HSBC (HSBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 849.79 +6.19 (+0.73%)

As of 05/9/2025 11:59 AM Eastern

HSBC - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
3

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for HSBC in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for HSBA.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 991.67

According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for HSBC, the average price target is GBX 991.67. The highest price target for HSBA is GBX 1,070, while the lowest price target for HSBA is GBX 870. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.70% from the current price of GBX 849.79.

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HSBA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/11/24 to 5/11/25	1 Month Ago 4/11/24 to 4/11/25	3 Months Ago 2/11/24 to 2/10/25	1 Year Ago 5/12/23 to 5/11/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 991.67	GBX 918.75	GBX 795	GBX 807.65
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

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	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.75	2.65
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
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	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/29/2025	Shore Capital 1 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Hold
3/25/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 1,035	+16.50%
3/6/2025	Citigroup 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	GBX 960 ➝ GBX 1,070	+20.84%
8/21/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 870	+33.13%
5/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	GBX 660 ➝ GBX 700	-1.44%
2/29/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 800	+30.02%
11/22/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Sector Perform
6/26/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Top Pick
6/14/2023	CICC Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Outperform	GBX 763.55	+24.84%

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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 Monday, May 5, 2025. 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:

The current stock price is around $846, reflecting a recent increase of approximately 2.6%, indicating positive market sentiment.
HSBC Holdings plc has a strong capital, funding, and liquidity position, which is crucial for stability and growth in the banking sector.
The company operates in 62 countries and territories, providing a diversified business model that can mitigate risks associated with economic downturns in specific regions.
Analysts have recently reaffirmed a "buy" rating, with target prices suggesting potential for further appreciation in stock value.
With assets totaling $3.0 trillion, HSBC Holdings plc is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations globally, which can enhance investor confidence.

HSBC
Bear Case

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

Despite the positive outlook, the stock has a relatively low P/E ratio, which may indicate that the market is not fully confident in its growth prospects.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold recently, which could signal a lack of confidence from those within the company.
The stock's beta of 0.52 suggests lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential high returns for aggressive investors.
HSBC Holdings plc has faced regulatory challenges in various markets, which could impact its operations and profitability.
Market conditions can be unpredictable, and economic factors such as interest rates and inflation may adversely affect the banking sector's performance.

HSBA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for HSBC is GBX 991.67, with a high forecast of GBX 1,070 and a low forecast of GBX 870.
: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HSBC in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HSBA shares.
: According to analysts, HSBC's stock has a predicted upside of 16.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: HSBC has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, and Shore Capital in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like HSBC more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for HSBC is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how HSBA compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:HSBA) was last updated on 5/11/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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HSBC (HSBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target