Operating Income and Profitability
Operating income reached about RMB 659.9 billion, up 4.28% year‑on‑year; net profit and net profit attributable to shareholders rose by 2.06% and 2.18% respectively. Cost‑to‑income ratio improved, falling 0.93 percentage points year‑on‑year, and pre‑provision profit growth improved by 2.62 percentage points versus 2024.
Strong Non‑interest Income Diversification
Non‑interest income grew 19.21% year‑on‑year and accounted for 33.21% of operating income (up 4.16 ppt YoY). Net fee and commission income was RMB 82.2 billion (+7.4% YoY); agency wealth management and custody fees saw notable growth (agency fees +26.67%, custody assets +21%).
Asset and Liability Expansion
Group total assets reached RMB 38.36 trillion, up 9.4% year‑on‑year; total liabilities were RMB 35.15 trillion (+9.47%). Domestic RMB loans increased by RMB 1.81 trillion (+9.9%). RMB deposits increased by RMB 1.37 trillion and foreign currency deposits grew 15%.
Capital Strengthened
Completed first batch of capital replenishment of RMB 165 billion; Common Equity Tier 1 / CAR reached 18.85% at year‑end — the highest historical year‑end level — enhancing loss‑absorbing capacity.
Asset Quality Resilience
NPL ratio was 1.23% (down 0.02 ppt from prior year‑end), watch‑list ratio ~1.47%, and provision coverage reported at c.200.37% — asset quality described as stable and among the best versus peers; overseas NPL balances and ratios declined.
Global Business and Opening‑up Contribution
Overseas pretax profit contribution rose to 27.99%. Domestic institutions handled USD 4.45 trillion in international settlement (+9.56% YoY); cross‑border e‑commerce settlement USD 1.18 trillion (+45.07% YoY). Expanded global custody network covering 100+ countries and launched several RMB clearing qualifications overseas.
Support for the Real Economy — Targeted Credit Growth
Strong targeted lending: technology loan balances +18.78% YoY, green loan balance +27.83% YoY, inclusive small and micro enterprise loan balances +21.32% and accounts +22.86% YoY; personal consumption loans +28.35% and personal housing loans > RMB 500 billion.
Shareholder Returns and Market Recognition
Completed 2024 year‑end and 2025 midterm dividends with per share dividend RMB 0.2310 and payout ratio maintained at 30%; S&P, Moody's and Fitch rated Bank of China at the highest level among Chinese peers in 2025.
Digital Transformation and Operational Efficiency
Accelerated tech adoption: cloud services >51,000, deployed 400+ intelligent assistants, enterprise RPA covered 3,600+ scenarios. Mobile banking monthly active users exceeded 100 million; digital RMB cumulative consumption RMB 27.762 billion; cross‑border e‑commerce connect transactions > RMB 1 trillion.