Investment Rating - The investment rating for Jiangsu Bank is "Buy (Maintain)" [8] Core Views - The core revenue has significantly improved, with a decrease in the non-performing loan ratio on a quarter-on-quarter basis [2] - The bank's performance growth has exceeded expectations, with notable improvements in net interest income and fee income growth [8] - The bank's total assets and loan amounts have shown strong growth, indicating a favorable lending environment [8] - The asset quality is stabilizing, with a slight decrease in the non-performing loan ratio and a robust provision coverage ratio [8] Financial Performance Summary - For 2023A, the operating income is projected at 74,293 million yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.3% [4] - The net profit attributable to the parent company is expected to reach 28,750 million yuan in 2023A, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 13.3% [4] - The earnings per share (EPS) for 2023A is estimated at 1.52 yuan [4] - The bank's total assets are projected to grow to 4,235,199 million yuan by 2025E, with a loan growth rate of 14% [10] Valuation Metrics - The target price for Jiangsu Bank is set at 12.62 yuan per share, with a current price of 10.13 yuan [5] - The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for 2025E is projected at 5.67, while the price-to-book (P/B) ratio is expected to be 0.72 [8][10] - The bank's average return on equity (ROE) is forecasted to be 13.31% in 2025E [10]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Jiangsu Bank [5][9]. Core Views - Jiangsu Bank demonstrated strong performance in Q1 2025 with revenue and net profit growth of +6.2% and +8.2% year-on-year, respectively, while the annualized weighted average ROE increased to 16.5% [1][2]. - The bank's net interest income grew significantly by +21.9% year-on-year, supported by a stable net interest margin and a substantial increase in loan issuance [2][3]. - Asset quality remains robust, with a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 0.86%, down 3 basis points from the previous quarter, and a provision coverage ratio of 343.5% [4][5]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Jiangsu Bank's total assets and loans increased by +12.8% and +8% year-on-year, respectively, with new loan issuance reaching 166.8 billion, accounting for over 80% of last year's total increase [2][5]. - The bank's net interest margin for Q1 2025 was estimated at 1.58%, reflecting a 12 basis point increase from Q4 2024, primarily due to a significant reduction in funding costs [3][5]. Asset Quality - The overall asset quality improved, with the NPL ratio at 0.86% and a decrease in overdue loans, indicating a cautious approach to bad debt recognition [4][5]. - The bank increased its provision for credit losses by +28.2% year-on-year, maintaining a high provision coverage ratio [4][5]. Investment Outlook - The report forecasts net profit growth rates of 10.9%, 11.5%, and 11.7% for 2025-2027, with corresponding BVPS of 14.68, 16.86, and 19.28 CNY per share [5][10]. - The current share price of 10.13 CNY corresponds to a PB ratio of 0.69 for 2025, indicating a favorable valuation given the bank's strong fundamentals and market position [5][10].

