Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-11-04 12:46Core Insights - The performance of 42 listed securities firms in the first three quarters of 2025 showed significant growth, with total operating revenue reaching 419.56 billion yuan and net profit attributable to shareholders at 169.05 billion yuan, marking increases of 42.55% and 62.38% respectively compared to the same period in 2024 [1][2] Revenue Breakdown - Brokerage business emerged as the fastest-growing segment, achieving revenue of 111.78 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 74.64%, driven by heightened market activity and increased trading commission income [2][6] - Proprietary trading followed with revenue of 186.86 billion yuan, up 43.83%, benefiting from improved investment returns in a rising A-share market [2] - Credit and investment banking businesses also saw growth, with revenues of 33.91 billion yuan and 25.15 billion yuan, reflecting increases of 54.52% and 23.46% respectively [2] - Asset management business growth was slower, with revenue of 33.25 billion yuan, only a 2.43% increase [2] Performance Disparities - There was notable performance differentiation among firms, with 11 firms exceeding 10 billion yuan in revenue, while Western Securities was the only firm to report a revenue decline of 2.17% [3][4] - Leading firms included CITIC Securities and Guotai Junan, with revenues of 55.81 billion yuan and 45.89 billion yuan, respectively, maintaining their positions in the top tier [2][3] Net Profit Analysis - Five firms reported net profits exceeding 10 billion yuan, with CITIC Securities leading at 23.16 billion yuan, followed closely by Guotai Junan at 22.07 billion yuan [3] - Despite overall growth, Huatai Securities experienced a modest net profit increase of only 1.69% [3] Accounting Policy Changes - Zhejiang Securities exited the "100 billion club" with revenue of 6.79 billion yuan, down from 11.90 billion yuan in 2024, due to changes in accounting policies related to standard warehouse receipts [4][5] - The adjustments affected nearly 20 listed securities firms, including major players like CITIC Securities and Guotai Junan, indicating a widespread impact on the industry [5] M&A Impact on Growth - Mergers and acquisitions significantly influenced growth in the brokerage sector, with firms like Guolian Minsheng, Guotai Junan, and Guoxin Securities reporting year-on-year increases of 293.05%, 142.80%, and 109.30% in brokerage revenue, respectively [6][7] - The integration of acquired firms is progressing smoothly, with successful system transitions and customer migrations reported by Guolian Minsheng and Guotai Junan [7]