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HSBC (HSBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,277.58 -65.62 (-4.89%)
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HSBC - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 7 Analyst Ratings
Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
1

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, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for HSBA.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,219.86
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for HSBC, the average price target is GBX 1,219.86. The highest price target for HSBA is GBX 1,419, while the lowest price target for HSBA is GBX 1,050. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.52% from the current price of GBX 1,277.58.
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.
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HSBA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/5/25 to 5/5/26		1 Month Ago
4/5/25 to 4/5/26		3 Months Ago
2/4/25 to 2/4/26		1 Year Ago
5/5/24 to 5/5/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 1,219.86GBX 1,200GBX 1,122.50GBX 991.67
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate 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.
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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.
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HSBC Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHSBCFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.07
Consensus RatingHoldHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
5/5/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 1,419 ➝ GBX 1,419+11.35%
5/5/2026
Shore Capital Group Ltd logo
Shore Capital Group
1 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell
5/5/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 1,120 ➝ GBX 1,120-12.39%
3/17/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 1,190 ➝ GBX 1,360+16.02%
1/23/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHoldGBX 1,050 ➝ GBX 1,200-3.26%
1/9/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuyGBX 1,240 ➝ GBX 1,320+10.72%
10/30/2025
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector performGBX 950 ➝ GBX 1,050-1.69%
3/25/2025
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,035+16.50%
8/21/2024
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 870+33.13%

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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 Friday, May 1, 2026. 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:

  • The current stock price is around GBX 1,350, 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 £232.29 billion, showcasing its stability and size in the banking sector.
  • The company operates in 62 countries and territories, providing a diversified business model that can mitigate risks associated with economic downturns in specific regions.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a mix of "buy" and "hold" recommendations, with a consensus rating of "hold" and an average target price of GBX 1,200, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • HSBC maintains a robust capital, funding, and liquidity position, which is crucial for navigating financial uncertainties and supporting growth initiatives.

HSBC
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent positive movements, the stock has been subject to fluctuations, and the current price is still below some analysts' target prices, indicating potential volatility.
  • Insider selling has been observed, with significant shares sold recently, which may raise concerns about the confidence of insiders in the company's future performance.
  • The banking sector faces ongoing regulatory challenges and economic uncertainties, which could impact HSBC's profitability and growth prospects.
  • HSBC's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.29, while reasonable, may suggest that the stock is not undervalued compared to its peers, limiting upside potential.
  • With a beta of 0.56, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may appeal to conservative investors but could also mean less opportunity for high returns in a bullish market.

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 1,219.86, with a high forecast of GBX 1,419 and a low forecast of GBX 1,050.

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HSBC in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 downside of -4.52% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, HSBC's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

HSBC has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Shore Capital Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like HSBC less than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for HSBC is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.07. Learn more on how HSBA compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:HSBA) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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