HSBC (HSBC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
11

Buy
3

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for HSBC.

Consensus Price Target

$97.00
2.22% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for HSBC, the average price target is $97.00. The highest price target for HSBC is $97.00, while the lowest price target for HSBC is $97.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.22% from the current price of $94.90.

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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HSBC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/13/25 to 10/13/26	1 Month Ago 9/13/25 to 9/13/26	3 Months Ago 7/15/25 to 7/15/26	1 Year Ago 10/13/24 to 10/13/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$97.00	$97.00	N/A	$63.00
Forecasted Upside	2.22% Upside	-7.89% Downside	N/A	-5.40% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

HSBC 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.

HSBC 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	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.06	2.28	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	2.31% Upside	38.70% Upside	19.33% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent HSBC News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/23/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
9/13/2026	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 3 of 5 stars	Downgrade	Moderate Buy ➝ Hold
8/17/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform
8/6/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
8/5/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Reiterated Rating	Buy
8/5/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
8/5/2026	Shore Capital Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Downgrade	Sell
8/4/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Downgrade	Hold ➝ Strong Sell	$100.50 ➝ $97.00	-5.49%
8/3/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
7/15/2026	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
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5/12/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Reiterated Rating	Buy
5/7/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
5/5/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/24/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
2/3/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Reiterated Rating	Buy
1/14/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight

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Should I Buy HSBC Stock? HSBC 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, October 12, 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 is currently trading at $94.28, which is below the average analyst price target of $97.00, suggesting potential upside for investors who believe the stock is undervalued relative to its consensus forecast.
The company recently demonstrated strong financial performance by reporting earnings per share of $2.25 for the quarter, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $2.24, indicating that the bank is generating profits above expectations.
HSBC Holdings plc offers a dividend yield of 2.14%, providing a steady income stream for investors, with a payout ratio of 28.09% that suggests the company retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment and growth.
The bank is actively innovating in the financial technology sector, having recently completed a technical verification test with Ant Digital Technologies that allows AI agents to make micropayments using tokenized deposits, positioning the company at the forefront of digital payment solutions.
HSBC Holdings plc has a low beta of 0.58, meaning its stock price tends to be less volatile than the overall market, which can provide a more stable investment experience for risk-averse investors.

HSBC
Bear Case

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

The stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" from sixteen research firms, with two analysts issuing sell ratings and eleven issuing hold ratings, indicating a lack of strong bullish sentiment among professional investors.
HSBC Holdings plc is planning to cut up to 70% of its UK wealth adviser roles as part of a major shift toward AI, which could lead to significant operational disruptions and potential loss of client relationships in a key market.
The company is phasing out fixed-pay allowance payouts for senior staff in favor of a greater proportion of compensation in the form of bonuses, a move that could create uncertainty and dissatisfaction among key employees.
HSBC Holdings plc has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, which, while not extreme, indicates a moderate level of leverage that could become a burden if interest rates rise or economic conditions deteriorate.
The stock is trading below its 50-day moving average of $103.11, suggesting that short-term momentum is negative and that the stock may be in a downtrend.

HSBC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for HSBC is $97.00, with a high forecast of $97.00 and a low forecast of $97.00.

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HSBC in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HSBC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HSBC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, HSBC's stock has a predicted upside of 2.22% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, HSBC's stock had 5 downgrades by analysts.

HSBC has been rated by research analysts at BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Erste Group Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Royal Bank Of Canada, Shore Capital Group, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

HSBC also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Analysts like HSBC less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for HSBC is 2.06 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.28. Learn more on how HSBC compares to other companies.

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HSBC (HSBC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

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HSBC Analyst Ratings Over Time

HSBC Analyst Recommendations By Month

HSBC Price Targets by Month

HSBC Stock vs. The Competition

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Should I Buy HSBC Stock? HSBC Pros and Cons Explained

HSBC
Bull Case

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Bear Case

HSBC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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HSBC (HSBC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

HSBC Analyst Ratings Over Time

HSBC Analyst Recommendations By Month

HSBC Price Targets by Month

HSBC Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy HSBC Stock? HSBC Pros and Cons Explained

HSBC Bull Case

HSBC Bear Case

HSBC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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