NCI (01336) has released its interim results for 2026, reporting total revenue of RMB81.55 billion, up 17.5% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company reached RMB22.79 billion, marking a 54% increase from the prior year, with basic earnings per share of RMB7.31. The company has declared an interim dividend of RMB0.73 per share, inclusive of tax.

During the first half of 2026, the company's life insurance operations maintained a steady growth trajectory, achieving simultaneous improvements in both scale and value. Gross written premiums from original insurance policies totaled RMB129.57 billion, reflecting a 6.9% year-on-year increase. New business value for the period amounted to RMB6.92 billion, up 11.9% compared to the same period last year. The company's agency channel, encompassing all distribution networks, recorded a workforce of 143,877 agents.

In the first six months of 2026, the company leveraged its analysis and assessment of macroeconomic conditions and capital market trends to identify opportunities and strategically allocate high-quality core assets. This approach aimed to optimize the asset mix and secure stable long-term income streams. As of June 30, 2026, the company's total investment scale surpassed RMB1.9 trillion, representing a 3.3% increase from the end of the previous year. The annualized total investment yield for the period stood at 6.7%, up 0.8 percentage points year-on-year, while the annualized comprehensive investment yield held steady at 6.4%.