Core Viewpoint - The six major state-owned banks in China reported strong growth in revenue and net profit for the first three quarters, with total revenue exceeding 2.7 trillion yuan and net profit surpassing 1 trillion yuan, despite the pressure from narrowing net interest margins [1][3][4]. Financial Performance - The total revenue of the six major banks reached 27,205.35 billion yuan, and the net profit attributable to shareholders exceeded 1 trillion yuan at 10,723.43 billion yuan [3]. - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) maintained its leading position with a revenue of 6400.28 billion yuan, up 2.17% year-on-year, and a net profit of 2699.08 billion yuan, up 0.33% [3]. - China Construction Bank (CCB) reported revenue of 5737.02 billion yuan, a 0.82% increase, and a net profit of 2573.6 billion yuan, a 0.62% increase [3]. - Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) achieved revenue of 5508.76 billion yuan, up 1.97%, and a net profit of 2208.59 billion yuan, up 3.03% [3]. - Other banks like Bank of China, Postal Savings Bank, and Bank of Communications also reported revenue and profit growth [3]. Net Interest Margin Trends - The net interest margin (NIM) is under pressure across the industry, primarily due to the decline in market interest rates and the rigidity of deposit costs [5][6]. - Postal Savings Bank reported a NIM of 1.68%, down 21 basis points from the previous year, while Bank of Communications had the smallest decline at 1.2%, down 8 basis points [6][7]. - Other banks, including ICBC, ABC, and Bank of China, saw their NIMs decline by 15 basis points, with levels at 1.28%, 1.3%, and 1.26% respectively [7]. Economic and Structural Support - The steady recovery of the Chinese economy has supported the expansion of bank credit, which is crucial for performance growth [4]. - Banks are actively adjusting their business structures and exploring non-interest income areas, such as wealth management, to enhance growth potential [4][9]. - The downward adjustment of deposit rates is gradually showing effects, which may help stabilize NIMs in the future [8]. Strategic Recommendations - Banks are encouraged to diversify their income sources by developing wealth management and other non-interest businesses to reduce reliance on interest income [9]. - There is a need to optimize asset-liability structures and enhance cost management efficiency to improve profitability during the NIM contraction period [9].