3 6 Ke·2025-07-29 10:36Core Viewpoint - The A-share banking sector experienced a rise and subsequent pullback, with the Wind banking index showing a slight increase of 0.06% at the close on July 28, despite a notable decline of over 5% from July 11 to 28 [1][2]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The Wind banking index rose nearly 1% in the morning of July 28, with individual banks like Qilu Bank and Qingdao Bank seeing increases of over 4% and 3% respectively, before the gains narrowed by midday [1]. - From July 11 to 28, the banking sector saw a decline of over 5%, contrasting with the broader A-share market, which reached new highs during the same period [2][3]. Dividend Distribution - The 2024 annual dividend distribution for A-share listed banks concluded on July 28, with Chengdu Bank being the last to issue dividends totaling 3.776 billion yuan. The total dividends for 42 listed banks reached 632.504 billion yuan for 2024 [1]. - Mid-term dividends for 2025 are set to begin, with banks like Hangzhou Bank and Changshu Bank planning to implement them [1]. Valuation and Investment Outlook - The Shenyin Wanguo banking index's price-to-book ratio is at 0.61, indicating that bank stocks are significantly undervalued, suggesting potential for future price increases [2]. - The banking sector has been a strong performer this year, with a 16% increase from the low on April 7 to the high on July 11, but has since faced a correction [2]. Individual Bank Performance - Among the 42 listed banks, only Ningbo Bank and Agricultural Bank saw stock price increases from July 11 to 28, while 40 banks experienced declines, with 28 banks dropping over 5% [3]. - The dividend yield for some banks has risen to around 5%, with Huaxia Bank leading at 4.98% [3]. Financial Results - As of July 28, four banks have reported their half-year results, all showing increases in both revenue and net profit, with Qilu Bank reporting a net profit growth of 16.48% [6][7]. - Qilu Bank's net interest margin has stabilized, with a 13.57% increase in net interest income for the first half of 2025 [6]. Asset Quality - As of June 30, 2025, Ningbo Bank and Hangzhou Bank maintained a non-performing loan ratio of 0.76%, while Qilu Bank and Changshu Bank reported ratios of 1.09% and 0.76%, respectively, showing slight improvements [7].