China Merchants Bank H1 Net Profit Up 2% to RMB 76.4 Billion
China Merchants Bank reported a 2% rise in net profit attributable to shareholders to RMB 76.445 billion for the first half of 2026, with operating net income of RMB 178.135 billion, up 4.8% year on year. Total assets reached approximately RMB 13.8 trillion, up 5.5% from the start of the year, while customer deposits surpassed RMB 10 trillion.
China Merchants Bank disclosed its interim results for 2026, reporting operating net income of RMB 178.135 billion for the first half, up 4.8% year on year, and net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 76.445 billion, up 2% year on year. Both growth rates improved from the first quarter, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of simultaneous growth in revenue and net profit. As of the end of June 2026, the bank's total assets stood at approximately RMB 13.8 trillion, up 5.5% from the beginning of the year, and customer deposits exceeded RMB 10 trillion. The results showed steady operations in the first half, with faster revenue and profit growth than in the first quarter, continued asset expansion, and a stronger deposit base.
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