Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-11-02 17:58Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the increasing trend of listed securities firms in China to establish a sustainable and stable shareholder return mechanism, driven by regulatory calls for improved shareholder returns and multiple dividends within a year [1][4]. Group 1: Dividend Distribution - Five listed securities firms, including Shouchao Securities, Industrial Securities, Western Securities, Southwest Securities, and Northeast Securities, plan to distribute nearly 1.1 billion yuan in cash dividends for the first three quarters [1][2]. - Shouchao Securities plans to distribute a cash dividend of 0.1 yuan per share, totaling 273 million yuan, while Industrial Securities aims for 432 million yuan with a dividend of 0.5 yuan per 10 shares [2][3]. - The cash dividend payout ratios for these firms vary, with Shouchao Securities at 34.01% and Northeast Securities at 21.94%, indicating a strong commitment to returning profits to shareholders [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In the first three quarters, 43 listed securities firms collectively achieved revenue of 421.42 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 42.57%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 169.29 billion yuan, up 62.48% [1][2]. - Notably, over 60% of these firms reported a net profit growth exceeding 50%, with Northeast Securities showing the highest growth rate of 125.21% [2]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has emphasized the importance of shareholder returns, encouraging firms to balance profit reinvestment and shareholder payouts, and to enhance cash dividend levels [4]. - The trend towards higher dividend frequencies and increased cash dividend ratios is evident, with 17 firms in 2024 already exceeding a 40% cash dividend ratio, surpassing the previous year [4]. Group 4: Future Outlook - As of November 2, 2025, 16 listed securities firms have completed mid-year dividends totaling 7.908 billion yuan, with 13 firms still pending, expected to distribute nearly 11.2 billion yuan [5].