HKEX(HK:00388) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-11-05 07:01Core Insights - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) reported record high revenues and profits for the first three quarters of the year, with total revenue reaching HKD 21.851 billion, a 37% year-on-year increase [2] - The company achieved a net profit of HKD 13.419 billion, reflecting a 45% increase compared to the previous year [2] - In the third quarter alone, HKEX's total revenue was HKD 7.775 billion, up 45% year-on-year, with a net profit of HKD 4.9 billion, marking a 56% increase [2] Revenue and Profit Performance - Total revenue for the first nine months was HKD 21.851 billion, with main business income at HKD 20.438 billion, both showing significant growth of 37% and 41% respectively [2] - The net profit for the same period was HKD 13.419 billion, indicating a 45% increase year-on-year [2] - The third quarter's main business income reached HKD 7.484 billion, a 54% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] New Listings and Market Position - In the first three quarters of 2025, 69 companies went public, raising a total of HKD 188.3 billion, which is more than three times the amount raised in the same period of 2024 [2] - As of September 30, there were 297 IPO applications pending, indicating strong market activity [2] - HKEX's CEO highlighted the exchange's ability to capitalize on global asset diversification trends and the attractiveness of Chinese assets, maintaining its leading position in the new stock market [2] Stock Performance - Since the beginning of 2025, HKEX's stock price has increased by approximately 50%, reflecting investor confidence following the strong financial results [3]