中经财富是《中国经营报》旗下专注于银行板块、投资理财的媒体平台。让投资变简单，让您的财富天天升值！ 8月8日，常熟农商行发布A股上市银行首份2025年半年报。此外，近期浦发银行、宁波银行、青岛银行、齐鲁银行、杭州银行陆续披露2025年半年度业绩 快报，整体业绩表现亮眼。 《中国经营报》记者注意到，上述银行资产规模与营业收入均实现双增长。其中5家银行归属于母公司股东的净利润同比增幅超过10%。 谈到银行营业收入增长的原因，兴业研究高级研究员吕思聪分析主要有两方面：一是存款利率下降带动负债成本率下降；二是资本市场回暖带动财富管理 相关中间业务收入增长。2024年下半年至2025年一季度，全国性银行业中间业务收入同比增速逐季回升。2025年上半年资本市场活跃度不断上升、居民风 险偏好边际修复等多重利好因素叠加下，银行中间业务收入增速将不断修复。 展望下半年，分析人士认为，银行将大力支持实体经济增长，贷款和存款继续驱动资产和负债规模增长，信贷结构进一步优化，新增信贷更多投向新质生 产力领域；利息收入方面，净息差仍是关键变量，非息收入面临结构性机遇，银行理财、财富管理、投资业务收入仍有增长空间。 资产扩张稳健资产质量持 ...

Core Insights - The banking sector has shown robust performance in the first half of 2025, with several banks reporting significant growth in both asset size and operating income, with net profits for five banks increasing by over 10% year-on-year [1][2] Group 1: Financial Performance - Shanghai Pudong Development Bank reported an operating income of 90.559 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.62%, and a net profit of 29.737 billion yuan, up 10.19% [2] - Qingdao Bank's total assets reached 743.028 billion yuan, growing by 7.69% compared to the end of the previous year, with a net profit of 3.065 billion yuan, reflecting a 16.05% increase [2] - The asset quality of multiple banks remains stable, with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank's non-performing loan (NPL) balance decreasing by 608 million yuan, resulting in an NPL ratio of 1.31%, down 0.05 percentage points from the end of the previous year [2][3] Group 2: Market Conditions and Revenue Drivers - The growth in bank operating income is attributed to two main factors: a decline in deposit rates leading to lower funding costs, and a recovery in the capital markets boosting income from wealth management and other intermediary services [1][4] - The capital market's recovery has enhanced the attractiveness of bank wealth management products, contributing to increased non-interest income [4][5] - Analysts expect that as the market stabilizes and the impact of previous fee adjustments diminishes, banks will see a recovery in fee and commission income, particularly from wealth management services [5] Group 3: Future Outlook - Looking ahead, banks are expected to continue supporting economic growth, with loan and deposit activities driving asset and liability growth, and a focus on optimizing credit structures [1][6] - Despite facing some downward pressure on net interest margins, banks are likely to stabilize these margins through measures such as lowering deposit rates and managing high-interest deposits [6]

◎记者 黄坤 截至8月6日，已有浦发银行、杭州银行、常熟银行、宁波银行、齐鲁银行、青岛银行等6家A股上市银 行发布了2025年半年度业绩快报，营收净利均实现正增长，其中5家银行归母净利润同比增幅达两位 数。 6家银行业绩报喜 6家A股上市银行率先披露半年度业绩快报，关键业绩指标浮出水面。 在保持稳健扩表的情况下，上半年，浦发银行、杭州银行、常熟银行、宁波银行、齐鲁银行、青岛银行 的营收、归母净利润均实现同比正增长。 归母净利润方面，常熟银行同比增幅为13.55%，杭州银行、齐鲁银行、青岛银行均超16%，浦发银行为 10.19%，宁波银行为8.23%。 齐鲁银行同步披露了营业收入的具体情况，其中利息净收入同比增长13.57%；手续费及佣金净收入同 比增长13.64%。 齐鲁银行在半年度业绩快报中提到，该行净息差企稳回升。杭州银行近日在投资者关系活动记录表中透 露，预计今年息差整体降幅将好于2024年。 上述头部券商银行业分析师说，虽然净息差整体仍在下降，但得益于存款利率下调，息差压力趋缓。 银行板块景气度上行 基本面企稳向好，支撑了银行股上涨、估值显著修复。截至8月6日，申万银行板块指数年内累计涨幅达 16.1 ...

