As the intrinsic growth momentum of market entities gradually recovers, the operating environment for Chinese banks is improving, BOCOM International said in its research report. Joint-stock banks (JSBs), represented by CM BANK (03968.HK) +0.580 (+1.181%) Short selling $208.66M; Ratio 107.404% and CITIC BANK (00998.HK) +0.050 (+0.635%) Short selling $12.60M; Ratio 71.991% , maintained stable operating performance in 2025.The report highlighted that CM BANK, as a benchmark in retail banking, is experiencing an improvement in risk appetite among mid-to-high-end customers, with core indicators such as overall income and net profit showing improvement. Meanwhile, CITIC BANK, as a traditional corporate bank, is witnessing a steady recovery in net profit growth.Related NewsChina Merchants Bank (03968.HK) Full-Year Net Profit RMB150.181 Billion, Up 1.2%; Final Dividend RMB1.003The report suggested focusing on structural opportunities in JSBs with stable fundamentals and relatively high dividends as long-term funds continue to enter the market. (HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-04-02 16:25.)
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