be prepared differently from and, therefore, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

 

When evaluating the Company’s operating performance in the periods presented, management reviewed the foregoing non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders and per diluted ADS and non-GAAP net margin attributable to Noah shareholders to supplement U.S. GAAP financial data. As such, the Company’s management believes that the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to investors regarding financial and business trends relating to its results of operations in a manner consistent with that used by management.

 

ABOUT NOAH HOLDINGS LIMITED

 

Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686) is a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for global Chinese high-net-worth investors. Noah's American depositary shares, or ADSs, are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NOAH," and its shares are listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "6686." One ADS represents five ordinary shares, par value $0.00005 per share.

 

In the first quarter of 2026, Noah distributed RMB23.3 billion (US$3.4 billion) of investment products. Through Gopher Asset Management and Olive Asset Management, Noah had assets under management of RMB140.2 billion (US$20.3 billion) as of March 31, 2026.

 

Founded in 2005, the firm pioneered a business model combining wealth management and asset management and has continued to build its international platform over the years. As of March 31, 2026, Noah had 468,983 registered clients. The Group reports its operations under six business segments — Domestic public securities (Noah Upright), Domestic asset management (Gopher Asset Management), Domestic insurance (Glory), Overseas wealth management (ARK Wealth Management), Overseas asset management (Olive Asset Management), and Overseas insurance and comprehensive services (Glory Family Heritage) — plus headquarters. As of March 31, 2026, Noah had established branches and service capabilities across mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and key U.S. markets, including New York, Los Angeles, and Silicon Valley, reflecting its international operating footprint.

 

For more information, please visit Noah’s investor relations website at ir.noahgroup.com.

 

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

 

In this announcement, the unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026 are stated in RMB. This announcement contains currency conversions of certain RMB amounts into US$ at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ are made at a rate of RMB6.8980 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate for March 31, 2026 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.

 

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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Noah may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in announcements, circulars or other publications made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange"), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Noah's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements include, but are not limited to, estimates regarding the sufficiency of Noah’s cash and cash equivalents and liquidity risk. A number of factors could cause Noah’s actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: its goals and strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the wealth management and asset management market in China and internationally; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of the products it distributes; investment risks associated with investment products distributed to Noah’s investors, including the risk of default by counterparties or loss of value due to market or business conditions or misconduct by counterparties; its expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with key clients; relevant government policies and regulations relating to its industries; its ability to attract and retain qualified employees; its ability to stay abreast of market trends and technological advances; its plans to invest in research and development to enhance its product choices and service offerings; competition in its industries in China and internationally; general economic and business conditions in China; and its ability to effectively protect its intellectual property rights and not to infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Noah's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Noah does not undertake any obligation to update any such information, including forward-looking statements, as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under the applicable law.

 

Contacts:

 

Noah Holdings Limited

Tel: +86-21-8035-8292

ir@noahgroup.com

 

 

 

-- FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL TABLES FOLLOW --

 

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Noah Holdings Limited

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

 

   As of 
   December 31,
2025
   March 31,
2026
   March 31,
2026
 
   RMB'000   RMB'000   USD'000 
Assets               
Current assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents   4,360,918    4,280,733    620,576 
Restricted cash   11,143    11,247    1,630 
Short-term investments   657,563    833,752    120,869 
Accounts receivable, net   420,132    334,686    48,519 
Amounts due from related parties   596,800    680,951    98,717 
Loans receivable, net   112,416    111,690    16,192 
Other current assets   201,573    211,822    30,708 
Total current assets   6,360,545    6,464,881    937,211 
Long-term investments, net   1,172,012    1,160,937    168,301 
Investment in affiliates   1,326,131    1,142,706    165,658 
Property and equipment, net   2,356,440    2,325,755    337,164 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net   103,027    92,047    13,344 
Deferred tax assets   310,287    310,049    44,948 
Other non-current assets   112,492    115,565    16,753 
Total Assets   11,740,934    11,611,940    1,683,379 
Liabilities and Equity               
Current liabilities:               
Accrued payroll and welfare expenses   407,558    404,475    58,637 
Income tax payable   147,510    146,668    21,262 
Deferred revenues   54,398    58,961    8,548 
Contingent liabilities   505,496    504,920    73,198 
Other current liabilities   312,240    244,855    35,497 
Total current liabilities   1,427,202    1,359,879    197,142 
Deferred tax liabilities   263,608    261,653    37,932 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current   60,344    52,475    7,607 
Other non-current liabilities   6,820    6,936    1,006 
Total Liabilities   1,757,974    1,680,943    243,687 
Equity   9,982,960    9,930,997    1,439,692 
Total Liabilities and Equity   11,740,934    11,611,940    1,683,379 

