Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-09 11:42Core Viewpoint - The major state-owned banks in China have announced their mid-term cash dividends for 2025, with the distribution date set for December 15, which is nearly a month earlier than last year [1][2]. Group 1: Dividend Announcements - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) will distribute a total dividend of 50.396 billion yuan, with 38.123 billion yuan allocated for A-shares [1]. - Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) will distribute a total dividend of 41.823 billion yuan, with 38.150 billion yuan for A-shares [1]. - Bank of China (BOC) will distribute a total dividend of 35.250 billion yuan, with 26.102 billion yuan for A-shares [1]. - China Construction Bank (CCB) will distribute a total dividend of 48.605 billion yuan, with 3.936 billion yuan for A-shares [1]. - The dividends for the other two state-owned banks, Bank of Communications and Postal Savings Bank, are set at 1.563 yuan and 1.230 yuan per 10 shares, respectively [1]. Group 2: Market Performance and Trends - As of December 9, the A-shares of the six major state-owned banks showed mixed performance, with Agricultural Bank leading with a 2.55% increase [2]. - A total of 24 out of 42 listed banks in A-shares have announced mid-term dividends, surpassing the 23 banks from the same period in 2024 [3]. - The banking sector has been viewed as a "yield asset" due to its low volatility and stable dividends, attracting many investors seeking steady cash returns [3]. - Since the introduction of the new "National Nine Articles" on April 12, 2024, the banking index has increased by 30.34%, ranking 12th among 31 industry indices, providing investors with both capital appreciation and stable dividends [3]. - The chief economist of Qianhai Kaiyuan Fund anticipates a more pronounced trend in mid-term dividends from banks, with the possibility of more banks joining the dividend distribution [3].