Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs reports that Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) exceeded expectations in Q2 performance, primarily driven by higher-than-expected investment income [1] Financial Performance - Core profit, excluding investment income, showed a strong year-on-year growth of approximately 40%, aligning with expectations [1] - The average daily turnover in the cash market nearly doubled year-on-year during the period [1] Earnings Forecast - Following the Q2 performance and recent market turnover trends, Goldman Sachs has raised its earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for HKEX for 2025, 2026, and 2027 by 3%, 1%, and 2% respectively [1] - The rating remains "Buy," with the target price increased from HKD 500 to HKD 509 [1] Investment Income Outlook - Management indicated that with the decline in HIBOR and the reduction of external investment portfolios due to funding headquarters acquisitions, the outlook for investment income is expected to weaken [1] - Goldman Sachs' forecasts already incorporate these factors, predicting a year-on-year decline in investment income of approximately 17% and 11% for the next two years [1] - Despite this, strong profit growth is anticipated to continue in the second half of the year [1]

今年3月9日，纳斯达克总裁Tal Cohen宣布，计划在其股票交易所推出周一至周五全天24小时交易服 务，预计服务将在2026年下半年启动，但需获得监管部门批准并与业内其他公司协调。此前，芝加哥期 权交易所全球市场公司在2月份表示，正在等待监管部门批准，将把其股票交易所的交易时间延长至每 周五天、每天24小时。纽约证券交易所于10月提交申请，计划在平日提供22小时交易服务。 最近，港交所动作频频，各种优化交易措施相继出台。7月28日，香港交易所正式宣布，香港证券市场 下调最低上落价位的第一阶段于8月4日生效。所谓最低上落价位是每只股票的最小价格变动单位，这项 措施将有助于降低市场的交易成本并提升交易效率。 香港交易所发布的消息显示，本次第一阶段的调整则会主要涉及到股价10港元至20港元以及20港元至50 港元的股票，这两大范围的最低上落价位将分别由0.02港元调整为0.01港元以及由0.05港元调整为0.02港 申万宏源 中信建投 中信证券 中金公司 申万宏源 中信建投证券 分时图 日K线 周K线 月K线 5.54 0.06 1.09% 1.28% 0.91% 0.36% 0.00% 0.36% 0.91% ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Strong Buy" (maintained) [1][11] Core Views - The report highlights that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has shown strong performance in the first half of 2025, with total revenue reaching 14.076 billion HKD, a year-on-year increase of 33%, and net profit attributable to shareholders at 8.519 billion HKD, up 39% year-on-year [2][6] - The report emphasizes the recovery of trading sentiment and the potential for performance and valuation recovery, driven by increased trading activity and improved market conditions [4][6] Financial Performance Summary - For the first half of 2025, the trading fees and transaction system usage fees increased by 49%, settlement and clearing fees by 48%, and listing fees by 13% [6] - The average daily trading volume in the cash market reached 240.2 billion HKD, more than double that of the first half of 2024, with the average daily trading volume for the Stock Connect program also showing significant growth [6] - The report projects a strong growth trajectory for the company, with net profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 revised to 18.8 billion HKD, 20 billion HKD, and 21.1 billion HKD respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 44%, 6%, and 5% [6][8]

Core Viewpoint - CICC has raised its profit forecasts for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) for 2025 and 2026 by 7.3% and 4.0% to HKD 165 billion and HKD 173 billion respectively, maintaining an outperform rating and increasing the target price by 8% to HKD 500, indicating a potential upside of 15.3% [1] Group 1 - HKEX's Q2 2025 main fee income met expectations, while profits exceeded both CICC's and market forecasts [2] - Q2 2025 total revenue increased by 33% year-on-year and 5% quarter-on-quarter to HKD 72.2 billion, with main fee income rising by 31% year-on-year and 1% quarter-on-quarter to HKD 55.4 billion, and profits up by 41% year-on-year and 9% quarter-on-quarter to HKD 44.4 billion [2] - For the first half of the year, total revenue rose by 33% year-on-year to HKD 140.8 billion, and profits increased by 39% year-on-year to HKD 85.2 billion [2] Group 2 - Q2 trading and settlement income grew by 40% year-on-year but decreased by 5% quarter-on-quarter, with active spot trading and weakening marginal performance in derivatives [2] - Spot trading and settlement income increased by 65% year-on-year but decreased by 4% quarter-on-quarter, with an average daily turnover (ADT) of HKD 2,377 billion, up 95% year-on-year [2] - The number of IPOs completed in Q2 was 27, raising HKD 907.5 billion, a significant increase of 960% year-on-year and 386% quarter-on-quarter [2] Group 3 - Total investment income in Q2 increased by 31% year-on-year and 16% quarter-on-quarter to HKD 16.8 billion, with a 17% year-on-year and 6% quarter-on-quarter increase when excluding non-recurring foreign exchange gains [3] - Margin and clearing house fund income rose by 25% year-on-year and 24% quarter-on-quarter to HKD 10.1 billion, driven by increased margin requirements and higher open interest in derivatives [3] - Proprietary fund income, excluding foreign exchange impacts, grew by 6% year-on-year but fell by 19% quarter-on-quarter to HKD 3.9 billion, attributed to an increase in fund scale [3]

