券商中国·2026-01-24 05:32Core Viewpoint - The first batch of 2025 performance reports from listed banks indicates significant improvement in performance metrics, with asset quality remaining stable [1][2]. Group 1: Performance Highlights - As of January 23, 2025, eight listed banks have released performance reports, with all achieving positive growth in net profit [2]. - Notably, the net profit of China Merchants Bank reached 150.18 billion yuan, showing a slight year-on-year increase, while Hangzhou Bank's net profit grew approximately 12% [1][2]. - Among the eight banks, the majority reported a slowdown in revenue growth, with only CITIC Bank experiencing a slight revenue decline of 0.55% [2]. Group 2: Asset Quality and Loan Performance - All eight listed banks demonstrated steady asset expansion, with smaller banks leading in growth rates [1][4]. - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio remained favorable, with five banks maintaining NPL ratios below 1% [6][8]. - The NPL ratio for several banks improved, with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank showing the largest decline of 10 basis points to 1.26% [6][8]. Group 3: Provisioning and Coverage Ratios - Many banks increased their provisioning efforts, although the provision coverage ratios generally declined, indicating a strategy to use provisions to support profits [6][9]. - Among the eight banks, seven experienced a decrease in provision coverage ratios, with declines ranging from 5.82 to 58.77 percentage points [9][10]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Analysts predict that the net interest margin (NIM) for banks in 2026 will benefit from monetary policy, with a stabilization in the decline of NIM expected [1][10]. - Revenue and net profit growth for banks in 2026 is anticipated to improve, driven by NIM recovery and reduced credit costs [10][11]. - The banking sector is expected to maintain a stable dividend profile and benefit from economic recovery dynamics in 2026 [11].