Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Qfin Holdings, Inc. Misled Investors Regarding the Impact of the New PRC Regulatory Guidance on its Business Prospects

Robbins LLP informs  investors that a class action was filed on behalf of persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Qfin Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QFIN) securities between March 18, 2026 and August 25, 2026, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Qfin, together with its subsidiaries, operates a purported artificial intelligence-(“AI”) driven credit technology platform under the “Qifu Jietiao” brand in the People’s Republic of China (“China” or the “PRC”).

Why Was Qfin Sued?

According to the complaint, during the Class Period, defendants touted Qfin's ability to weather, adapt, and thrive in response to the recent and emerging PRC regulations affecting its business. For example, at all relevant times, defendants characterized Qfin’s business as, inter alia, “resilient”, “steady”, and “stable” in the face of these regulations, while touting the Company’s purportedly “proactive” strategies and policies designed to improve, and which were purportedly already improving, Qfin’s risk performance and other operational metrics.

Specifically, defendants failed to disclose that:

• defendants had overstated the resiliency and stability of Qfin’s business and financial results despite regulatory changes;
• defendants likewise downplayed the true scope and severity of the negative impact that regulatory headwinds were likely to have, and were already having, on the Company’s business and financial results; and  as a result, Defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

Why Did Qfin Stock Drop?

Plaintiff alleges that on August 25, 2026, Qfin announced its second quarter (“Q2”) and interim 2026 unaudited financial results. The Company reported, inter alia, that total net revenue fell 31.6% year-overyear (“Y/Y”) from approximately RMB 5.22 billion to approximately RMB 3.57 billion, significantly missing consensus estimates. In addition, net income plummeted 76.8% Y/Y from approximately RMB 1.73 billion to RMB 401.4 million, heavily impacted by an unexpected RMB 500 million tax expense “caused by a change in tax treatment of certain entities based on the updated interpretation of related tax regulations by the tax authorities.” Management also issued disappointing forward financial guidance, projecting a 67% to 73% Y/Y decrease in third quarter (“Q3”) non-GAAP2 net income due to rising funding costs and systemic liquidity shocks in the Chinese consumer credit market.

In discussing these disappointing results, Qfin's CEO cited, inter alia, “a challenging market environment marked by continued industry contraction, tighter regulatory oversight, and a sudden industry-wide liquidity shock in late June”, warning that, “[l]ooking ahead, we expect industry adjustments to continue, with funding conditions and risk management likely to remain under pressure.” On this news, Qfin’s American depositary share (“ADS”) price fell $2.18 per ADS, or 18.91%, to close at $9.35 per ADS on August 26, 2026.

Who May Be Eligible to Participate in the Qfin Class Action?

The lawsuit seeks to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Qfin Holdings, Inc. securities between March 18, 2026 and August 25, 2026. Investors who suffered losses during that period may have legal rights under the federal securities laws. Submit a form for information.

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