HSBC (HSBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Q: What analysts cover HSBC?

HSBC has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup , Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft , Jefferies Financial Group , JPMorgan Chase & Co. , and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

GBX 1,528.40 +24.40 (+1.62%)

As of 08/28/2026 12:34 PM Eastern

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HSBC - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
0

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for HSBC in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 8 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating for HSBA.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,394.25

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for HSBC, the average price target is GBX 1,394.25. The highest price target for HSBA is GBX 1,570, while the lowest price target for HSBA is GBX 1,120. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -8.78% from the current price of GBX 1,528.40.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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HSBA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/30/25 to 8/30/26	1 Month Ago 7/31/25 to 7/31/26	3 Months Ago 6/1/25 to 6/1/26	1 Year Ago 8/30/24 to 8/30/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 1,394.25	GBX 1,301.75	GBX 1,300.50	GBX 969.17
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

HSBA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

HSBA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

HSBC Stock vs. The Competition

Type	HSBC	Finance Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.00	2.27
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent HSBA News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/14/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Sector perform	GBX 1,275 ➝ GBX 1,375	-10.67%
8/7/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	GBX 1,380 ➝ GBX 1,450	-4.76%
8/5/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Hold	GBX 1,520	+0.95%
8/5/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	GBX 1,640 ➝ GBX 1,570	+2.56%
8/4/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold	GBX 1,120	-28.74%
5/7/2026	Shore Capital Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold	GBX 1,210 ➝ GBX 1,250	-5.99%
5/6/2026	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold	GBX 1,450 ➝ GBX 1,450	+6.96%
5/5/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	GBX 1,419 ➝ GBX 1,419	+11.35%
3/25/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 1,035	+16.50%

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Should I Buy HSBC Stock? HSBA Pros and Cons Explained

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 Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these HSBC pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

HSBC
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in HSBC Holdings plc:

HSBC Holdings plc reported a significant increase in first-half profit, driven by higher interest rates and strong growth in wealth management, indicating robust financial health and potential for continued profitability.
The bank has restarted a substantial share buyback program, valued between $1 billion and $1.3 billion, which can enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares and potentially increasing earnings per share.
Current stock price is around GBX 1,340, reflecting a strong performance in the market and investor confidence following the recent profit increase.
Management's commitment to investing in wealth management, particularly in high-growth markets like Singapore, suggests a strategic focus on areas with potential for higher returns.
HSBC Holdings plc's shares have recently crossed above their 200-day moving average, a technical indicator that often signals sustained upward momentum in stock performance.

HSBC
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in HSBC Holdings plc for these reasons:

Despite recent profit growth, analysts have expressed valuation concerns, with Jefferies assigning a hold rating and a significantly lower price target of GBX 1,120, indicating potential overvaluation.
Citigroup has downgraded its price target from GBX 1,640 to GBX 1,570, suggesting that the recent stock rally may have already priced in the strong earnings results, leaving less room for further growth.
The stock's recent record-breaking rally increases the risk of profit-taking, which could lead to volatility and a potential decline in share price as investors lock in gains.
HSBC Holdings plc's decision to divest from non-strategic operations, while aimed at focusing on priority markets, may lead to short-term disruptions and uncertainty regarding future revenue streams.
Investors are currently seeking the next catalyst for growth after the recent rally, and any lack of clear direction in future earnings could negatively impact investor sentiment.

HSBA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for HSBC is GBX 1,394.25, with a high forecast of GBX 1,570 and a low forecast of GBX 1,120.

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HSBC in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HSBA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HSBA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, HSBC's stock has a predicted downside of -8.78% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, HSBC's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

HSBC has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like HSBC less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for HSBC is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.27. Learn more on how HSBA compares to other companies.

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HSBC (HSBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target