HSBC Holdings plc $HSBC Shares Purchased by Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC grew its stake in shares of HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) by 33.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 29,525 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,410 shares during the quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC’s holdings in HSBC were worth $2,408,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. LVW Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in HSBC in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $267,000. Net Worth Advisory Group boosted its position in HSBC by 2.3% in the fourth quarter. Net Worth Advisory Group now owns 6,466 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $509,000 after buying an additional 146 shares during the last quarter. Trust Point Inc. boosted its position in HSBC by 39.6% in the fourth quarter. Trust Point Inc. now owns 10,636 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $837,000 after buying an additional 3,018 shares during the last quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC boosted its position in HSBC by 256.7% in the fourth quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 1,534 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $121,000 after buying an additional 1,104 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Kathmere Capital Management LLC boosted its position in HSBC by 3.9% in the fourth quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC now owns 21,695 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,707,000 after buying an additional 817 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 1.48% of the company’s stock.

HSBC News Summary

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 Trading Up 6.0%

Shares of HSBC stock opened at $90.29 on Thursday. 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 company has a market cap of $310.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.92, a PEG ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 0.55. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $85.54 and a 200-day simple moving average of $77.93. HSBC Holdings plc has a 1-year low of $45.66 and a 1-year high of $94.79.

HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) last announced its earnings results on Saturday, February 14th. The financial services provider reported $1.35 earnings per share for the quarter. HSBC had a return on equity of 13.10% and a net margin of 16.07%.The business had revenue of $17.70 billion during the quarter. On average, equities research analysts expect that HSBC Holdings plc will post 6.66 EPS for the current fiscal year.

HSBC Increases Dividend

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages recently commented on HSBC. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Zacks Research upgraded HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of HSBC in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Morgan Stanley began coverage on HSBC in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group began coverage on HSBC in a research report on Thursday, March 26th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $63.00.

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.