UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ: TIGR) disclosed its unaudited financial results for Q1 2024, ending on March 31. Wu Tianhua, Chairman and CEO, reported a 19.0% year-over-year increase in total revenues, reaching US$78.9 million.
Strong Q1 Performance with Surge in Net Income
Notably, net income attributable to ordinary shareholders of UP Fintech surged to US$12.3 million, indicating a robust performance in Q1. Additionally, the company's non-GAAP net income reached US$14.7 million, underscoring its strong financial standing and operational efficiency.
During the quarter, UP Fintech added 28,800 new funded accounts, totalling 933,400 funded accounts by the quarter's end, reflecting a 15% increase year-over-year. Moreover, asset inflow stood strong at US$5.3 billion, contributing to a notable 103.8% year-over-year increase in total account balance to US$32.9 billion.
Earlier, UP Fintech Holding Limited, operator of Tiger Trade online brokerage, secured approval from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission to expand its license for virtual assets trading, as reported by Finance Magnates.
Among the first in Hong Kong, UP Fintech now offers crypto trading services, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, to qualified investors. This move aligns with UP Fintech's goal of providing a comprehensive trading experience, integrating cryptocurrencies with stocks, options, futures, and funds on its Tiger Trade platform.
Operating Costs Increase in Line with Revenue Growth
Financially, total revenues surged to US$78.9 million, marking a 19.0% increase year-over-year. Commissions increased by 9.2% to US$27.8 million due to heightened trading volume. Meanwhile, interest income saw a significant rise to US$43.8 million, attributed to increased margin financing and securities lending activities.
Operating costs and expenses totalled US$50.8 million, with notable increases in employee compensation and benefits, communication and market data expenses, and general and administrative expenses.
