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China Merchants Bank

CMB Appoints Wang Xiaoqing as New President

Bank Wealth Management Subsidiaries Actively Participate in IPOs

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BOC International Raises Target Price and Maintains Buy Rating for China Merchants Bank

CMB President Wang Liang Resigns, Wang Xiaoqing Takes Over

Citibank Issues Report on Disappointing First Quarter Performance of China Merchants Bank

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy Rating on China Merchants Bank and Adjusts Profit Forecast

BofA Securities Maintains CMB 'Underperform' Rating

CMB Reports 2025 Annual Results, Facing Pressure

CMB reports a 1.52% YoY increase in net profit for Q1 2026

China Merchants Bank released FY2026 Q1 earnings on April 28 During-Market (BJT), actual revenue CNY 72.09 B (forecast CNY 88.36 B), actual EPS CNY 1.49 (forecast CNY 1.59)

China Merchants Bank Sees Profit Growth in 2025 with 1.21% YoY Increase in Net Profit

CMB London Branch's Medium-Term Notes Approved for Listing on LSE

China Merchants Bank to Release FY2026 Q1 Earnings on April 28 During-Market (BJT), Forecast Revenue CNY 88.36 B, EPS CNY 1.59

Hubei Consumer Finance Completes ESG-Linked Syndicated Loan Raising

China Merchants Bank Fully Pays Dividends on Domestic Preference Shares and Completes Redemption

China Merchants Bank Issues RMB 30 Billion Perpetual Capital Bonds

China Merchants Bank Plans to Redeem 2.75 Billion Shares of Domestic Preferred Stock

CMB Chairman Discusses Employee Overtime and Compensation

China Merchants Bank reports 1.2% net profit growth in 2025 fiscal year, total assets growth of 7.56%

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A research report by M Stanley highlights that Chinese banks have integrated AI into their core infrastructure, enhancing efficiency and competitiveness while maintaining stable return on equity (ROE). The report notes significant AI investments by major state-owned banks, with each exceeding RMB25 billion. Banks that effectively apply AI across their operations are expected to excel. Industry leaders include ICBC, CCB, and CM BANK, which combine technological prowess with strong execution.

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M Stanley: Chinese Banks Have Integrated AI into Core Infrastructure, Supporting ROE Stability and Enhancing Corporate Competitiveness

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BOCI has slightly raised the target price for CM BANKfrom HKD59.58 to HKD59.61 while maintaining a Buy rating. The bank reported a net profit growth of 1.5% YoY in 1Q26, with solid fundamentals and strong asset quality, despite a decline in NIM. The broker expects CM BANK to achieve the highest ROAE among its peers in 2026. Short selling data indicates a ratio of 41.995% with a total of $221.89M.

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BOCI Slightly Raises CM BANK  TP to HKD59.61, Maintains Buy

HSBC Research reported that China's banks exceeded first-quarter expectations, driven by strong earnings growth and improved net interest margins (NIM). Large state-owned banks showed exceptional performance, while corporate banking outperformed retail banking. HSBC anticipates further improvement in the sector's fundamentals this year, leading to a re-rating of P/E multiples. Top stock picks include ICBC H-shares, CCB H-shares, and CMB A-shares, all rated Buy with target prices of HKD8, HKD10.7, and RMB56.3 respectively.

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HSBC Research: China Banks 1Q Results Beat; Fundamentals Expected to Further Improve This Year

Wang Xiaoqing has been appointed as the new Party Secretary of CM BANK, following the retirement of Wang Liang upon reaching retirement age. According to CM BANK's articles of association, the Party Secretary and President roles are held by the same person, indicating that Wang Xiaoqing will soon become the fifth President of the bank after completing internal procedures and obtaining regulatory approval.

Wang Xiaoqing to Serve as President of CM BANK ; Wang Liang Retires Upon Reaching Retirement Age

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On futures settlement day, the HSI rose 432 points (1.7%) to close at 26,111, with a total market turnover of HKD258.281 billion. Key companies reported strong quarterly results, including HKEX (+3%), BYD (+4.4%), and Ping An (+6.1%). However, CM Bank (-4.2%) and WH Group (-5.8%) missed expectations. Tech stocks like Tencent and Alibaba also saw gains, while newly listed SUNMI TECH surged 241.1% from its listing price. Overall, the market showed positive momentum driven by strong earnings reports.

