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ICBC Profit Inches Up, Bigger Dividend Keeps Hong Kong Stock in Focus
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ICBC Profit Inches Up, Bigger Dividend Keeps Hong Kong Stock in Focus

ICBC reported a 0.7% rise in 2025 profit to 368.56 billion yuan and proposed a higher year-end dividend of 0.1689 yuan per share. Operating income increased 1.9% to 801.40 billion yuan, while net interest margin fell to 1.28% from 1.42%. Shares closed up 0.9% at HK$6.62. Beijing is considering easing rules on big bank shareholdings, which could affect investor participation.
March 29, 2026

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