HKEX Posts Record Quarterly Profit as Listings Surge
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reported a record quarterly net profit of HK$5.19 billion (US$662 million) for the third quarter of 2025, a 27% increase year-on-year, surpassing analyst consensus of HK$4.6 billion. The previous record was HK$4.9 billion in Q3 2025. CEO Bonnie Chan attributed the growth to global capital seeking safe havens and access to Asian growth, with strong performance across its diversified multi-asset platform, including record chargeable trading volumes at the London Metal Exchange (LME). HKEX shares rose 3% to HK$419.80 following the announcement, outperforming the Hang Seng Index.
Key facts
- HKEX net profit rose 27% to HK$5.19 billion in Q3 2025.
- Profit beat analyst consensus of HK$4.6 billion.
- Previous record was HK$4.9 billion in Q3 2025.
- CEO Bonnie Chan cited global capital seeking safe havens and Asian growth.
- LME saw record chargeable trading volumes.
- HKEX shares rose 3% to HK$419.80 on announcement day.
- HKEX shares up 1% year-to-date, outperforming Hang Seng Index.
- Earnings per share were HK$4.10.
Entities
Institutions
- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
- London Metal Exchange (LME)
- Hang Seng Index
Locations
- Hong Kong