Agricultural Bank of China stock reports 4.9 percent profit growth

Agricultural Bank of China stock stood at CNY 6.87 on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on September 24, 2026, up 0.59 percent from the previous session. The bank's first-half 2026 net income reached CNY 146.381 billion, up from CNY 139.510 billion a year earlier, according to MarketScreener.

Profit growth reaches 4.9 percent

The six months ended June 30, 2026, produced diluted earnings per share of CNY 0.40, compared with CNY 0.37 in the year-ago period. Net interest income rose to CNY 312.244 billion from CNY 282.473 billion, giving the bank a stronger earnings base even as the lending environment remains competitive.

For investors, the quality of the growth matters more than the headline profit increase. Operating income rose 11.07 percent year over year in the first half, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased 4.93 percent, according to Futunn.

CNY 160 billion capital plan

Capital strength is the other major factor. Agricultural Bank of China plans to raise up to CNY 160 billion through a private placement of A-shares, with the proceeds intended to replenish capital, MarketScreener reported on September 6, 2026. The placement can support balance-sheet expansion, but the new shares also make dilution a central valuation issue.

The bank has also proposed an interim dividend of CNY 1.297 per 10 shares for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The ex-dividend date is scheduled for October 9, 2026, according to Simply Wall St.

Stock trades below yearly high

Agricultural Bank of China stock stood at CNY 6.87 on September 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. Its 52-week range was CNY 5.79 to CNY 8.68, placing the price 20.85 percent below the yearly high, while market capitalization stood at CNY 2,404,343,349,133.