Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-04-24 11:03Group 1 - The banking sector has seen 9 stocks reach historical highs this month, including major state-owned banks like ICBC, ABC, and CCB, with significant year-to-date gains [2][4] - The banking sector index rose by 1.16% on April 24, outperforming the market, with notable increases in stock prices for major banks [2][3] - The overall performance of the banking sector improved significantly in Q4 of the previous year, with 33 out of 36 banks reporting year-on-year profit growth [4][5] Group 2 - The total cash dividends announced by banks for 2024 have reached a record high of 6,161.26 billion yuan, surpassing the previous year's total [6][7] - Major banks like ICBC, CCB, and ABC have declared dividends exceeding 500 billion yuan, contributing to the sector's reputation for high dividends [6][7] - Ningbo Bank reported the highest year-on-year increase in dividends at 50%, indicating a strong commitment to shareholder returns [7]