Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-08-29 19:49Core Viewpoint - The six major banks in China reported a total net profit of approximately 682.5 billion yuan for the first half of the year, with all banks showing year-on-year revenue growth, although some experienced "revenue growth without profit growth" [1][2]. Financial Performance - The six major banks' operating income grew year-on-year by 1.6%, 0.8%, 3.76%, 2.15%, 0.77%, and 1.50% respectively [2]. - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), China Bank (CB), and China Construction Bank (CCB) reported slight declines in net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.4%, 0.85%, and 1.37% respectively, while Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), Bank of Communications (BoCom), and Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) saw net profit increases of 2.7%, 1.61%, and 0.85% respectively [2]. Net Interest Margin - The net interest margin (NIM) continued to narrow across the six banks, impacting net interest income [2]. - ICBC attributed the NIM contraction to factors such as the reduction in loan market quotation rates (LPR) and changes in deposit term structures, although the pace of decline has shown signs of stabilization [2]. Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income became a significant growth driver for the banks, with increases in investment income, asset management, investment banking, and wealth management services [3]. - Non-interest income accounted for over 30% of the operating income for some banks, helping to mitigate the impact of interest rate cuts [3]. Financial Support for Key Sectors - The six banks have optimized financial support for key sectors such as technology innovation, consumption stimulation, and small and micro enterprises [4]. - ICBC reported over 10% growth in loans for manufacturing, strategic emerging industries, and green finance [4]. - ABC's county-level loans reached 10.77 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 9.3%, exceeding the bank's average [4]. Asset Quality and Capital Adequacy - The asset quality of the six banks remained stable, with non-performing loan (NPL) ratios of 1.33%, 1.28%, 1.24%, 1.33%, 1.28%, and 0.92% respectively [5]. - The core tier one capital adequacy ratios were reported as 13.89%, 11.11%, 12.57%, 14.34%, 11.42%, and 10.52% respectively, indicating a solid capital position [5]. Dividend Plans - The six banks announced a substantial mid-term dividend plan totaling approximately 204.65 billion yuan for 2025 [6]. - Specific proposed dividend amounts include 50.40 billion yuan for ICBC, 41.82 billion yuan for ABC, 35.25 billion yuan for CB, 48.61 billion yuan for CCB, 13.81 billion yuan for BoCom, and 14.77 billion yuan for PSBC [6].