Shares of People's Insurance Company of China (PICC GROUP, HKG:1339) surged 5.21% in intraday trading on Thursday, following the release of its impressive first-half 2025 financial results. The insurance giant reported a significant increase in profits and proposed an interim dividend, sparking investor enthusiasm.

According to the company's filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, PICC GROUP's attributable profit for the first six months of 2025 jumped 14% to 26.7 billion yuan, up from 23.4 billion yuan in the same period last year. The insurer's earnings per share also saw a notable increase, rising to 0.56 yuan from 0.49 yuan year-over-year. Total operating income for the half-year period climbed to 324.1 billion yuan, marking an 11% increase from the 292.3 billion yuan reported in the first half of 2024.

Adding to investor optimism, PICC GROUP proposed an interim dividend of 0.75 yuan per 10 shares, payable around January 16, 2026. The strong financial performance and the announcement of the dividend appear to have bolstered investor confidence, contributing to the significant stock price increase. Market analysts suggest that the robust results, despite challenging economic conditions, demonstrate the company's resilience and effective business strategies.