Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) profit jumped to a record amid a boom in initial public offerings (IPOs) and sizzling stock market turnover in the second quarter, according to a stock exchange filing on Wednesday.Quarterly net profit for the operator of Asia’s third-largest stock market soared 21 per cent year on year to HK$5.38 billion (US$686 million), or HK$4.26 per share, higher than analysts’ estimate of HK$4.96 billion.It was the second consecutive quarter of record profit for HKEX, after it cleared a HK$5.19 billion profit in the first quarter.
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WED · 2026-08-19 · 04:13 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0819-103675
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HKEX profit jumps to record high on surging IPOs and turnover, beating market estimates
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reported a record-breaking profit in the second quarter, driven by a surge in initial public offerings (IPOs) and high stock market turnover. The operator of Asia's third-largest stock market saw its quarterly net profit increase by 21% year-on-year to HK$5.38 billion (US$686 million).
Enoch YiuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-19 · 04:13 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reported a record-breaking profit in the second quarter, driven by a surge in initial public offerings (IPOs) and high stock market turnover. The operator of Asia's third-largest stock market saw its quarterly net profit increase by 21% year-on-year to HK$5.38 billion (US$686 million). This figure surpassed analysts' estimates of HK$4.96 billion and marked the second consecutive quarter of record profit for HKEX. The company had previously achieved a profit of HK$5.19 billion in the first quarter.
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This marks the second consecutive quarter of record profit for HKEX.
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Quarterly net profit for HKEX soared 21 per cent year on year to HK$5.38 billion.
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HKEX profit jumped to a record high in the second quarter.
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The profit beat analysts' estimate of HK$4.96 billion.
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