
Core Viewpoint - The six major banks reported a total operating income of 1.81 trillion yuan for the first half of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.05%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 0.13% to 682.52 billion yuan [1][3]. Financial Performance - All six banks achieved positive growth in operating income, but net profit showed a mixed trend with three banks experiencing declines [1][3]. - The operating income of the six banks was 1.81 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 2.05%, while the net profit totaled 682.52 billion yuan, down 0.13% from the previous year [3][6]. - China Bank led in revenue growth with an increase of 3.76%, reaching 329 billion yuan, driven by a significant rise of 26.43% in non-interest income [3][6]. Revenue Structure - The revenue structure of the six banks has shifted, with non-interest income increasing its share [3][6]. - The non-interest income of China Bank reached 114.19 billion yuan, accounting for 34.71% of total revenue, up 6.23 percentage points year-on-year [3][6]. Profitability - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) reported a net profit of 168.10 billion yuan, a decrease of 1.40%, while Agricultural Bank of China saw a profit increase of 2.66% to 139.51 billion yuan [6][7]. - The net profit of the six banks showed a decline for ICBC, China Construction Bank, and China Bank, while Agricultural Bank, Postal Savings Bank, and Bank of Communications reported slight increases [6][7]. Asset Quality - The asset quality of the six banks remained stable, with non-performing loan ratios at low levels [16][17]. - Postal Savings Bank had the lowest non-performing loan ratio at 0.92%, despite a slight increase [17]. Net Interest Margin - The net interest margin for the six banks decreased, with Postal Savings Bank at 1.70%, down 21 basis points year-on-year [19][20]. - The net interest margin for China Bank was 1.26%, reflecting an 18 basis point decline, attributed to factors such as the continuous decline in LPR and adjustments in mortgage rates [19][20].