Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-11-04 23:25Core Insights - The overall performance of A-share listed banks in the first three quarters of 2025 exceeded expectations, with a total operating income surpassing 4.3 trillion yuan, and over 60% of banks reporting year-on-year growth in operating income [1][2] - The stabilization of net interest margin (NIM) is identified as a key factor supporting the revenue growth of listed banks, despite being in a downward trend [1][3] Revenue Performance - As of the end of Q3 2025, the total assets of listed banks grew by 9.3% year-on-year, indicating steady expansion [2] - The overall operating income of listed banks increased by 0.9% year-on-year, while net profit rose by 1.5% [2] - More than 25 out of 42 listed banks achieved year-on-year growth in operating income, with Xi'an Bank, Chongqing Bank, and Nanjing Bank leading with growth rates of 39.11%, 10.40%, and 8.79% respectively [2] - Nanjing Bank reported an operating income of 41.949 billion yuan, with net interest income accounting for 60.09% and non-interest income for 39.91% [2] Net Interest Margin Trends - The net interest margin for listed banks in Q3 2025 was 1.33%, remaining stable compared to the first half of 2025 [3] - The decline in funding costs and the stable LPR contributed to the stabilization of NIM, with banks optimizing their asset and liability structures [3] - Changshu Bank led the industry with a net interest margin of 2.57% [3] - Despite a 10 basis point decrease in NIM for Industrial Bank to 1.72%, the decline was relatively small compared to peers [3] Non-Interest Income Challenges - The volatility in the bond market has pressured non-interest income, with many banks reporting significant declines in fair value changes [4] - Nanjing Bank's non-interest income fell by 11.63% year-on-year, with a fair value loss of 334 million yuan in Q3 2025 compared to a profit of 4.676 billion yuan in the same period last year [4] - China Merchants Bank reported a slight decline in operating income by 0.51% year-on-year, with non-interest income down by 4.23% [5] - The decline in non-interest income is attributed to reduced returns from bond and fund investments, with China Merchants Bank reporting a fair value loss of 8.827 billion yuan in the first three quarters [5]