Australian Securities Exchange stock gains 4.15 percent on UBS target hike

Australian Securities Exchange stock (ISIN AU000000ASX7) was trading at AUD 60.77 on ASX on October 8, 2026 at 10:38 a.m. AEDT, up 4.15 percent from the prior close. The immediate catalyst was a higher UBS valuation, while operating figures supplied the supporting case.

UBS lifts its target

According to Investing.com on October 7, 2026, UBS raised its price target to AUD 65.50 from AUD 64.20 and maintained a Buy rating. The new target lies 7.78 percent above the October 8 price, a gap that leaves the analyst view above the latest market level.

UBS tied the revised view to first-quarter activity. Futures volume rose 33 percent from the prior corresponding period, cash equity turnover increased 7 percent, cleared value advanced 8 percent and settlement messages rose 18 percent, according to Investing.com.

Revenue reached AUD 1.25 billion

ASX had reported FY26 operating revenue of AUD 1.25 billion, up 13.3 percent year over year, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026. The figure and the successful delivery of CHESS Release 1 are described by Sustainability Reports in its FY26 annual-report summary published August 13, 2026.

The growth mix matters because ASX combines listings, trading, clearing, settlement, technology and data services. Its shareholder information page identifies four divisions, Listings, Markets, Technology and Data, and Securities and Payments, giving the volume data a broader operating context.

Stock remains below its yearly high

At AUD 60.77 on October 8, the stock stood AUD 2.13 below its 52-week high of AUD 62.90 and above its 52-week low of AUD 44.30. Market capitalization was AUD 11.9 billion and volume reached 620,278 shares on the same session.

The next dated shareholder checkpoint is the Annual General Meeting on October 22, 2026, listed on the company shareholder page. For investors, the key tension is visible in the figures: UBS sees further value above the current price, while trading activity will face tougher comparisons through fiscal 2027.

ASX stock trades at AUD 60.77

Australian Securities Exchange stock was last at AUD 60.77 on ASX on October 8, 2026 at 10:38 a.m. AEDT, with a 4.15 percent session gain.

Upcoming dates for Australian Securities Exchange stock

• October 22, 2026: Annual General Meeting

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