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HSBC Research has stated that CM BANKneeds more time to convert its retail strength into earnings advantage, despite a 4.5% YoY growth in pre-provision operating profit in 1QYY. Rising credit costs slowed EPS growth to 0.7% YoY, with a 1% QoQ decline in retail loans and increased non-performing loan ratios. HSBC maintains a Buy rating and a target price of HKD63.7, remaining optimistic about CM BANK's long-term potential in retail and wealth opportunities.

- HSBC Research reports that CM BANK's pre-provision operating profit grew 4.5% YoY in 1QYY, but EPS growth slowed to 0.7% YoY due to rising credit costs.  
- The net interest margin narrowed to 1.83%, while net interest income rose by 5% YoY; however, retail loan demand and asset quality faced challenges.  
- HSBC maintained a Buy rating with a target price of HKD 63.7, expressing confidence in CM BANK's long-term potential despite current pressures on its retail sector.

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HSBC Research: CM BANK  Needs More Time to Turn Retail Strength into Earnings Edge; Long-term Potential Favored

Citi reported that CM BANK's 1Q26 results were disappointing, with net profit growth of only 1.5% YoY, lagging behind six major state-owned banks. The bank faced challenges from weak loan growth, NIM pressure, and declining trading income. Retail asset quality worsened, with a 1% QoQ drop in retail loans and a rise in non-performing loan ratios. Despite a shift in household assets to the A-share market, fee income growth was weaker than expected. Citi maintains a Buy rating on CM BANK's H-shares with a target price of HKD59.06.

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Citi: CM BANK  1Q26 Results Disappoint; Net Profit Growth May Lag Six Major State-owned Banks

CLSA's report on CM BANKindicates mixed results for 1Q26. While wealth management income and net interest margin exceeded expectations, fee income and capital performance were weak. Operating income rose 3.5% YoY, with net profit growing 1.5%, slightly below forecasts. The number of high-tier customers increased, suggesting potential for future fee income, despite a 12% YoY drop in credit card fee income. Retail loan demand remains weak, but total loans grew 2.8% QoQ, supporting a full-year loan growth target of 6% to 7%.

CLSA: CM BANK  1Q26 Results Mixed; Wealth Mgmt Income and NIM Beat

G Sachs has maintained a Buy rating on CM BANKwith a target price of HKD52.86, despite the bank's 1Q pre-provision operating profit and net profit falling 3% and 5% below expectations. The weaker performance was attributed to slower fee income growth, a 7% YoY decline in investment income, and ongoing NIM compression. The non-performing loan formation ratio increased to 1.08%, driven by a rise in credit card NPLs. G Sachs has adjusted its profit forecasts for CM BANK for 2026 to 2028 down by 1% due to these results.

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G Sachs Maintains Buy on CM BANK  with TP at HKD52.86

UBS Research reported that CM BANKexperienced a 1.5% YoY growth in net profit for 1Q26, slightly below expectations. Revenue increased by 4% YoY, driven by a 5% rise in net interest income and a 4.9% increase in net fee income. However, non-interest income fell by 2.9% YoY. The net interest margin (NIM) narrowed to 1.83%. UBS maintains a Neutral rating with a target price of HKD56.

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UBS: CM BANK  1Q26 Revenue and PPOP Largely In Line; Rated Neutral

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M Stanley: Chinese Banks Have Integrated AI into Core Infrastructure, Supporting ROE Stability and Enhancing Corporate Competitiveness

BOCI Slightly Raises CM BANK TP to HKD59.61, Maintains Buy

HSBC Research: China Banks 1Q Results Beat; Fundamentals Expected to Further Improve This Year

Wang Xiaoqing to Serve as President of CM BANK ; Wang Liang Retires Upon Reaching Retirement Age

HSI Rises 432 pts on Futures Settlement Day; HKEX Surges Post-Results; Mainland Insurers and Developers Advance

HSBC Research: CM BANK Needs More Time to Turn Retail Strength into Earnings Edge; Long-term Potential Favored

Citi: CM BANK 1Q26 Results Disappoint; Net Profit Growth May Lag Six Major State-owned Banks

CLSA: CM BANK 1Q26 Results Mixed; Wealth Mgmt Income and NIM Beat

G Sachs Maintains Buy on CM BANK with TP at HKD52.86

UBS: CM BANK 1Q26 Revenue and PPOP Largely In Line; Rated Neutral