Core Viewpoint - The financial performance of China Merchants Securities for 2024 shows a steady increase in revenue and net profit, driven by brokerage and proprietary trading, while the first quarter of 2025 indicates pressure on investment income due to market adjustments [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved operating revenue of 20.89 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.4%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 10.39 billion, up 18.5% year-on-year [1]. - The breakdown of 2024 main revenue includes brokerage at 6.18 billion (up 11.8%), investment banking at 0.86 billion (down 34.2%), asset management at 0.72 billion (up 0.6%), net interest at 1.13 billion (down 21.9%), net investment at 9.65 billion (up 42.2%), and long equity investment at 1.48 billion (down 3.4%) [1]. - For Q1 2025, the net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.31 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.0% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 28.7% [1]. Group 2: Asset and Investment Metrics - As of the end of 2024, total assets were 721.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 3.6%, and net assets were 130.2 billion, up 6.7% [2]. - By the end of Q1 2025, total assets decreased to 661.3 billion, down 8.3% from the beginning of the year, while net assets increased slightly to 131.6 billion, up 1.1% [2]. - The investment net income for 2024 was 9.65 billion, a year-on-year increase of 42.2%, with an investment return rate of 2.56%, up 0.57 percentage points [2]. Group 3: Brokerage and Client Growth - The brokerage business showed robust performance with 19.3 million trading clients, an increase of 8.7% year-on-year, and managed client assets of 4.27 trillion, up 14.8% year-on-year [3]. - The company’s market share in stock-based funds was 4.51%, a decrease of 0.72 percentage points year-on-year, while the net income from agency buying business was 5.33 billion, up 16.2% year-on-year [3]. - In Q1 2025, brokerage revenue reached 1.97 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 49.0% [3]. Group 4: Public Fund Performance - In 2024, the public fund business contributed stable profits, with China Merchants Fund achieving revenue of 5.31 billion (up 0.3%) and net profit of 1.65 billion (down 5.9%) [4]. - By the end of 2024, the non-money market fund AUM for China Merchants Fund was 561.5 billion, down 2.4% from the beginning of the year [4]. - For Q1 2025, the long equity investment revenue was 0.37 billion, up 6.1% year-on-year, while the non-money market fund AUM for China Merchants Fund was 551.1 billion, down 1.9% from the beginning of the year [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy-A" investment rating for the company, with a 6-month target price of 29.94 yuan [6]. Core Insights - The company reported a total revenue of 63.8 billion yuan for 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.20%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 21.7 billion yuan, up 10.06% year-on-year, with a weighted average ROE of 8.09% [1]. - The company's self-operated business significantly contributed to its revenue, accounting for 50% of the total net income across five major business lines [3]. - The brokerage business saw a slight growth, with net income reaching 10.7 billion yuan, a 5% increase year-on-year, driven by a 22% rise in average daily trading volume in the market [2]. - The asset management business also showed steady growth, with net income of 10.5 billion yuan, up 7% year-on-year, and the company maintained the leading market share in private asset management at 13.43% [2]. - The investment banking segment faced challenges, with net income declining by 34% to 4.2 billion yuan, although it maintained the top position in both equity and bond underwriting in the domestic market [3]. - The company expects EPS for 2025 to be 1.80 yuan, with projections of 2.02 yuan and 2.22 yuan for 2026 and 2027, respectively [3]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved total revenue of 63.8 billion yuan and a net profit of 21.7 billion yuan, with an EPS of 1.41 yuan [1]. - The brokerage business generated 10.7 billion yuan in net income, while the asset management business brought in 10.5 billion yuan [2]. - The investment banking segment's net income was 4.2 billion yuan, and the self-operated business generated 26.3 billion yuan [3]. Business Segments - Brokerage: Net income of 10.7 billion yuan, up 5% YoY, with a significant increase in securities trading revenue [2]. - Asset Management: Net income of 10.5 billion yuan, with a leading market share in private asset management [2]. - Investment Banking: Net income of 4.2 billion yuan, down 34% YoY, but maintained top rankings in underwriting [3]. - Self-Operated Business: Net income of 26.3 billion yuan, up 21% YoY, contributing significantly to overall revenue [3]. Future Projections - The company projects EPS of 1.80 yuan for 2025, with further increases expected in subsequent years [3].

丨证券研究报告丨 公司研究丨点评报告丨中国银河（601881.SH） [Table_Title] 中国银河 2024 年报点评：自营推动业绩回暖， 经纪客户增长提速 报告要点 [Table_Summary] 2024 年，自营及经纪业务推动公司业绩改善回暖。具体来看，经纪业务维持稳健，客户数量增 长提速；债券承销规模高增，资管优化业务结构；自营延续扩表，投资收益显著回升。看好公 司作为头部央企券商，受益于扶优限劣与并购重组政策导向，同时投行及资管业务在新管理层 与新战略下有望继续发力。 分析师及联系人 [Table_Author] 吴一凡 戴永飞 SAC：S0490519080007 SAC：S0490524070001 SFC：BUV596 %% %% %% %% research.95579.com 1 中国银河（601881.SH） cjzqdt11111 [Table_Title 中国银河 2024 2] 年报点评：自营推动业绩回暖， 经纪客户增长提速 [Table_Summary2] 事件描述 中国银河发布 2024 年报，报告期内实现营业收入 354.7 亿元，同比+5.4%，实现归母净利润 10 ...

