Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-11-04 02:09Core Insights - The six major state-owned banks in China have reported stable and improving operational performance for the first three quarters of 2023, effectively supporting key areas of the real economy [1] Financial Performance - All six major banks achieved growth in both operating income and net profit for the first three quarters of 2023, with total assets also showing steady growth [2] - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) reported operating income of 640.03 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.17%, and net profit of 269.91 billion yuan, up 0.33% [2] - Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) achieved operating income of 550.88 billion yuan, a 1.97% increase, and net profit of 220.86 billion yuan, up 3.03% [2] - Bank of China (BOC) reported operating income of 491.20 billion yuan, a 2.69% increase, and net profit of 177.66 billion yuan, up 1.08% [2] - China Construction Bank (CCB) had operating income of 573.70 billion yuan, a 0.82% increase, and net profit of 257.36 billion yuan, up 0.62% [2] - Bank of Communications (BCOM) reported operating income of 199.65 billion yuan, a 1.80% increase, and net profit of 69.99 billion yuan, up 1.90% [3] - Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) achieved operating income of 265.08 billion yuan, a 1.82% increase, and net profit of 76.56 billion yuan, up 0.98% [3] - BOC had the highest year-on-year growth in operating income, while ABC had the highest growth in net profit [3] Asset Quality - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratios of the six major banks showed overall improvement, with five banks reporting a decrease compared to the end of the previous year [4] - PSBC's NPL ratio slightly increased but remained the lowest among the six banks [4] - The provision coverage ratio showed a mixed trend, with ICBC, CCB, and BCOM seeing increases, while ABC, BOC, and PSBC experienced declines [4][5] Support for the Real Economy - The six major banks demonstrated steady credit growth and further optimized their loan structures, enhancing support for major projects and key sectors [6] - ICBC's loan and bond investments exceeded 400 billion yuan, setting a new record for the year [7] - ABC's county-level loans exceeded 1 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 10.57%, surpassing the bank's average [7] - BOC actively supported consumer spending, with personal consumption loans growing by 26.11% year-to-date [7] - CCB reported significant growth in inclusive finance services, with small and micro enterprise loans increasing by 397.69 billion yuan [8] - BCOM focused on enhancing its financial capabilities in Shanghai, collaborating on major projects [8] - PSBC continued to improve its green finance services, with green loan balances growing by 16.32% [8]