China Life approves interim dividend. China Life stock loses 1.58 percent

Published on 10/02/2026 at 13:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

First-half profit rose 228.60 percent to RMB 134.49 billion. China Life stock costs EUR 3.11 on October 2, 2026 versus EUR 3.16, down 1.58 percent.

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China Life Insurance Company Limited (ISIN CNE1000002L3) approved an interim dividend of RMB 0.358 per share on September 24, 2026, for the six months ended June 30, 2026, according to Futunn. China Life stock was trading at EUR 3.11 at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026 at 1:05 p.m. CEST, down 1.58 percent versus the EUR 3.16 prior close.

Dividend date is October 8

The interim distribution covers the first half of 2026 and has an October 8, 2026 ex-dividend date. Payment is scheduled for November 18, 2026, according to The Globe and Mail.

The payout gives investors a defined near-term timetable, while the dividend amount remains tied to the companys first-half earnings and capital position. The scheduled payment date also gives the stock a clear event marker after the October ex-dividend date.

Profit growth changes the backdrop

In the first half of 2026, net profit attributable to shareholders rose 228.60 percent year over year to RMB 134.49 billion, while new business value increased 33.70 percent to RMB 38.17 billion, according to Futunn. The same analyst note maintained a Buy rating and raised its target price to HKD 34.50 on September 2, 2026.

A separate September 7, 2026 report said China Life Group would receive CNY 35.0 billion from the Ministry of Finance, a capital measure that could support solvency and longer-term equity investment, according to MarketScreener. For investors, the contrast is important: earnings and new business value improved, while capital allocation remains a central part of the valuation story.

Stock trades at EUR 3.11

China Life stock was trading at EUR 3.11 at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026 at 1:05 p.m. CEST, down 1.58 percent versus the EUR 3.16 prior close at Lang & Schwarz on October 1, 2026. The companys market capitalization was CNY 1,037.3 billion as of September 30, 2026, while its business is classified as financial services and life insurance. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of China Life stock.