FY2027 Earnings Estimate for HSBC Issued By Erste Group Bank

HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) – Equities researchers at Erste Group Bank boosted their FY2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of HSBC in a report released on Thursday, April 2nd. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau now anticipates that the financial services provider will post earnings of $9.05 per share for the year, up from their previous forecast of $8.95. The consensus estimate for HSBC’s current full-year earnings is $6.66 per share.

HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Saturday, February 14th. The financial services provider reported $1.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. HSBC had a return on equity of 13.10% and a net margin of 16.07%.The firm had revenue of $17.70 billion during the quarter.

A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on HSBC. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of HSBC in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued an “equal weight” rating for the company. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised shares of HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on HSBC in a report on Thursday, March 26th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Zacks Research upgraded HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded HSBC from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Monday, March 16th. One research 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 company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, HSBC currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $63.00.

HSBC Price Performance

NYSE:HSBC opened at $90.29 on Wednesday. HSBC has a 12-month low of $45.66 and a 12-month high of $94.79. The firm has a market cap of $310.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 0.55. The company’s 50-day moving average is $85.54 and its two-hundred day moving average is $77.93. The company has a current ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62.

HSBC Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be issued a dividend of $2.25 per share. This represents a $9.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 10.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th. This is a positive change from HSBC’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. HSBC’s payout ratio is currently 148.43%.

Institutional Trading of HSBC

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of HSBC by 287.1% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 329 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 244 shares during the last quarter. Mather Group LLC. acquired a new stake in shares of HSBC during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of HSBC during the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc increased its holdings in shares of HSBC by 80.5% during the 3rd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 444 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 198 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in HSBC during the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. 1.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

HSBC News Roundup

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

HSBC Company Profile

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.