证券时报·2025-07-31 05:47Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the increasing trend of mid-term dividends among companies listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, with a total dividend amount exceeding 10.25 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, indicating a shift towards more frequent shareholder returns [1][4][2]. Group 1: Mid-term Dividend Trends - As of July 30, 2025, 14 companies in the Shenzhen market have announced mid-term profit distribution plans, with a total dividend amount of 10.251 billion yuan [4]. - The trend of multiple dividends per year is emerging, driven by companies' confidence in their annual performance and industry outlook, as well as regulatory encouragement for companies to establish long-term dividend plans [4][6]. - Eight companies are implementing mid-term dividends for the first time, including Haida Group, which plans to distribute 0.2 yuan per share, totaling 333 million yuan [4]. Group 2: Regulatory and Investor Influence - The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has been actively promoting the establishment of annual dividend plans among listed companies, encouraging them to adopt a more frequent dividend distribution approach [4][6]. - There is a growing emphasis on stable returns for investors, with 216 companies in 2024 and an additional 165 in 2025 announcing long-term shareholder dividend return plans [6][7]. Group 3: Leading Companies and Their Impact - Major companies with strong financial health, such as Ningde Times and Mindray Medical, are leading the way in mid-term dividends, with Ningde Times announcing a dividend of 4.573 billion yuan [11]. - The "leading goose effect" is evident as large-cap companies set an example for others, enhancing overall investor confidence in the market [9][11].