LON:HSBA HSBC (HSBA) Share Price, News & Analysis → The Hard Truth About Investing For Retirement (From Insiders Exposed) (Ad) Free HSBA Stock Alerts GBX 663.60 +1.70 (+0.26%) (As of 04/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 661.10▼ 665.5050-Day Range 575.80▼ 667.7052-Week Range 560.60▼ 669.80Volume12.27 million shsAverage Volume28.15 million shsMarket Capitalization£125.35 billionP/E Ratio729.23Dividend Yield7.23%Price TargetGBX 822.94 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get HSBC alerts: Email Address HSBC MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.90 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside24.0% UpsideGBX 822.94 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.23Based on 19 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares£70.31 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.35 out of 5 stars 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHSBC has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.90, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageHSBC has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for HSBA. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipHSBC is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.36%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthHSBC does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of HSBC is 5,274.73%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for HSBA. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHSBC has a news sentiment score of 0.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.33 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for HSBC this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for HSBA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added HSBC to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, HSBC insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £703,136.26 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.36% of the stock of HSBC is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions44.39% of the stock of HSBC is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of HSBC is 729.23, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.34.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of HSBC is 729.23, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 453.84.Price to Earnings Growth RatioHSBC has a PEG Ratio of 0.45. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHSBC has a P/B Ratio of 0.75. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto Swap ProfitsClaim Your Complimentary Bitcoin RewardMany have already secured their free Bitcoin reward offered by our esteemed guest. How about you? In an effort to spread the word about our upcoming workshop, he's generously offering $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) to participants. Absolutely no strings attached.Secure Your Spot Now About HSBC Stock (LON:HSBA)HSBC Holdings plc provides banking and financial services worldwide. The company operates through Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The Wealth and Personal Banking segment offers retail banking and wealth products, including current and savings accounts, mortgages and personal loans, credit and debit cards, and local and international payment services; and wealth management services comprising insurance and investment products, global asset management services, investment management, and private wealth solutions. This segment serves personal banking and high net worth individuals. The Commercial Banking segment provides credit and lending, treasury management, payment, cash management, commercial insurance, and investment services; commercial cards; international trade and receivables finance services; foreign exchange products; capital raising services on debt and equity markets; and advisory services. It serves small and medium sized enterprises, mid-market enterprises, and corporates. The Global Banking and Markets segment offers financing, advisory, and transaction services; and credit, rates, foreign exchange, equities, money markets, and securities services; and engages in principal investment activities. It serves government, corporate and institutional clients, and private investors. HSBC Holdings plc was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More HSBA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HSBA Stock News HeadlinesApril 26, 2024 | msn.comHSBC Upgrades Snap (SNAP)April 26, 2024 | investing.comSnap raised to Buy at HSBC as top-line growth acceleratesApril 28, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)These AI trades triggered this morning (545% return)If you think a market crash is possible in 2024, I don't know why you're not using this yet.April 26, 2024 | msn.comHSBC successfully fights off £240m legal challenge over Disney film tax schemeApril 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesApril 25, 2024 | msn.comGlobal fund managers build ‘significant exposure’ to Chinese stocks in sentiment shift, HSBC saysApril 25, 2024 | msn.comUPS is upgraded at HSBC on the expectation of margin improvementApril 25, 2024 | msn.comHSBC bets on late BSP rate cutApril 28, 2024 | Prosper Trading Academy (Ad)These AI trades triggered this morning (545% return)If you think a market crash is possible in 2024, I don't know why you're not using this yet.April 25, 2024 | msn.comHSBC: Rate cuts likely to start in fourth quarterApril 25, 2024 | msn.comHSBC Upgrades Gilead Sciences (GILD)April 24, 2024 | msn.comHSBC says growing Chinese wealth fuels client investments in USApril 24, 2024 | msn.comHSBC Personal Loan Review 2024 — Is It Worth Taking A Loan?April 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHSBC (LON:HSBA) Reaches New 52-Week High at $667.00April 24, 2024 | msn.comHSBC Morley: Plans for former bank branch on a Leeds town high street unveiled almost a year after closureApril 23, 2024 | msn.comHSBC Opens New Wealth Centre At Hudson YardsApril 23, 2024 | msn.comWarning that HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds Bank and Santander cash offers to switch bank accounts 'have vanished'April 23, 2024 | msn.comBarclays, HSBC, NatWest take action but customers warned 'don't panic'April 23, 2024 | msn.comBusiness activity grew at fastest pace in 14 years in April, HSBC survey showsApril 23, 2024 | mirror.co.ukMajor UK banks putting up mortgage rates including HSBC, NatWest and BarclaysApril 22, 2024 | forbes.comMortgage News: Rates Up At HSBC, NatWest As Hopes Of Early Bank Rate Cut RecedeApril 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHSBC (LON:HSBA) Share Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $618.02April 18, 2024 | za.investing.comJohnson & Johnson upgraded to Buy at HSBC on 'asymmetric risk and attractive upside'April 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWRAPUP 4-Morgan Stanley, HSBC cutting Asia investment banking jobs on China deals slowdownApril 17, 2024 | za.investing.comMorgan Stanley, HSBC reportedly plan Asia job cutsApril 17, 2024 | msn.comCORRECTED-WRAPUP 2-Morgan Stanley, HSBC cutting dozens of Asia investment banking jobs on deal slowdownApril 17, 2024 | msn.comMorgan Stanley, HSBC cutting dozens of Asia investment banking jobs on deal slowdownSee More Headlines Receive HSBA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for HSBC and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/25 Dividend3/07/2024Dividend Payable4/25/2024Today4/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorFinancial Services Industry Banks - Diversified Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:HSBA CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.hsbc.com Phone+44-20-79912652FaxN/AEmployees220,861Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 822.94 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,000 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 660 Potential Upside/Downside+24.