Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-09-01 14:02Core Viewpoint - The significant increase in mid-term dividends announced by listed securities firms reflects a recovery in performance, adherence to new policies, and efforts to enhance brand appeal and attract investors [1][4]. Group 1: Dividend Announcements - A total of 28 listed securities firms have announced mid-term dividend plans, with a cumulative dividend amount of 18.797 billion yuan, representing a nearly 40% year-on-year increase [1][3]. - Among the firms, 21 have announced dividends exceeding 100 million yuan, with 7 firms exceeding 1 billion yuan, the highest being 4.298 billion yuan from CITIC Securities [3][4]. - The per-share dividend (pre-tax) ranges from 0.008 yuan to 0.29 yuan, with cash dividend ratios primarily between 10% and 35% [3]. Group 2: Performance and Policy Impact - The securities industry has shown a significant performance recovery in the first half of 2025, with 150 securities firms reporting a total revenue of 251.036 billion yuan and a net profit of 112.28 billion yuan, marking increases of 23.47% and 40.37% respectively compared to the same period in 2024 [4]. - The new "National Nine Articles" policy encourages multiple dividends within a year, aiming to enhance shareholder returns and improve the overall dividend culture among listed companies [4][5]. - The policy also imposes stricter regulations on companies with low or no dividends, incentivizing firms to maintain higher dividend payouts [4]. Group 3: Market Perception and Investor Confidence - The substantial dividends are seen as a strategy to establish a strong market image of profitability, thereby enhancing brand competitiveness and attracting more investors [4]. - High and frequent dividends can boost investor confidence in the long-term development of the capital market and related securities firms [5].