CLS(SZ:002945) 21世纪经济报道·2025-08-13 15:47Core Viewpoint - The A-share market is experiencing a significant rise, with the Shanghai Composite Index reaching a nearly four-year high, and brokerage stocks are also seeing increased dividend payouts, indicating a positive trend in shareholder returns [1][5]. Group 1: Dividend Trends - Many brokerages are increasing their dividend payouts for 2024, with some firms like Huayin Securities planning to distribute dividends that are ten times larger than in 2023 [1][4]. - As of August 13, over ten companies have announced their mid-term dividend plans for 2025, a significant increase from previous years where only a few brokerages engaged in mid-term dividends [1][9]. - The number of brokerages planning mid-term dividends has surged to 26 in 2024, compared to only 2 and 1 in 2022 and 2023, respectively [1][9]. Group 2: Specific Brokerage Dividend Data - In terms of per-hand dividend payouts for 2024, GF Securities leads with 40 yuan, followed by China Merchants Securities and Huatai Securities at 37.7 yuan and 37 yuan, respectively [2][13]. - The total dividend payout for Guangfa Securities and Shenwan Hongyuan for 2024 is 5.01 billion yuan and 11.52 billion yuan, respectively, marking them as part of the 30 brokerages that have implemented dividends for 2024 [5][6]. - Huayin Securities has seen its total dividend payout for 2024 reach 1.08 billion yuan, a significant increase from 0.108 billion yuan in 2023 [6][8]. Group 3: Changes in Dividend Distribution Practices - The trend of mid-term dividends is becoming more common among brokerages, with a notable increase in the number of firms engaging in multiple dividend distributions within a year [9][10]. - Several brokerages, including Hongta Securities and Fangzheng Securities, are also implementing mid-term dividends for the first time, contributing to a substantial increase in their total dividend payouts [6][9]. - The overall dividend distribution practices are evolving, with more brokerages now planning for three-year shareholder return strategies, indicating a shift towards more structured and predictable dividend policies [9][10]. Group 4: Dividend Payment Rates - Smaller brokerages are showing higher dividend payment rates, with Guolian Minsheng leading at 80.04%, while larger firms like China Merchants Securities maintain lower rates around 30% [14][16]. - The disparity in dividend payment rates highlights the different financial strategies and capital needs between large and small brokerages, with smaller firms often having more flexibility to distribute profits [14][17].