Core Viewpoint - DBS released a report indicating that China Merchants Bank (600036)(03968) achieved expected performance in the first half of the year, with net profit increasing by 0.3% year-on-year, while revenue decreased by 1.7% [1] Financial Performance - The bank's wealth management business showed steady growth, but overall revenue and expenses decreased by 1.9% year-on-year, with a significant decline in credit card fee income [1] - The bank forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5% for profit from fiscal years 2025 to 2027, with earnings estimates revised down by 3% to 8% to reflect pressure on net interest margins and the latest outlook for fee income [1] Investment Rating - The bank reiterated a "Buy" rating for China Merchants Bank, with the target price adjusted from HKD 56.5 to HKD 53.5 [1]

Core Viewpoint - DBS published a research report indicating that China Merchants Bank's performance in the first half of the year met expectations, with net profit increasing by 0.3% year-on-year, while revenue decreased by 1.7% [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The wealth management business showed steady growth, but overall income and expenses decreased by 1.9% year-on-year, with a significant decline in credit card fee income [1] - The bank expects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5% for profits from fiscal years 2025 to 2027, with earnings estimates revised down by 3% to 8% to reflect pressure on net interest margins and the latest outlook for fee income [1] Group 2: Ratings and Price Target - The bank reiterated a "Buy" rating for China Merchants Bank, with the target price adjusted from HKD 56.5 to HKD 53.5 [1]

Group 1 - The Liaoning Financial Regulatory Bureau has approved Yang Fade's qualification as the chairman of LiaoShen Bank [1] - Yang Fade, born in August 1964, holds a master's degree in statistics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and has extensive experience in the banking sector [3] - LiaoShen Bank was established in 2021 with a registered capital of 20 billion yuan, and in 2024, it reported an operating income of 173 million yuan and a net profit of 7.2155 million yuan [3] Group 2 - As of the end of 2024, LiaoShen Bank had a non-performing loan ratio of 4.14% and a provision coverage ratio of 358.76% [3] - Yang Fade has held various senior positions within China Merchants Bank, including roles as deputy president and branch president [3] - Yang Fade was appointed as the president of LiaoShen Bank following the retirement of the previous president due to age reasons [3]

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Core Viewpoint - The recent adjustments in customer rights at China Merchants Bank have not significantly impacted the growth of retail customers, with a notable increase in high-net-worth clients despite challenges in retail loan performance [1][2]. Retail Customer Growth - As of the end of 2025, China Merchants Bank has 216 million retail customers, a 2.86% increase from the previous year [1]. - The number of high-net-worth clients (with average total assets of 500,000 RMB) has reached 182,700, reflecting an 8.07% growth [1]. Retail Loan Performance - Retail loan balance stood at 3.61 trillion RMB as of June 30, 2025, marking a 0.94% increase year-on-year, but the proportion of retail loans in total loans decreased by 1.21 percentage points to 53.43% [4]. - Excluding credit cards, the retail loan balance was 2.68 trillion RMB, up 2.16% year-on-year, with a 0.41 percentage point decline in its share of total loans to 39.76% [5]. Loan Quality Concerns - The retail non-performing loan balance increased to 37.71 billion RMB, up 2.58 billion RMB from the previous year, with a non-performing loan rate of 1.03%, an increase of 0.07 percentage points [7]. Credit Card Business Challenges - Credit card transaction volume decreased by 8.54% year-on-year to 2.02 trillion RMB, with interest income down by 4.96% to 30.61 billion RMB [7]. - The non-performing loan rate for credit cards remained stable at 1.75% [7]. Overall Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, China Merchants Bank reported total operating income of 169.96 billion RMB, a decline of 1.72% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 74.93 billion RMB, a slight increase of 0.25% [9]. - The bank's tax expense decreased by 7.61 million RMB, contributing to the positive net profit growth despite a 0.82% decline in total profit [10]. Cost and Efficiency Metrics - The cost-to-income ratio increased to 30.11%, up 0.37 percentage points year-on-year, while the bank is actively working to reduce business and management expenses [11]. - Employee count reached 118,068, with an average monthly salary of approximately 50,000 RMB [11].

