Barclays Projects Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) Could Add 800K Clients in 2026 And Maintains Overweight Rating

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TheFly reported on March 16 that Barclays kept an Overweight rating on FUTU while reducing its price target from $236 to $200. The company added roughly 230,000 new paying clients in the fourth quarter, and management projects around 800,000 additional paying clients for 2026. The rating reflects Barclays’ view of the company’s continued growth in its client base and market presence.

On March 12, 2026, Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:FUTU) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, showing strong revenue and earnings growth. Fourth quarter revenue reached HK$6,438.5 million (US$827.2 million), up 45.3% year-over-year, driven by higher trading volume and increased interest income from securities lending, margin financing, and bank deposits. Gross profit rose 56.2% to HK$5,709.7 million (US$733.6 million), with an 88.7% margin. Net income climbed 80.2% to HK$3,369.4 million (US$432.9 million), while non-GAAP net income grew 77.0% to HK$3,455.7 million (US$444.0 million).

Barclays Projects Futu Holdings Limited (FUTU) Could Add 800K Clients in 2026 And Maintains Overweight Rating

For the full year, revenues increased 68.1% to HK$22,846.9 million (US$2,935.4 million) and net income more than doubled to HK$11,301.9 million (US$1,452.1 million). EPS per ADS rose substantially, reflecting strong operational performance and leverage across the business.

Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:FUTU) is a Hong Kong‑based fintech company offering fully digital brokerage, wealth management, and investing services via its Futubull and moomoo platforms, including trading, market data, financing, and global asset access to individual and institutional investors.

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