Futu Announces Investment Grade Rating Reaffirmed by S&P Global Ratings

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Futu Holdings (NASDAQ:FUTU), a leading tech-driven online brokerage and wealth management platform, has received a reaffirmation of its investment grade credit rating of "BBB-" from S&P Global Ratings, with a stable outlook. The company maintains a stand-alone credit profile of "bbb".

S&P's assessment highlights Futu's strong market position in Hong Kong, substantial capital foundation, and effective risk management systems. The rating agency expects Futu to achieve consistent growth in overseas markets through its brand strength, superior user experience, and advanced technology infrastructure, while maintaining adequate funding to support expansion.

Positive

• Investment grade credit rating "BBB-" reaffirmed by S&P Global Ratings
• Strong market positioning in Hong Kong market
• Substantial capital base and effective risk control mechanisms
• Stable outlook maintained on long-term rating

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• None.

HONG KONG, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futu Holdings Limited (“Futu” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FUTU), a leading tech-driven online brokerage and wealth management platform, today announced that S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) maintained stable outlook on the long-term rating and reaffirmed the Company’s long-term issuer credit rating at “BBB-”. Futu group, including the Company and all its subsidiaries, has a stand-alone credit profile of "bbb".

According to S&P, Futu demonstrates strong market positioning in Hong Kong and benefits from its substantial capital base and effective risk control mechanisms. S&P expects Futu to maintain steady growth in its overseas business by leveraging its robust brand equity, superior user experience, and cutting-edge technology infrastructure. Additionally, Futu will continue to uphold an adequate funding profile to support its business growth.

About Futu Holdings Limited

Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU) is an advanced technology company transforming the investing experience by offering fully digitalized financial services. Through its proprietary digital platforms, Futubull and moomoo, the Company provides a full range of investment services, including trade execution and clearing, margin financing and securities lending, and wealth management. The Company has embedded social media tools to create a network centered around its users and provide connectivity to users, investors, companies, analysts, media and key opinion leaders. The Company also provides corporate services, including IPO distribution, investor relations and ESOP solution services.

Investor Contact

Investor Relations
Futu Holdings Limited
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FAQ

What credit rating did S&P Global assign to Futu Holdings (NASDAQ:FUTU)?

S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Futu's long-term issuer credit rating at "BBB-" with a stable outlook, maintaining its investment grade status.

What is Futu's (NASDAQ:FUTU) stand-alone credit profile according to S&P?

Futu group, including the Company and all its subsidiaries, has a stand-alone credit profile of "bbb".

What factors supported Futu's (NASDAQ:FUTU) credit rating reaffirmation?

The rating is supported by Futu's strong market positioning in Hong Kong, substantial capital base, effective risk control mechanisms, robust brand equity, superior user experience, and cutting-edge technology infrastructure.

What is S&P's outlook for Futu's (NASDAQ:FUTU) overseas business growth?

S&P expects Futu to maintain steady growth in its overseas business by leveraging its robust brand equity, superior user experience, and cutting-edge technology infrastructure, while maintaining adequate funding.