Chang Jiang Shang Bao·2025-11-24 05:25Core Viewpoint - The A-share banking sector is experiencing a strong "buying frenzy" driven by market style shifts and substantial mid-term dividend distributions, with Agricultural Bank of China leading the surge with a nearly 60% increase year-to-date [1][4]. Market Performance - As of November 21, the total market capitalization of the six major state-owned banks reached 10.61 trillion yuan, accounting for 69.5% of all listed banks, and increased by 2.45 trillion yuan compared to the end of 2024 [1][5]. - The average dividend yield for listed banks is 4.47%, with 12 banks yielding over 5% [7]. Dividend Distribution - A total of 24 listed banks have announced mid-term dividend plans, with a combined payout of 263.8 billion yuan, of which the six major state-owned banks plan to distribute over 204.6 billion yuan [1][6][7]. - The mid-term dividend distribution is occurring earlier than in 2024, with the record date set for mid-December [7]. Stock Performance - Agricultural Bank of China has seen a year-to-date increase of 57.9%, while other major banks like Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and China Bank have also performed well, with respective increases of 24.77% and 19.41% [4][6]. - The banking sector index has shown a recovery, with a year-to-date increase of nearly 12% as of November 21 [3][5]. Fundamental Strength - The fundamentals of the banking sector remain robust, with state-owned banks reporting a total revenue of 2.72 trillion yuan and a net profit of 1.07 trillion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, both showing growth [6][7]. - The proportion of net interest income to total revenue has improved to 71.78%, indicating a positive trend [6].