Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-08-21 02:55Core Viewpoint - The enthusiasm for mid-term dividends among A-share listed companies is increasing, with over a hundred companies disclosing their mid-term dividend plans for 2025, indicating a growing awareness of shareholder returns [1][4]. Group 1: Dividend Plans of Major Companies - The three major telecom operators in China plan to distribute over 740 billion yuan in mid-term dividends, with each company reporting a year-on-year increase in net profit for the first half of the year [2][3]. - China Telecom plans to distribute 165.81 billion yuan in cash dividends, which is 72% of its net profit for the first half of 2025 [2]. - China Mobile intends to distribute a total of approximately 540 billion yuan in cash dividends, with a per-share dividend of 2.75 Hong Kong dollars, reflecting a 5.8% increase year-on-year [3]. - China Unicom plans to distribute approximately 34.77 billion yuan in cash dividends, with a per-share dividend of 1.112 yuan [3]. Group 2: Overall Trends in Dividend Distribution - The trend of increasing dividend distribution among listed companies is supported by policies encouraging higher investor returns, with companies like Debang Lighting and Jiufeng Energy announcing their mid-term profit distribution plans [4][6]. - The total cash dividends distributed by listed companies reached a record high of 2.4 trillion yuan for the 2024 fiscal year, representing a 9% increase from 2023 [5]. - The number of companies consistently paying dividends has been rising, with 2,447 out of 4,445 companies listed for over three years having paid dividends in the last three years, a 12% increase from 2023 [5]. Group 3: Future Dividend Strategies - Changjiang Electric Power has announced a five-year dividend plan, committing to distribute at least 70% of its net profit to shareholders annually from 2026 to 2030 [6]. - Jin Sanjiang has also outlined a three-year dividend plan, ensuring that at least 15% of its distributable profits will be allocated for cash dividends each year [6]. - The increasing trend in dividend distribution reflects a growing internal drive among listed companies to provide predictable cash flow returns to investors, contributing to higher quality development in the capital market [6].