HSBC (HSBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 944.10 +9.90 (+1.06%)

As of 04:14 AM Eastern

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

Hold

Based on 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
3

Based on 7 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 7 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for HSBA.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 947.86

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for HSBC, the average price target is GBX 947.86. The highest price target for HSBA is GBX 1,070, while the lowest price target for HSBA is GBX 870. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.40% from the current price of GBX 944.10.

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HSBA Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/7/24 to 8/7/25	1 Month Ago 7/8/24 to 7/8/25	3 Months Ago 5/9/24 to 5/9/25	1 Year Ago 8/8/23 to 8/7/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	GBX 947.86	GBX 991.67	GBX 991.67	GBX 800
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

HSBA 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.

HSBA 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.

HSBC Stock vs. The Competition

Type	HSBC	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.43	2.64
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent HSBA News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/4/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	GBX 830 ➝ GBX 870	-5.69%
7/31/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Hold	GBX 910	-1.54%
7/30/2025	Shore Capital 1 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Hold	GBX 980	+3.81%
7/30/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector perform	GBX 900	-4.79%
3/25/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 1,035	+16.50%
3/6/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	GBX 960 ➝ GBX 1,070	+20.84%
8/21/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 870	+33.13%
2/29/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 800	+30.02%

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Should I Buy HSBC Stock? HSBA 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 Sunday, August 3, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these HSBC pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

HSBC
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $12.60, which reflects a recent upward trend as it has crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating potential bullish momentum.
HSBC Holdings plc has a strong market capitalization of approximately £210 billion, showcasing its stability and size in the financial sector.
Analysts have issued a "buy" rating with a price target of GBX 1,035 ($13.99), suggesting that there is significant upside potential for the stock.
The company has a low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 9.08, which may indicate that the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
With assets totaling $3.0 trillion and operations in 62 countries, HSBC Holdings plc is well-positioned to capitalize on global banking and financial services growth.

HSBC
Bear Case

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

The stock has a relatively high beta of 0.52, indicating that it may be less volatile than the market, which could limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.
Despite recent positive movements, the stock's price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio of 5.97 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate.
Brokerage reports indicate mixed ratings, with some firms maintaining a "hold" rating, which may signal uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
The financial sector is subject to regulatory changes and economic fluctuations, which could impact HSBC Holdings plc's profitability and stock performance.
Recent trading volumes have shown fluctuations, which may indicate investor uncertainty and could lead to increased volatility in the stock price.

HSBA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for HSBC is GBX 947.86, with a high forecast of GBX 1,070 and a low forecast of GBX 870.
: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HSBC in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HSBA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HSBA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, HSBC's stock has a predicted upside of 0.40% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: HSBC has been rated by research analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank Of Canada, and Shore Capital in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like HSBC less than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for HSBC is Hold while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how HSBA compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:HSBA) was last updated on 8/7/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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HSBC (HSBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target