CITIC SEC delivered better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2026, with revenue and net profit increasing by 41% and 55% year-over-year, respectively. The quarterly net profit reached a record high of RMB10.2 billion, significantly exceeding JP Morgan's and the market's forecasts. The broker anticipates a positive reaction in share prices and believes these results will positively influence broker stocks, reaffirming CICC as a top pick in the sector.