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.90 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.91 Trailing P/E Ratio729.23 Forward P/E Ratio6.82 P/E Growth0.45Net Income£22.43 billion Net Margins41.76% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity13.00% Return on Assets0.82% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£56.35 billion Price / Sales2.22 Cash FlowGBX 7,788.73 per share Price / Cash Flow0.09 Book ValueGBX 882 per share Price / Book0.75Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares18,890,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£125.35 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.58 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Noel Paul Quinn (Age 62)Group CEO, Member of the Group Management Board & Executive Director Comp: $5.45MMr. Georges Bahjat Elhedery (Age 50)Group CFO, Member of the Group Management Board & Executive Director Comp: $3.29MMs. Manveen Pam Kaur (Age 60)Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and Member of the Group Management Board Mr. Stephen Colin Moss (Age 57)CEO of Middle East North Africa & Turkey (MENAT) Region and Member of Group Management Board Mr. Colin William Bell (Age 56)CEO of HSBC Bank plc & HSBC Europe and Member of the Group Management Board Mr. John David Stuart (Age 61)CEO of HSBC UK Bank plc & Member of the Group Management Board Ms. Elaine Arden (Age 54)Group Chief Human Resources Officer & Member of the Group Management Board Mr. Gregory L. Guyett (Age 60)Chief Executive of Global Banking & Markets and Member of the Group Management Board Mr. Barry O'Byrne (Age 47)CEO of Global Commercial Banking & Member of the Group Management Board Mr. Jonathan Calvert-Davies (Age 54)Group Head of Internal Audit & Member of the Group Management Board More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBanco SantanderLON:BNCLondon Stock Exchange GroupLON:LSEGLloyds Banking GroupLON:LLOYBarclaysLON:BARCStandard CharteredLON:STANView All CompetitorsInsidersGeorges ElhederySold 28,719 sharesTotal: £16.94 M ($590.00/share)Noel QuinnSold 89,546 sharesTotal: £53.37 M ($596.00/share)Georges ElhederyBought 31,962 shares on 5/15/2023Total: £19.18 M ($600.00/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy HSBC Stock? HSBA Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in HSBC Holdings plc: HSBC recently increased its dividend, providing investors with a higher yield compared to its previous dividend, which can be an attractive feature for income-seeking investors. Analysts have given HSBC a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of GBX 788.73, indicating potential for stock price appreciation. HSBC operates globally through various segments, offering diversified exposure to different markets and financial services, potentially reducing risk through diversification. Despite recent insider selling, HSBC's stock price has shown resilience, with a 52-week high of GBX 665.60, suggesting potential for capital gains. HSBC's Wealth and Personal Banking segment provides a range of retail banking and wealth products, catering to a broad customer base and potentially ensuring stable revenue streams. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in HSBC Holdings plc for these reasons: HSBC's payout ratio is currently 5,393.26%, indicating that the company is paying out significantly more in dividends than its earnings, which may not be sustainable in the long term. Some analysts have downgraded HSBC's rating, with Royal Bank of Canada giving it a "sector perform" rating, suggesting potential concerns about the company's performance compared to peers. HSBC's stock price has experienced fluctuations, with a 50-day simple moving average of GBX 609.43, potentially indicating volatility that could lead to investment risks. Recent insider selling, such as Georges Elhedery selling 28,719 shares, may raise concerns about insiders' confidence in the company's future prospects. HSBC's P/E ratio of 658.88 and P/E/G ratio of 0.45 may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued relative to its growth prospects, potentially limiting upside potential. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these HSBC pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. HSBA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell HSBC stock right now? 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HSBC in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HSBA shares. View HSBA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is HSBC's stock price target for 2024? 10 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for HSBC's shares. Their HSBA share price targets range from GBX 660 to GBX 1,000. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 822.94 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 24.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for HSBA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have HSBA shares performed in 2024? HSBC's stock was trading at GBX 635.50 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, HSBA shares have increased by 4.4% and is now trading at GBX 663.60. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does HSBC pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for HSBC? HSBC announced a dividend on Wednesday, February 21st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 7th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.31 per share on Thursday, April 25th. This represents a dividend yield of 3.81%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 7th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.10. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for HSBA. Is HSBC a good dividend stock? HSBC (LON:HSBA) pays an annual dividend of GBX 48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.36%. HSBA has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 5,274.73%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for HSBA. What other stocks do shareholders of HSBC own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other HSBC investors own include Intelsat (I), HSBC (HSBC), Associated British Foods (ABF), Bank of America (BAC), Fossil Group (FOSL), Chaarat Gold (CGH), AMC Entertainment (AMC), First Data (FDC), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) and Apollo Global Management (APO). How do I buy shares of HSBC? Shares of HSBA stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). 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