本报记者 熊悦 4月29日上午，江苏银行股份有限公司（以下简称"江苏银行"）举行2024年度暨2025年一季度业绩交流 会。该行行长袁军、董事会秘书陆松圣等管理层人员出席业绩交流会，并就外界关心的热点话题进行回 应。 4月28日晚间，江苏银行公布了2025年第一季度报告。报告期内，该行实现营收223.04亿元，同比增长 6.21%；实现归属于上市公司股东的净利润97.80亿元，同比增长8.16%。总资产突破4万亿元，达到4.46 万亿元，较上年末增长12.84%。资产质量保持稳健，不良贷款率较上年末下降0.03个百分点至0.86%。 拨备覆盖率为343.51%，整体保持充足。 此前，江苏银行公布的2024年度报告显示，去年该行营收和归属于上市公司股东的净利润实现同比双 增。总资产稳步增长，不良贷款率保持低位。得益于优质的基本面，江苏银行获得资本市场认可， Wind数据显示，2024年全年该行股价累计涨幅超过56%。 此外，在负债端，该行管理层表示，将继续做好资产负债匹配，着力压降成本，进一步稳存、增存、优 存，兼顾平衡流动性和优化负债结构，努力促进降成本与稳增长的有机统一。 一季度项目储备保持稳健 据该行管理 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Jiangsu Bank [1] Core Views - Jiangsu Bank's revenue and profit growth exceeded expectations, driven by a significant increase in net interest income and a reduction in tax expenses, contributing to a stable revenue base and high dividend yield [6][10] - The bank's asset quality indicators are improving, with a slight decrease in non-performing loan (NPL) ratio and a high provision coverage ratio, indicating strong risk management [6][10] - The report projects an upward revision in profit growth forecasts for 2025-2027, with expected year-on-year growth rates of 8.9%, 9.2%, and 9.4% respectively [6] Financial Performance Summary - In Q1 2025, Jiangsu Bank achieved a revenue of 22.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, and a net profit of 9.8 billion yuan, up 8.2% year-on-year [4][6] - The bank's net interest income grew by 22% in Q1 2025, contributing 14.2 percentage points to revenue growth, while non-interest income declined by 23% [6][10] - The NPL ratio decreased to 0.86% in Q1 2025, with a provision coverage ratio of 344%, indicating robust asset quality management [4][6] Loan Growth and Structure - Total loans increased by 13% year-on-year in Q1 2025, with significant contributions from corporate loans, which saw a quarterly increase of nearly 180 billion yuan [6][8] - Retail loan growth showed signs of recovery, with a net increase of 17.1 billion yuan in Q1 2025, compared to a decrease in the same period last year [6][8] Valuation Metrics - The current price-to-book (PB) ratio is 0.71, with a projected dividend yield of approximately 5.14% for 2025 [6][10] - The report highlights a favorable valuation compared to historical averages, suggesting potential upside for investors [6]

Group 1 - Jiangsu Bank is sponsoring the "Jiangsu Bank · Galaxy Left Bank Nanjing Jin Niu Lake Jasmine Music Festival" to deepen its retail business transformation and expand its Z-generation customer base through a "finance + culture" cross-industry integration [1] - The Galaxy Left Bank music festival series aims to attract young audiences with diverse music styles and immersive experiences, leveraging the festival's youthful energy and influence to enhance services for the Z-generation [1] - The first event will take place at the Nanjing Jin Niu Lake Olympic Sailing Center, expecting to draw tens of thousands of music fans, with plans for subsequent events in other cities to further expand brand influence [1] Group 2 - Jiangsu Bank has implemented a "layered + segmented" strategy in its retail business transformation, focusing on the lifestyle needs of the Z-generation, emphasizing experience and personalization through various scene ecosystems like "finance + campus," "finance + culture and tourism," and "finance + consumption" [2] - The sponsorship of the music festival reflects the bank's strategic implementation and keen insight into young consumer trends, conveying its brand value [2] - As of the end of Q1 2025, Jiangsu Bank's retail AUM has surpassed 1.5 trillion yuan, with over 20 million app users and 7 million monthly active users, maintaining its leading position among city commercial banks [2]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a current price of 10.13 CNY and a reasonable value of 11.46 CNY [4]. Core Views - The report highlights a recovery in net interest margin and an improvement in asset quality indicators, indicating a positive outlook for the company's performance [3][8]. - The company's Q1 2025 revenue, pre-provision operating profit (PPOP), and net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 6.2%, 7.9%, and 8.2% year-on-year, respectively [8][10]. - Key drivers of performance include significant growth in both interest-earning assets and loans, with year-on-year increases of 23.9% and 18.8%, respectively [8][10]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue growth was 6.2%, with a decrease of 2.56 percentage points compared to the previous year [10]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 8.2%, reflecting a decline of 2.60 percentage points from the previous year [10]. - The company's return on equity (ROE) for Q1 2025 was 16.50%, an increase of 2.91 percentage points year-on-year [10]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio improved to 0.86%, down 3 basis points from the beginning of the year [8][10]. - The provision coverage ratio stood at 344%, a decrease of 7 percentage points from the start of the year, indicating sufficient provisions against potential loan losses [8][10]. Interest Margin and Cost Management - The net interest margin for Q1 2025 was estimated at 1.80%, up 12 basis points from Q4 2024 [8][10]. - The company has effectively managed its pricing strategies, leading to a decrease in the cost of liabilities by 19 basis points [8][10]. Future Outlook - The report forecasts a net profit growth of 6.55% and 6.94% for the years 2025 and 2026, respectively, with earnings per share (EPS) projected at 2.19 CNY and 2.35 CNY [8][10]. - The current stock price corresponds to a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 4.62X for 2025 and 4.31X for 2026, indicating a favorable valuation compared to historical averages [8][10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for Jiangsu Bank, indicating an expectation to outperform the benchmark index by 10%-20% over the next six months [2][21]. Core Views - Jiangsu Bank reported a strong Q1 2025 performance with operating income of CNY 22.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6.21%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 9.78 billion, up 8.16% year-on-year. The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio improved to 0.86%, a decrease of 3 basis points from the beginning of the year, while the provision coverage ratio stood at 343.51%, down 6.59 percentage points from the start of the year [1][5]. Financial Performance Summary - **Operating Income and Profit**: - 2025 Q1 operating income reached CNY 22.3 billion, a 6.21% increase year-on-year - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 9.78 billion, reflecting an 8.16% year-on-year growth [1][5]. - **Key Financial Metrics**: - Total revenue projections for 2024-2027 are CNY 80.82 billion, CNY 86.83 billion, CNY 95.22 billion, and CNY 102.60 billion respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 8.80%, 7.44%, 9.67%, and 7.75% [1][6]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to grow from CNY 31.84 billion in 2024 to CNY 39.80 billion in 2027, with growth rates of 10.80%, 7.40%, 7.96%, and 7.80% [1][6]. - **Asset Quality**: - The NPL ratio is projected to remain stable at 0.89% from 2024 to 2027, while the provision coverage ratio is expected to decline from 351% in 2024 to 170% in 2027 [8][10]. - **Market Position**: - Jiangsu Bank's total assets reached CNY 4.46 trillion by the end of Q1 2025, a 12.84% increase from the beginning of the year, with total loans of CNY 2.26 trillion and deposits of CNY 2.42 trillion, reflecting growth rates of 7.96% and 14.18% respectively [5][6]. Investment Recommendation - The report suggests that Jiangsu Bank's governance is stable, with clear strategic planning and robust operational metrics. The bank's asset quality remains strong, and the current dividend yield is attractive. The target price for 2025 is set at CNY 11.66, based on a projected price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.85x [2][5].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5] Core Views - The company's profitability remains high, with Q1 2025 revenue of 22.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.21%, and net profit attributable to shareholders of 9.78 billion yuan, up 8.16% year-on-year [1][3] - The net interest income saw a significant increase of 21.9% year-on-year, while non-interest income decreased by 22.7%, primarily due to net losses from other fair value changes [1][2] - The company maintains a strong asset quality with a non-performing loan ratio of 0.86%, down 3 basis points from the beginning of the year, and a provision coverage ratio of 344% [2][3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Q1 2025 net interest income increased by 21.9%, while non-interest income decreased by 22.7% due to market volatility [1][2] - The total assets reached 4.46 trillion yuan, with loans and deposits growing by 12.8% and 13.8% respectively [2] Profitability Metrics - The annualized weighted average ROE was 16.5%, up 1.12 percentage points year-on-year, indicating strong profitability [1][2] - The company forecasts net profits of 35.4 billion yuan, 40.2 billion yuan, and 45.5 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, with growth rates of 11.2%, 13.5%, and 13.2% [3][4] Valuation Metrics - The current stock price corresponds to a PB ratio of 0.72x for 2025, with a dividend yield of 5.14% [3][4] - The forecasted PE ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 5.2, 4.6, and 4.1 respectively, indicating attractive valuation levels [4][9]

