HSBC Holdings (HSBA) Stock Overview
Engages in the provision of banking and financial products and services worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
HSBC Holdings plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£13.71 |
| 52 Week High | UK£14.17 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£8.59 |
| Beta | 0.58 |
| 1 Month Change | 3.89% |
| 3 Month Change | 7.12% |
| 1 Year Change | 54.73% |
| 3 Year Change | 126.53% |
| 5 Year Change | 212.03% |
| Change since IPO | 2,123.57% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 05
HSBA: Future Returns Will Hinge On Conviction Status And AI Cost Cuts
Analysts have lifted the HSBC Holdings price target to £14.20 from £13.67. This reflects updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, alongside recent supportive research that includes price target increases and the stock being added to a European conviction list.Narrative Update • May 01
HSBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Conviction Status And Cost Cutting Execution
HSBC Holdings' updated analyst price target rises by £0.45 per share, with analysts pointing to slightly higher assumed revenue growth, a modestly stronger profit margin profile and a marginally lower discount rate, while Street research has recently moved price targets into a higher £11.50 to £15.40 range and added the stock to conviction and buy lists. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on HSBC Holdings has focused on recalibrated price targets across a range of investment banks, combined with fresh or reaffirmed ratings that frame how analysts see the balance between upside potential and execution risk.Narrative Update • Apr 17
HSBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Conviction List Status And Cost Discipline
Analysts have raised HSBC Holdings' price targets by £170 to £290 per share in recent weeks, supported by updated models that show relatively stable fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. The stock has also been added to a key European conviction list.Narrative Update • Apr 02
HSBA: Future Returns Will Hinge On Cost Discipline And Execution Quality
Analysts have raised their price targets on HSBC Holdings, reflecting a higher internal fair value estimate of £13.53 from £13.17, supported by updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, as well as recent target increases from several major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on HSBC Holdings show a cluster of higher price targets from major banks, giving you a clearer picture of how the market is thinking about the shares on valuation, execution and growth potential.Narrative Update • Mar 17
HSBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Cost Cuts And Capital Discipline
HSBC Holdings' updated fair value estimate has moved higher, reflecting analysts' recent price target increases to around £13.20 to £15.40 per share and their view that slightly stronger revenue growth can offset modestly softer profit margin assumptions and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a cluster of price target changes around the £13.20 to £15.40 range, with several large firms adjusting their views on HSBC Holdings in quick succession.Narrative Update • Mar 03
HSBA: Future Returns Will Hinge On Cost Discipline And Capital Allocation
Analysts have lifted their price targets on HSBC Holdings into a higher £1,200 to £1,540 range, reflecting updated views on fair value, a lower discount rate, slightly adjusted revenue growth assumptions, firmer profit margin forecasts and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research suggests a tighter cluster of views around HSBC Holdings, with several banks updating their price targets into the current £1,200 to £1,540 range.Narrative Update • Feb 17
HSBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Cost Discipline And Return On Equity
HSBC Holdings' updated fair value has edged higher, supporting a modest uplift in the implied analyst price target to about £11.74, as analysts cite recent target increases, resumed coverage and upgrades following what they describe as good Q3 results and progress toward cost growth and return-on-equity goals. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on HSBC point to a generally constructive tone, with several large firms revisiting their views after the latest Q3 report and revised internal targets.Narrative Update • Feb 03
HSBA: Future Returns Will Hinge On Chair Succession Rather Than Execution
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for HSBC Holdings higher to £11.54 from £11.25, citing updated assumptions for slightly faster revenue growth, a modestly higher profit margin, and a P/E multiple that lines up with recent price target moves and rating changes from Citi, Erste Group, and Morgan Stanley. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on HSBC Holdings points to a mix of optimism around execution in the next few years and some caution on how much of that is already reflected in the share price.
