Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (00388.HK) [1] Core Views - The report highlights significant growth in trading fees and listing fees, driven by high market activity and low operational expenditure growth [1][2] - The company achieved a revenue of HKD 21.851 billion for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 37%, with net profit rising by 45% to HKD 13.419 billion [1] - The report anticipates continued profitability growth, with projected net profits of HKD 17.786 billion, HKD 19.152 billion, and HKD 20.811 billion for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [4] Revenue Breakdown - Trading and transaction fees, listing fees, settlement and clearing fees, and market data fees showed year-on-year growth rates of 57%, 17%, 66%, and 8% respectively, contributing to the overall revenue [1][2] - The average daily trading volume for equity securities increased by 132% year-on-year, leading to a 123% rise in trading fee income [2] - The number of new listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange increased by 24 to a total of 69, with IPO and refinancing amounts growing by 239% and 274% respectively [3] Profitability Forecast - The report projects earnings per share (EPS) of HKD 14.07, HKD 15.12, and HKD 16.40 for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 30, 28, and 26 [4][8] - The return on equity (ROE) is expected to rise to 31.8% in 2025, indicating strong profitability [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" investment rating with a target price of 515.00 HKD, indicating a potential upside of 21% from the current price of 425.6 HKD [2][9]. Core Insights - The company reported record-high total revenue of 21.9 billion HKD in Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 37%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 13.4 billion HKD, up 45% year-on-year, and EBITDA reached 17.2 billion HKD, reflecting a 48% increase year-on-year [6][9]. - The report highlights strong performance across various business segments, with significant growth in spot trading and derivatives, driven by increased international capital inflow into the Hong Kong market [6][9]. - The report projects continued growth in net profit for the years 2025 to 2027, with expected figures of 17.8 billion HKD, 19.9 billion HKD, and 21.3 billion HKD respectively, indicating year-on-year growth rates of 36%, 12%, and 7% [9]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - Q3 2025 total revenue was 21.9 billion HKD, with a 37% year-on-year increase. Net profit was 13.4 billion HKD, up 45% year-on-year, and EBITDA was 17.2 billion HKD, reflecting a 48% increase year-on-year. The EBITDA margin improved to 79%, up 5 percentage points year-on-year [6][9]. - The revenue breakdown for Q3 2025 shows significant contributions from various segments: spot trading (11.1 billion HKD, +75% YoY), equity securities and derivatives (5.3 billion HKD, +17% YoY), and others [6][9]. Market Activity - The report notes that the Hong Kong IPO market remains robust, with 69 new listings in Q3 2025, raising 188.3 billion HKD, more than three times the amount raised in Q3 2024 [7][9]. - The average daily trading volume (ADT) for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange reached 238.7 billion HKD in Q3 2025, a 132% increase year-on-year, indicating heightened trading activity [6][9]. Investment Outlook - The report emphasizes the favorable macroeconomic environment, including easing US-China tensions and supportive national policies, which are expected to sustain investor interest in Hong Kong and Asian assets [9]. - The projected financials for the upcoming years indicate a strong growth trajectory, with total revenue expected to reach 29.3 billion HKD in 2025, a 31% increase from 2024 [8][9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [3][8] Core Insights - The company reported a total revenue of HKD 21.85 billion for the first nine months of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 37%. The main revenue reached HKD 20.44 billion, up 41% year-on-year, while net profit was HKD 13.42 billion, reflecting a 45% increase year-on-year [6][8] - The report highlights strong trading and settlement fee income driven by active market transactions, while investment income showed a temporary decline [2][8] - The report anticipates continued active trading in the Hong Kong stock market, supported by the return of quality Chinese assets and the extension of connectivity between mainland China and Hong Kong [8] Financial Data and Earnings Forecast - The company’s projected financials for 2023 to 2027 are as follows: - Revenue: HKD 20.52 billion (2023), HKD 22.37 billion (2024), HKD 28.27 billion (2025E), HKD 31.43 billion (2026E), HKD 32.44 billion (2027E) - Net profit: HKD 11.86 billion (2023), HKD 13.05 billion (2024), HKD 17.73 billion (2025E), HKD 19.76 billion (2026E), HKD 20.76 billion (2027E) - Earnings per share: HKD 9.36 (2023), HKD 10.29 (2024), HKD 13.98 (2025E), HKD 15.58 (2026E), HKD 16.37 (2027E) [7][9] - The report indicates a significant increase in trading fees and settlement fees, with trading fees reaching HKD 7.81 billion (39% of total revenue) and settlement fees at HKD 5.27 billion (26% of total revenue) for the first nine months of 2025 [8][9] Market Performance - The report notes that the Hong Kong stock market's IPO fundraising reached HKD 188.3 billion in the first nine months of 2025, which is more than three times the amount from the same period last year [8] - The average daily trading (ADT) for Hong Kong stocks was HKD 2.387 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 132%, with a record high of HKD 2.679 trillion in the third quarter of 2025 [8]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) announced the initiation of a tender process for the audit work for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 [1] - KPMG has been selected as the external auditor for the HKEX group for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, pending approval from shareholders at the 2026 annual general meeting [1] - PwC will continue as the auditor for the fiscal year 2025, with their term ending at the conclusion of the 2026 annual general meeting [1]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) announced a tender process for the audit work of the group for the year ending December 31, 2026, to maintain high standards of corporate governance [1] - After the completion of the tender process, the HKEX Board will appoint KPMG as the external auditor for the group for the year ending December 31, 2026, subject to approval by shareholders at the 2026 Annual General Meeting [1] - PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been reappointed as the auditor for the group to conduct the audit for the year 2025 at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 30, 2025, and will retire at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meeting [1]

