HSBC (HSBC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

HSBC Holdings plc, founded in 1865 as The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, is a leading global bank headquartered in London. Originally established to facilitate trade between Europe and Asia, the group has grown into a network spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, North America and Latin America. With operations in more than 60 countries and territories, HSBC serves millions of customers through a combination of retail branches, digital platforms and commercial offices.

The bank’s main business activities are organized across four core divisions: Retail Banking and Wealth Management offers personal banking services such as deposit accounts, mortgages, personal loans and investment products; Commercial Banking supports the needs of small and medium enterprises and mid-market companies with lending, cash management and trade services; Global Banking and Markets provides corporate and investment banking solutions including capital markets, advisory, financing and risk management; and Global Private Banking caters to high-net-worth individuals through tailored wealth planning and portfolio management.

HSBC maintains a particularly strong presence in its historic Asian home markets of Hong Kong and mainland China, while also serving as a major international bank in the United Kingdom. Its footprint extends to fast-growing markets in Southeast Asia, the Gulf region and Latin America, reflecting a strategic focus on connecting clients across developed and emerging economies. The group continues to invest in digital transformation, cybersecurity and open-banking initiatives to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Under the leadership of Group Chairman Mark Tucker and Chief Executive Officer Noel Quinn, HSBC has prioritized sustainable finance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. The bank has set ambitious targets to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, increase access to financial services and drive innovation in green lending. HSBC’s governance structure and global network position it to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes and deliver long-term value to shareholders and stakeholders alike.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $59.92 to $60.41
• 50-Day Range: $55.19 to $61.06
• 52-Week Range: $39.42 to $61.88
• Volume: 1.15 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.75 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $211.80 billion
• P/E Ratio: 11.05
• Dividend Yield: 3.29%
• Price Target: $63.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

HSBC Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

HSBC scored higher than 43% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 685th out of 936 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

HSBC has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

HSBC has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 6.91%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for HSBC are expected to grow by 6.91% in the coming year, from $6.66 to $7.12 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of HSBC is 11.05, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.88.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of HSBC is 11.05, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.92.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

HSBC has a PEG Ratio of 1.91. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

HSBC has a P/B Ratio of 1.12. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.15% of the float of HSBC has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

HSBC has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in HSBC has recently decreased by 10.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

HSBC pays a meaningful dividend of 3.26%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

HSBC does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of HSBC is 36.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, HSBC will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.81% next year. This indicates that HSBC will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.15% of the float of HSBC has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

HSBC has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in HSBC has recently decreased by 10.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.39

News Sentiment

HSBC has a news sentiment score of 0.39. 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 0.85 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for HSBC this week, compared to 25 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

17 people have searched for HSBC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 70% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 5 people have added HSBC to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -29% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, HSBC insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.01% of the stock of HSBC is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 1.48% of the stock of HSBC is held by institutions.

HSBC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HSBC shares performed this year?

HSBC's stock was trading at $49.46 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, HSBC stock has increased by 21.8% and is now trading at $60.24.
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How were HSBC's earnings last quarter?

HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 29th. The financial services provider reported $1.95 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.60 by $0.35. The financial services provider had revenue of $17.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.60 billion. HSBC had a net margin of 14.55% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.55%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does HSBC have any subsidiaries?

HSBC subsidiaries include AXA Singapore, PT Bank HSBC Indonesia, 452 TALF Plus ABS Opportunities SPV LLC, 452 TALF SPV LLC, Almacenadora Banpacifico S.A. (In Liquidation), Arcadia Financial Services (Asia) Limited, Assetfinance December (F) Limited, and others.

How do I buy shares of HSBC?

Shares of HSBC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of HSBC own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that HSBC investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), American Water Works (AWK), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/25 Dividend: 3/07/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/25 Dividend: 3/07/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/25/2025
• Last Earnings: 4/29/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/20 Dividend: 5/09/2025
• Record date for 6/20 Dividend: 5/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/20/2025
• Today: 7/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - FOREIGN
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NYSE:HSBC
• CIK: 1089113
• Web: www.hsbc.com
• Phone: 44-20-7991-8888
• Fax: 44-20-7992-4880
• Employees: 211,304
• Year Founded: 1865

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $63.00
• High Stock Price Target: $63.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $63.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +4.6%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.45
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.05
• Forward P/E Ratio: 9.05
• P/E Growth: 1.91
• Net Income: $23.98 billion
• Net Margins: 14.55%
• Pretax Margin: 22.33%
• Return on Equity: 12.55%
• Return on Assets: 0.81%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.51
• Current Ratio: 0.93
• Quick Ratio: 0.93

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $141.75 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.49
• Cash Flow: $7.78 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.74
• Book Value: $53.68 per share
• Price / Book: 1.12

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 3,515,940,000
• Free Float: 3,515,592,000
• Market Cap: $211.80 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.57