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HSBC Holdings plc

Financial Services · Banks - Diversified

$85.42

Down-$1.18 (-1.36%)

Updated Nov 1, 2026, 10:37 PM

SID Score

6.2/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

58/100

Neutral

Market cap
258.54B
P/E ratio
14.22
Dividend yield
3.86%
52-week range
$67.56 – $107.92
Volume
2.29M
Avg. volume
1.64M

Price performance · HSBC

HSBC price history

1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

Prices through Oct 30, 2026

HSBC closed at $85.42 after 20 trading sessions, down 11.65% for the selected period.

Last close
$85.42
Period change
-11.65%
Period low
$85.42
Period high
$97.58
Daily close
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HSBC OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Oct 30, 2026$85.94$85.94$84.91$85.422.29M
Oct 29, 2026$87.18$87.26$86.30$86.601.98M
Oct 28, 2026$86.57$86.83$85.54$86.372.27M
Oct 27, 2026$85.55$86.57$84.89$86.013.99M
Oct 26, 2026$91.84$91.86$91.11$91.211.34M
Oct 23, 2026$90.39$90.83$89.92$90.682.21M
Oct 22, 2026$92.13$93.04$91.50$91.892.05M
Oct 21, 2026$94.41$94.43$93.415$93.901.21M
Oct 20, 2026$92.22$93.69$92.17$92.741.42M
Oct 19, 2026$93.25$93.64$92.55$92.961.49M
Oct 16, 2026$95.62$96.12$94.39$94.571.49M
Oct 15, 2026$94.78$95.03$93.865$94.541.91M
Oct 14, 2026$93.54$94.00$92.96$93.912.06M
Oct 13, 2026$95.60$95.94$94.56$94.851.88M
Oct 12, 2026$94.29$94.80$94.13$94.321.59M
Oct 9, 2026$92.99$93.10$92.559$92.982.05M
Oct 8, 2026$92.09$92.73$91.56$92.613.56M
Oct 7, 2026$93.55$93.985$93.27$93.712.55M
Oct 6, 2026$97.75$98.07$97.57$97.581.33M
Oct 5, 2026$96.07$97.03$95.86$96.681.59M

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HSBC research

Overview

Company profile and research snapshot.

Company profile

Established in 1865 in Hong Kong, London-based HSBC is one of the largest banks in the world, with assets of USD 3 trillion and over 40 million customers worldwide. It operates in more than 50 countries with more than 200,000 full-time staff. The United Kingdom and Hong Kong are its two largest markets. The bank offers retail, commercial and institutional banking, global banking and markets, wealth management, and private banking.

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Analyst outlook

Consensus and target data currently published for this company.

Consensus
Hold
Average target
$52.00
Implied upside
—
Analysts
8
HSBC recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Jul 16, 2026CitigroupBuy—
May 14, 2026RBC Capital MarketsSector Perform—
May 8, 2026JP Morgan CazenoveNeutral—
May 6, 2026HSBCHold—
May 5, 2026UBSNeutral—
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News briefing

Generated Nov 1, 2026, 7:13 PM

Why Is HSBC Down Today?

HSBC shares declined 1.36% today amid a broader market context where the banking sector faces mixed signals from innovation initiatives and macroeconomic headwinds. While the bank is making strategic moves in emerging fintech partnerships, investor sentiment appears tempered by lack of major fundamental catalysts and concerns about wealth management dynamics in a higher-rate environment.

    Bottom line: HSBC's 1.36% decline appears driven by macro headwinds and lack of near-term catalysts rather than company-specific negative news. The bank's blockchain initiatives and maintained analyst influence are positive long-term signals, but investors should monitor execution on fintech partnerships and wealth management trends as affluent clients reassess retirement requirements in the current economic environment.

