The banking sector is active against the trend, with the E Fund Bank ETF strengthening during the day, rising over 1%. All six major banks reported increases in both revenue and net profit

As of March 31, 2026, the CSI Bank Index rose by 1.20%, and the bank ETF E Fund increased by 1.22%. The six major banks (ICBC, ABC, Bank of China, CCB, Bank of Communications, PSBC) achieved double growth in revenue and net profit in 2025, with a total net profit of approximately 1.42 trillion yuan, and the total dividend amount exceeded 400 billion yuan. Looking ahead to 2026, the management is optimistic and believes that bank stocks have relative and absolute value. CITIC Securities and Guolian Minsheng Securities are both optimistic about the long-term returns of the banking sector