China Construction Bank Profit Beats Forecast as Margin Pressure Persists
China Construction Bank reported a 1% rise in 2025 net profit to 338.91 billion yuan, beating analyst forecasts despite a narrower net interest margin. The bank proposed a final cash dividend of 2.029 yuan per 10 shares. CCB shares closed up 1% in Hong Kong as investors weighed possible rule changes on bank ownership. The non-performing loan ratio edged down to 1.31%.