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Futu Holdings upgraded to Buy/High Risk at Citi as prospects improve for Q4

wpadmin — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:32:36 +0000

Citi upgraded Futu Holdings (FUTU) to Buy/High Risk from Neutral/High Risk after the online brokerage’s stock slid 8% since it posted Q3 results. Meanwhile, Citi expects robust client asset inflow and trading volume will continue to support Futu’s brokerage commission and interest income.

In addition, the company’s US$800M stock buyback programs should also support the stock.

Futu (FUTU) stock rose 3.0% in Friday morning trading.

“After the recent share price correction (–8% since 3Q25 results on 18 November and –23% MTD), Futu is trading at 13.6x FY26E PE with FY26E ROE of 26.9% and shareholder capital return of 25%, which we see as an attractive risk-reward profile,” analyst Judy Zhang wrote in a note to clients.

Management expects stable Q/Q client asset balance and sequential growth in client asset inflow to offset the mark-to-market loss quarter-to-date, the analyst noted. Trading volume, too, is expected to record sequential growth.

Citi’s Buy rating on Futu (FUTU) aligns with the SA Quant rating and average Wall Street rating, both at Strong Buy, and contrasts with the average SA Analyst rating of Hold.

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SA analyst upgrades/downgrades: MARA, HSY, FUTU, U

wpadmin — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:27:13 +0000

Recent analyst actions include significant upgrades for MARA Holdings (MARA) and changes in outlook for Hershey (HSY) amid commodity price fluctuations. Bay Area Ideas has upgraded MARA from Hold to Buy, citing strong Q3 performance and promising AI expansion opportunities. Meanwhile, Luca Socci has revised Hershey from Sell to Hold, noting potential recovery as cocoa prices moderate. On the downside, Juxtaposed Ideas has downgraded Unity Software (U) despite robust growth engines, while Chris Lau has moved Futu Holdings (FUTU) from Buy to Hold amid cryptocurrency market volatility.

Upgrades

MARA Holdings (MARA): Upgrade Hold to Buy by Bay Area Ideas. The analyst cites MARA’s strong Q3 financial and operational results with 92% YoY revenue growth, improved efficiency metrics, and strategic expansion into AI and HPC markets as key factors behind the upgrade.

“MARA’s strong operational metrics show that the company is well-positioned for the future of computing, whether that’s for AI or for crypto mining. As stated above, Bitcoin prices are, of course, weighing on the stock now, but this is just a temporary headwind. Internally, MARA is as strong as ever, and AI provides a new growth driver in the years to come. The valuation is really at a quite low level right now, and so I view this as a prime buy the dip opportunity in the stock.”
The Hershey Company (HSY): Upgrade from Sell to Hold by Luca Socci. Despite margin pressure due to high commodity costs, the analyst sees potential recovery as cocoa and sugar prices begin to moderate, with improving guidance suggesting stabilization.

“If cocoa and sugar prices keep moving downward during the quarter, then I think Hershey would be a very good fit for many portfolios. I will consider even adding it back as it adds a bit of protection and high-quality diversification from a possible tech sell-off that could be forming right now. As a result, I revise my rating up by one notch to a hold, believing that a new bull case could be on its way for this beaten-down stock.”

Downgrades

Unity Software (U): Downgrade Buy to Hold by Juxtaposed Ideas. Despite promising growth in ad-tech and gaming development segments, the analyst cites premium valuations and mixed technical indicators suggesting sideways trading as reasons for caution.

“I am of the opinion that the Audience Hub exuberance has already been priced in, as observed in U’s inflated FWD EV/Sales valuations of 8.94x and FWD EV/EBITDA valuations of 41.22x, compared to its diversified ad-tech peers. Pending a further acceleration in U’s growth prospects in the high double digits to warrant the premium valuations, I am of the opinion that the stock appears somewhat expensive at my estimated 3Y PEG non-GAAP ratio of 1.88x.”
Futu Holdings (FUTU): Downgrade Buy to Hold by Chris Lau. While the company posted strong Q3 results with 86.1% revenue growth, the analyst expresses concern about FUTU’s reliance on crypto trading momentum amid Bitcoin’s recent correction.

