Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao·2025-12-03 15:33Core Viewpoint - The recent increase in institutional research on local listed banks, particularly city and rural commercial banks, is driven by improving fundamental indicators, investment value, and market performance, with a generally optimistic outlook on net interest margins and dividend prospects [1][3]. Group 1: Institutional Research Activity - As of December 3, 12 listed banks have received 195 research visits from 81 institutions since November, a significant increase from October's 58 visits [1][2]. - The banks involved in this round of research are all regional institutions, including Ningbo Bank, Hangzhou Bank, and others [2]. - Year-to-date, 25 banks have been researched, with Ningbo Bank and Hangzhou Bank leading in the number of visits, receiving 323 and 285 visits respectively [3]. Group 2: Outlook on Net Interest Margins - Institutions are focusing on dividend plans, net interest margin outlooks, and response measures during their research [4]. - Despite a historical low net interest margin of 1.42% as of Q3, many banks express optimism about future trends, citing potential stabilization [4][5]. - Banks are adjusting their asset-liability structures and reducing deposit rates to manage the pressure on net interest margins [5]. Group 3: Dividend Stability and Plans - The upcoming mid-term dividends for A-share listed banks in 2025 have become a focal point for institutions, with banks like Ningbo Bank and Zhangjiagang Bank implementing mid-term dividends for the first time [6]. - Several banks, including Suzhou Bank, maintain a stable cash dividend ratio of over 30%, indicating a commitment to providing consistent returns to shareholders [6]. - Banks are advised to balance their operational performance with dividend frequency, ensuring that dividend policies are aligned with profitability and capital adequacy [7].