苏农银行(603323)：营收盈利韧性高 中期分红可期待

Core Viewpoint - Su Nong Bank reported resilient growth in revenue and profit for 2024 and Q1 2025, with a focus on strategic expansion into urban areas and improved deposit stability [1][2][3][4][9] Financial Performance - In 2024, Su Nong Bank achieved operating income of 4.17 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.2%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.95 billion, up 11.7% [1] - For Q1 2025, the bank reported operating income of 1.13 billion, a 3.3% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 440 million, up 6.2% [1] - The annualized weighted average return on equity for Q1 2025 was 9.6%, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points year-on-year [1] Revenue and Profit Growth - Revenue growth rates for 2024 and Q1 2025 were 3.2% and 3.3%, respectively, with net interest income and non-interest income growth rates of -5% and 25.6% for 2024 [2] - The cost-to-income ratio for 2024 and Q1 2025 was 35.2% and 30.6%, respectively, showing a year-on-year change of +0.6 and -0.7 percentage points [2] Loan and Deposit Trends - As of Q1 2025, the bank's interest-earning assets and loans grew by 5.9% and 3.3% year-on-year, respectively [3] - Total loans for 2024 included 7.5 billion for corporate, 200 million for retail, and -700 million for bills, with a focus on agricultural, small and micro enterprises, and green loans [3] - Deposits grew by 10.1% year-on-year in Q1 2025, with a significant increase in demand deposits [4] Net Interest Margin (NIM) and Cost of Funds - The NIM for 2024 was reported at 1.55%, with a slight increase from mid-year but a decrease of 19 basis points from 2023 [5][6] - The cost of interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 1.81% in Q1 2025, down 21 basis points from 2024 [7] Asset Quality and Capital Adequacy - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained low at 0.9% as of Q1 2025, with a coverage ratio of 420% [8][9] - The bank's capital adequacy ratios were robust, with core Tier 1 capital at 10.77% as of Q1 2025 [9] Strategic Outlook - The bank's "Five-Year Reconstruction" plan is ongoing, with a focus on expanding market share in urban areas and enhancing non-interest income [9][10] - The bank plans to implement a mid-term dividend in 2025, enhancing investor confidence [9]