China Merchants Bank Reports Preliminary 2025 Net Profit Increase

China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. (SHA: 601939, HKG: 3968) announced a preliminary 2025 net profit rise on January 23, 2026. The bank reported a 12% year-over-year increase in net profit, reaching RMB 45 billion ($6.3 billion), driven by robust loan growth and improved asset quality. Analysts attribute the performance to higher interest income from expanded lending activities and cost control measures. The announcement comes ahead of the company's full-year earnings release scheduled for February 28, 2026. Shares in China Merchants Bank closed at RMB 32.50 ($4.50) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange prior to the news.