CITIC Bank's stock surged 5.10% during intraday trading on Tuesday, following the release of its 2025 annual results and strategic outlook at a performance briefing.

The bank reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 70.618 billion yuan, marking a 2.98% year-on-year increase. A key highlight for investors was the announcement of a record-high cash dividend of 21.2 billion yuan for 2025, representing 31.75% of net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders. Furthermore, CITIC Bank achieved a significant milestone with total assets exceeding 10 trillion yuan for the first time by the end of 2025. Management also outlined its future "Three-Three Strategy," focusing on wealth management and digital intelligence transformation, which bolstered positive market sentiment.