Core Viewpoint - Standard Chartered Group reported better-than-expected performance for Q2 2025, with adjusted operating income of $5.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.6%, and adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders of $1.8 billion, up 53.7% year-on-year, primarily driven by stronger non-interest income [1] Financial Performance - Non-interest income exceeded expectations, growing 33% year-on-year to $2.8 billion, with a contribution of $240 million from the sale of Solv India equity; even excluding this, non-interest income still showed a 22% year-on-year increase [1] - The company's financial market services revenue grew 47.2% year-on-year, driven by demand for interest rate and currency hedging amid market volatility [1] - Wealth management revenue increased by 20.1% year-on-year, primarily from affluent clients in overseas markets such as India, Hong Kong, and the Middle East [1] Guidance and Projections - The strong performance in non-interest income led the company to raise its revenue growth guidance for 2025 from "below 5%" to a lower limit of "5%-7%" [1] - Net interest income was in line with expectations, remaining flat year-on-year and decreasing 3% quarter-on-quarter, mainly due to the decline in HIBOR; the adjusted net interest margin was 2.03%, down 9 basis points quarter-on-quarter [2] - The company maintained its guidance for operating expenses to be below $12.3 billion in 2026, with credit costs expected to gradually normalize to 30-35 basis points [2] Shareholder Returns - The company announced a new $1.3 billion share buyback, following the completion of a previous $1.5 billion buyback, maintaining a total buyback guidance of at least $8 billion for 2024-2026 [3] - The company aims to gradually increase its annual dividend per share and maintain a return on tangible equity (ROTE) close to 13% by the end of 2026 [3] Earnings Forecast and Valuation - Due to the strong performance in non-interest income and better-than-expected asset quality, the company raised its 2025E/2026E net profit forecasts by 30.6% and 21.2% to $5.01 billion and $4.80 billion, respectively [3] - The company is currently trading at 0.9x/0.8x 2025E/2026E price-to-book ratios, and the target price was raised by 21.7% to HKD 158.8, corresponding to 1.0x/0.9x 2025E/2026E price-to-book ratios with an upside potential of 11.8% [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company's 1H25 revenue growth of 3% met expectations, but net profit decreased by 35% year-on-year, primarily due to increased impairment losses in Hong Kong commercial real estate [1][2]. Revenue and Profit Trends - 1H25 net interest income fell by 7% year-on-year, with a weak loan demand leading to a decline in net interest margin to 1.99%, down from 2.29% in 1H24 and 2.20% in 2H24, mainly due to lower Hibor rates [1]. - Customer loans decreased by 5% year-on-year and 2% compared to the end of last year, indicating continued weak credit demand [1]. - Deposits grew by 9% year-on-year and 3% compared to the end of last year, with the company planning to allocate surplus funds to high-quality fixed-rate sovereign debt securities and structural hedging to mitigate future interest rate cuts' impact on net interest income [1]. Non-Interest Income - Fee income increased by 23% year-on-year, while other non-interest income rose by 46%, driven by strong growth in securities brokerage services, structured products, and investment fund sales [1]. - The increase in non-interest income was also supported by higher foreign exchange trading revenue due to market volatility and increased funding swap transactions [1]. Impairment Losses and Credit Costs - The significant increase in impairment losses, which were more than double that of the same period last year, was the main reason for the lower-than-expected net profit [2]. - The credit cost rose to 1.19%, compared to 0.35% in 1H24 and 0.77% in 2H24, primarily due to increased provisions for new non-performing loans in Hong Kong commercial real estate [2]. Dividends and Share Buybacks - Despite the decline in net profit, the company increased its dividend and maintained its share buyback program. The declared dividend for Q2 was HKD 1.3 per share, totaling HKD 2.6 per share for the first half, an 8% increase year-on-year [2]. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company adjusted its revenue forecasts for 2025E and 2026E upwards by 2.4% and 4.3% to HKD 41 billion and HKD 42.1 billion, respectively, while lowering the 2025E net profit forecast by 13.9% to HKD 14.7 billion and raising the 2026E net profit forecast by 4.1% to HKD 17.6 billion [2]. - The current trading valuation is at 1.3x for both 2025E and 2026E P/B, with a target price maintained at HKD 109.5, reflecting a potential downside of 3.8% [2].