Core Viewpoint - The financial performance of listed rural commercial banks in China is showing a trend of increasing differentiation, with significant revenue growth observed in specific banks like Changshu Bank and Jiangyin Bank, while others lag behind [1][2][3]. Group 1: Revenue Performance - In the first half of 2025, the top two performing banks were Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank and Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank, with revenues of 14.741 billion and 13.444 billion respectively, both nearing 15 billion [2]. - Changshu Bank and Qingnong Bank followed with revenues exceeding 6 billion, while the remaining banks had revenues below 3 billion [2]. - Changshu Bank and Jiangyin Bank reported significant year-on-year revenue growth, both exceeding 10%, which is notably higher than other banks [3]. Group 2: Non-Interest Income - In a declining net interest margin environment, listed rural commercial banks are increasingly relying on non-interest income to stabilize revenue [5]. - Investment income has become a crucial component of non-interest income, with most banks reporting significant increases compared to the previous year, particularly Zijin Bank and Jiangyin Bank, which saw increases of 95.41% and 81.44% respectively [5]. - Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank was the only bank to report a decrease in investment income year-on-year, while its interest income ratio increased, helping maintain stable overall revenue [5][6]. Group 3: Mid-Year Dividends - Several listed rural commercial banks announced their first-ever mid-year dividend plans, including Changshu Bank, which proposed a cash dividend of 0.15 yuan per share, totaling 497 million yuan [7]. - Jiangyin Bank and Su Nong Bank also introduced mid-year dividends, aiming to enhance investor returns and boost long-term holding confidence [7][8]. - The overall trend indicates a shift towards more frequent dividend distributions, moving from annual to semi-annual payouts, which is expected to improve dividend yields in the coming years [8].
透视A股上市农商行中期“成绩单”:营收持续分化,非利息收入扛起增长“大旗”