HKEX sets T+1 target for 2028 as HKEX stock trades at EUR 42.44
Published on 10/19/2026 at 10:10 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSSettlement roadmap and earnings
- HKEX published its T+1 roadmap on October 16, 2026, after 109 consultation responses.
- First-half 2026 revenue rose 19.00 percent to HKD 16.70 billion.
- HKEX stock was trading at EUR 42.44 at 10:03 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HK0388045442) is targeting a move to T+1 settlement in the second half of 2028 after receiving 109 consultation responses on October 16, 2026. Global Exchanges reported that the plan remains subject to market readiness and regulatory approval. HKEX stock was trading at EUR 42.44 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026 at 10:03 a.m. CEST.
Settlement changes reach beyond infrastructure
The consultation response points to a broad operational project rather than a simple calendar adjustment. Under T+1, cash-market trades would settle one business day after execution instead of two, while HKEX plans a three-layer framework covering post-trade infrastructure, workflow tools and industry coordination.
Finet reported that the 109 responses came from brokers, custodians, investment managers, industry associations, technology providers and investors. The breadth of the respondent base makes implementation readiness a central issue for HKEX's post-trade business.
What does the roadmap mean for earnings?
The immediate earnings picture is still tied more closely to trading activity and investment income. HKEX reported revenue and other income of HKD 16.70 billion for the first half of 2026, up 19.00 percent year over year, while profit attributable to shareholders rose 24.00 percent to HKD 10.57 billion, according to GMT Eight on August 19, 2026.
The near-term counter-factor is the outlook for the third quarter. Moomoo reported on October 14, 2026 that UBS kept a Neutral rating and cut its target from HKD 450.00 to HKD 420.00, forecasting third-quarter revenue of HKD 7.60 billion and net profit of HKD 4.60 billion.
Three dated milestones for HKEX
On August 19, 2026, HKEX reported first-half revenue of HKD 16.70 billion and profit of HKD 10.57 billion. On October 14, 2026, UBS lowered its target to HKD 420.00 from HKD 450.00. On October 16, 2026, HKEX published its T+1 roadmap after 109 consultation responses.
Upcoming results date
HKEX's next substantiated reporting date is November 6, 2026, when the company is scheduled to release its nine-month results.
Trading snapshot for HKEX stock
HKEX stock was trading at EUR 42.44 at Lang & Schwarz on October 19, 2026 at 10:03 a.m. CEST. The company's Hong Kong listing stood at HKD 374.60 on October 16, 2026, while its market capitalization was HKD 473.5 billion and its 52-week range was HKD 360.00 to HKD 444.80.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of HKEX stock.
HKEX stock facts
- Company: Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
- ISIN: HK0388045442
- Ticker: 0388
- Primary exchange: Hong Kong Stock Exchange
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 19, 2026, 10:03 a.m. CEST): EUR 42.44
- Market capitalization: HKD 473.5 billion (as of October 16, 2026)
- 52-week range: HKD 360.00-HKD 444.80 (as of October 16, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Financial - Data and Stock Exchanges
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