智通财经APP获悉，中金发布研报称，港股市场持续高活跃下，上调香港交易所(00388)25e/26e盈利预 测7.3%/4.0%至165/173亿港元。公司当前交易于33x/32x 25e/26e P/E，维持跑赢行业评级，上调目标价 8%至500港币(对应38x/37x 25e/26e P/E及15.3%上行空间)。 中金主要观点如下： 港交所2Q25主营费类收入符合预期、盈利超出该行及市场预期 港交所2Q25总收入同比+33%/环比+5%至72.2亿港币，剔除投资收益后、主营费类收入同比+31%/环比 +1%至55.4亿港币，盈利同比+41%/环比+9%至44.4亿港币，主营费类收入符合该行预期，盈利超预期、 主因汇兑收益(同比多增1.4亿港币)及杂项收益(包括因购置地产后租赁修订产生的一次性收益等)超预 期。累计来看，上半年总收入同比+33%至140.8亿港币，盈利同比+39%至85.2亿港币。 2Q交易及结算收入同比+40%/环比-5%，现货交易保持活跃、衍生品高位边际走弱 1)现货：交易及结算收入(包括交收指示费)同比+65%/环比-4%，对应2Q ADT同比+95%/环比-2%至2,377 亿港币 ...

花旗发表报告，更新对港交所模型，以计入2025年第二季业绩及7月的市场成交量。考虑到第二季的投 资收益超出预期，以及日均成交假设上调1至2%，该行将2025至2027财年的每股盈利预测上调3%。随 着盈利变动，该行将港交所目标价由490港元上调至500港元。由于香港日均成交额强劲(本季以来为 2580亿港元，相对去年第二季的2380亿港元)，加上2025财年市盈率34倍的合理估值，维持"买入"评 级。 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [6] Core Views - The company's performance in H1 2025 showed significant growth, with revenue reaching HKD 14.076 billion, a year-on-year increase of 32.5%, and net profit attributable to shareholders at HKD 8.519 billion, up 39.1% [1][9] - The increase in trading volume, particularly from southbound funds, has been a key driver of the company's performance, with the average daily trading (ADT) for H1 2025 reaching HKD 222.8 billion, a 122.1% increase year-on-year [2][13] - The company has maintained a high EBITDA margin of 77.7% in H1 2025, reflecting its efficient business model and strong profitability [1][3] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In H1 2025, the company achieved an EBITDA margin of 77.7%, with operating expenses of HKD 2.973 billion, of which staff costs accounted for 65.6% [3][24] - The annualized return on equity (ROE) increased to 30.76%, nearing the peak levels seen in 2015 [1][9] Market Dynamics - The southbound trading activity has significantly contributed to the trading volume, with southbound funds showing strong buying power, while international intermediaries have reduced net selling since early July [2][18] - The IPO market in Hong Kong has rebounded, with H1 2025 IPO amounts reaching HKD 109 billion, reclaiming the top position globally [2][13] Investment Recommendations - The company has adjusted its profit forecasts for 2025-2027 upwards by 3.99%, 5.37%, and 5.53% respectively, based on the strong performance in H1 2025 [4][26] - The ongoing dual opening of capital markets and the company's strategic initiatives are expected to enhance its revenue and profit growth potential [4][24]

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) reported a significant increase in revenue for the first half of 2025, achieving HKD 14.076 billion, which represents a year-on-year growth of 33% [1]. Group 1: Financial Performance - HKEX's total revenue for the first half of 2025 reached HKD 14.076 billion, marking a 33% increase compared to the previous year [1]. Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - The CEO of HKEX, Charles Li, emphasized the importance of strategic investments in areas such as data platform optimization and trading settlement system upgrades to maintain global competitiveness [3]. - HKEX is committed to a collaborative development approach involving investors, enterprises, products, infrastructure, and technology [3]. Group 3: Market Adaptation - In response to the market's interest in extended trading hours, HKEX is studying the implementation of a 24-hour trading mechanism, similar to Nasdaq's plans for 2026, while ensuring a cautious and gradual approach [3]. - HKEX has validated the stability of its trading and settlement systems during adverse weather conditions, maintaining an average daily trading volume of over HKD 200 billion during recent severe weather events [3]. Group 4: Settlement Cycle - HKEX is actively discussing with market participants the possibility of shortening the settlement cycle for the cash market, with the technical systems ready to support a T+1 settlement cycle by the end of this year [3].

