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

Shares of HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) have earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eleven ratings firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, six have issued a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $63.00.

HSBC has been the topic of several analyst reports. Zacks Research raised HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of HSBC in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. They set an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of HSBC in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Erste Group Bank raised shares of HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of HSBC in a report on Monday, December 29th.

Key Headlines Impacting HSBC

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On HSBC

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in HSBC. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in HSBC by 19.0% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 11,896 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $723,000 after buying an additional 1,899 shares in the last quarter. Ignite Planners LLC increased its stake in shares of HSBC by 1.5% in the 2nd quarter. Ignite Planners LLC now owns 17,122 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,076,000 after acquiring an additional 253 shares during the last quarter. AlTi Global Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of HSBC in the 2nd quarter worth $246,000. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC raised its holdings in shares of HSBC by 4.4% during the 2nd quarter. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC now owns 4,022 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $244,000 after acquiring an additional 168 shares during the period. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of HSBC by 10.3% during the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 92,476 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $5,622,000 after acquiring an additional 8,661 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 1.48% of the company’s stock.

HSBC Trading Up 1.5%

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

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.