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" with a target price of HKD 112.25 [1][9]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue growth of 5.7% year-on-year for H1 2025, with a pre-tax profit increase of 5.1% [1]. - The board has approved a second dividend of USD 0.10 per share for 2025 and plans to initiate a share buyback of up to USD 3 billion [1]. - The company is experiencing strong growth in wealth management, with non-interest income increasing by 24.8% year-on-year in H1 2025 [3]. - The company has seen total assets, loans, and deposits grow by 8.0%, 4.5%, and 7.8% year-on-year, respectively, as of June [1]. Financial Performance - The net interest margin for Q2 2025 was 1.56%, down 3 basis points from Q1 2025, primarily due to declining yields in Asia [2]. - The banking net interest income for H1 2025 decreased by 4.0% year-on-year, with a guidance of USD 42 billion for the full year [2]. - Non-interest income from wealth management grew by 22.3% in H1 2025, marking six consecutive quarters of double-digit growth [3]. Asset Quality and Provisions - As of June, the non-performing loan ratio was 2.41%, with a provision coverage ratio of 43% [4]. - The company anticipates credit costs for 2025 to be around 0.40%, reflecting ongoing pressures in the Hong Kong commercial real estate sector [4]. - The company has increased its provisions, with expected credit losses rising to USD 1.1 billion for Q2 2025 [4]. Valuation Metrics - The target price corresponds to a price-to-book (PB) ratio of 1.25 for 2025, with a forecasted earnings per share (EPS) of USD 1.23 for 2025 [9]. - The company's current market capitalization is approximately HKD 1,688,949 million, with a closing price of HKD 96.95 as of July 30 [6].

Core Viewpoint - CICC has raised the revenue forecasts for Hang Seng Bank for 2025E and 2026E by 2.4% and 4.3% to HKD 41 billion and HKD 42.1 billion respectively, while lowering the 2025E net profit forecast by 13.9% to HKD 14.7 billion and raising the 2026E net profit forecast by 4.1% to HKD 17.6 billion [1] Group 1 - 2Q25 revenue met expectations, but profit fell short due to impairment losses related to Hong Kong commercial real estate [2] - Net interest income decreased by 7% in 1H25, with weak loan demand and declining interest margins; the net interest margin was 1.99%, down from 2.29% in 1H24 [3] - Non-interest income grew significantly, with fee income up 23% and other non-interest income up 46%, driven by securities brokerage services and increased foreign exchange trading revenue [4] Group 2 - Impairment losses increased significantly, more than doubling compared to the same period last year, leading to a rise in credit costs to 1.19% [5] - Despite the decline in net profit, the company increased dividends and maintained share buybacks; the core Tier 1 capital ratio was 21.3% at the end of 1H25 [6]

Core Viewpoint - The banking industry is facing significant pressure as net interest margins have fallen below non-performing loan ratios for the first time, indicating a critical need for banks to diversify their income sources beyond interest income [1][2][4]. Group 1: Financial Performance Indicators - In Q1, the net interest margin for Chinese commercial banks decreased to 1.43%, down 9 basis points from the previous quarter, while the non-performing loan ratio rose to 1.51%, an increase of 0.01 percentage points [2][4]. - Among the major banks, state-owned banks had the lowest non-performing loan ratios at 1.22% and 1.23%, while rural commercial banks faced the highest at 2.86% [4]. - A total of 9 out of 42 listed banks reported net interest margins lower than their non-performing loan ratios, highlighting the growing financial strain within the sector [4][5]. Group 2: Challenges and Market Dynamics - The banking sector is experiencing ongoing challenges due to declining asset quality, which is affecting profitability and the ability to cover costs associated with credit, operations, and capital [4][6]. - Analysts indicate that the pressure on net interest margins is exacerbated by weak credit demand and a shift towards lower-yielding short-term loans, leading to a decline in asset yields [6][7]. - The average net interest margin for listed banks has been on a downward trend for five consecutive years, with many banks now below the 1.8% warning line set by market pricing mechanisms [7][8]. Group 3: Strategic Responses - To address the challenges posed by low interest rates, banks are encouraged to diversify their income sources, focusing on non-interest income and other financial services [8][9]. - Recommendations include reducing deposit interest subsidies and hidden costs associated with deposits to alleviate margin pressures [8]. - Banks are advised to adopt a more resilient and balanced income structure, optimizing their liabilities and controlling costs to enhance profitability [9].