Core Viewpoint - China Merchants Bank emphasizes the importance of balancing long-term and short-term interests in banking operations, likening it to a marathon rather than a sprint [1] Financial Performance - In the first half of the year, China Merchants Bank achieved operating income of 169.97 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.72% - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 74.93 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.25% - Compared to the first quarter of this year, the revenue decline has narrowed, and the net profit growth has turned positive [1] Personnel Changes - Key personnel changes include the retirement of the General Manager of the Supervision Department, Yao Runxi, and the proposed appointments of several executives to new roles within the bank [2] Talent Development Strategy - The bank's talent development strategy focuses on enhancing talent planning, improving organizational structure, and directing human resources towards frontline operations - As of June 30, 2025, the bank had a total of 118,068 employees, an increase of 867 from the previous year [3] Cost Management - The bank is committed to strengthening cost management and implementing long-term mechanisms for cost reduction and efficiency improvement - In the first half of the year, business and management expenses amounted to 51.17 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.52% - Employee expenses were 35.48 billion yuan, down 0.80% year-on-year, while business expenses increased by 0.11% to 15.69 billion yuan [3] Future Outlook - The bank's president expresses confidence in achieving a gradual improvement in operations in the second half of the year - Emphasis will be placed on managing costs, enhancing non-interest income, and maintaining asset quality [4]

Investment Ratings - China Merchants Bank: BUY with a target price of HK$54.42 [5][6] - Agricultural Bank of China: BUY with a target price of HK$6.09 [7][8] - Postal Savings Bank of China: BUY with a target price of HK$6.35 [10][12] - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China: BUY with a target price of HK$7.15 [13][14] - China Construction Bank: BUY with a target price of HK$8.95 [15][16] - China Everbright Bank: BUY with a target price of HK$3.98 [18][19] - 3SBio Inc: BUY with a target price of HK$38.20 [20][21] - Longfor Group: HOLD with a target price of HK$9.52 [23][24][25] Core Insights - China Merchants Bank's attributable net profit increased by 2.7% YoY in 2Q25, recovering from a 2.1% decline in 1Q25, with outstanding asset quality but a drop in NIM [5][6] - Agricultural Bank of China's attributable net profit rose by 3.2% YoY in 2Q25, maintaining stable asset quality despite a slight decline in NIM [7][8] - Postal Savings Bank of China's net profit increased by 4.8% YoY in 2Q25, with strong asset quality and an attractive valuation [10][12] - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China's net profit grew by 1.4% YoY in 2Q25, showing improvement in asset quality and attractive valuation [13][14] - China Construction Bank's net profit increased by 1.6% YoY in 2Q25, with a decline in net interest income but solid asset quality [15][16] - China Everbright Bank's net profit rose by 0.8% YoY in 2Q25, with expectations of maintaining solid asset quality despite a declining NIM [18][19] - 3SBio Inc's revenue declined by 0.8% YoY in 1H25, but adjusted net profits increased by 2.1% YoY, with new product launches driving sales [20][21] - Longfor Group's revenue grew by 25.4% YoY in 1H25, but gross margin narrowed significantly, leading to a substantial decline in core net profit [23][24][25] Summary by Company China Merchants Bank - Attributable net profit increased 2.7% YoY in 2Q25 after a decline in 1Q25 [5][6] - Asset quality remains outstanding, but NIM dropped in 1H25 [5][6] - Target price revised to HK$54.42, maintaining BUY rating [5][6] Agricultural Bank of China - Attributable net profit increased 3.2% YoY in 2Q25 [7][8] - NIM was 1.32% in 1H25, down from 2024 [7][8] - Target price raised to HK$6.09, maintaining BUY rating [7][8] Postal Savings Bank of China - Attributable net profit increased 4.8% YoY in 2Q25 [10][12] - NIM reached 1.70% at end-June 2025 [10][12] - Target price revised to HK$6.35, maintaining BUY rating [10][12] Industrial and Commercial Bank of China - Attributable net profit increased 1.4% YoY in 2Q25 [13][14] - NIM reached 1.30% in 1H25 [13][14] - Target price raised to HK$7.15, maintaining BUY rating [13][14] China Construction Bank - Attributable net profit increased 1.6% YoY in 2Q25 [15][16] - Net interest income dropped 1.1% YoY in 2Q25 [15][16] - Target price raised to HK$8.95, maintaining BUY rating [15][16] China Everbright Bank - Attributable net profit increased 0.8% YoY in 2Q25 [18][19] - NIM expected to decline in 2025 [18][19] - Target price raised to HK$3.98, maintaining BUY rating [18][19] 3SBio Inc - Revenue declined by 0.8% YoY in 1H25 [20][21] - Adjusted net profits increased by 2.1% YoY [20][21] - Target price lifted to HK$38.20, reiterating BUY rating [20][21] Longfor Group - Revenue grew by 25.4% YoY in 1H25 [23][24][25] - Gross margin narrowed significantly, leading to a decline in core net profit [23][24][25] - Target price cut to HK$9.52, maintaining HOLD rating [23][24][25]

