On October 2, BEKE-W fell 3.05% in regular trading, trading at HKD 43.24/share, with turnover of HKD 242 million. The decline came amid dual headwinds from executive share disposals and fading enthusiasm over a housing subsidy policy.
On the news front, CEO Peng Yongdong sold 16.034 million shares off-market on September 28 at an average price of USD 5.2733 per share, totaling approximately USD 84.55 million. His stake was reduced from 28.13% to 27.64%, marking a significant disposal that pressured market confidence. Separately, executive Shan Yigang had also disposed of 3.327 million shares on September 22 at an average of USD 5.4393, further adding to insider selling concerns.
Meanwhile, the nationwide first-home mortgage interest subsidy policy, effective October 1, targets housing priced below RMB 1.5 million. Analysts noted the policy's limited direct impact on major-city property transactions where BEKE-W primarily operates. The company's US-listed shares had initially surged over 6% pre-market on the policy announcement before reversing sharply, with the market now digesting the limited scope of the stimulus.
Notably, the company has maintained a steady buyback pace, repurchasing approximately USD 3 million worth of shares daily on the NYSE throughout September, with cumulative buybacks reaching around 38.7 million shares under its current authorization.
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