2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-08-30 05:57Core Viewpoint - The six major banks reported a total operating income of 1.81 trillion yuan for the first half of 2025, with a year-on-year growth rate of 2.05%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 0.13% to 682.52 billion yuan, indicating a mixed performance among the banks [1][6]. Group 1: Financial Performance - The operating income of the six major banks showed positive growth, but net profit exhibited a "three increases and three decreases" pattern, with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), China Construction Bank (CCB), and Bank of China (BOC) experiencing declines in net profit of 1.4%, 1.37%, and 0.85% respectively [1][6][7]. - China Bank led in revenue growth with an increase of 3.76% to 329 billion yuan, driven by a significant rise in non-interest income, which grew by 26.43% [6][7]. - ICBC's operating income reached 409.1 billion yuan, marking a 1.8% increase, its best performance in three years [6][7]. Group 2: Asset Growth and Structure - The total assets of the six major banks continued to expand, with a year-on-year growth rate of 8.9% as of June 2025, compared to 7.1% at the end of March [2]. - ICBC maintained its position as the largest bank by total assets, reaching 52.32 trillion yuan, while CCB and Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) also surpassed 40 trillion yuan [2]. - Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) saw its total assets exceed 18 trillion yuan, growing by 6.47% year-on-year [2]. Group 3: Loan Growth and Quality - The six major banks collectively increased their loan balances by approximately 7.7 trillion yuan in the first half of 2025, with growth rates for individual banks ranging from 5.18% to 7.72% [4][7]. - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratios remained low, with ICBC and CCB both at 1.33%, while PSBC had the lowest NPL ratio at 0.92% [4][5][9]. Group 4: Net Interest Margin - The net interest margin (NIM) for the six major banks showed a decline, with PSBC at 1.70%, down 21 basis points year-on-year [8][9]. - BOC's NIM was reported at 1.26%, a decrease of 18 basis points, attributed to the ongoing decline in loan prime rates (LPR) and adjustments in mortgage rates [9][10]. - CCB's NIM was 1.40%, while ICBC's was 1.30%, both reflecting a downward trend [9][10].