 

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Noah Holdings Limited

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements

(unaudited)

 

   Three months ended 
   March 31,   March 31,   March 31,     
   2025   2026   2026   Change 
   RMB'000   RMB'000   USD'000     
Revenues:                    
Revenues from others:                    
One-time commissions   154,991    113,065    16,391    (27.1)%
Recurring service fees   151,596    147,525    21,387    (2.7)%
Performance-based income   13,986    80,585    11,682    476.2%
Other service fees   36,863    33,878    4,911    (8.1)%
Total revenues from others   357,436    375,053    54,371    4.9%
Revenues from funds Gopher/Olive manages:                    
One-time commissions   3,750    1,191    173    (68.2)%
Recurring service fees   244,380    234,594    34,009    (4.0)%
Performance-based income   14,529    20,074    2,910    38.2%
Total revenues from funds Gopher/Olive manages   262,659    255,859    37,092    (2.6)%
Total revenues   620,095    630,912    91,463    1.7%
Less: VAT related surcharges   (5,501)   (5,161)   (748)   (6.2)%
Net revenues   614,594    625,751    90,715    1.8%
Operating costs and expenses:                    
Compensation and benefits                    
Relationship manager compensation   (122,568)   (102,462)   (14,854)   (16.4)%
Other compensations   (181,327)   (164,280)   (23,817)   (9.4)%
Total compensation and benefits   (303,895)   (266,742)   (38,671)   (12.2)%
Selling expenses   (51,072)   (36,207)   (5,249)   (29.1)%
General and administrative expenses   (64,441)   (66,835)   (9,689)   3.7%
Provision for credit losses   (2,810)   (3,170)   (460)   12.8%
Other operating expenses   (15,699)   (16,574)   (2,403)   5.6%
Government subsidies   9,331    215    31    (97.7)%
Total operating costs and expenses   (428,586)   (389,313)   (56,441)   (9.2)%
Income from operations   186,008    236,438    34,274    27.1%
Other income (expense):                    
Interest income   32,801    32,048    4,646    (2.3)%
Investment income (loss)   6,270    (2,011)   (292)   N.A. 
Contingent litigation expenses, net   -    (2,730)   (396)   N.A. 
Other expense   (3,081)   (8,528)   (1,236)   176.8%
Total other income   35,990    18,779    2,722    (47.8)%
Income before taxes and income from equity in affiliates   221,998    255,217    36,996    15.0%
Income tax expense   (60,605)   (66,660)   (9,664)   10.0%
Loss from equity in affiliates   (11,574)   (65,343)   (9,473)   464.6%
Net income   149,819    123,214    17,859    (17.8)%
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests   855    (1,501)   (218)   N.A. 
Net income attributable to Noah shareholders   148,964    124,715    18,077    (16.3)%
Income per ADS, basic   2.13    1.81    0.26    (15.0)%
Income per ADS, diluted   2.11    1.79    0.26    (15.2)%
Margin analysis:                    
Operating margin   30.3%   37.8%   37.8%     
Net margin   24.4%   19.7%   19.7%     
Weighted average ADS equivalent [1]:                    
Basic   69,913,957    69,020,208    69,020,208      
Diluted   70,600,397    69,819,250    69,819,250      
ADS equivalent outstanding at end of period   66,508,418    65,446,158    65,446,158      

 

[1] Assumes all outstanding ordinary shares are represented by ADSs. Five ordinary shares represent one ADS.

