HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) Upgraded at Zacks Research

Zacks Research upgraded shares of HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating in a report published on Monday morning,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently commented on HSBC. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on HSBC in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued an “equal weight” rating on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on HSBC in a research note on Thursday, March 26th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Bank of America raised HSBC from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of HSBC in a research note on Friday, January 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $63.00.

HSBC Price Performance

Shares of HSBC stock opened at $90.29 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.87 and a quick ratio of 0.87. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $85.54 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $77.93. The stock has a market capitalization of $310.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 0.55. HSBC has a one year low of $45.66 and a one year high of $94.79.

HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Saturday, February 14th. The financial services provider reported $1.35 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $17.70 billion for the quarter. HSBC had a return on equity of 13.10% and a net margin of 16.07%. Analysts forecast that HSBC will post 6.66 EPS for the current year.

HSBC Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th will be given a dividend of $2.25 per share. This is a boost from HSBC’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. This represents a $9.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 10.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th. HSBC’s dividend payout ratio is presently 148.43%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On HSBC

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Shilanski & Associates Inc. bought a new stake in HSBC in the third quarter worth $5,141,000. Wedbush Securities Inc. boosted its holdings in HSBC by 101.3% in the third quarter. Wedbush Securities Inc. now owns 26,822 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,904,000 after acquiring an additional 13,495 shares in the last quarter. Foresight Global Investors Inc. bought a new stake in HSBC in the third quarter worth $12,810,000. American Century Companies Inc. boosted its holdings in HSBC by 14.7% in the third quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,311,820 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $93,113,000 after acquiring an additional 168,438 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dynasty Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in HSBC in the third quarter worth $1,563,000. 1.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More HSBC News

Here are the key news stories impacting HSBC this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded HSBC from “Hold” to “Strong Buy,” boosting investor sentiment and likely contributing to buying interest. Zacks.com
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group raised its FY2027 EPS forecast for HSBC (from $8.95 to $9.05), signaling stronger earnings expectations relative to prior guidance and supporting the stock. Erste estimate note
• Positive Sentiment: HSBC has refined its Australia exit plan to prioritize the sale of a roughly $26 billion loan portfolio — a move that could unlock capital, reduce regional complexity and speed redeployment into higher‑growth markets. That strategic clarity is likely viewed favorably by investors. HSBC Refines Australia Exit Strategy With Focus on Loan Portfolio Sale
• Neutral Sentiment: HSBC Continental Europe is acting as a stabilisation manager for a Hochtief bond offering — a routine capital markets role that highlights fee‑earning activity but is unlikely to move the stock materially on its own. HSBC Continental Europe: Pre Stabilisation Notice
• Neutral Sentiment: Canara HSBC Life Insurance activity (new market‑linked savings product launch and a ₹250 crore NCD issuance advisory) underscores ongoing JV business momentum in India but has limited immediate impact on HSBC’s listed shares. Canara HSBC Life Insurance Launches Promise4Wealth
• Neutral Sentiment: HSBC’s new hub in Qormi earned LEED Gold certification — positive for ESG credentials but unlikely to be a near‑term stock driver. HSBC Hub in Qormi awarded LEED Gold certification
• Negative Sentiment: Sector caution: Evercore ISI commentary and HSBC warnings about repricing across bank stocks point to broader banking‑sector valuation risk that could cap upside or create short-term volatility for HSBC shares. Evercore ISI Lowers USB Target; HSBC Flags Repricing Across Bank Stocks

About HSBC

HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE: HSBC) is a multinational banking and financial services organization headquartered in London. It traces its origins to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, founded in 1865 to facilitate trade between Europe and Asia, and has since grown into one of the world’s largest banking groups. The company is publicly listed in multiple markets, including the London Stock Exchange, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and as an American depositary receipt on the New York Stock Exchange.

HSBC operates a universal banking model, serving retail, commercial, corporate and institutional clients.