Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2026-02-02 06:15Core Viewpoint - The performance of 21 listed securities firms has shown positive growth for 2025, driven by active capital markets and strong business segments such as brokerage and proprietary trading [1][4]. Group 1: Performance Highlights - Among the 21 securities firms, CITIC Securities is the only one expected to exceed 70 billion yuan in revenue, projecting 74.83 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 28.75% [2][3]. - CITIC Securities also forecasts a net profit attributable to shareholders of over 30 billion yuan, reaching 30.05 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 38.46% [2][3]. - Guotai Junan is expected to achieve a net profit of 27.53 billion to 28.01 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 111% to 115% [2][3]. Group 2: Growth Drivers - The growth in performance is attributed to the active capital market, with significant contributions from wealth management, proprietary trading, and asset management businesses [4][5]. - The merger and acquisition activities have also played a crucial role, particularly for Guotai Junan and Guolian Minsheng, enhancing their operational scale and profitability [6]. Group 3: Market Trends - Despite the positive earnings forecasts, the securities sector has experienced a decline in stock prices since January 2026, with the non-bank financial sector dropping by 1.59% [7]. - CITIC Securities and Guotai Junan saw their stock prices decrease by 7.5% and 12.41% respectively from their highs earlier in the month [7]. - Analysts suggest that the high growth rates in earnings may support a rebound in stock prices, with a focus on strong, undervalued large securities firms and those undergoing mergers or acquisitions [7].