21世纪经济报道·2025-11-24 12:38Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in stock prices of major banks in China is driven by their mid-term dividend announcements, with a total cash dividend amounting to 2638 billion yuan for 2025, indicating significant value potential in the banking sector [2][3][4]. Dividend Announcements - As of November 24, 2025, 24 A-share listed banks have disclosed their mid-term dividend plans, with a total cash dividend of 2638 billion yuan, including first-time mid-term dividends from seven banks [2][4]. - Notably, Wuxi Bank announced a cash dividend of 0.11 yuan per share, totaling 2.41 billion yuan, with the ex-dividend date on November 25, 2025 [4]. - Hangzhou Bank plans to distribute a cash dividend of 0.38 yuan per share, amounting to 27.55 billion yuan, reflecting a 24.10% increase from the previous year [4]. Dividend Yields - The average dividend yield for listed banks as of November 24 is 4.48%, with 12 banks yielding over 5% and 26 banks over 4% [5]. - Major banks like Bank of Communications and Agricultural Bank of China have lower yields, ranging from 3% to 4.18% [5]. Shareholder and Executive Buybacks - There has been a notable increase in share buybacks by major shareholders and executives, signaling positive market sentiment [7][8]. - For instance, Chengdu Bank's major shareholders increased their holdings by approximately 34.24 million shares, investing 611 million yuan [7]. - The banking sector has seen a total of 126.30 billion yuan in buybacks this year, ranking second among industry sectors [8]. Market Performance and Outlook - The banking sector has experienced a net increase in holdings exceeding 90 billion yuan, with significant support for stock prices from shareholder buybacks [6][9]. - Analysts suggest that the upcoming long-term capital allocation period at year-end will further enhance the market performance of bank stocks [9].