中期分红超2300亿元！银行股逆势走强，投资价值几何？

Core Viewpoint - The banking sector in A-shares is experiencing a strong performance, with 40 out of 42 listed banks showing gains, driven by high interim dividend distributions that attract long-term investments [1][6]. Group 1: Interim Dividend Announcements - 17 banks have announced their interim dividend plans, with a total distribution exceeding 230 billion yuan [2][4]. - The first five banks to implement their dividend plans will distribute a total of 9.761 billion yuan, with specific amounts for each bank detailed [3][4]. - Notably, state-owned banks continue to maintain high dividend payouts, with a total of 204.657 billion yuan distributed among six major banks, and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China leading with 50.396 billion yuan [4]. Group 2: Market Performance and Investor Sentiment - The high frequency and proportion of dividends are expected to attract long-term funds, enhancing the market performance and valuation of bank stocks [2][6]. - On September 23, the banking sector index rose by 1.28%, with 40 out of 42 banks experiencing stock price increases, indicating strong market sentiment [6][7]. - Analysts suggest that the average static dividend yield for A-share listed banks has risen to 4.3%, indicating significant potential for equity returns [7].