HSBC (HSBC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$89.75 -0.80 (-0.88%)

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

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
5

Based on 10 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 10 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for HSBC.

Consensus Price Target

$63.00
-29.81% Downside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for HSBC, the average price target is $63.00. The highest price target for HSBC is $63.00, while the lowest price target for HSBC is $63.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -29.81% from the current price of $89.75.

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 5/12/25 to 5/12/26	1 Month Ago 4/12/25 to 4/12/26	3 Months Ago 2/11/25 to 2/11/26	1 Year Ago 5/12/24 to 5/12/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$63.00	$63.00	$63.00	N/A
Forecasted Upside	-29.81% Downside	-30.22% Downside	-29.50% Downside	N/A
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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	2.50	2.31	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-30.38% Downside	27.80% Upside	16.37% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent HSBC News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating
5/6/2026	Weiss Ratings Not Rated		Downgrade	Hold (C+) ➝ Hold (C)
5/5/2026	Zacks Research Not Rated		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/14/2026	BNP Paribas Exane 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral
3/26/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
1/14/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight
1/9/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
12/17/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Edward Firth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Moderate Buy
12/10/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Perlie Mong Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
11/20/2025	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
10/10/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph Dickerson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold

3/6/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral
3/4/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Aman Rakkar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight
2/3/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform
2/3/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
7/31/2024	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	M. Lu Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy

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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 Sunday, May 10, 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 recently announced a significant increase in its quarterly dividend to $2.25, reflecting a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $9.00, which offers a compelling dividend yield of around 10.0%.
The current stock price is approximately $63.00, which is supported by a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
Recent analyst reports highlight HSBC's resilient performance in Q1, with Bank of America maintaining a Buy rating, suggesting that the stock may have valuation upside based on its financial health and market position.
HSBC has seen increased institutional interest, with hedge funds and other investors growing their stakes, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects and stability.
The company is undergoing a governance refresh, which can enhance oversight and succession planning, making it more attractive to institutional investors who prioritize strong governance practices.

HSBC
Bear Case

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

HSBC reported a $400 million expected credit loss in Q1 due to alleged fraud in a UK private-lending chain, raising concerns about the risks associated with private credit investments.
The company missed profit estimates in Q1, primarily due to increased credit charges related to conflict-related exposures, which could indicate underlying financial pressures.
Recent downgrades from analysts, such as BNP Paribas Exane lowering its rating from "outperform" to "neutral," suggest that some market experts are cautious about the stock's near-term performance.
HSBC's dividend payout ratio is currently over 148%, which may raise concerns about the sustainability of its dividend payments in the long term, especially if earnings do not improve.
Market volatility and geopolitical tensions could impact HSBC's operations and profitability, making it a riskier investment in uncertain economic conditions.

HSBC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for HSBC is $63.00, with a high forecast of $63.00 and a low forecast of $63.00.

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HSBC in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HSBC shares.

According to analysts, HSBC's stock has a predicted downside of -29.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, HSBC's stock had 5 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.

HSBC has been rated by research analysts at BNP Paribas Exane, The Goldman Sachs Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research 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 more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for HSBC is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. 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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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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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

What is HSBC's forecast for 2026?

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