Zhong Guo Jing Ji Wang·2025-08-30 01:28Core Viewpoint - The six major state-owned banks in China reported mixed performance in their 2025 mid-year results, with a total net profit of 682.5 billion yuan, reflecting stable asset quality despite challenges in net interest margin [1][3]. Financial Performance - The total operating income of the six banks reached 1.833 trillion yuan, with all banks showing year-on-year growth in operating income [3]. - Individual bank performances include: - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China: Operating income of 427.09 billion yuan, net profit of 168.10 billion yuan [1][3]. - Agricultural Bank of China: Operating income of 369.94 billion yuan, net profit of 139.51 billion yuan [1][3]. - Bank of China: Operating income of 329.00 billion yuan, net profit of 117.59 billion yuan [1][3]. - China Construction Bank: Operating income of 394.27 billion yuan, net profit of 162.08 billion yuan [1][3]. - Bank of Communications: Operating income of 133.37 billion yuan, net profit of 46.02 billion yuan [1][3]. - Postal Savings Bank: Operating income of 179.45 billion yuan, net profit of 49.23 billion yuan [1][3]. - The Agricultural Bank of China showed the highest growth in net profit at 2.66% year-on-year, while the other three banks experienced declines [3]. Net Interest Margin Outlook - Banks are implementing strategies to stabilize net interest margins, with expectations of a continued decline but at a reduced rate [2][4]. - Management from various banks indicated that proactive measures are being taken to adapt to interest rate changes and broaden non-interest income sources [3][4]. Dividend Plans - All six banks announced mid-term dividend plans despite varying performance results: - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China plans to distribute 1.414 yuan per 10 shares, totaling approximately 50.40 billion yuan [4][5]. - Agricultural Bank of China plans to distribute 1.195 yuan per 10 shares, totaling about 41.82 billion yuan [5]. - Bank of China plans to distribute 1.094 yuan per 10 shares, totaling around 35.25 billion yuan [5]. - China Construction Bank plans a mid-term dividend of approximately 48.61 billion yuan [5]. Asset Quality and Risk Management - The asset quality of the six banks remains stable, with non-performing loan ratios showing slight improvements or stability [5]. - Non-performing loan ratios as of June 30 are as follows: - 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% - Postal Savings Bank: 0.92% [5]. Strategic Focus Areas - The banks are focusing on five key areas: technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance, and digital finance, to enhance service to the real economy [6][7]. - For instance, China Construction Bank reported a technology loan balance of 5.15 trillion yuan, growing by 16.81% year-on-year [6]. - Agricultural Bank of China reported a green loan balance of 5.72 trillion yuan, with significant new issuances in green financial products [7].