Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-08-29 22:28Core Viewpoint - The six major state-owned banks in China reported a total net profit of 682.5 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, with asset quality showing improvement. The banks are expected to stabilize net interest margin (NIM) in the second half of the year, despite anticipated declines [1][2]. Financial Performance - The six banks achieved a combined operating income exceeding 1.8 trillion yuan, with individual contributions as follows: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (427.09 billion yuan), Agricultural Bank of China (369.94 billion yuan), Bank of China (329.00 billion yuan), China Construction Bank (394.27 billion yuan), Bank of Communications (133.37 billion yuan), and Postal Savings Bank of China (179.45 billion yuan) [2]. - Net profit figures for the banks were as follows: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (168.10 billion yuan), Agricultural Bank of China (139.51 billion yuan), Bank of China (117.59 billion yuan), China Construction Bank (162.08 billion yuan), Bank of Communications (46.02 billion yuan), and Postal Savings Bank of China (49.23 billion yuan). Agricultural Bank of China showed a net profit growth of 2.66% year-on-year [2]. Interest Margin Management - Banks are facing pressure on net interest margins due to a low interest rate environment. Management teams are implementing strategies to stabilize interest income and expand non-interest income sources [2]. - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China reported a sustainable reduction in NIM decline, attributed to improved asset-liability management and adjustments in deposit rates [3]. - China Construction Bank anticipates continued downward pressure on NIM but expects the rate of decline to narrow due to changes in monetary policy and interest rate transmission mechanisms [3]. Dividend Plans - All six banks announced mid-term dividend plans, with specific proposals including: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (1.414 yuan per 10 shares), Agricultural Bank of China (1.195 yuan per 10 shares), and Bank of China (1.094 yuan per 10 shares) [3][4]. Asset Quality - The asset quality of the six banks remains stable, with non-performing loan (NPL) ratios as of June 30 being: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (1.33%), Agricultural Bank of China (1.28%), Bank of China (1.24%), China Construction Bank (1.33%), Bank of Communications (1.28%), and Postal Savings Bank of China (0.92%) [4]. Focus Areas - The banks are concentrating on five key areas: technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance, and digital finance, to enhance service to the real economy [5]. - China Construction Bank reported a technology loan balance of 5.15 trillion yuan, growing by 16.81% year-on-year, while Bank of China reported a technology loan balance of 4.59 trillion yuan, with over 160,000 credit accounts for technology enterprises [5][6]. - Agricultural Bank of China has strengthened its green finance capabilities, with a green loan balance of 5.72 trillion yuan and significant issuance of green financial bonds [6].