LON:HSBA HSBC (HSBA) Share Price, News & Analysis → AI Cracks Open Largest Untapped Energy Reserve on Earth (From Banyan Hill Publishing) (Ad) Free HSBA Stock Alerts GBX 603 +0.50 (+0.08%) (As of 05:39 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 599.80▼ 603.3050-Day Range 575.80▼ 643.8052-Week Range 512.30▼ 665.60Volume2.18 million shsAverage Volume30.60 million shsMarket Capitalization£114.81 billionP/E Ratio677.53Dividend Yield7.96%Price TargetGBX 788.73 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get HSBC alerts: Email Address HSBC MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.90 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside30.9% UpsideGBX 788.73 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.32Based 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.3.55 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.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 788.73, HSBC has a forecasted upside of 30.9% from its current price of GBX 602.50.Amount of Analyst CoverageHSBC has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. 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 8.15%, 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 5,393.26%. 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 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHSBC has a news sentiment score of 0.32. 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 0.82 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for HSBC this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for HSBA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows9 people have added HSBC to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% 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 0.26% of the stock of HSBC is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions44.23% 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 676.97, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 152.73.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of HSBC is 676.97, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 448.20.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 0.68. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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 HeadlinesMarch 15, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) Insider Sells 28,719 Shares of StockMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comDeliveroo attracts bull rating from HSBCMarch 19, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Central Bank Gold Heist In ProgressWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. And central banks are buying at breakneck pace. Last year… 1,037 tons. Just 45 tons less than the record set two years ago.March 18, 2024 | msn.comHere are the updated 2024-26 dividend forecasts for HSBC sharesMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHSBC Mar 2024 41.000 putMarch 15, 2024 | msn.comHSBC announces new rules for all debit card customersMarch 15, 2024 | bloomberg.comTreasuries at 3% Still in Play This Year, HSBC’s Sels SaysMarch 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) Insider Georges Elhedery Sells 28,719 Shares of StockMarch 19, 2024 | The Bull Report (Ad)The AI Bottleneck No One is Talking AboutRenewable energy is growing at an impressive speed - but not fast enough. This could be one of the greatest periods for the nuclear industry ever.March 14, 2024 | mirror.co.ukHSBC warning of March spike in scams that saw £1.1m stolen in a month last yearMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comHSBC customers told to expect new debit card rules ahead of rolloutMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comHSBC issues warning to anyone with a bank account in the UKMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comHSBC leads Sizewell C investment push as time ticks on final investment decisionMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comHSBC announces 'helpful' scheme for customers but says you have to 'opt in'March 14, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comDown 11% but yielding 8%+, the HSBC share price looks a bargain to meMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comHSBC issues warning over phone call or email and says 'don't reply'March 12, 2024 | msn.comHSBC is giving away £220 to new customersMarch 12, 2024 | nz.news.yahoo.comBoard exit at HSBC Innovation BankingMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comHSBC UK offering new customers up to £220 to switch and saveMarch 11, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comCORRECTED-HSBC to hire almost 50 bankers for startup, venture lending in USMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comHSBC in Dartford High Street closes for two-week revampMarch 11, 2024 | businesswire.comTechstars Names HSBC Innovation Banking its Preferred Global Banking Partner to Support High-Growth StartupsMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comHSBC to hire almost 50 bankers for startup, venture lending in USMarch 10, 2024 | msn.comHSBC woos Asia’s ultra-rich to set up family offices in Hong Kong with suite of digital and wealth planning servicesMarch 8, 2024 | fxstreet.comUSD/CHF to extend its race higher over the near term – HSBCMarch 7, 2024 | msn.comAbu Dhabi Said to Tap Citi, HSBC and FAB for Etihad Airways IPOMarch 7, 2024 | msn.comHSBC India successfully concludes its Business Case programme focusing on career preparedness of undergraduate studentsSee 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 12/21 Dividend11/09/2023Dividend Payable12/21/2023Ex-Dividend for 4/25 Dividend3/07/2024Today3/19/2024Dividend Payable4/25/2024Get 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 788.73 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,000 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 580 Potential Upside/Downside+30.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.90 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.89 Trailing P/E Ratio676.97 Forward P/E Ratio6.46 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 / Sales2.04 Cash FlowGBX 7,071.60 per share Price / Cash Flow0.09 Book ValueGBX 882 per share Price / Book0.68Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares19,040,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£114.72 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.59 Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.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 These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of HSBC was last updated on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 11:35 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in HSBC Holdings plc: HSBC Holdings plc has shown a consistent increase in institutional ownership percentage, indicating confidence from large financial entities in the company's performance and potential growth. Recent positive developments in HSBC Holdings plc's financial reports have led to a surge in stock price, offering potential capital gains for investors. HSBC Holdings plc's strategic expansion into emerging markets has opened up new revenue streams and diversified its business portfolio, reducing dependency on specific markets. With a strong global presence, HSBC Holdings plc is well-positioned to benefit from the recovery of the global economy, providing stability and growth opportunities for investors. HSBC Holdings plc's focus on digital transformation and innovation in banking services enhances its competitiveness in the evolving financial landscape, potentially attracting tech-savvy investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in HSBC Holdings plc for these reasons: HSBC Holdings plc's exposure to global economic uncertainties and geopolitical risks may lead to volatility in its stock price, posing a risk to investors seeking stable returns. The low interest rate environment could impact HSBC Holdings plc's net interest margins, potentially affecting its profitability and dividend payouts to investors. Regulatory changes and compliance costs in the banking sector could increase operational expenses for HSBC Holdings plc, impacting its bottom line and shareholder returns. Market competition and disruptive fintech companies pose a threat to traditional banking institutions like HSBC Holdings plc, challenging its market share and revenue growth potential. Investors should carefully monitor HSBC Holdings plc's debt levels and credit quality metrics, as any deterioration in these areas could signal financial distress and impact stock performance. HSBA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell HSBC stock right now? 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HSBC in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for HSBC's stock. Their HSBA share price targets range from GBX 580 to GBX 1,000. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 788.73 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 30.9% 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, HSBA stock has decreased by 5.2% and is now trading at GBX 602.50. 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. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 7th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.31 per share on Thursday, April 25th. This represents a yield of 3.81%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 7th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.10. The official announcement can be seen 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 8.15%. HSBA has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 5,393.26%. 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). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (LON:HSBA) was last updated on 3/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersCentral Bank Gold Heist In ProgressColonial Metals8,788% Return Predicted For THIS Crypto (already up 40% in 6 months)Paradigm PressAltcoin FRENZY Alert…Crypto 101 MediaThe AI Bottleneck No One is Talking AboutThe Bull ReportThe world’s greatest investmentPorter & CompanyMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsMonument Traders AllianceSHOCKING Footage From Tesla Gigafactory In Austin, TexasInvestorPlaceThis AI Trade Machine Made 1,729%* (With 89% Wins)Prosper Trading Academy Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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