New Narrative • Jan 28
Hang Seng Privatization And Hong Kong Real Estate Pressures Will Weigh On Future Returns
Catalysts About HSBC Holdings HSBC Holdings is a global banking and financial services group with a large presence in Hong Kong, the U.K., Asia and the Middle East. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jan 20
HSBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Chair Succession And Cost Discipline
Analysts have modestly lifted their fair value estimate for HSBC Holdings to £11.25 from £10.88, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E. This follows recent price target increases from £9.50 to £10.10 and to £13.20, alongside a mix of Buy, Equal Weight and upgraded ratings.Narrative Update • Jan 05
HSBA: Future Returns Will Hinge On Succession Outcomes And Capital Allocation Discipline
Analysts have nudged their price targets on HSBC Holdings higher, with moves such as JPMorgan's shift from £9.50 to £10.10 and Citi's increase from £11.20 to £11.60. They cited confidence in the bank's Q3 delivery, progress on cost growth toward a 3% target for 2025, and expectations for at least 15% return on equity in 2025.Narrative Update • Dec 19
HSBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Succession Decisions And Capital Deployment Choices
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on HSBC Holdings, reflecting a slightly higher fair value estimate of approximately $10.88 versus $10.62 previously, supported by expectations for disciplined cost control, solid mid teens returns on equity, and resilient revenue growth despite only marginally higher forward valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on HSBC Holdings reflects a generally constructive stance on the bank's execution and capital return story, tempered by selective concerns about deal making and capital deployment.Narrative Update • Dec 04
HSBA: Succession Outcomes And Capital Deployment Will Shape Medium Term Returns
The analyst price target for HSBC Holdings has been nudged higher to approximately £10.62 from about £10.77 per share, as analysts balance solid Q3 results, improving revenue growth and margins, and multiple upward target revisions against concerns over capital deployment and deal terms. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment around HSBC remains broadly constructive, with several recent target hikes reflecting confidence in the bank's execution on cost control, capital returns, and profitability, partially offset by concerns over capital deployment decisions and deal terms.Narrative Update • Nov 20
HSBA: Ongoing Succession Debate And Capital Moves Will Influence 2025 Outlook
HSBC Holdings' average analyst price target has increased modestly, with recent adjustments reflecting improved forecasts for earnings growth and profitability as analysts react positively to the bank’s solid quarterly performance and outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent street research highlights a spectrum of opinion on HSBC Holdings, with both optimism and caution influencing analyst recommendations and price targets following the bank’s quarterly results and strategic developments.Narrative Update • Nov 02
HSBA: Revenue Momentum And Margin Improvement Will Support Near-Term Stability
HSBC Holdings' analyst fair value price target has increased from £9.96 to £10.66. This reflects analysts' growing optimism due to recent upward earnings revisions, margin improvement, and a strengthened revenue outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Asian Wealth Management And Trade Networks Will Sustain Future Resilience
HSBC Holdings' analyst price target has risen to £11.20, up from £9.60, as analysts point to modest improvements in fundamental estimates and adjust expectations in response to recent strategic developments and deal critiques. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst commentary on HSBC Holdings has highlighted a mix of positive developments and ongoing concerns as experts reassess the bank's strategy, execution, and valuation prospects.Narrative Update • Oct 04
Asian Wealth Management And Trade Networks Will Sustain Future Resilience
The analyst price target for HSBC Holdings has been increased, with recent adjustments showing a rise from £10.10 to £11.20 per share. Analysts cite improved growth outlook and efficiency gains as factors supporting the upward revision.Narrative Update • Sep 19
Asian Wealth Management And Trade Networks Will Sustain Future Resilience
HSBC Holdings' future P/E ratio has dropped notably from 10.86x to 8.22x, indicating improved forward earnings expectations and valuation, while the consensus analyst price target was adjusted marginally higher from £9.49 to £9.65. What's in the News Hackers attempted to steal $77.4M from Brazilian financial institutions, including HSBC's local operations, but HSBC confirmed no customer accounts or funds were impacted and measures were taken to block transactions (Bloomberg).Narrative Update • Sep 04
Asian Wealth Management And Trade Networks Will Sustain Future Resilience
Despite an effectively unchanged analyst price target, HSBC Holdings’ future P/E ratio has dropped sharply, indicating improved earnings expectations or reduced valuation risk. What's in the News Hackers attempted to steal $77.4M from Brazilian financial institutions, including HSBC’s local operations; HSBC confirmed no customer accounts or funds were impacted and security measures have been implemented (Bloomberg).
New Narrative • Mar 13
Streamlined Operations And Asia Expansion Will Strengthen Future Prospects
Organizational simplifications and AI investments are expected to improve net margins by reducing staffing and operational costs.Shareholder Returns
| HSBA | GB Banks | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.8% | -1.2% | -0.1% |
| 1Y | 54.7% | 42.6% | 16.7% |
Return vs Industry: HSBA exceeded the UK Banks industry which returned 42.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HSBA exceeded the UK Market which returned 16.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HSBA volatility | |
|---|---|
| HSBA Average Weekly Movement | 4.5% |
| Banks Industry Average Movement | 5.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: HSBA has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: HSBA's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1865 | 208,844 | Georges Bahjat Elhedery | www.hsbc.com |
HSBC Holdings plc engages in the provision of banking and financial products and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Hong Kong, UK, Corporate and Institutional Banking, and International Wealth and Premier Banking. The Hong Kong segment is involved in the retail banking and wealth and commercial banking of HSBC Hong Kong and Hang Seng Bank.
HSBC Holdings plc Fundamentals Summary
| HSBA fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£233.35b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£15.83b |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£47.81b |
14.9x
P/E Ratio1.6x
P/B RatioIs HSBA overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HSBA income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$63.77b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$63.77b |
| Other Expenses | US$42.67b |
| Earnings | US$21.11b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 04, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.23 |
| Gross Margin | 100.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 33.10% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 392.1% |
How did HSBA perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.1%
Current Dividend Yield61%
Payout RatioDoes HSBA pay a reliable dividends?
See HSBA dividend history and benchmarks| HSBC Holdings dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 14 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 26 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 26 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 17 days |
Does HSBA pay a reliable dividends?
See HSBA dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/08 17:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
HSBC Holdings plc is covered by 46 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jesús Gómez Dominguez | Banco Santander |
| Thomas Andrew Rayner | Barclays |
| Amandeep Rakkar | Barclays |