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HSBC (HSBC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$49.29 +0.03 (+0.06%)
(As of 12/27/2024 05:45 PM ET)

HSBC - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
1
Buy
1

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for HSBC in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for HSBC.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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HSBC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/29/23 to 12/28/24
1 Month Ago
11/29/23 to 11/28/24
3 Months Ago
9/30/23 to 9/29/24
1 Year Ago
12/29/22 to 12/29/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

HSBC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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HSBC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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HSBC Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHSBCFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.33
2.50
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A18.16% Upside14.07% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/31/2024Dbs Bank
0 of 5 stars
M. Lu
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3/27/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Equal Weight
1/16/2024BNP Paribas
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform
11/22/2023Royal Bank of Canada
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform
10/17/2023Societe Generale
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 DowngradeHold ➝ Sell
9/12/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
8/29/2023UBS Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
8/7/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight
8/3/2023Berenberg Bank
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 Boost TargetGBX 780 ➝ GBX 820
8/1/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetGBX 675 ➝ GBX 722
6/14/2023CICC Research
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
5/4/2023Citigroup
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 Boost TargetGBX 650 ➝ GBX 730
5/3/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetGBX 880 ➝ GBX 1,000
1/5/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy

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Should I Buy HSBC Stock? HSBC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these HSBC pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

HSBC
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in HSBC Holdings plc:

  • HSBC Holdings plc recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $2.00 and a dividend yield of approximately 4.16%. This consistent dividend payment can provide a reliable income stream for investors.
  • The current stock price of HSBC Holdings plc is $48.04, reflecting a stable performance with a market capitalization of $173.07 billion. This indicates a strong position in the financial services sector.
  • HSBC has shown resilience with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, suggesting that the company is not overly reliant on debt to finance its operations, which can be a sign of financial stability.
  • Recent filings indicate that institutional investors are actively increasing their stakes in HSBC, with HighTower Advisors LLC boosting its holdings by 18.0% in the third quarter. This trend can signal confidence in the company's future performance.
  • HSBC operates through diverse segments including Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking and Markets, which can help mitigate risks associated with economic fluctuations in any single area.

HSBC
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in HSBC Holdings plc for these reasons:

  • Quantinno Capital Management LP recently reduced its position in HSBC by 6.2%, indicating some investors may be losing confidence in the stock's short-term prospects.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month low of $36.93, which may raise concerns about its volatility and potential for future declines.
  • Despite a solid dividend yield, the company's dividend payout ratio stands at 32.73%, which, while sustainable, may limit the potential for future dividend increases if earnings do not grow significantly.
  • HSBC's beta of 0.56 suggests lower volatility compared to the market, but this could also mean limited upside potential during bullish market conditions, which may deter growth-focused investors.
  • With only 1.48% of the stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds, there may be less institutional support compared to other companies, which can impact stock performance during market downturns.

HSBC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HSBC in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" HSBC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HSBC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, HSBC's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

HSBC also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Analysts like HSBC less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for HSBC is 2.33 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how HSBC compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:HSBC) was last updated on 12/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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