The China Association of Listed Companies released the 2024 semi-annual business performance report of Chinese listed companies. As of August 31, 677 listed companies announced cash dividend plans for the first quarter and half year, an increase of nearly 500 over the same period last year. Among them, 80 companies on the Science and Technology Innovation Board paid mid-term dividends 5 times that of last year. The total cash dividend reached 531.2 billion yuan. The dividend company's overall dividend payment rate was 31.74%, and the stability of dividends was enhanced. Among the dividend companies, 11 companies paid more than 10 billion dollars, and nearly 30% of state-owned listed companies contributed more than 80% of the dividend amount, which is a benchmark for giving back to investors. 6 private listed companies have paid more than 1 billion dollars in dividends. More than 480 companies are paying dividends for the first time in five years. The number of companies that have paid dividends more than a year has gradually increased, and investors' awareness of returns is increasing.

The China Association of Listed Companies released the 2024 semi-annual business performance report of Chinese listed companies. As of August 31, 677 listed companies announced cash dividend plans for the first quarter and half year, an increase of nearly 500 over the same period last year. Among them, 80 companies on the Science and Technology Innovation Board paid mid-term dividends 5 times that of last year. The total cash dividend reached 531.2 billion yuan. The dividend company's overall dividend payment rate was 31.74%, and the stability of dividends was enhanced. Among the dividend companies, 11 companies paid more than 10 billion dollars, and nearly 30% of state-owned listed companies contributed more than 80% of the dividend amount, which is a benchmark for giving back to investors. 6 private listed companies have paid more than 1 billion dollars in dividends. More than 480 companies are paying dividends for the first time in five years. The number of companies that have paid dividends more than a year has gradually increased, and investors' awareness of returns is increasing.