Changjiang Securities' (SHE:000783) attributable profit rose 84% to 3.19 billion yuan in the first half from 1.74 billion yuan in the year-ago period, according to a Wednesday filing with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Earnings per share at the securities company increased to 0.56 yuan from 0.30 yuan in the prior-year period.
Operating revenue grew 59% year over year to 7.43 billion yuan from 4.68 billion yuan.
Company shares rose 5% during afternoon trading on Wednesday.