HONG KONG, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futu Holdings Limited ("Futu" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: FUTU), a leading tech-driven online brokerage and wealth management platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Second Quarter 2026 Operational Highlights
-- Total number of funded accounts1 increased 33.6% year-over-year to
3,842,667 as of June 30, 2026.
-- Total number of brokerage accounts2 increased 26.6% year-over-year to
6,639,583 as of June 30, 2026.
-- Total number of users3 increased 15.2% year-over-year to 31.3 million as
of June 30, 2026.
-- Total client assets increased 43.6% year-over-year to HK$1.40 trillion as
of June 30, 2026.
-- Daily average client assets were HK$1.39 trillion in the second quarter
of 2026, an increase of 55.6% from the same period in 2025.
-- Total trading volume in the second quarter of 2026 increased by 78.8%
year-over-year to HK$6.42 trillion, in which trading volume for U.S.
stocks was HK$5.02 trillion, and trading volume for Hong Kong stocks was
HK$1.17 trillion.
-- Margin financing and securities lending balance increased 85.1%
year-over-year to HK$95.1 billion as of June 30, 2026.
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
-- Total revenues increased 35.6% year-over-year to HK$7,200.2 million
(US$918.2 million).
-- Total gross profit increased 33.9% year-over-year to HK$6,214.8 million
(US$792.5 million).
-- Net income increased 41.6% year-over-year to HK$3,641.9 million (US$464.4
million).
-- Non-GAAP adjusted net income increased 40.1% year-over-year to HK$3,725.1
million (US$475.0 million).
Mr. Leaf Hua Li, Futu's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "In the second quarter, we added 252 thousand net new funded accounts, bringing total funded accounts to 3.8 million, up 33.6% year-over-year. Growth in funded accounts this quarter was supported by continued momentum across our international markets, reinforcing the diversification of our client base. Malaysia led new funded account additions for the third consecutive quarter. Hong Kong and Singapore followed as key contributors, with new client cohorts in both markets demonstrating stronger initial monetization compared with prior periods, a signal of ongoing quality improvement in our more established markets."
"Total client assets were HK$1.40 trillion as of quarter end, up 43.6% year-over-year and 14.5% quarter-over-quarter. The growth was mainly attributable to higher market valuation of clients' stock holdings, and to a lesser extent, net asset inflow. Margin financing and securities lending balance rose 30.5% quarter-over-quarter to HK$95.1 billion, driven by an active Hong Kong IPO market, alongside upbeat sentiment that fueled higher utilization of leverage."
"Total trading volume reached a record HK$6.42 trillion, up 78.8% year-over-year and 54.6% quarter-over-quarter, supported by a meaningful acceleration in U.S. stock trading activity. U.S. stock trading volume rose 67.2% sequentially to HK$5.02 trillion, driven by heightened client interest in semiconductor and other AI value chain names. Hong Kong stock trading volume grew 15.9% quarter-over-quarter to HK$1.17 trillion, reflecting client engagement in semiconductor, China internet, and newly listed AI names."
"Total client assets in wealth management increased 10.4% year-over-year and 1.0% quarter-over-quarter to HK$180.2 billion, primarily supported by growth in equity fund holdings amid strong global equity market performance. In Hong Kong, we added new global equity mutual funds to our platform and expanded thematic investor engagement around frontier areas such as the space economy. In Singapore, we further broadened our fund shelf with new local equity strategies aligned with the country's capital markets development priorities."
"As of quarter end, we cumulatively served 683 IPO distribution and IR clients, up 32.1% year-over-year. Against a robust Hong Kong IPO backdrop, we provided investment banking services to nearly 60% of new listings during the quarter, including those of Star Sports Medicine, Lightelligence, and Metis TechBio."
