PICC approves RMB 0.11 dividend for The People's Insurance Company stock
Published on 10/19/2026 at 11:01 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDividend approval and reporting dates
- The interim dividend was approved on October 12, 2026 at RMB 0.11 per share.
- First-half 2026 net profit reached RMB 50,836 million, up 40.6 percent year over year.
- Third-quarter results are scheduled for October 31, 2026.
The People's Insurance Company (Group) (ISIN CNE100003F27) approved an interim dividend of RMB 0.11 per share on October 12, 2026. The payout follows a sharp increase in first-half earnings and gives the insurer a defined cash-return catalyst ahead of its next results.
Three events shape the story
On August 28, 2026, Quartr reported first-half net profit of RMB 50,836 million, up 40.6 percent year over year. On October 8, 2026, PICC's application for new A shares was accepted for review, according to it-boltwise. The latest step came on October 12, 2026, when shareholders confirmed the RMB 0.11 interim dividend, as Simply Wall St reported.
What does the dividend mean for cash returns?
The distribution totals RMB 4,865 million and is scheduled for payment on November 6, 2026, according to the published meeting notice from Moomoo. The per-share payout rose 46.7 percent from the prior year, while the first-half insurance revenue increased 2.4 percent to RMB 286,873 million. That combination makes the dividend more than a standalone income event: it links shareholder returns to a period in which investment income and profit both strengthened.
Next dates for the insurer
The next substantiated reporting date is October 31, 2026, when third-quarter results are scheduled, according to Quartr. The November 6 payment date is the next cash-return milestone. Investors will be weighing whether stronger investment income can offset underwriting and catastrophe risks highlighted in the recent assessment.
Shanghai price and valuation context
The stock was last at CNY 7.63 on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on October 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. The market capitalization stood at CNY 337.4 billion, while the 52-week range was CNY 6.48 to CNY 10.18. The current price therefore sits CNY 2.55 below the yearly high, a 25.05 percent discount calculated from the high.
The People's Insurance Company stock facts
- Company: The People's Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited
- ISIN: CNE100003F27
- Ticker: 601319.SS
- Primary exchange: Shanghai Stock Exchange
- Price on Shanghai Stock Exchange (as of October 19, 2026, 3:00 p.m. CST): CNY 7.63
- Market capitalization: CNY 337.4 billion (as of October 19, 2026)
- 52-week range: CNY 6.48-CNY 10.18 (as of October 19, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Insurance - Property and Casualty
Market context: Market report Shanghai Composite.
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