QudianNYSE: QD

XIAMEN, China , June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Qudian Inc. ("Qudian" or "the Company" or "We") (NYSE: QD), a consumer-oriented technology company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights: Total revenues were RMB55.8 million (US$7.7 million), compared to RMB21.9 million for the same period of last year Net loss attributable to Qudian's shareholders was RMB73.6 million (US$10.2 million), compared to net income of RMB414.3 million for the same period of last year; net loss per diluted ADS was RMB0.38 (US$0.05) for the first quarter of 2024 Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Qudian's shareholders was RMB73.5 million (US$10.2 million), compared to Non-GAAP net income of RMB416.0 million for the same period of last year.

The company's current valuation is less than $500 million, with a liquidation value of $1.3 billion, representing a 60% discount. Qudian has conducted two share repurchase programs, purchasing shares at a substantial discount and creating significant value for shareholders. The $94 million spent on the programs has generated a total value of $320 million for shareholders.