"In recent months, we made meaningful progress across our global franchise. In June, Moomoo launched Prediction Markets in the U.S., broadening the ways our clients can engage with financial markets and real-world developments, driving active client participation. Futu Securities also received SFC approval to launch a virtual asset financing service through our proprietary trading platform PantherTrade, further expanding our product runway within Hong Kong's evolving virtual asset framework. In July, we obtained a Type A license from the Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission, positioning us to launch Moomoo Thailand and further extend our footprint across Southeast Asia. Together, these developments deepen the product breadth and expand the geographic reach of our platform for global investors."
Mr. Arthur Yu Chen, Futu's Chief Financial Officer, added, "As of June 30, 2026, we have repurchased approximately 3.8 million ADSs for an aggregate consideration of approximately US$418 million in open market transactions in accordance with the authorization under the current share repurchase program."
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Revenues
Total revenues were HK$7,200.2 million (US$918.2 million), an increase of 35.6% from HK$5,310.9 million in the second quarter of 2025.
Brokerage commission and handling charge income was HK$3,360.6 million (US$428.5 million), an increase of 30.3% from the second quarter of 2025. This was mainly due to higher trading volume, partially offset by a decline in blended commission rate.
Interest income was HK$3,123.8 million (US$398.3 million), an increase of 36.5% from the second quarter of 2025. The increase was mainly driven by higher interest income from margin financing and bank deposit.
Other income was HK$715.8 million (US$91.3 million), an increase of 61.2% from the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily attributable to higher currency exchange income and IPO financing service income.
Costs
Total costs were HK$985.4 million (US$125.7 million), an increase of 46.9% compared to HK$670.9 million in the second quarter of 2025.
Brokerage commission and handling charge expenses were HK$247.5 million (US$31.6 million), an increase of 54.1% from the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher trading volume.
Interest expenses were HK$512.9 million (US$65.4 million), an increase of 35.8% from the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher expenses associated with our margin financing.
Processing and servicing costs were HK$225.0 million (US$28.7 million), an increase of 69.6% from the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to increasing cloud service fees in AI capabilities.
Gross Profit
Total gross profit was HK$6,214.8 million (US$792.5 million), an increase of 33.9% from HK$4,639.9 million in the second quarter of 2025. Gross margin was 86.3%, as compared to 87.4% in the second quarter of 2025.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses were HK$1,751.3 million (US$223.3 million), an increase of 35.1% from HK$1,296.0 million in the second quarter of 2025.
Research and development expenses were HK$501.0 million (US$63.9 million), an increase of 13.4% from the second quarter of 2025. This was primarily driven by increased investment in strategic initiatives.
Selling and marketing expenses were HK$657.1 million (US$83.8 million), an increase of 53.1% from HK$429.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. This was driven by the increase of new funded accounts.
General and administrative expenses were HK$593.1 million (US$75.6 million), an increase of 39.6% from the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase in general and administrative personnel to support business development.
Income from Operations
Income from operations increased by 33.5% to HK$4,463.5 million (US$569.2 million) from HK$3,344.0 million in the second quarter of 2025. Operating margin declined to 62.0% from 63.0% in the second quarter of 2025.
Net Income
Net income increased by 41.6% to HK$3,641.9 million (US$464.4 million) from HK$2,572.6 million in the second quarter of 2025. Net income margin for the second quarter of 2026 increased to 50.6% from 48.4% in the year-ago quarter.
Non-GAAP adjusted net income increased by 40.1% to HK$3,725.1million (US$475.0 million) from the second quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP adjusted net income is defined as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses. For further information, see "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the bottom of this press release.
Net Income per ADS
Basic net income per American Depositary Share ("ADS") was HK$26.32 (US$3.36), compared with HK$18.48 in the second quarter of 2025. Diluted net income per ADS was HK$26.08 (US$3.33), compared with HK$18.24 in the second quarter of 2025. Each ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.
Conference Call and Webcast
Futu's management will hold an earnings conference call on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 7:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time (7:30 PM on the same day, Beijing/Hong Kong Time).
Please note that all participants will need to pre-register for the conference call, using the link
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIc3f2e0e4bf004756b6d281e81ca215dd
It will automatically lead to the registration page of "Futu Holdings Ltd First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call", where details for RSVP are needed.
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