HONG KONG, Jan 11, 2026, 15:18 HKT — Market closed
- Hongkong Land shares ended the day 3.2% higher, closing at $7.73 in Singapore.
- A filing revealed the developer bought back 190,000 shares on Jan. 9 to cancel them.
- Investors are now eyeing upcoming buyback announcements and early March results for clues on property valuations.
Shares of Hongkong Land Holdings Limited (H78.SI) climbed 3.2% to close at $7.73 on Friday, pushing gains further after the company announced another share buyback. Since the start of the year, the stock has rallied roughly 11%. 1
This development is significant as buybacks are gaining renewed attention among Singapore-listed companies. On Friday, the Monetary Authority of Singapore launched a consultation on legal reforms that would introduce “safe harbour” rules for share buybacks. This is part of a wider effort to streamline listings and boost their appeal. 2
Hongkong Land’s buyback push comes as property stocks wrestle with interest-rate worries and ongoing uncertainty around China and Hong Kong real estate. By reducing the number of shares, the company can boost earnings per share — that’s profit spread over fewer shares — without any immediate change in the core business.
On Jan. 9, the company announced it bought back 190,000 shares at an average price of $7.6495, with individual purchases ranging from $7.44 to $7.77. “The repurchased shares will be cancelled,” company secretary Jonathan Lloyd confirmed. Following the buyback, the issued share capital stands at 2,157,649,126 shares. 3
The latest disclosure comes amid a series of buyback notices submitted since early January, according to exchange announcements. 4
On Friday, the stock traded within a tight range, bouncing between $7.44 and $7.77, hovering close to the upper edge of its recent band. That $7.77 peak now stands as the initial resistance level heading into Monday’s session. 5
Hongkong Land has been turning to buybacks to recycle capital. In April last year, it unveiled a share buyback programme capped at $200 million, partially backed by the HK$6.3 billion proceeds from selling space in a Central district complex to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. 6
But the property scene still has its risks. Hongkong Land noted that Hong Kong’s Central office market appears to be stabilising after a prolonged downturn, though rents continue to face downward pressure. The company also cautioned that margins are expected to weaken in its China-focused build-to-sell segment. 7
Macro moves might shake the tape. Traders eye Tuesday’s U.S. inflation figures, with December’s Consumer Price Index set for release on Jan. 13. This data often rattles global rate forecasts, which in turn hit real estate valuations hard. 8
After Monday’s open, the next big trigger will be the earnings report, slated for around March 5 per market calendars. Investors will focus on updates about portfolio valuations, rental trends, and whether buybacks will keep up this pace. 9
