Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing reported record first-half 2026 results, with revenue and other income up 19% year-on-year to HKD16.7 billion and profit after tax up 24% to HKD10.6 billion. Earnings per share rose 24% to HKD8.36, and the board declared a first interim dividend of HKD7.43 per share, representing 90% of profit attributable to shareholders. Headline average daily turnover climbed 18% to HKD283 billion, with the second quarter setting a record quarterly high of HKD289 billion, while derivatives and commodities trading volumes rose 6% and 18% respectively. Net investment income fell 11% to HKD2.56 billion due to higher rebates and lower interest rates, and operating expenses increased 6%, or 9% excluding non-recurring items. Management highlighted strong growth in Stock Connect, with Northbound ADT more than doubling, and noted that exchange-traded products contributed 17% of headline ADT in the first half, up from about 5% in 2021.
Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing LtdRecord H1 revenue and profit, EPS up 24%, and dividend declared.
