Brokerages Set HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) Target Price at $63.00

HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) has earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eleven analysts that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, six have issued a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $63.00.

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on HSBC shares. Bank of America raised HSBC from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of HSBC in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of HSBC in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They set an “equal weight” rating for the company. Finally, Erste Group Bank raised HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 20th.

HSBC Price Performance

NYSE HSBC opened at $94.17 on Monday. HSBC has a fifty-two week low of $45.66 and a fifty-two week high of $94.78. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $84.10 and its two-hundred day moving average is $74.24. The firm has a market cap of $323.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 0.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 0.92 and a quick ratio of 0.92.

Trending Headlines about HSBC

Here are the key news stories impacting HSBC this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results showed a big improvement: Q4 revenue rose ~41–42% Y/Y, pre‑tax profit increased and impairments (ECL) fell, while EPS hit consensus and margins/ROE were healthy — a core driver of the rally. HSBC quarterly earnings (MarketBeat)
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised medium‑term income/returns targets and flagged higher banking net interest income in FY26, and the bank declared a fourth interim dividend—signals of improving profitability and returning capital (subject to capital rules). HSBC raises returns outlook (Proactive)
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary and market reaction were supportive: firms noted the Q4 beat and upgraded or stayed constructive, helping push shares to new highs in Hong Kong/Europe. Analysts react to HSBC results (Proactive)
• Neutral Sentiment: Regional performance mixed: HSBC India reported an 11% rise in profit before tax (corporate & institutional strength) and HSBC Continental Europe flagged solid client activity, partly offset by lower NIMs in a low‑rate environment. These are supportive for diversification but not game‑changing alone. HSBC India profit up 11% (Economic Times)
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/capital constraint: HSBC warned capital ratios need to improve before buybacks resume — a limit on shareholder returns until capital metrics strengthen (relevant despite the dividend). HSBC says capital ratios need to improve (FT)
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing cost actions include cuts in parts of the U.S. debt‑capital markets team and other restructurings; this reduces expense run‑rate but may signal business pruning and near‑term execution risk. HSBC cuts U.S. DCM team (MSN)

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC lifted its stake in HSBC by 30.7% in the fourth quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 498 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $43,000 after buying an additional 117 shares in the last quarter. Lester Murray Antman dba SimplyRich lifted its position in HSBC by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. Lester Murray Antman dba SimplyRich now owns 12,445 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $979,000 after acquiring an additional 123 shares in the last quarter. Ellevest Inc. boosted its stake in HSBC by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Ellevest Inc. now owns 18,219 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,433,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares during the period. Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec increased its holdings in HSBC by 5.3% during the 4th quarter. Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec now owns 2,658 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $209,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Checchi Capital Advisers LLC raised its stake in shares of HSBC by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Checchi Capital Advisers LLC now owns 26,554 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $2,089,000 after purchasing an additional 144 shares during the period. 1.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.