The analyst rating from CICC is maintained as "Outperform" for HKEX due to the company's strong financial performance, which exceeded expectations. Specifically, HKEX's total revenue and profits showed significant year-over-year growth, with a 30% increase in revenue and a 36% increase in profits projected for 2025. Additionally, the improved sentiment in the Hong Kong stock market contributed to the decision, prompting CICC to raise its profit forecasts for the company for 2026 and 2027. The target price set by CICC is HKD500.

HSBC Global Research

Buy

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$510 -> $520

2026-02-27

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HSBC Global Research

Price Target

$510 -> $520

2026-02-27

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maintain

Buy

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The analyst rating for HKEX (00388.HK) was maintained at "Buy" due to several positive factors highlighted in the HSBC Global Research report. The company's 4Q25 earnings per share (EPS) of $3.43 and 2025 EPS of $14.05 exceeded expectations. Additionally, HKEX's total revenue for 4Q25 increased by 14.6% year-over-year, and the company demonstrated effective cost control, with operating expenses rising only 0.8% compared to the same period last year. As a result of these strong performance indicators, HSBC raised its earnings forecasts for 2026 and 2027 and increased the target price from $510 to $520.

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