Core Viewpoint - The A-share listed banks are expected to show overall revenue and net profit growth in the third quarter of 2025, with improvements in asset quality and a narrowing decline in net interest margins [1][2][3]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Huaxia Bank reported operating income of 64.881 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 8.79%, and net profit attributable to shareholders of 17.982 billion yuan, down 2.86%, with a narrowing decline of 5.09 percentage points compared to the first half of the year [1]. - Chongqing Bank achieved operating income of 11.740 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.40%, and net profit of 5.196 billion yuan, up 10.42% [2]. - Ping An Bank reported operating income of 100.668 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 9.8%, and net profit of 38.339 billion yuan, down 3.5%, with a narrowing decline compared to the first half of the year [2]. Group 2: Market Trends - Ten banks have seen shareholding increases from shareholders and executives this year, indicating a positive outlook for the banking sector amid macroeconomic stabilization and easing monetary policy [3]. - Analysts expect cumulative revenue and net profit for listed banks in the first three quarters of 2025 to grow by 0.4% and 1.1% year-on-year, respectively, driven by a narrowing decline in net interest margins and reduced credit costs [3]. Group 3: Interest Margin Outlook - Zhongtai Securities suggests that the net interest margin for banks may stabilize in the third quarter due to reduced re-pricing pressure on assets and a greater decline in deposit rates compared to the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) [4]. - The projected increase in net interest margin for the third and fourth quarters is 0.7 basis points and 0.3 basis points, respectively, indicating stability in the banking sector [4]. Group 4: Related Stocks - Goldman Sachs reported that the A-shares and H-shares of major banks have recorded absolute returns of 12% and 21% year-to-date, driven by improvements in asset quality and narrowing declines in net interest margins [5]. - Ping An Insurance increased its stake in Postal Savings Bank, acquiring 6.416 million shares at an average price of 5.3638 HKD per share [6].