HUA XIA BANK(SH:600015) Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-10-27 02:08Core Viewpoint - Huaxia Bank has shown signs of improvement in its quarterly performance, with a notable increase in net profit for the third quarter of 2025, marking a recovery after two consecutive quarters of decline [1][2]. Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, Huaxia Bank reported operating revenue of 19.36 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 15.02%, while net profit attributable to shareholders reached 6.51 billion yuan, an increase of 7.62% [1][2]. - For the first three quarters of 2025, the bank's total operating revenue was 64.88 billion yuan, down 8.79% year-on-year, and net profit was 17.98 billion yuan, down 2.86% [2]. - The bank's net interest income for the first three quarters was 46.29 billion yuan, showing a decline [3]. Asset Quality - As of September 30, 2025, Huaxia Bank's non-performing loan (NPL) ratio improved to 1.58%, down from 1.60% at the end of June 2025 [1][7]. - The bank has seen a continuous decline in its NPL ratio over the past six years, with a decrease from 1.85% in 2018 to 1.58% in Q3 2025 [5][6]. Loan and Deposit Growth - Total assets of Huaxia Bank reached 4.59 trillion yuan, an increase of 209.87 billion yuan or 4.80% from the end of the previous year [7]. - The total loan amount was 2.44 trillion yuan, up by 69.28 billion yuan or 2.93% from the end of the previous year [7]. - Total deposits increased to 2.34 trillion yuan, reflecting an increase of 187.59 billion yuan or 8.72% [7]. Management Actions - The bank's management has taken steps to control costs effectively, which contributed to the increase in net profit for Q3 [3]. - In September 2025, several senior executives and board members voluntarily increased their holdings in Huaxia Bank, purchasing 4.23 million shares for a total of 31.90 million yuan, indicating confidence in the bank's future [3]. Regulatory Compliance - Huaxia Bank has been addressing regulatory issues, having been fined 87.25 million yuan in September 2025, with a reported 95.34% of the identified issues rectified [8].