HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) have been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eleven ratings firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $63.00.

HSBC has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley began coverage on HSBC in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. They set an “equal weight” rating for the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of HSBC in a report on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of HSBC in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Erste Group Bank raised shares of HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised shares of HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On HSBC

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of HSBC. Mather Group LLC. purchased a new stake in HSBC in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. NewSquare Capital LLC increased its holdings in shares of HSBC by 152.6% during the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 432 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 261 shares in the last quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of HSBC by 287.1% in the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 329 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 244 shares during the last quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new stake in HSBC in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC acquired a new position in HSBC during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Institutional investors own 1.48% of the company’s stock.

Key HSBC News

Here are the key news stories impacting HSBC this week:

• Positive Sentiment: HSBC provided a £135m green loan to fund the redevelopment of a landmark Lloyds office in Edinburgh — a sign of continued deal pipeline, fee and lending activity and support for the bank’s ESG credentials. Green loan for Edinburgh office redevelopment
• Positive Sentiment: HSBC Institutional Trust (acting as trustee) helped secure refinancing for Parkway Life REIT’s S$887m facility — illustrates recurring transaction-related revenue and client banking activity. Parkway Life REIT refinancing
• Neutral Sentiment: HSBC research highlighted India’s private sector PMI rising to a three‑month high — useful macro context for the bank’s Asia franchise but not an immediate driver of HSBC’s own earnings. India PMI via HSBC research
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst notes and downgrades issued by HSBC research (including ratings changes on Walmart and TechnipFMC) reflect active coverage but have limited direct impact on HSBC’s own fundamentals. HSBC downgrades Walmart
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that HSBC cut roughly 10% of its U.S. debt capital markets team as part of a broader overhaul are pressuring sentiment — layoffs signal short‑term disruption, potential deal coverage loss in the U.S. and ongoing restructuring risk. HSBC cuts 10% of US debt capital markets team

HSBC Price Performance

Shares of HSBC stock opened at $88.14 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $302.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.55, a PEG ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 0.52. The company has a quick ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $83.23 and its 200-day simple moving average is $73.75. HSBC has a 52 week low of $45.66 and a 52 week high of $90.81.

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.