Investment Rating - The report maintains a recommendation for the banking sector [2] Core Insights - The banking sector's performance in Q1 2025 shows a decline in revenue, PPOP, and net profit growth rates, with respective year-on-year changes of -1.72%, -2.15%, and -1.20% [1][15] - The decline in profit growth reflects constraints on the banking industry's profit flexibility and willingness to release [12][14] - The adjustment in the bond market has impacted revenue, particularly affecting non-interest income, which saw a significant drop in growth [12][13] - The report suggests that the negative growth in Q1 does not necessarily indicate a negative trend for the entire year, as historical data shows potential for recovery [14] Summary by Sections 1. Performance Overview - The overall performance of listed banks in 2024 showed marginal improvement, but Q1 2025 experienced a setback with net profit growth turning negative [15] - In 2024, listed banks achieved total revenue of 5.65 trillion yuan and net profit of 2.14 trillion yuan, with respective growth rates of 0.08%, -0.70%, and 2.35% [15][21] 2. Net Interest Income - Net interest income growth is showing signs of recovery, with improvements in loan stability and deposit recovery [15] 3. Non-Interest Income - Non-interest income has turned negative, significantly impacting overall performance [12][15] 4. Asset Quality - The asset quality remains stable, but attention is needed on retail and small micro-enterprise loans [15] 5. Costs and Taxes - The report discusses the cost-to-income ratio and tax implications for the banking sector [15] 6. Capital and Dividends - The capital adequacy ratio has decreased in Q1, but the report emphasizes that a negative growth in Q1 does not imply a negative annual performance [14][15] 7. Investment Recommendations - The report advocates for a balanced investment strategy focusing on long-term growth and cash flow perspectives across different bank segments [6][15]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a strong buy recommendation for Jiangsu Bank (600919.SH) [4] Core Views - Jiangsu Bank's net interest income saw a significant increase of 22% year-on-year in Q1 2025, reaching 16.6 billion yuan, driven by rapid asset growth and optimized liability costs [2][3] - The bank's asset quality remains robust, with a non-performing loan ratio of 0.86% and a provision coverage ratio of 343.51% as of Q1 2025 [2][3] - The bank's non-interest income experienced a decline of 32.72% year-on-year, primarily due to a significant drop in fair value changes, although investment income increased by 30.1% [3] Summary by Sections Performance - In Q1 2025, Jiangsu Bank reported a revenue growth of 6.21%, PPOP growth of 7.88%, and a net profit growth of 8.16% compared to the previous year [1][11] - The bank's total assets reached 4.46 trillion yuan, with total deposits of 2.46 trillion yuan [11] Non-Interest Income - The bank's net fee and commission income grew by 21.77% year-on-year in Q1 2025, benefiting from a recovery in the capital market and macroeconomic conditions [2][3][29] Interest Margin and Asset Quality - The bank's interest-earning assets grew by 27.82% year-on-year, with loans increasing by 18.83% [2] - The net interest margin showed a slight decline but was supported by effective cost management on liabilities [2][3] Capital and Shareholder Information - Jiangsu Bank's return on equity (ROE) was reported at 16.50% for Q1 2025, with a target price of 10.13 yuan per share [4][27] - The bank's major shareholder is Jiangsu International Trust Co., holding a 6.98% stake [4]