FY2027 Earnings Forecast for HSBC Issued By Erste Group Bank

HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) – Investment analysts at Erste Group Bank issued their FY2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of HSBC in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, March 4th. Erste Group Bank analyst S. Lingnau anticipates that the financial services provider will post earnings per share of $8.90 for the year. Erste Group Bank currently has a “Buy” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for HSBC’s current full-year earnings is $6.66 per share.

HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The financial services provider reported $0.37 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.60 by ($1.23). The business had revenue of $17.72 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.01 billion. HSBC had a return on equity of 13.10% and a net margin of 16.07%.

HSBC has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Zacks Research downgraded HSBC from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of HSBC in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of HSBC in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of HSBC in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $63.00.

HSBC Stock Up 0.4%

HSBC stock opened at $85.86 on Monday. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $85.73 and a 200 day simple moving average of $75.77. HSBC has a 1-year low of $45.66 and a 1-year high of $94.79. The company has a current ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62. The company has a market cap of $294.94 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 0.50.

Institutional Trading of HSBC

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Mather Group LLC. acquired a new position in HSBC during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of HSBC by 287.1% during the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 329 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 244 shares in the last quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of HSBC in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in shares of HSBC during the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Binnacle Investments Inc grew its position in shares of HSBC by 80.5% during the 3rd quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 444 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 198 shares during the period. 1.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

HSBC Increases Dividend

The business 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. This is an increase from HSBC’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. This represents a $9.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 10.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 13th. HSBC’s payout ratio is presently 32.73%.

Key Headlines Impacting HSBC

Here are the key news stories impacting HSBC this week:

• Positive Sentiment: HSBC Asset Management shifted to a “max” overweight on equities, saying peak fear over an Iran-driven oil spike has passed — a bullish internal view that supports risk‑on positioning and investor confidence. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: CEO and senior management publicly reiterated commitment to the GCC/Gulf region despite the Iran conflict — signals the bank expects to maintain revenue exposure in energy and corporate banking markets there. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: HSBC remains on investors’ radar as an income play after recent coverage noted a large dividend increase that materially lifts yield — this supports demand from yield‑seeking shareholders. (Market commentary summarising HSBC’s dividend boost.)
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and research teams have advised buying the dip in European banks, explicitly naming HSBC as a top pick — helps underpin share support after the region’s selloff. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: HSBC hired a sustainable‑finance veteran to lead transition efforts in Europe and the Americas — strengthens franchise in an area where fee pools and lending opportunities are growing. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: HSBC raised its 2026 Brent forecast to ~$80/bbl — a higher oil baseline has mixed effects (energy sector benefits vs. inflation/currency/FX and geopolitical risk implications). Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Press stories circulated about one‑off £500 payments appearing in some customers’ accounts — likely a targeted customer/PR program rather than a material corporate cash outflow. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: HSBC raised US$8bn via multi‑tranche senior unsecured notes — provides liquidity and term funding; routine for a global bank but adds debt to the balance sheet. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market structure/market reforms (HKEX board lot changes) and HSBC research views on sectors (e.g., tech/AI caution) are background items that may influence trading flows but are not direct drivers of HSBC’s fundamentals. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: HSBC has phased out some work‑from‑home flexibility for frontline/client‑facing staff in Hong Kong — a small operational shift that could affect staff morale and attract scrutiny, though financial impact is limited. Read More.

HSBC Company Profile

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.