PICC approves RMB 0.11 dividend for People's Insurance Company Group stock
Published on 10/15/2026 at 11:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDividend and earnings update
- Shareholders approved the RMB 0.11 interim dividend on October 12, 2026.
- First-half 2026 net profit rose 40.60 percent to RMB 50,836 million.
- The next earnings date is October 31, 2026.
The People's Insurance Company (Group) (ISIN CNE100003F27) confirmed shareholder approval of its RMB 0.11 interim dividend on October 12, 2026, according to Simply Wall St. The payment is scheduled for November 6, 2026.
Profit growth supports the payout
The dividend decision followed a strong first half. The company's H1 2026 net profit rose 40.60 percent year over year to RMB 50,836 million, while net profit attributable to owners increased 40.40 percent to RMB 37,451 million, according to Quartr.
Insurance revenue increased 2.40 percent to RMB 286,873 million in the same period. Total operating income reached RMB 355,169 million, up 9.60 percent, while investment income rose 62.70 percent to RMB 66,327 million. The mix matters because the investment result contributed materially to the earnings increase.
What does the payout change?
The RMB 0.11 interim dividend is 46.70 percent higher than the prior comparable payout, based on the H1 2026 earnings summary. The approved distribution therefore gives income-focused shareholders a concrete cash-return figure while leaving underwriting and investment performance as the central operating variables.
Three dated developments
On October 7, 2026, the stock went ex dividend for the RMB 0.11 interim payment, according to The Globe and Mail. On October 12, shareholders approved the same RMB 0.11 distribution. On October 15, 2026, the Shanghai-listed stock was last at CNY 7.55.
Which dates come next?
Quartr lists October 31, 2026, as the next earnings date for third-quarter 2026. The dividend payment is scheduled for November 6, 2026, giving investors two dated reference points for the next reporting cycle and cash distribution.
Shanghai quote and valuation
The company's Shanghai quote was last at CNY 7.55 on October 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. Its market capitalization stood at CNY 333.9 billion on that date, with a 52-week range of CNY 6.48 to CNY 10.18. The next phase for investors is defined by whether the strong H1 earnings growth can continue alongside the enlarged dividend.
The People's Insurance Company Group key facts
- Company: The People's Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited
- ISIN: CNE100003F27
- Ticker: 601319.SS
- Primary exchange: Shanghai Stock Exchange
- Primary quote: CNY 7.55 on October 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST
- Market capitalization: CNY 333.9 billion (as of October 15, 2026)
- 52-week range: CNY 6.48-CNY 10.18 (as of October 15, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financials / Full-Line Insurance
- Next earnings date: October 31, 2026
Market context: Market report Shanghai Composite.
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