“Futu’s reliance on crypto trading momentum is a risk factor for the current quarter. A few experts have raised the alarm on Bitcoin since its peak in late October… Although investors should not try to predict how stock markets will fare this quarter, they should not ignore the strong selling in the Magnificent Seven technology stocks in the last week. The decline might spread to Hong Kong technology stocks.”

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Futu Q3 earnings easily top consensus; authorizes $800M buyback

wpadmin — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:10:18 +0000

Futu Holdings (FUTU) on Tuesday delivered Q3 2025 earnings and revenue that breezed past the Wall Street consensus estimates against a backdrop of market appreciation.

The Hong Kong-based online brokerage said its board has authorized a new share buyback program of up to $800M worth of its American depository receipts, following the expiration of the current repurchase program, for a 24-month period until Dec. 31, 2027.

Q3 GAAP EPS of HK$22.80 (US$2.93), exceeding the HK$18.14 average analyst estimate, jumped from HK$9.42 in the year-ago quarter.

Revenue of HK$6.41B (US$822.9M in Q3), vs. HK$5.56B expected, climbed from HK$3.44B in Q3 2024.

FUTU shares ticked down 0.1% in afternoon trading.

Total number of funded accounts totaled 3.13M at Sept. 30, 2025, up 42.6% from a year earlier. Brokerage accounts gained 30.8% Y/Y to 5.61M. Aggregate users totaled 28.2%, up 16.8% Y/Y.

“Client acquisition picked up in every market,” Chairman and CEO Leaf Hua Li said in a statement. “For the fourth consecutive quarter, Hong Kong led new client additions as we executed well in a quarter of strong equity market performance and robust IPO pipeline.”

Total trading volume in Q3 rose by 104.8% Y/Y to HK$3.90T, in which trading volume for U.S. stocks was HK$2.60T, and trading volume for Hong Kong stocks was HK$1.19T.

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Futu Holdings GAAP EPADS of $2.93 beats by $0.60, revenue of $822.9M beats by $109.2M

wpadmin — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:10:37 +0000

Futu Holdings press release (FUTU): Q3 GAAP EPADS of $2.93 beats by $0.60.
Revenue of $822.9M (+86.1% Y/Y) beats by $109.2M.
Total number of funded accounts¹ increased 42.6% year-over-year to 3,131,450 as of September 30, 2025.
Total number of brokerage accounts² increased 30.8% year-over-year to 5,605,138 as of September 30, 2025.
Total number of users³ increased 16.8% year-over-year to 28.2 million as of September 30, 2025.
Total client assets increased 78.9% year-over-year to HK$1.24 trillion as of September 30, 2025.
Daily average client assets were HK$1.10 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 85.3% from the same period in 2024.
Total trading volume in the third quarter of 2025 increased by 104.8% year-over-year to HK$3.90 trillion, in which trading volume for U.S. stocks was HK$2.60 trillion, and trading volume for Hong Kong stocks was HK$1.19 trillion.
Margin financing and securities lending balance increased 55.2% year-over-year to HK$63.1 billion as of September 30, 2025.
The company’s board has approved a new share repurchase program to buy up to US$800 million of its ADSs after the current program expires in March 2024, lasting until December 31, 2027. Funding will come from existing cash.

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Futu Holdings Q3 2025 Earnings Preview

wpadmin — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:15:55 +0000

Futu Holdings (FUTU) is scheduled to announce Q3 earnings results on Tuesday, November 18th, before market open.
The consensus EPS Estimate is $2.64 and the consensus Revenue Estimate is $713.7M (+61.4% Y/Y).
Over the last 1 year, FUTU has beaten EPS estimates 75% of the time and has beaten revenue estimates 75% of the time.
Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 2 upward revisions and 0 downward. Revenue estimates have seen 2 upward revisions and 0 downward.

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Futu gains on earnings beat as crypto surge, market turmoil fuel 20% U.S. trading jump

wpadmin — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:59:46 +0000

Futu Holdings (NASDAQ:FUTU) rose 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday after beating quarterly earnings estimates, as trade policy-driven market volatility and a wave of high-profile IPOs lifted retail investor sentiment in Hong Kong.