罗兵咸在于2025年4月30日举行的2025年股东周年大会上获续聘为核数师，为集团进行2025年度的审核 工作。罗兵咸将于2026年股东周年大会完结时退任核数师职务。 智通财经APP讯，香港交易所(00388)发布公告，有关就香港交易所及其附属公司(统称"集团")截至2026 年12月31日止年度的审核工作展开招标，以贯彻集团致力维持最高水平的企业管治。该招标程序完成 后，香港交易所董事会根据香港交易所稽核委员会的建议，议决委任毕马威会计师事务所为集团截至 2026年12月31日止年度的外聘核数师，有关委任须待香港交易所股东于2026年股东周年大会批准后方可 作实。 ...

罗兵咸在于2025年4月30日举行的2025年股东周年大会上获续聘为核数师，为集团进行2025年度的审核 工作。罗兵咸将于2026年股东周年大会完结时退任核数师职务。 格隆汇11月5日丨香港交易所(00388.HK)发布公告，董事会根据香港交易所稽核委员会的建议，议决委 任毕马威会计师事务所为集团截至2026年12月31日止年度的外聘核数师，有关委任须待股东于2026年股 东周年大会批准后方可作实。 ...

茲提述香港交易及結算所有限公司（「香港交易所」或「本公司」）於 2025 年 2 月 27 日 刊發的公告，當中披露（但不限於）有關就香港交易所及其附屬公司（統稱「集團」） 截至 2026 年 12 月 31 日止年度的審核工作展開招標，以貫徹集團致力維持最高水平的企 業管治。選定的會計師事務所（包括香港交易所現任核數師羅兵咸永道會計師事務所 （「羅兵咸」））獲邀請參與招標程序。 該招標程序完成後，香港交易所董事會（「董事會」）根據香港交易所稽核委員會的建 議，議決委任畢馬威會計師事務所為集團截至 2026 年 12 月 31 日止年度的外聘核數師， 有關委任須待香港交易所股東（「股東」）於 2026 年股東周年大會批准後方可作實。 根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司證券上市規則》第三十八章，證券及期貨事務監察委員會監管 香港交易及結算所有限公司有關其股份在香港聯合交易所有限公司上市的事宜。證券及期貨事務 監察委員會對本公告的內容概不負責，對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概 不對因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 建議更換核數師 於本公告日期，香港交易所董 ...

港交所第三季纯利49亿港元，同比增56%，按季升10%，较该行预估高出3%。各项业务表现普遍优于预 期，收入较小摩预测高出1%，主要受清算与结算收入带动;支出则因员工成本下降而较预测低4%。投资 净收入按季减34%，大致符合预期。营运利润率达75%，按季增203个基点，优于预期。季内，证券市 场日均成交额按季升20%、同比增141%;衍生产品日均成交额亦按季增7%、同比增10%。这份强劲财报 可望推动市场上修估值。 摩根大通发布研报称，尽管交易量坚挺，香港交易所(00388)股价过去数月随恒生指数走弱而下跌。小 摩认为，此种股价表现与基本面驱动因素(成交量)之间的背离，为未来几个月股价强势上涨创造条件， 维持"增持"评级，目标价530港元。 ...

Group 1 - Morgan Stanley reports that despite strong trading volumes, the stock price of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has declined in recent months alongside the Hang Seng Index, indicating a divergence between stock performance and fundamental drivers [1] - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for HKEX with a target price of HKD 530, suggesting potential for strong price appreciation in the coming months [1] - HKEX's Q3 net profit reached HKD 4.9 billion, a year-on-year increase of 56% and a quarter-on-quarter rise of 10%, exceeding Morgan Stanley's estimates by 3% [1] Group 2 - All business segments performed better than expected, with revenues surpassing Morgan Stanley's forecasts by 1%, primarily driven by clearing and settlement income [1] - Operating expenses were 4% lower than predicted due to a decrease in employee costs [1] - Investment net income decreased by 34% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with expectations, while the operating profit margin reached 75%, up 203 basis points quarter-on-quarter, outperforming forecasts [1] Group 3 - The average daily turnover in the securities market increased by 20% quarter-on-quarter and 141% year-on-year, while the average daily turnover in derivatives rose by 7% quarter-on-quarter and 10% year-on-year [1] - This strong financial performance is expected to lead to upward revisions in market valuations for HKEX [1]