Core Insights - Jiangsu Bank reported strong growth in core revenue, with both interest income and non-interest income showing significant increases in Q1 2025 [3][4] - The bank's asset quality has improved, with a decrease in non-performing loans and other risk indicators [8] Revenue and Profit Growth - In Q1 2025, Jiangsu Bank's revenue grew by 6.2% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 8.2%, both showing a slowdown compared to 2024 [2] - Core revenue growth was driven by a 21.9% increase in net interest income and a 21.8% rise in non-interest income, both significantly higher than the previous year's growth rates [3] Loan and Deposit Performance - The bank experienced robust growth in loans and deposits, with Q1 2025 net increases accounting for 83% and 125% of the total net increases for the entire year of 2024, respectively [5] - This strong performance reflects Jiangsu Bank's effective asset management capabilities [5] Interest Margin Improvement - The interest margin for Q1 2025 improved by 12 basis points to 1.80%, primarily due to a reduction in funding costs [6] - The asset yield decreased by 7 basis points to 3.75%, influenced by both market interest rate declines and a lower proportion of higher-yield loans [6] Asset Quality Enhancement - By the end of Q1 2025, the non-performing loan ratio was 0.86%, down 3 basis points from the beginning of the year, indicating improved asset quality [2][8] - The bank's proactive measures in managing high-risk retail assets contributed to this improvement [8] Future Outlook - For 2025, Jiangsu Bank is expected to maintain mid-to-high single-digit growth in revenue and profit, supported by strong loan growth and increased bond investments [4][9] - The bank's net profit is projected to grow by 8.49%, 8.19%, and 7.91% for the years 2025 to 2027, with a target price of 14.16 CNY per share [9]

Market Overview - The A-share market experienced a collective decline on April 28, with the Shanghai Composite Index down by 0.2%, the Shenzhen Component down by 0.62%, and the ChiNext Index down by 0.65%. The total market turnover was 1,076.7 billion yuan, a decrease of 60.3 billion yuan from the previous day, with over 4,100 stocks declining [1]. Banking Sector Performance - The banking sector showed resilience, with stocks such as Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Jiangsu Bank, and Chengdu Bank reaching historical highs. Citic Securities noted a slight decrease of 0.37 percentage points in the proportion of bank stocks among actively managed fund heavyweights compared to the previous quarter. In the short term, external disturbances are expected to impact market sentiment, but the banking sector is considered to have stable fundamentals and significant relative value, suggesting an increase in allocation [2]. PEEK Materials and Robotics Market - PEEK materials stocks performed well, with companies like Xinhan New Materials and Kent Shares rising over 10%. The global humanoid robot market is projected to grow from approximately 1 billion dollars in 2024 to 15 billion dollars by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 56%. PEEK materials are expected to benefit from this growth due to their lightweight and strong properties, which are essential for humanoid robots [2]. Individual Stock Movements - Asia Pacific Industry experienced significant volatility, opening at the daily limit down and later surging to the limit up, achieving a turnover of 178 million yuan and a turnover rate of 19.29%. Institutional buying was noted, with one institution net purchasing 2.5742 million yuan. Conversely, Puli Pharmaceutical faced a sharp decline of over 77% due to entering the delisting period, with its stock price closing down nearly 74% at 0.65 yuan per share, resulting in a market cap reduction to 365 million yuan [3]. Market Outlook - The market is expected to maintain a volatile trend due to the upcoming "May Day" holiday, with institutions predicting a high probability of continued fluctuations unless substantial positive news emerges. Dongwu Securities suggests that without significant catalysts, the market is likely to remain in a consolidation phase. Galaxy Securities indicates that while market sentiment has shown some recovery, overall caution persists, reflected in the lack of significant volume increase. It is recommended to focus on medium to long-term strategies and be prepared for potential style shifts post-holiday [4]. Sector Focus - Short-term investment opportunities are suggested in sectors such as banking, electricity, beauty, and automotive, while mid-term focus should be on "new quality domestic growth" sectors driven by domestic demand and growth potential, including new consumption and AI [4].