Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-07-24 09:18Core Viewpoint - The banking industry is showing signs of stabilization and recovery in the first half of 2025, with improvements in revenue and profit growth expected as net interest margins stabilize and non-interest income pressures ease [1][2][3]. Group 1: Performance Overview - Hangzhou Bank reported a 3.89% year-on-year increase in revenue and a 16.67% increase in net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2025 [2]. - Changshu Bank achieved a revenue of 6.062 billion yuan, a 10.10% year-on-year growth, and a net profit of 1.969 billion yuan, reflecting a 13.55% increase [2]. - Analysts predict that the overall performance of A-share listed banks will show stabilization and recovery, with a projected revenue decline of only 1.6% year-on-year for the first half of 2025, a significant improvement compared to the previous year [2][3]. Group 2: Revenue and Profit Trends - Analysts expect that the revenue and profit growth rates for listed banks will improve in the second quarter compared to the first quarter, with a forecast of a 0.6% year-on-year revenue growth in Q2 [2][3]. - The net profit for listed banks is anticipated to show a slight decline of 0.3% year-on-year for the first half, with a positive growth of 0.8% expected in Q2 [2][3]. Group 3: Net Interest Margin and Income - The net interest margin is expected to stabilize, with a projected decrease of 3-4 basis points in Q2 due to the impact of LPR adjustments [5]. - Non-interest income is anticipated to recover, with fee income expected to improve as the previous year's low base effects diminish [5][6]. Group 4: Asset Quality - Both Hangzhou Bank and Changshu Bank reported a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 0.76%, indicating strong asset quality [6]. - The overall asset quality of banks is expected to show a trend of improvement, with public sector loans performing better than retail loans [6][7]. Group 5: Credit Growth Dynamics - The credit growth remains skewed towards corporate loans, which accounted for over 75% of new loans in Q2, while retail loans contributed only about 4% [7]. - The overall credit issuance by listed banks is expected to outperform the national average, maintaining a stable year-on-year growth [7].