Group 1 - The banking sector saw a rise of 2.09% on September 2, with China Merchants Bank leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3858.13, down 0.45%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12553.84, down 2.14% [1] - Key stocks in the banking sector showed varying performance, with China Merchants Bank closing at 43.44, up 3.48%, and CITIC Bank at 66.7, up 2.70% [1] Group 2 - The banking sector experienced a net inflow of 4.95 billion yuan from main funds, while retail investors saw a net outflow of 299.83 million yuan [1] - China Merchants Bank had a main fund net inflow of 198 million yuan, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 50.89 million yuan [1] - Other banks like Ping An Bank and Huaxia Bank also showed significant fund flows, with Ping An Bank seeing a main fund net inflow of 22.3 million yuan [1]

格隆汇9月2日｜东莞证券研报指出，招商银行上半年实现营业收入1,699.69亿元，同比-1.72%；归母净 利润749.30亿元，同比+0.25%；Q2归母净利润增速由负转正，存款成本继续优化。拆分营收结构，招 商银行今年上半年实现净利息收入1,060.85亿元，同比+1.57%，延续2024Q4以来的增长态势。负债端， 受益于存款利率下调、监管部门严格限制手工补息等高息揽储行为、公司持续推动低成本核心存款的增 长，上半年存款成本率同比-34bp至1.26%，对净利息收益率产生一定正向效果。招商银行分红率维持 30%以上，并将于2025年进行中期分红，拟定比例为35%，高股息价值凸显。预计招商银行2025年每股 净资产为45.25元，当前股价对应PB是0.95倍。维持"买入"评级。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The company experienced significant operational pressure in Q1 due to loan repricing starting January 1, which further compressed interest margins, but showed improvement in Q2, with expectations for steady progress in the latter half of the year [2] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the company reported operating income of 1699.7 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 1.72% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 749.3 billion yuan, a marginal increase of 0.25% [2][4] - The company plans to initiate a mid-term cash dividend, with the distribution amounting to 35% of the net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders for the half-year, which is higher than peers [2][10] Asset and Loan Growth - As of June 30, total assets grew by 4.16% year-on-year to 12.66 trillion yuan, with loan and deposit balances increasing by 3.31% and 3.58% respectively [3] - Retail loans accounted for over 50% of the company's loan portfolio, with a retail loan balance of 36,781.88 billion yuan, reflecting a growth of 0.92% [7] Interest Margin and Cost Structure - The company's net interest margin and net interest yield were reported at 1.79% and 1.88%, respectively, both showing declines compared to the previous year [4] - Interest income decreased by 5.84% year-on-year, with loan interest income down by 9.93% [4] Asset Quality - As of June 30, the non-performing loan balance was 663.70 billion yuan, with a non-performing loan ratio of 0.93%, slightly down from the previous year [6] - The company maintains a high provision coverage ratio of 410.93%, indicating strong risk resilience [6] Retail Credit Risk - Retail credit risk has increased but remains manageable, with a retail non-performing loan ratio of 1.03%, up 0.07 percentage points from the previous year [7][8] - The company attributes the increase in retail credit risk to a broader industry trend, with expectations for a slight rise in risk levels in the near term [8] Strategic Focus - The company aims to enhance high-quality, low-cost liability growth and improve asset organization to stabilize interest margins [5] - The "anti-involution" trend in the banking sector is seen as beneficial for stabilizing loan pricing and controlling deposit costs, which could enhance asset quality [10]