NYSE:HSBC

HSBC Holdings P L C (HSBC)

91.53
+0.73 (0.80%)
as of Jun 8, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 8, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.

HSBC Holdings PLC has demonstrated a solid performance across key financial metrics, including net interest margin, efficiency ratios, capital ratios, return on assets (ROA), and loan-to-deposit ratios, which have been better than anticipated. The bank has effectively cleaned up its balance sheet and appears well-positioned for growth, particularly in emerging markets where it has a significant focus. While some experts suggest taking profits due to healthy gains, others emphasize the importance of holding as banks respond similarly to macroeconomic variables. There's a consensus that HSBC is relatively well-placed compared to other institutions, especially within Europe where valuations in banks are perceived to be more favorable than in North America. However, the potential for interest rates to remain unchanged or increase could further bolster the bank's attractiveness.

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Consensus
Hold
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Valuation
Fair Value
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BUY
Great bank. Have over 10,000 offices globally. Integrated asset management. Own 10% of a Chinese bank, which he thinks will be a winner for them. Very strong position in Asia. 4.6% dividend should be safe.
BUY
Very well run global company. More retail oriented. At these levels, it is one of the better banks to buy.
BUY
Has languished quite a bit over the last little while. One of the finest banks in the world. Good integration. Growing in asset-management.
DON'T BUY
Stock has been going sideways because their earnings growth quality is starting to slow down a bit. This would not be his choice in the sector.
DON'T BUY
Stock has had a mixed year. Don't own because a large bank, cannot have much growth. He has bought developing market banks though because they will participate in the growth of their economy.
DON'T BUY
Has always been considered a very strong, solid bank, but the risk profile started looking a little higher, so he sold his position for Royal Bank of Scotland. You are paying a big premium over other global banks.
BUY
Announced that the sub-prime mortgage issue is only about 1% of their portfolio. An exceptionally well run company. Very conservative. With the valuation that has emerged on the bank, he would be buying it. A wonderful global franchise.
DON'T BUY
One of the 10 largest banks in the world. Whenever a bank gets that large, organic growth becomes increasingly difficult. Valuation is good and has a very handsome dividend yield. Unfortunately, it has exposure to some of the riskier borrowers in the US.
DON'T BUY
A Hong Kong/Shanghai bank. Has had a bad month or two because it has greatly expanded its exposure to the US market, especially the mortgage market and has been getting clobbered. Would prefer Standard Charter (PLC-London) for exposure in the far east.
COMMENT
Gives you global banking exposure. Relative to bank stocks, it is expensive.
COMMENT
A fantastic global reputation. Very handsome yield. His fear is that they have reached such a huge, massive size, growth is going to become increasingly challenging for them.
TRADE
This financial service company is one third Asia, one third North America and one third Europe. He was impressed with the way it was run and used to work for this company. It is a great company but sold the stock to switch to the Royal Bank of Scotland.
BUY
Majority of their revenue stream is generated in Asia and secondly in Europe. When holding a global bank, you have to let the stock perform for you. The fact that they will be in every sector of the world is great because it reduces currency risk. Good core holding.
BUY
Likes the international banking business. Has great representation in the far east which he likes very much. Has great representation in England and some parts of Europe.
TOP PICK
3.5% yield. Hasn't done much over the last year but has continued to grow and become more profitable. Large bank with 30% Europe, 30% US, 30% Asia and 10% Latin America. Has been unfairly penalized because of its US exposure. Trading at only 10 X next year's earnings.
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