Core Viewpoint - Bank stocks have shown resilience and have risen against the market trend, with the China Securities Bank Index reaching a new high since February 2018, driven by multiple favorable policies and market conditions [1][2][3]. Market Performance - On May 13, the China Securities Bank Index rose by 1.53% to close at 7629.55 points, marking a new high since February 2018, with many individual stocks hitting historical highs [1][2]. - Over the last five trading days, the bank sector has increased by 5.76%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index, which rose by 1.77% [2]. - Notable individual stock performances include Chongqing Bank and Shanghai Bank, both rising over 3%, with Chongqing Bank leading with a 10.9% increase [2]. Policy Impact - Recent monetary policies, including interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions, are expected to have a neutral impact on banks' net interest margins, with adjustments on the liability side helping to mitigate pressures [1][6][7]. - The establishment of Financial Asset Investment Companies (AIC) is seen as a significant opportunity for banks to enhance their comprehensive benefits and support technology enterprises [3][4][5]. Earnings and Profitability - Despite the pressure on profitability, bank stocks remain attractive due to their stability and dividend yields, especially as regulatory measures encourage long-term capital inflows [3][4]. - The average net interest margin for listed banks is projected to be 1.52% by the end of 2024, continuing a five-year decline, with a notable decrease in interest income reported for the previous year [6][8]. Strategic Adjustments - Banks are adapting to the low-interest-rate environment by diversifying their income sources and optimizing their operational structures to maintain profitability [8][9]. - The focus on non-interest income generation is becoming increasingly critical for banks to navigate the challenges posed by a shrinking net interest margin [8][9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the company with a target price of 6.36 CNY / 5.04 HKD [1][6]. Core Insights - The company reported a revenue of 164.93 billion CNY in Q1 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.56%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 2.90% to 54.36 billion CNY [1][6]. - Non-interest income was a significant contributor to revenue growth, with a notable increase of 18.91% year-on-year, amounting to 57.20 billion CNY [6]. - The asset quality remained stable, with a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio holding steady at 1.25% and a provision coverage ratio of 197.97%, down 2.63 percentage points from the end of the previous year [1][6]. Financial Performance Summary - **Revenue and Profitability**: The total revenue for Q1 2025 was 164.93 billion CNY, with a year-on-year growth of 2.56%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 54.36 billion CNY, down 2.90% year-on-year [1][6]. - **Non-Interest Income**: Non-interest income reached 57.20 billion CNY, up 18.91% year-on-year, driven by significant contributions from foreign exchange gains and other business revenues [6]. - **Loan and Deposit Growth**: The total loan and advance amount reached 22.61 trillion CNY, an increase of 4.7% from the beginning of the year. Deposits also grew by 5.82% to 25.61 trillion CNY [6]. - **Net Interest Margin**: The net interest margin for Q1 2025 was 1.29%, a decrease of 11 basis points from the end of 2024, primarily due to downward pressure on asset pricing [6]. - **Asset Quality**: The NPL balance increased to 281.2 billion CNY, with the NPL ratio stable at 1.25%. The provision coverage ratio was 198%, reflecting a slight decrease [6][10]. Future Projections - Revenue growth is projected to be 2.2%, 3.7%, and 4.3% for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively. Net profit growth is expected to be 0.4%, 3.2%, and 3.4% for the same years [6][7]. - The target price is based on a projected price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.75x for 2025, with a current valuation of 0.66x [6].