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Noah Holdings Limited

Condensed Comprehensive Income Statements

(unaudited)

 

   Three months ended     
   March 31,   March 31,   March 31,     
   2025   2026   2026   Change 
   RMB'000   RMB'000   USD'000     
Net income   149,819    123,214    17,859    (17.8)%
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:                    
Foreign currency translation adjustments   (22,834)   (58,364)   (8,461)   155.6%
Fair value fluctuation of available-for-sale Investment (after tax)   233    233    34    - 
Comprehensive income   127,218    65,083    9,432    (48.8)%
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests   910    (1,421)   (206)   N.A. 
Comprehensive income attributable to Noah shareholders   126,308    66,504    9,638    (47.3)%

 

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Noah Holdings Limited

Segment Condensed Income Statements

(unaudited)

 

   Three months ended March 31, 2026 
   Domestic
public
securities
   Domestic
asset
management
   Domestic
insurance
   Overseas
wealth
management
   Overseas
asset
management
   Overseas
insurance
and
comprehensive
services
   Headquarters   Total 
   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000 
Revenues:                                        
Revenues from others                                        
One-time commissions   25,733    684    1,362    54,565    7,614    23,107    -    113,065 
Recurring service fees   91,475    26,029    -    13,493    16,528    -    -    147,525 
Performance-based income   80,569    -    -    -    16    -    -    80,585 
Other service fees   -    -    -    7,389    -    14,450    12,039    33,878 
Total revenues from others   197,777    26,713    1,362    75,447    24,158    37,557    12,039    375,053 
Revenues from funds Gopher/Olive manages                                        
One-time commissions   1,021    170    -    -    -    -    -    1,191 
Recurring service fees   8,375    131,000    -    28,567    66,652    -    -    234,594 
Performance-based income   2,205    17,029    -    -    840    -    -    20,074 
Total revenues from funds Gopher/Olive manages   11,601    148,199    -    28,567    67,492    -    -    255,859 
Total revenues   209,378    174,912    1,362    104,014    91,650    37,557    12,039    630,912 
Less: VAT related surcharges   (1,541)   (364)   (5)   -    -    -    (3,251)   (5,161)
Net revenues   207,837    174,548    1,357    104,014    91,650    37,557    8,788    625,751 
Operating costs and expenses:                                        
Compensation and benefits                                        
Relationship manager compensation   (30,398)   (4,728)   (508)   (51,913)   (9,879)   (5,036)   -    (102,462)
Other compensations   (7,130)   (17,001)   (2,820)   (15,947)   (19,492)   (11,215)   (90,675)   (164,280)
Total compensation and benefits   (37,528)   (21,729)   (3,328)   (67,860)   (29,371)   (16,251)   (90,675)   (266,742)
Selling expenses   (2,986)   (1,105)   (144)   (8,865)   (3,390)   (2,461)   (17,256)   (36,207)
General and administrative expenses   (15)   (955)   (1,486)   (560)   (500)   (2,013)   (61,306)   (66,835)
Reversal of (Provision for) credit losses   -    646    -    -    -    (3,476)   (340)   (3,170)
Other operating expenses   (388)   (204)   -    (1,280)   673    (8,440)   (6,935)   (16,574)
Government subsidies   6    207    2    -    -    -    -    215 
Total operating costs and expenses   (40,911)   (23,140)   (4,956)   (78,565)   (32,588)   (32,641)   (176,512)   (389,313)
Income (loss) from operations   166,926    151,408    (3,599)   25,449    59,062    4,916    (167,724)   236,438 

 

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Noah Holdings Limited

Segment Condensed Income Statements

(unaudited)

 

