2025年，香港交易所总收入291.6亿港币，同比+30.3%，其中第四季度同比/环比分别变动+14.6%/-6.0%至 73.1亿港币；主要业务收入271.0亿港币，同比+31.8%，其中第四季度同比/环比分别变动+10.8%/-10.9%至 66.7亿港币；归母净利润177.5亿港币，同比+36.0%，其中第四季度同比/环比分别变动+14.7%/-11.5%至 43.4亿港币；EBITDA利润率为79%，同比+5pct；全年股息每股12.52港元，同比+35.2%。 点评： 交投活跃度高涨推动全年营收及盈利再创历史新高 点击注册小程序 查看完整报告 特别申明： 本订阅号中所涉及的证券研究信息由光大证券研究所编写，仅面向光大证券专业投资者客 户，用作新媒体形势下研究信息和研究观点的沟通交流。非光大证券专业投资者客户，请勿 订阅、接收或使用本订阅号中的任何信息。本订阅号难以设置访问权限，若给您造成不便， 敬请谅解。光大证券研究所不会因关注、收到或阅读本订阅号推送内容而视相关人员为光大 证券的客户。 报告摘要 事件： 港股市场ADT同比高增，多项成交数据创年度新高 从市场成交主要数据来看，2025年，1）联交所 ...

Core Insights - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) reported record high revenues and profits for the third quarter of 2025, marking the third consecutive quarter of historical highs [3] - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders reached HKD 4.9 billion, a year-on-year increase of 56% [3] - The growth in performance was primarily driven by record trading volumes in the spot market, leading to a 54% year-on-year increase in main business revenue [3] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, net profit attributable to shareholders grew by 45% year-on-year to HKD 13.419 billion, also a record for the nine-month period [3] - The average daily trading volume in the spot market increased by 141% year-on-year, while the daily trading amounts for Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect saw year-on-year increases of 285% and 144%, respectively [3] - The new equity market performed strongly, with total fundraising amounting to HKD 188.3 billion in the first three quarters, ranking first globally [3] Strategic Developments - The company made several strategic advancements, including the implementation of the first phase to reduce the minimum tick size and discussions on shortening the stock settlement cycle [3] - To enhance global connectivity, HKEX signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and officially included Hong Kong as a delivery point for the London Metal Exchange (LME) [3] - Management expressed commitment to investing in the construction of a diversified asset ecosystem, with strong trading volumes maintained in the fourth quarter to date [3]

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with significant increases in both revenue and net profit, driven by heightened market activity and a resurgence in IPO fundraising [1][2]. Revenue Performance - For H1 2025, HKEX achieved revenue of HKD 14.076 billion, a year-on-year increase of 32.5%, and a net profit of HKD 8.519 billion, up 39.1% year-on-year [1]. - In Q2 2025, revenue reached HKD 7.219 billion, reflecting a 33.2% year-on-year growth and a 5.3% quarter-on-quarter increase, while net profit was HKD 4.442 billion, up 40.8% year-on-year and 9.0% quarter-on-quarter [1]. Revenue Structure - The revenue sources for HKEX include trading and trading system usage fees, settlement and clearing fees, listing fees, custodial services, investment income, and market data fees [1]. - In H1 2025, trading fees, settlement fees, and custodial service fees accounted for 62.0% of total revenue, an increase of 5.9 percentage points year-on-year [1]. Market Activity - The stock market showed robust activity, with the average daily turnover of Hong Kong stocks reaching HKD 222.8 billion, a 122% increase year-on-year, marking a new half-year high [2]. - The average daily turnover for the Stock Connect program was HKD 111 billion, up 196% year-on-year, indicating a significant increase in participation from mainland investors [2]. IPO Market - In H1 2025, HKEX's listing fees amounted to HKD 4.35 billion, a 1% increase year-on-year, with total IPO fundraising reaching HKD 109.4 billion, a remarkable 716% increase year-on-year, reclaiming the top position in the global IPO market [2]. - A total of 44 companies were listed in the Hong Kong market during the first half of 2025, including the largest IPO globally since 2023 [2]. Derivatives Market - The trading fees from derivatives, including warrants and options, totaled HKD 1.298 billion in H1 2025, a 14% increase year-on-year, with average daily trading volume rising by 11% [3]. - Investment income from margin and clearing funds reached HKD 1.831 billion, a 13% increase year-on-year, driven by an increase in average margin size [3]. Strategic Outlook - HKEX is expected to benefit from a favorable capital market environment and ongoing reforms aimed at attracting high-quality companies to list in Hong Kong [4]. - The company has adjusted its earnings forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027, projecting EPS of HKD 13.72, 15.03, and 16.90 respectively, with a target price of HKD 494 based on a 36x PE valuation for 2025 [4].