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    HSBC Holdings Stock Performance

    HSBC Holdings plc has experienced significant short-term weakness despite maintaining positive long-term momentum. Per SID market data, shares trade at $85.42, reflecting a one-month decline of 10.85% and a steeper three-month pullback of 20.8%. Despite this recent sell-off, the stock retains a 21.96% gain over the trailing twelve months. HSBC currently trades well below both its 50-day moving average of $98.45 and its 200-day moving average of $93.41, indicating a decisive breakdown in technical support levels. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 21.9, placing the stock firmly in oversold territory, according to Massive/Polygon data. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 1.64 million shares. The stock's beta of 0.394 indicates substantially lower volatility than the broader market, making the recent sharp decline particularly notable for a traditionally defensive financial services holding.

    HSBC Holdings Valuation Analysis

    HSBC Holdings carries a market capitalization of approximately $258.5 billion, positioning it among the largest global banking institutions. Per SID market data, the stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.22, which remains moderate relative to the broader financial services sector. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.40, according to SEC filings, suggesting the market values the company at a premium to its net asset base. HSBC's negative PEG ratio of -1.72 reflects the atypical earnings growth trajectory currently embedded in analyst models. The company offers a dividend yield of 4.43%, providing meaningful income return to shareholders and representing one of the more attractive yields among large-cap global banks. The recent 20.8% decline over three months has compressed valuation multiples from previously elevated levels, bringing the P/E ratio closer to historical norms for the institution and its international banking peers.

    Smart Money Activity for HSBC

    Smart money indicators for HSBC Holdings present a mixed but institutionally supportive picture. Per SID market data, the composite smart money score stands at 58, generating a neutral overall signal. The institutional component scores a notable 21.5 out of 25, indicating strong conviction among large asset managers and fund complexes that maintain significant positions in the stock. According to SEC Form 4 filings, insider activity has been limited but constructive, with one insider trade recorded over the past 90 days — a purchase with zero sales — yielding an insider score of 12.5 out of 25. Dark pool activity registers at 12.0 out of 25, reflecting moderate off-exchange institutional trading interest. Congressional trading activity scores 12 out of 25, per 13F institutional filings, showing no significant political insider positioning. The divergence between the high institutional score and the neutral composite reading suggests professional money managers remain committed holders even as the stock has corrected sharply from recent highs.

    HSBC Holdings Earnings Outlook

    HSBC Holdings has delivered a mixed recent earnings trajectory, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent reported quarter, the company posted earnings per share of $2.20 against analyst estimates of $2.17, representing a modest positive surprise of $0.03. However, prior quarters showed slight underperformance, with the preceding period reporting EPS of $2.25 versus expectations of $2.28, a miss of $0.03. An earlier quarter saw a more pronounced shortfall, delivering $2.10 against consensus estimates of $2.22, a negative surprise of $0.12. Analysts currently project EPS of $2.28 for the upcoming reporting period on July 29, 2026, per analyst estimates. The pattern of narrow misses and beats indicates HSBC is tracking close to consensus expectations but has struggled to consistently exceed them. The next earnings release represents a critical data point for investors monitoring whether the recent stock decline reflects fundamental deterioration.

    Wall Street Analyst Ratings for HSBC

    Wall Street coverage of HSBC Holdings reflects a predominantly cautious consensus, per SID consensus data. The most recent rating came from Citigroup on July 16, 2026, initiating coverage with a Buy recommendation, representing the most bullish stance among current analysts. Prior to that, RBC Capital Markets assigned a Sector Perform rating on May 14, 2026, while JP Morgan Cazenove initiated with a Neutral rating on May 8, 2026, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Notably, HSBC's own research division rated the stock a Hold on May 6, 2026, and UBS assigned a Neutral rating on May 5, 2026. Of the five most recent analyst actions, four carry neutral or hold-equivalent ratings, with only Citigroup expressing a constructive outlook. This distribution suggests the majority of covering analysts view the stock as fairly valued at current levels despite the recent 20.8% three-month decline, signaling limited near-term catalysts in the consensus view.