   Three months ended March 31, 2025 
   Domestic
public
securities
   Domestic
asset
management
   Domestic
insurance
   Overseas
wealth
management
   Overseas
asset
management
   Overseas
insurance
and
comprehensive
services
   Headquarters   Total 
   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000   RMB’000 
Revenues:                                        
Revenues from others                                        
One-time commissions   14,034    68    6,474    105,689    5,532    23,194    -    154,991 
Recurring service fees   85,803    35,392    -    9,120    21,281    -    -    151,596 
Performance-based income   13,800    45    -    -    141    -    -    13,986 
Other service fees   -    -    -    16,315    -    6,992    13,556    36,863 
Total revenues from others   113,637    35,505    6,474    131,124    26,954    30,186    13,556    357,436 
Revenues from funds Gopher/Olive manages                                        
One-time commissions   3,336    -    -    290    124    -    -    3,750 
Recurring service fees   10,669    131,673    -    30,611    71,427    -    -    244,380 
Performance-based income   1,076    -    -    -    13,453    -    -    14,529 
Total revenues from funds Gopher/Olive manages   15,081    131,673    -    30,901    85,004    -    -    262,659 
Total revenues   128,718    167,178    6,474    162,025    111,958    30,186    13,556    620,095 
Less: VAT related surcharges   (1,252)   (186)   (37)   -    -    -    (4,026)   (5,501)
Net revenues   127,466    166,992    6,437    162,025    111,958    30,186    9,530    614,594 
Operating costs and expenses:                                        
Compensation and benefits                                        
Relationship manager compensation   (21,798)   (14,966)   (8,692)   (70,217)   (1,303)   (5,592)   -    (122,568)
Other compensations   (7,050)   (15,918)   (7,598)   (19,840)   (14,956)   (11,554)   (104,411)   (181,327)
Total compensation and benefits   (28,848)   (30,884)   (16,290)   (90,057)   (16,259)   (17,146)   (104,411)   (303,895)
Selling expenses   (3,140)   (2,044)   (3,669)   (12,857)   (5,361)   (2,606)   (21,395)   (51,072)
General and administrative expenses   (118)   (1,092)   (2,213)   (1,047)   (205)   (575)   (59,191)   (64,441)
Provision for credit losses   -    -    -    -    -    (1,600)   (1,210)   (2,810)
Other operating expenses   (410)   (2,380)   -    -    -    (5,523)   (7,386)   (15,699)
Government subsidies   40    5,309    12    -    -    -    3,970    9,331 
Total operating costs and expenses   (32,476)   (31,091)   (22,160)   (103,961)   (21,825)   (27,450)   (189,623)   (428,586)
Income (loss) from operations   94,990    135,901    (15,723)   58,064    90,133    2,736    (180,093)   186,008 

 

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Noah Holdings Limited

Supplemental Revenue Information by Geography

(unaudited)

 

   Three months ended     
   March 31,
2025
   March 31, 
2026
   Change 
   (in thousands of RMB, except percentages) 
Revenues:               
Mainland China   315,927    397,691    25.9%
Hong Kong   227,148    174,242    (23.3)%
Others   77,020    58,979    (23.4)%
Total revenues   620,095    630,912    1.7%

 

Noah Holdings Limited

Supplemental Business Information by Product Types

(unaudited)

 

   Three months ended     
   March 31,
2025
   March 31,
2026
   Change 
   (in thousands of RMB, except percentages) 
Mainland China:               
Public securities products [1]   128,720    209,378    62.7%
Private equity products   166,769    174,912    4.9%
Insurance products   6,474    1,362    (79.0)%
Others   13,964    12,039    (13.8)%
Subtotal   315,927    397,691    25.9%
                
Overseas:               
Investment products [2]   156,714    145,065    (7.4)%
Insurance products   115,976    59,908    (48.3)%
Online business [3]   10,495    9,378    (10.6)%
Others   20,983    18,870    (10.1)%
Subtotal   304,168    233,221    (23.3)%
Total revenues   620,095    630,912    1.7%

 

[1] Includes mutual funds and private secondary products.