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market opened slightly higher on August 21, with the Hang Seng Index at 25,216 points, up 0.20%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index was at 5,528 points, down 0.23% [1] - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reported record high revenue and net profit for the first half of 2025, with total revenue of HKD 14.076 billion, a year-on-year increase of 33%, and net profit of HKD 8.519 billion, up 39% [3] - The increase in trading volume in the cash market, derivatives market, and Stock Connect was attributed to the recovery of the Hong Kong stock market and growing global investor interest in non-USD assets [3] Group 2 - HKEX CEO Charles Li indicated that the exchange will explore a 24-hour trading mechanism, which positively impacted the stock price, reaching a high of HKD 447, up 1.31% [4] - Domestic brokerage stocks saw a significant rise, with Guotai Junan International up over 5% and Guotai Haitong up over 2%, while other firms like Zhongzhou Securities and China Galaxy also experienced gains [4] - Various cross-border ETFs, including the Hong Kong Stock Connect Innovative Drug ETF and Hong Kong Securities ETF, showed strong performance, with increases of over 1% [5]

Group 1: Electric Equipment - Haopeng Technology - The company achieved revenue of 2.763 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 19.29% [6] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 97 million yuan, up 252.49% year-on-year, with a non-recurring net profit of 80 million yuan, increasing by 366.27% [6] - The company expects net profits of 259 million, 387 million, and 503 million yuan for 2025-2027, representing year-on-year growth of 183.9%, 49.3%, and 30.0% respectively [8] Group 2: Non-Banking Financial - Hong Kong Stock Exchange - The company reported a revenue of 14.076 billion HKD and a net profit of 8.519 billion HKD in H1 2025, reflecting year-on-year increases of 33% and 39% respectively [10] - The average daily trading volume in the Hong Kong stock market reached approximately 240.2 billion HKD, a year-on-year increase of 117.6% [11] - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of 16.623 billion HKD in 2025, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.6 times based on the closing price on August 20 [12] Group 3: Nonferrous Metals - Jinli Permanent Magnet - The company achieved revenue of approximately 3.507 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 4.33%, with a net profit of 305 million yuan, up 154.81% [17] - Domestic sales revenue was 2.994 billion yuan, increasing by 8.17%, while overseas sales revenue was 513 million yuan, down 13.58% [17] - The company expects EPS of 0.47, 0.59, and 0.72 yuan for 2025-2027, with corresponding price-to-book ratios of 5.1, 4.6, and 4.1 [19] Group 4: Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery - Lihua Co., Ltd. - The company reported revenue of 8.353 billion yuan and a net profit of 149 million yuan in H1 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 7.02% but a decrease in net profit by 74.10% [21] - The chicken business revenue was 635 million yuan, down 6.76% year-on-year, while the pig business revenue was 1.947 billion yuan, up 117.65% [22] - The company expects net profits of 586 million, 1.474 billion, and 1.942 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with a year-on-year change of -61.5%, +151.5%, and +31.8% respectively [23] Group 5: Non-Banking Financial - Ruida Futures - The company achieved total revenue of 1.047 billion yuan and a net profit of 228 million yuan in H1 2025, with year-on-year increases of 4.49% and 66.49% respectively [26] - The asset management business saw a revenue increase of 223.83% to 121 million yuan, driven by product scale expansion and investment returns [26] - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of 423 million yuan in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 10.5% [28] Group 6: Steel - Hualing Steel - The company reported revenue of 62.794 billion yuan in H1 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 17.02%, while net profit increased by 31.31% to 1.748 billion yuan [29] - The company’s high-end products accounted for 68.5% of total sales, with a focus on product structure optimization [30] - The company expects EPS of 0.44, 0.51, and 0.55 yuan for 2025-2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 13, 11, and 10 [31] Group 7: Automotive - Yixin Group - The company achieved total revenue of 5.452 billion yuan and a net profit of 549 million yuan in H1 2025, with year-on-year increases of 22% and 33.93% respectively [33] - The financing total reached 32.7 billion yuan, with a significant contribution from financial technology services, which saw a revenue increase of 124% [34] - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of 1.143 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 41.2% [35] Group 8: Automotive - Fuyao Glass - The company reported revenue of 21.45 billion yuan and a net profit of 4.8 billion yuan in H1 2025, with year-on-year increases of 16.9% and 37.3% respectively [36] - The company’s gross margin improved to 37.1%, with a net margin of 22.4% [37] - The company expects revenue growth of 15% annually from 2025 to 2027, with net profits of 9.3 billion, 10.6 billion, and 12.4 billion yuan [38] Group 9: Nonferrous Metals - Bowei Alloy - The company achieved revenue of 10.221 billion yuan and a net profit of 676 million yuan in H1 2025, with year-on-year increases of 15.21% and 6.05% respectively [40] - The new materials segment generated revenue of 7.935 billion yuan, up 23.83%, while the renewable energy segment saw a revenue decrease of 10.10% [41] - The company expects EPS of 1.97, 2.05, and 2.21 yuan for 2025-2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings ratios of 13.4, 12.9, and 11.9 [42]