CNCB(601998) 证券日报网·2025-03-27 12:54Core Viewpoint - CITIC Bank reported a positive performance for 2024, with revenue and net profit showing growth despite previous challenges [1] Financial Performance - In 2024, CITIC Bank achieved operating revenue of 213.646 billion yuan, an increase of 3.76% year-on-year [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 68.576 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.33% [1] Asset Quality Outlook - The asset quality management of CITIC Bank is strong, with stable non-performing loan and provision indicators [2] - The bank's retail asset quality is considered to be at a relatively good level compared to peers, despite an industry-wide trend of rising retail risks [2] - Measures taken since 2019 include tightening credit card approvals and focusing on mortgage and secured loans [2] Net Interest Margin Trends - As of the end of 2024, CITIC Bank's net interest margin stood at 1.77%, remaining stable year-on-year and outperforming the market for three consecutive years [3] - The bank anticipates significant downward pressure on net interest margins in 2025 due to a declining interest rate environment and adjustments in loan pricing [3] Dividend Policy - CITIC Bank aims to maintain a cash dividend payout ratio of over 30% from 2024 to 2026 [4][5] - The total cash dividend is projected to increase from 11.7 billion yuan in 2019 to 19.46 billion yuan in 2024, with the payout ratio rising from 25% to 30.5% of net profit [5]