[2] Includes non-money market mutual fund products, discretionary products, private secondary products, private equity products, real estate products and private credit products.

[3] Includes money market mutual fund products, securities brokerage business.

 

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Noah Holdings Limited

Supplemental Operational Information

(unaudited)

 

   As of     
   March 31,
2025
   March 31,
2026
   Change 
Number of registered clients   463,161    468,983    1.3%

 

   Three months ended     
   March 31,
2025
   March 31,
2026
   Change 
   (in millions of RMB, except number of active clients and
percentages)
 
Number of active clients   8,822    10,742    21.8%
Transaction value:               
Private equity products   1,461    1,189    (18.6)%
Private secondary products   6,114    8,367    36.8%
Mutual fund products   7,595    12,899    69.8%
Other products   934    864    (7.5)%
Total transaction value   16,104    23,319    44.8%

 

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Noah Holdings Limited

Supplemental Information of Overseas Business

(unaudited)

 

   Three months ended     
   March 31,
2025
   March 31,
2026
   Change 
Net Revenues from Overseas (RMB, million)   304.2    233.2    (23.3)%
Number of Overseas Registered Clients   18,207    20,373    11.9%
Number of Overseas Active Clients   3,384    3,219    (4.9)%
Transaction Value of Overseas Investment Products (RMB, billion)   8.1    8.0    (1.2)%
Number of Overseas Relationship Managers   131    132    0.8%
Overseas Assets Under Management (RMB, billion)   42.7    42.6    (0.2)%
Overseas Assets Under Advisory (RMB, billion)   65.7    66.1    0.7%

 

Noah Holdings Limited

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results

(In RMB, except for per ADS data and percentages)

(unaudited)

 

   Three months ended     
   March 31,   March 31,     
   2025   2026   Change 
   RMB’000   RMB’000     
Net income attributable to Noah shareholders   148,964    124,715    (16.3)%
Adjustment for share-based compensation   24,780    11,349    (54.2)%
Less: tax effect of adjustments   4,956    2,200    (55.6)%
Adjusted net income attributable to Noah shareholders (non-GAAP)   168,788    133,864    (20.7)%
                
Net margin attributable to Noah shareholders   24.2%   19.9%     
Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Noah shareholders   27.5%   21.4%     
                
Net income attributable to Noah shareholders per ADS, diluted   2.11    1.79    (15.2)%
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders per ADS, diluted   2.39    1.92    (19.7)%

 

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FAQ

How did Noah Holdings (NOAH) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Noah reported Q1 2026 net revenues of RMB625.8 million, up 1.8% year over year, and income from operations of RMB236.4 million, up 27.1%. Net income attributable to shareholders fell 16.3% to RMB124.7 million, reflecting weaker investment and affiliate results.

What happened to Noah Holdings’ profit margins in Q1 2026?

Operating margin improved significantly to 37.8% in Q1 2026 from 30.3% a year earlier, supported by lower compensation and selling expenses. However, net margin attributable to shareholders declined to 19.9% on a non-GAAP basis as equity affiliate losses increased.

What were Noah Holdings’ assets under management at March 31, 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, Noah managed RMB140.2 billion in assets under management through Gopher Asset Management and Olive Asset Management. Private equity represented the majority, with RMB126.0 billion, while public securities and real estate accounted for smaller portions.

How did Noah Holdings’ client activity change in Q1 2026?

The number of active clients rose 21.8% year over year to 10,742 in Q1 2026. Total transaction value increased 44.8% to RMB23.3 billion, driven mainly by mutual fund and private secondary product transactions, indicating higher engagement across the platform.

What is Noah Holdings’ cash position and cash flow profile?

Noah held RMB4,280.7 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026. Operating activities generated net cash inflow of RMB212.4 million, while investing and financing activities had net outflows of RMB123.7 million and RMB129.0 million, respectively, including share repurchases.

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