HSBC addresses the concerns that are gripping the stock market — and dismisses most of them
Strategists at the bank recommend leaning into technology stocks, especially in the U.S. and Asia, and European banks.
Market Watch9/23/2026Neutral
HSBC
HSBC Holdings PLC ADRNYSEFINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - DIVERSIFIED
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$345.38B
P/E Ratio
14.42
EPS
$7.00
Beta
0.57
52W High
$107.43
52W Low
$61.80
50-Day MA
$103.42
200-Day MA
$91.38
Dividend Yield
0.75%
Profit Margin
37.80%
Forward P/E
10.70
PEG Ratio
0.89
About HSBC Holdings PLC ADR
HSBC Holdings plc offers banking and financial products and services globally. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $67.43B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $67.43B |
| EBITDA | — |
| Operating Margin | 58.80% |
| Return on Equity | 13.10% |
| Return on Assets | 0.78% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $4.91 |
| Book Value | $12.60 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.77 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 5.12 |
| EV/Revenue | 2.003 |
| EV/EBITDA | — |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 2.60% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 25.40% |
| Shares Outstanding | $3.42B |
| Float | $13.58B |
| % Insiders | 0.00% |
| % Institutions | 2.49% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
21.21%
HV 20-Day
19.58%
HV 30-Day
17.26%
HV 60-Day
21.12%
HV Rank
6.7%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($106.08 target)
1
Buy1
Hold1
Strong SellLatest News
HSBC Targets Higher-Return Growth: Can the Stock Keep Climbing?
HSBC is up 31.2% YTD and near its 52-week high as focused growth, $2B in savings and a 10.93X forward P/E shape the next leg.
Zacks Investment Research9/22/2026Neutral
Can HSBC's Enhanced U.S. Premier Offering Drive Wealth Growth?
HSBC is expanding its U.S. Premier offering with wealth, travel, health and cross-border services as affluent customers diversify globally.
Zacks Investment Research9/21/2026Positive
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) Presents at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) Presents at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript
Seeking Alpha9/15/2026Neutral
Can HSBC's Germany Pullback Support Profitability and Efficiency?
HSBC's Germany wind-down targets 320 positions by 2028 as the bank simplifies operations and redirects resources toward higher-growth businesses.
Zacks Investment Research9/11/2026Neutral
HSBC's first female CFO Pam Kaur to step down in 2027
HSBC , Chief Financial Officer, Pam Kaur, plans to step down in 2027, the latest high-profile executive departure at the Asia-focused lender.
Reuters9/10/2026Negative
HSBC Chief Financial Officer to Leave in 2027
Pam Kaur told the group's board of her intention to stand down next year, though the exact date of her departure hasn't been confirmed.
WSJ9/10/2026Neutral
HSBC to wind down German business for transaction services, over 300 jobs to be phased out
HSBC is winding down its transactions services business in Germany, resulting in more than 300 job reductions, a spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday.
Reuters9/9/2026Negative
HSBC shares carry 'sell' rating as broker says valuation leaves no room for disappointment
Shore Capital has reiterated its sell recommendation on HSBC Holdings PLC (LSE:HSBA, NYSE:HSBC), warning the shares' punchy valuation more than reflects the bank's confident outlook. Analyst Gary Greenwood kept his 1,335p target price, implying 13% downside from the current level.
Proactive Investors9/3/2026Negative
HSBC Eyes Singapore Consolidation: Will Simplification Aid Growth?
HSBC is weighing a Singapore banking consolidation to simplify operations, cut duplication and sharpen its focus on higher-growth businesses in Asia.
Zacks Investment Research9/1/2026Neutral
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Data last updated: 9/28/2026