Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-11-25 06:00Core Viewpoint - The six A-share listed city commercial banks in the Yangtze River Delta region are demonstrating resilient growth, achieving increases in both revenue and net profit despite the pressure of narrowing interest margins [1][2]. Revenue and Profit Growth - All six city commercial banks reported year-on-year growth in both revenue and net profit for the first three quarters, with five banks achieving profits exceeding 10 billion yuan, except for Suzhou Bank, which is relatively smaller [2]. - Jiangsu Bank led with a revenue of 67.183 billion yuan and a net profit of 30.583 billion yuan, ranking first among A-share city commercial banks [2]. Interest Income Performance - Despite the overall pressure on interest margins, all six banks achieved year-on-year growth in net interest income, with Nanjing Bank and Jiangsu Bank showing significant increases of 28.52% and 19.61%, respectively [3]. - Nanjing Bank attributed its growth in net interest income to increased credit investment and optimized asset allocation strategies, alongside a reduction in deposit costs [3]. Asset Expansion - The six banks are steadily expanding their asset scales, with Jiangsu Bank holding the largest total assets of 4.93 trillion yuan, marking a 24.68% increase from the beginning of the year, the fastest growth among A-share listed banks [6]. - All banks exhibited strong growth in both deposits and loans, with Jiangsu Bank's total deposits reaching 2.54 trillion yuan, a 20.22% increase, and total loans growing by 17.87% to 2.47 trillion yuan [6]. Corporate Lending Growth - Corporate lending has become the main driver of credit expansion for these banks, with significant growth in loans for technology finance, inclusive finance, and green finance [9]. - For instance, Nanjing Bank's corporate loans increased by 14.63%, with notable growth in green finance (33.03%), technology finance (17.47%), and inclusive finance (16.16%) [9]. Asset Quality - The asset quality of the six banks remains stable, with non-performing loan (NPL) ratios either holding steady or declining. Jiangsu Bank's NPL ratio decreased by 0.05 percentage points to 0.84% [10]. - Nanjing Bank's NPL ratio remained stable at 0.83%, reflecting effective risk management and asset disposal strategies [10]. Capital Adequacy - Shanghai Bank reported a high core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio of 10.52%, up 0.17 percentage points from the beginning of the year, supported by improved profitability and capital management [11]. - Both Hangzhou Bank and Nanjing Bank completed convertible bond conversions, with their core Tier 1 capital ratios rising to 9.64% and 9.54%, respectively [11]. Dividend Distribution - Several banks, including Shanghai Bank and Suzhou Bank, have completed mid-term dividend distributions, with Jiangsu Bank and Ningbo Bank also advancing their mid-term dividend plans [12]. - Hangzhou Bank has consistently increased its cash dividend ratio, with a projected mid-term dividend of 2.755 billion yuan for 2025, reflecting a commitment to enhancing shareholder returns [13].