HSBC Holdings plc(HSBC)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosHSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q4
while the 3.5% dividend yield is attractive, the extreme historical earnings volatility and the 15.50 P/E ratio suggest that the market may be overvaluing the bank's ability to maintain consistent profitability amidst geopolitical and credit risks.
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $2.20vs $2.18+0.9% | $19.1Bvs $18.6B+2.8% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | $1.85vs $1.80+2.8% | $17.7Bvs $17.0B+4.0% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | $1.80vs $1.65+9.1% | $33.5Bvs $16.0B+108.8% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 | $1.95vs $1.62+20.4% | $14.4Bvs $16.4B-12.4% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC)
HSBC said on Tuesday it had launched a review of its Turkish retail and corporate banking business and was considering all options, as part of its global drive to simplify its business and exit markets where it considers itself too small.
HSBC is halting lending to riskier private credit clients after high-profile bankruptcies cast doubt on underwriting standards in the sector and pushed banks to cut their exposure, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the matter.
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HSBC has appointed three senior bankers to its Capital Markets and Advisory team in Saudi Arabia, as the lender continues to strengthen its franchise in the Gulf and wider Middle East and Turkey region, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Monday.
Even as U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger dollar continue to limit gold's upside, growing diversification demand, central bank buying and ETF inflows should support further price gains for the yellow metal by the end of 2026, according to HSBC.
Key metrics vs top competitors for HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $97.40 | $334.74B | 16.10 | 3.19% | 15.11% | 11.84% | 3.39% | |
| $140.75 | $241.37B | 20.14 | -1.41% | 9.34% | 7.49% | — | |
| $339.22 | $908.94B | 16.92 | 3.31% | 20.66% | 16.32% | — | |
| $59.86 | $424.8B | 15.67 | -0.45% | 18.13% | 10.5% | — | |
| $27.41 | $92.56B | 11.37 | -10.85% | 25.26% | 9.19% | — | |
| $36.64 | $70.1B | 10.38 | -8.25% | 12.79% | 8.7% | — |
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HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) grew revenue by 3.2% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) is profitable, generating $22.29B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (15.1% net margin).
Yes, HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.39%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.8%. This is reasonable for most industries.
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 1.1%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has an efficiency ratio of 34.4%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