自营业务是业绩重要支撑 自营业务成为中信证券近几年业绩的重要支撑。2024年，中信证券自营收入达到263.45亿元，同比增长 20.6%，在营收中贡献占比高达41.3%。 证券公司金融投资资产包括交易性金融资产、其他权益工具投资等。从财报来看，2024年末，中信证券 交易性金融资产6909亿元，较年初增长11%；衍生金融资产490亿元，较年初增长50%；其他权益工具 投资907亿元，为年初的9.5倍。 兴业证券非银金融行业首席分析师徐一洲认为，中信证券延续增配金融资产，截至2024年末，金融资产 投资规模较年初增长20.4%至8617.73亿元。以其他权益工具投资为主要增配目标，其规模同比增长 853.0%，预计通过永续债和高股息股票资产的配置来弱化市场波动的影响。 中信证券总经理邹迎光表示，近年来，中信证券积极践行国家战略，致力于完善市场功能，全力满足实 体经济与投资机构在全球交易风险管理及投资方面的需求。在固定收益、大宗商品、股权衍生品、证券 金融等领域成绩斐然，有力推动了公司经营业绩的稳定提升与资产规模的稳健增长。 新华财经北京3月31日电（记者闫鹏）近日，中信证券发布2024年年报。按照中国企业会计准 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" with a target price not specified [7]. Core Views - The company's Q4 2024 performance exceeded expectations, showcasing resilience with adjusted revenues of 161 billion and 579 billion yuan for the quarter and the year, respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 35.5% and 5.2% [1]. - The growth in revenue was driven by self-operated, asset management, and brokerage businesses, with Q4 2024 brokerage revenue increasing by 48.9% year-on-year [2]. - The capital market sentiment has improved, contributing to a year-on-year increase in self-operated business revenue for the full year [3]. - Regulatory policies have tightened, leading to pressure on investment banking and credit businesses, with significant declines in underwriting volumes [4]. - The company anticipates continued growth in market activity due to supportive policies, projecting net profit growth of 24.5% for 2025 [5]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q4 2024, the company achieved adjusted revenues of 161 billion yuan, with a net profit of 49 billion yuan, reflecting a 48.3% increase year-on-year [1]. - For the full year, the company reported revenues of 579 billion yuan and a net profit of 217 billion yuan, marking a 10.1% increase year-on-year [1]. Brokerage and Asset Management - Brokerage revenue for Q4 2024 was 35.6 billion yuan, up 48.9% year-on-year, driven by increased market trading activity [2]. - Asset management revenue reached 30.3 billion yuan in Q4 2024, a 23.5% increase year-on-year, with significant growth in non-monetary public fund management [2]. Self-Operated Business - The self-operated business generated revenues of 46.8 billion yuan in Q4 2024, with a full-year total of 263.5 billion yuan, reflecting a 20.6% increase year-on-year [3]. - The company's financial asset scale reached 861.8 billion yuan, with an investment return rate of 3.06% [3]. Investment Banking and Credit Business - Investment banking revenue for Q4 2024 was 13.4 billion yuan, but the full-year revenue declined by 33.9% to 41.6 billion yuan due to stricter regulatory policies [4]. - Credit business revenue fell sharply, with Q4 2024 revenue at 1.6 billion yuan, down 78.1% year-on-year [4]. Future Outlook - The company expects continued market activity growth supported by favorable policies, with revised net profit forecasts of 270 billion yuan for 2025, reflecting a 24.5% year-on-year increase [5].

Core Insights - CITIC Securities reported a revenue of 63.79 billion yuan for 2024, a year-on-year increase of 6.20%, with a net profit of 21.70 billion yuan, up 10.06% [3][4] - The company’s investment business saw significant growth, with revenues reaching 24.04 billion yuan, a 23.95% increase year-on-year, while the investment banking segment experienced a decline of 35% [3][4][9] - Executive compensation was significantly reduced, with total remuneration for executives dropping nearly 70%, and the chairman's salary decreased by 2.7 million yuan [5][11][14] Financial Performance - CITIC Securities achieved a total operating income of 63.79 billion yuan, with a gross profit margin of 44.69% [4] - The brokerage business generated 16.56 billion yuan, up 27.54%, while asset management brought in 11.47 billion yuan, a 4.31% increase [4] - The company’s self-operated income reached 24 billion yuan, reflecting a 24% increase, attributed to a successful transformation in its investment strategy [9] Investment Banking and Market Activity - The investment banking sector faced challenges, with a 71.65% decline in A-share financing issuance, marking the lowest level since 2014 [6] - CITIC Securities led the industry in IPO income despite a 70% drop, earning 645 million yuan [6][7] - The company completed 22 IPO projects in the Hong Kong market, a 10-project increase from the previous year, and ranked second in underwriting scale [7][8] International Expansion - CITIC Securities International, a wholly-owned subsidiary, reported a net profit of 530 million USD, a 115% increase year-on-year [8] - The company completed 16 equity financing projects in overseas markets, with an underwriting scale of 864 million USD [7][8] Employee Compensation and Structure - The total compensation for executives was 28.76 million yuan, with the average salary for employees remaining stable at 780,400 yuan [12][14] - The number of employees at CITIC Securities remained relatively unchanged, with a total of 26,781 employees [12]