The U.S. market also recorded solid growth.

Total trading volume in the second quarter of 2025 increased by 121.2% year-over-year to HK$3.59 trillion, in which trading volume for U.S. stocks was HK$2.70 trillion and trading volume for Hong Kong stocks was HK$833.5 billion, the company said.

Total client assets increased 68.1% year-over-year to HK$973.9 billion as of June 30, while the daily average client assets were HK$895.6 billion in the second quarter, an increase of 59.9% from the same period a year ago.

“The market turmoil in April and the surge of crypto names following favorable policy developments sparked trading interests. U.S. stock trading volume grew 19.7% sequentially to HK$2.70 trillion, led by EV and crypto names,” Leaf Hua Li, Futu’s CEO said.

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Futu Holdings GAAP EPADS of $2.32 beats by $0.57, revenue of $676.6M beats by $60.24M

wpadmin — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:10:55 +0000

Futu Holdings press release (NASDAQ:FUTU): Q2 GAAP EPADS of $2.32 beats by $0.57.
Revenue of $676.6M (+69.7% Y/Y) beats by $60.24M.
Total number of funded accounts¹ increased 40.9% year-over-year to 2,877,126 as of June 30, 2025.
Total number of brokerage accounts² increased 29.6% year-over-year to 5,243,591 as of June 30, 2025.
Total number of users³ increased 16.6% year-over-year to 27.1 million as of June 30, 2025.
Total client assets increased 68.1% year-over-year to HK$973.9 billion as of June 30, 2025.
Daily average client assets were HK$895.6 billion in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 59.9% from the same period in 2024.
Total trading volume in the second quarter of 2025 increased by 121.2% year-over-year to HK$3.59 trillion, in which trading volume for U.S. stocks was HK$2.70 trillion, and trading volume for Hong Kong stocks was HK$833.5 billion.

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Futu Holdings Q2 2025 Earnings Preview

wpadmin — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:43:30 +0000

Futu Holdings (NASDAQ:FUTU) is scheduled to announce Q2 earnings results on Wednesday, August 20th, before market open.
The consensus EPS Estimate is $2.12 and the consensus Revenue Estimate is $616.36M (+53.8% Y/Y).
Over the last 1 year, FUTU has beaten EPS estimates 75% of the time and has beaten revenue estimates 75% of the time.
Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 1 upward revision and 0 downward. Revenue estimates have seen 2 upward revisions and 0 downward.

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SA analyst downgrades: TSLA, AVGO, PM, FUTU, GPOR

wpadmin — Thu, 29 May 2025 20:21:25 +0000

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Here are the latest stock rating downgrades by Seeking Alpha analysts:

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Hold to sell by A.J. Button. “The bottom line on Tesla stock is that it is just too pricey for a company with no

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Futu GAAP EPADS of $1.96 beats by $0.24, revenue of $603.4M beats by $11.21M

wpadmin — Thu, 29 May 2025 08:05:08 +0000

Futu Holdings press release (NASDAQ:FUTU): Q1 GAAP EPADS of $1.96 beats by $0.24.
Revenue of $603.4M (+81.1% Y/Y) beats by $11.21M.
Total number of funded accounts increased 41.6% year-over-year to 2,673,119 as of March 31, 2025.
Total number of brokerage accounts increased 30.0% year-over-year to 4,955,319 as of March 31, 2025.
Total number of users increased 16.8% year-over-year to 26.3 million as of March 31, 2025.
Total client assets increased 60.2% year-over-year to HK$829.8 billion as of March 31, 2025.
Daily average client assets were HK$790.4 billion in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 64.7% from the same period in 2024.
Total trading volume in the first quarter of 2025 increased by 140.1% year-over-year to HK$3.22 trillion, in which trading volume for U.S. stocks was HK$2.25 trillion, and trading volume for Hong Kong stocks was HK$916.0 billion.
Margin financing and securities lending balance increased 33.7% year-over-year to HK$50.3 billion as of March 31, 2025.
“With one-third of our full-year target already achieved, we remain firmly on track to meet our guidance of 800 thousand net new funded accounts in 2025.”

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