HKEX(00388) 国联证券·2024-10-24 02:10Investment Rating - The investment rating for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (00388) is "Buy" (maintained) [3]. Core Views - The report highlights that the company achieved a record high quarterly profit in Q3 2024, with expectations for further performance improvement as the market recovers [3][5]. - The total revenue and other income for the first three quarters of 2024 reached HKD 15.993 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 9.27 billion, remaining flat compared to the previous year [2][5]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2024, the company reported revenue and other income of HKD 5.372 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6% but a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 1%. The net profit for the quarter was HKD 3.145 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7% and flat compared to the previous quarter [2][5]. - The company’s trading and settlement fees increased due to a rise in average daily trading volume (ADT) in the cash, derivatives, and commodities markets [5]. Segment Performance - Trading and trading system usage fees for the first three quarters of 2024 amounted to HKD 4.979 billion, up 6% year-on-year, driven by improved trading activity due to economic stimulus policies [5]. - Investment income for the first three quarters was HKD 3.728 billion, a decrease of 4% year-on-year, primarily due to reduced investment income from margin and settlement funds [5]. Market Outlook - The report indicates a recovery in market trading activity, with the cash market ADT reaching HKD 113.3 billion for the first three quarters, a year-on-year increase of 3% [5]. - The IPO market showed signs of recovery, with 42 companies listed on the main board in the first three quarters, raising HKD 55.6 billion, a year-on-year increase of 126% [5]. Earnings Forecast and Valuation - The company is expected to achieve total revenues of HKD 21.927 billion, HKD 23.768 billion, and HKD 26.393 billion for 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 7%, 8%, and 11% [5][6]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to be HKD 12.398 billion, HKD 12.980 billion, and HKD 14.324 billion for the same years, with growth rates of 5% for both 2024 and 2025, and 10% for 2026 [5][6].