Agricultural Bank of China stock: A 4.00 percent yield anchors Agricultural Bank of China stock
Published on 10/21/2026 at 15:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSYield and earnings in view
- Yangtze Securities maintained a Buy rating on September 22, 2026.
- First-half 2026 revenue grew 11.10 percent year over year.
- Agricultural Bank of China stock stood at EUR 0.76 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 3:36 p.m. CEST.
- The price-to-earnings ratio was 8.78 on October 21, 2026.
A 4.00 percent expected dividend yield and a Buy rating kept Agricultural Bank of China in the valuation discussion on September 22, 2026, according to Futu. The stock stood at EUR 0.76 at Lang & Schwarz on October 21, 2026 at 3:36 p.m. CEST.
Revenue growth led the first half
In the first half of 2026, revenue increased 11.10 percent year over year, while net profit attributable to shareholders rose 4.90 percent, Futu reported on September 22, 2026. The same report said net interest income grew 10.50 percent and the net interest margin reached 1.28 percent.
The earnings mix points to stronger operating income alongside continuing pressure on credit costs. Futu reported that credit impairment charges increased 12.90 percent year over year, while the non-performing loan ratio held at 1.25 percent in the first half.
How does the valuation compare?
Yangtze Securities cited a 2026 price-to-book ratio of 0.80 for the A shares and an expected dividend yield of 4.00 percent on September 22, 2026. Its report also said the bank planned to raise its interim payout ratio by 1.00 percentage point to 31.00 percent of attributable profit.
The Shanghai-listed stock last stood at CNY 7.29 on October 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. Its price-to-earnings ratio was 8.78, market capitalization was CNY 2.5 trillion, and volume reached 340,128,329 shares. The 52-week range was CNY 5.79 to CNY 8.68.
Comparison with peers
Agricultural Bank of China: up 0.13 percent on Shanghai, price-to-earnings ratio 8.78, market capitalization CNY 2.5 trillion.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Shanghai, CNY): up 0.25 percent, price-to-earnings ratio 8.28, market capitalization CNY 3.0 trillion.
China Construction Bank (Shanghai, CNY): down 0.09 percent, price-to-earnings ratio 8.77, market capitalization CNY 2.5 trillion.
Stock price and investor income
The combination of 11.10 percent first-half revenue growth and a 4.00 percent expected yield leaves earnings quality and distributions as the key measurable reference points for the bank.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Agricultural Bank of China stock.
Agricultural Bank of China key data
- Company: Agricultural Bank of China Limited
- ISIN: CNE100000Q43
- Ticker: 601288
- Primary exchange: Shanghai Stock Exchange
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 21, 2026, 3:36 p.m. CEST): EUR 0.76
- Market capitalization: CNY 2.5 trillion (as of October 21, 2026)
- 52-week range: CNY 5.79-CNY 8.68 (as of October 21, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Banks - Diversified
Market context: Market report Shanghai Composite.
