CITIC stock reports strong first-half profit growth

Published on 10/07/2026 at 09:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

CITIC stock's first-half 2026 revenue rose 44.1 percent to CNY 67.2 billion, while attributable profit climbed 69.6 percent to CNY 23.3 billion. The September 30 quote was CNY 25.86.

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CITIC stock (ISIN CNE000001DB6) was last at CNY 25.86 on September 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. HKT on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, while CITIC Securities Company Limited reported a sharp first-half earnings increase. The share price stood within a CNY 23.77 to CNY 30.63 52-week range, giving investors a market value of CNY 383.3 billion.

Profit growth leads the story

According to Finam on September 8, 2026, CITIC Securities generated CNY 67.2 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026, up 44.1 percent from the prior-year period. Commission revenue increased 54.5 percent to CNY 29.8 billion, while net interest and investment income rose 33.5 percent to CNY 38.2 billion.

Attributable net profit climbed 69.6 percent to CNY 23.3 billion in the same period, and return on equity improved by 2.9 percentage points to 7.8 percent. Net margin reached 34.7 percent after rising 5.2 percentage points, making profit growth materially faster than revenue growth.

Capital markets add operating leverage

The interim figures also point to stronger activity across CITIC Securities' core businesses. The company ranked first in mainland China for 40 A-share offerings with a combined value of CNY 146.8 billion and participated in 24 completed mergers and acquisitions worth CNY 266.2 billion during the first half of 2026, according to Finam.

That operating mix matters because brokerage commissions and investment banking fees can expand quickly when equity issuance and trading activity accelerate. Finam said it retained a Buy rating on September 8, 2026, while also describing its long-term view as cautiously optimistic.

DeepSeek deal adds visibility

A separate capital-markets opportunity links CITIC Securities to DeepSeek's potential listing. Reuters reported on September 9, 2026 that DeepSeek had tapped CITIC Securities to prepare for a possible IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market. The timing, deal size and valuation were still under discussion, so the mandate represents potential fee opportunity rather than booked revenue.

Stock remains below yearly high

CITIC stock was last at CNY 25.86 on September 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. HKT, up 0.15 percent in the finance quote and below its CNY 30.63 52-week high. The market is therefore weighing a 69.6 percent profit increase against the valuation and execution risks that accompany a securities firm's activity-driven earnings.