6-K

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

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

September 2025

Commission File Number: 001-38230

QUDIAN INC.

Building 1, Qudian Innovation Park, MeilinStreet Tongan District, Xiamen, Fujian Province

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 x Form 40-F ¨

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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.

Date: September 24, 2025

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Exhibit 99.1

Qudian Inc. Announces Changes to Board of Directors

XIAMEN, China, September 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Qudian Inc. (“Qudian” or “the Company” or “We”) (NYSE: QD), a consumer-oriented technology company, today announced that Mr. Yingming Li has tendered his resignation as a director of the Company’s board of directors for personal reasons. Mr. Li’s resignation was effective as of September 23, 2025. The Company would like to express its gratitude for services provided by Mr. Li.

About QudianInc.

Qudian is a consumer-oriented technology company. The Company historically focused on providing credit solutions to consumers. Qudian is exploring innovative business opportunities to satisfy consumers’ demand by leveraging its technology capabilities.

Safe HarborStatement

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