HKEX(HK:00388) Ge Long Hui·2025-10-10 05:40Core Viewpoint - UBS forecasts that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) will report record high revenues and net profits for Q3 this year, with year-on-year growth of 43% and 53% respectively, reaching HKD 77 billion and HKD 48 billion, exceeding market expectations by 8% and 11% [1] Revenue and Profit Forecast - The estimated net investment income is projected to be HKD 933 million, reflecting a year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter decline of 23% and 40% respectively, primarily due to weaker Hong Kong interbank offered rates and potential foreign exchange losses from a depreciating US dollar [1] Trading Volume and Market Participation - Daily average trading volume has reached a new high of HKD 286 billion, with southbound capital contribution increasing to approximately 27%, compared to 23% and 24% in Q1 and Q2 respectively [1] Adjustments to Future Projections - In response to market sentiment and increased participation from southbound capital, HKEX's daily average trading volume forecasts for 2025 to 2027 have been raised by 9% to 16%, and earnings per share forecasts have been adjusted upward by 7% to 12% [1] Target Price and Rating - The target price for HKEX has been revised from HKD 464 to HKD 485, maintaining a "Neutral" rating [1]