Hong Kong-Listed Firms Buy Back Over HK$90 Billion of Shares in H1 2026

Hong Kong-listed companies bought back more than HK$90 billion worth of shares in the first half of 2026, with over 270 listed firms participating on a de-duplicated basis, according to 36Kr. Market data showed Hong Kong equities underperformed major global markets this year: as of July 3, the Hang Seng Index was down 8.9% year to date and the Hang Seng Tech Index had fallen 18.44%. Analysts said the market pullback created a relatively attractive window for cash-rich companies to repurchase shares, signaling they view their valuations as low or remain confident in long-term prospects.