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Citic Securities’ Profit Hits Record as Stock Rally Fuels Trading Gains

Published: Mar. 27, 2026 5:38 p.m. GMT+8

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Citic Securities Co. Ltd. (600030.SH) posted record high revenue and profit for 2025, as a strong rally in China’s stock markets boosted returns from its proprietary trading business, which made up more than half of earnings.

The brokerage reported annual revenue of 74.8 billion yuan ($10.4 billion) and net profit of 30.1 billion yuan, according to its annual report published Thursday. Both were the highest on record.

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Citic Securities posted record 2025 revenue (74.8 billion yuan) and net profit (30.1 billion yuan), driven mainly by proprietary trading amid strong stock market rallies.
Proprietary trading comprised over half of total revenue; other business segments and international operations also saw notable growth.
The firm announced a record dividend (up nearly 35% year-on-year) and plans further international expansion and service upgrades.

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Citic Securities Co. Ltd.: Citic Securities Co. Ltd. (600030.SH) achieved record-high revenue of 74.8 billion yuan and net profit of 30.1 billion yuan in 2025. This success was largely driven by a strong rally in China's stock markets, which significantly boosted its proprietary trading business, accounting for over half of its earnings. The company also saw growth in other segments and its international arm, Citic Securities International Co. Ltd., expanded significantly.

Citic Securities International Co. Ltd.: Citic Securities International Co. Ltd. is the overseas arm of Citic Securities Co. Ltd. It experienced rapid expansion in 2025, with significant increases in both revenue and profit. The international business contributed a growing share of the group's overall earnings, highlighting Citic Securities' strategy to diversify beyond its domestic market.

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