Shares of PING AN (02318) climbed nearly 4% in Hong Kong trading, last up 3.79% at HK$56.15 with turnover reaching HK$1.459 billion.

The move follows the company's release of its 2026 interim results, which showed revenue of RMB 575.138 billion for the first half, up 15.0% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders surged 36.1% to RMB 92.585 billion, while operating profit attributable to shareholders rose 8.3% to RMB 84.196 billion. The company emphasized its long-standing commitment to shareholder returns, raising the interim dividend to RMB 0.98 per share, a 3.2% increase from the prior year.

During the period, the asset management segment delivered a dramatic earnings improvement, with net profit attributable to shareholders jumping 237% year-on-year, driven primarily by robust capital market activity that diversified revenue streams.

According to Founder Securities, the company's life insurance new business value continues to grow steadily, supported by rapid expansion across multiple distribution channels and sequential improvement in product value margins. The property and casualty insurance business is benefiting from an optimized portfolio structure, with the combined operating ratio sustaining its improving trend. On the investment side, the persistent focus on high-dividend equities is expected to mitigate the impact of declining interest rates, supporting steady growth in group profit, operating profit after tax, and dividends per share. With additional growth avenues opening up through integrated finance, healthcare and elderly care services, and technological innovation, the brokerage remains bullish on the company's investment prospects.