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China Merchants Bank Co ( (HK:3968) ) just unveiled an update.
China Merchants Bank has approved an interim profit distribution for the first half of 2025, based on audited interim results showing retained earnings of RMB574.204 billion at the legal entity level and net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB72.955 billion on a consolidated basis. The board confirmed that 35% of these interim profits will be paid out as cash dividends, equating to RMB1.013 per share (tax inclusive) for both A and H shareholders on the register as of the record date, with H-share investors receiving approximately HK$1.118595 per share based on a predefined exchange rate. Using the current total ordinary share capital of 25,219,845,601 shares, the aggregate dividend amounts to about RMB25.548 billion, corresponding to a slightly above-target cash payout ratio of 35.02% due to rounding, and the plan has already been cleared through the bank’s board, supervisory board and 2024 annual general meeting, so no further shareholder approval is needed. The distribution, to be executed through CMB Wing Lung (Trustee) Limited for H shares with payment expected around 9 February 2026, reinforces the bank’s commitment to regular cash returns for investors and highlights its strong earnings capacity in a challenging operating environment for Chinese lenders.
The most recent analyst rating on (HK:3968) stock is a Buy with a HK$60.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on China Merchants Bank Co stock, see the HK:3968 Stock Forecast page.
More about China Merchants Bank Co
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. is a major Chinese commercial bank offering a full range of retail and corporate banking services, with A-shares listed in Shanghai and H-shares listed in Hong Kong. The bank serves both domestic and international clients, and its sizeable retained earnings and consistent dividend policy underscore its role as a leading player in China’s financial services sector and an important dividend-paying stock for mainland and Hong Kong investors.
YTD Price Performance: 34.25%
Average Trading Volume: 18,745,000
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: HK$1190.7B
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