Huan Qiu Wang·2025-05-08 02:47Core Viewpoint - The listed securities firms in China are set to distribute a total of 38.7 billion yuan in cash dividends for the year-end of 2024, despite some firms experiencing profit declines [1][2]. Summary by Category Dividend Distribution - A total of 40 listed securities firms have announced their year-end dividend plans, with a combined cash dividend of 38.74 billion yuan for 2024 [2]. - Compared to 2023, the number of firms planning to distribute dividends remains unchanged, but the total amount has decreased by nearly 1.9 billion yuan [2]. - The overall cash dividends for 2024 are still higher than 2023 by 12.8 billion yuan due to increased mid-year and special dividends [2]. Performance and Dividend Policy - 17 firms have a cash dividend ratio exceeding 40%, which is an increase from 2023 [1]. - Approximately 70% of the firms maintain a cash dividend ratio of 30% or above annually [1]. - Notably, firms like Guotai Junan and CITIC Securities lead in proposed cash dividends, with amounts of 4.923 billion yuan and 4.15 billion yuan respectively [2]. Impact of Profit Declines - Despite a 40.8% decline in net profit, Guolian Minsheng Securities plans to distribute 3.18 billion yuan in cash dividends, indicating a focus on long-term shareholder value [3]. - Other firms, including Guojin Securities and Everbright Securities, also plan dividends despite underperforming, with cash dividend ratios below 30% [3]. Strategic Focus on Shareholder Returns - The industry is increasingly embedding cash dividend policies into company charters, committing to distribute at least 10% of available profits annually and 30% over any three consecutive years [6]. - Market participants emphasize the importance of balancing strategic development, performance growth, and shareholder returns, with an average dividend yield of 1.63% across 40 firms [7].