Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Qingdao Bank (002948.SZ) with a current price of 4.75 yuan [1]. Core Views - Qingdao Bank's revenue for the first half of 2025 reached 7.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.5%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 3.06 billion yuan, up 16% year-on-year [3][4]. - The bank's asset quality remains robust, with a non-performing loan ratio of 1.12%, the lowest in its history [6][7]. - The bank's strategic focus is on "structural adjustment, strengthening customer base, optimizing collaboration, and enhancing capabilities" as part of its three-year strategic plan [7]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Qingdao Bank's revenue and net profit growth rates were 7.5% and 16%, respectively, showing resilience despite a slight decline from the first quarter [4]. - The bank's total assets and loans grew by 13.6% year-on-year as of the end of the second quarter of 2025 [5]. Loan and Deposit Growth - As of the end of the second quarter of 2025, the bank's total loans increased by 9.3 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 13.6% [5]. - The total liabilities and deposits grew by 13.9% and 13.3%, respectively, indicating steady growth in the bank's funding base [5]. Asset Quality - The non-performing loan ratio decreased to 1.12%, with a provision coverage ratio of 252.8%, reflecting strong risk mitigation capabilities [6][7]. - The bank's provision for loan losses was 10.43 billion yuan, maintaining a robust buffer against potential credit losses [6]. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The report forecasts earnings per share (EPS) for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to be 0.84, 0.91, and 0.97 yuan, respectively, with corresponding price-to-book (PB) ratios of 0.66, 0.60, and 0.55 [7][12]. - The bank's return on equity (ROE) is projected to be 12.28% in 2025, indicating strong profitability [12][13].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for Jiangsu Bank, indicating an expectation to outperform the benchmark index by 10%-20% over the next six months [2][21]. Core Views - Jiangsu Bank reported a strong Q1 2025 performance with operating income of CNY 22.3 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6.21%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 9.78 billion, up 8.16% year-on-year. The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio improved to 0.86%, a decrease of 3 basis points from the beginning of the year, while the provision coverage ratio stood at 343.51%, down 6.59 percentage points from the start of the year [1][5]. Financial Performance Summary - **Operating Income and Profit**: - 2025 Q1 operating income reached CNY 22.3 billion, a 6.21% increase year-on-year - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 9.78 billion, reflecting an 8.16% year-on-year growth [1][5]. - **Key Financial Metrics**: - Total revenue projections for 2024-2027 are CNY 80.82 billion, CNY 86.83 billion, CNY 95.22 billion, and CNY 102.60 billion respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 8.80%, 7.44%, 9.67%, and 7.75% [1][6]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to grow from CNY 31.84 billion in 2024 to CNY 39.80 billion in 2027, with growth rates of 10.80%, 7.40%, 7.96%, and 7.80% [1][6]. - **Asset Quality**: - The NPL ratio is projected to remain stable at 0.89% from 2024 to 2027, while the provision coverage ratio is expected to decline from 351% in 2024 to 170% in 2027 [8][10]. - **Market Position**: - Jiangsu Bank's total assets reached CNY 4.46 trillion by the end of Q1 2025, a 12.84% increase from the beginning of the year, with total loans of CNY 2.26 trillion and deposits of CNY 2.42 trillion, reflecting growth rates of 7.96% and 14.18% respectively [5][6]. Investment Recommendation - The report suggests that Jiangsu Bank's governance is stable, with clear strategic planning and robust operational metrics. The bank's asset quality remains strong, and the current dividend yield is attractive. The target price for 2025 is set at CNY 11.66, based on a projected price-to-book (PB) ratio of 0.85x [2][5].