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HSBC Holdings P L C (HSBC-N)

NYSE:HSBC

51.04

1.15 (2.31%) 1d

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This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

HSBC Holdings PLC is currently undergoing a significant restructuring, primarily shifting its focus away from Europe and towards the Asia and Middle East regions. This transition has resulted in considerable staff layoffs, reflecting a strategic pivot in operations. Financially, the bank's return on invested capital stands at only 6%, which is below its capital cost of 7%, indicating potential inefficiencies. While it offers a 5% dividend, there are doubts about its sustainability or growth potential moving forward. Comparisons are made to other European banks and Canadian banks, with some experts highlighting HSBC's operational challenges next to its franchise strength in Asia and the UK, especially after offloading its Canadian operations to the Royal Bank.

Consensus

Negative

Valuation

Overvalued

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DON'T BUY

Their focus is less Europe, more Asia and Middle East. To do this, they are laying off a lot of staff. Return on invested capital is only 6%, but the cost of that capital is 7%. Negative, despite a 5% dividend that won't rise.

DON'T BUY

A great bank, but prefers other European banks. Not as well run as Canadian banks, and has less growth.

COMMENT

It is going through a very big re-structuring but he's not sure what they want to do, They have a big franchise in Asia and the UK. They sold the Canadian side of the business to Royal Bank which did well with it.

DON'T BUY

She holds only Canadian or US banks, no need to go outside NA. Every so often, HSBC encounters problems. Sustainability in earnings growth is not there.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 13/20, Down 29%) UK regulators came out and said banks cannot pay dividends. There were lawsuits in Hong Kong over this. Sold it and got out. The exposure is great but you cannot plan for regulators to do this.

TRADE

It is a great bank if you want to be in Asia. The problem like many British and European banks is that they could not decide if they wanted to be in certain markets. They bought and built up certain businesses and did not do very well at those. They are a good retail bank and a very good commercial bank. They help companies grow in Asia and the US. Hong Kong will not be an opportunity for them now. It's not an expensive stock but they need to decide what they want to be.

HOLD

Political overlay of Brexit, as well as headquarters in Hong Kong. Fundamental issue of declining interest rates. Very strong balance sheet, good franchise. At some point, interest rates will turn around.

TOP PICK

It had the BREXIT overhang as well as the Hong Kong overhang. It has had a remarkable recovery. He thinks there is upside here. You can buy it here and just leave it for a while and it will continue to grow. It has raised its dividend for the last 15 years. They could always move their head quarters to Singapore. The political overhang is somewhat of a nonsense story because the income is coming from surrounding countries. It is providing an entry point. (Analysts’ price target is $45.82)

PARTIAL BUY

5 year hold? There are two overhangs right now: Brexit; and Hong Kong (where it is headquartered). He believes both issues will be resolved, but there is still time required. Interest rate declines globally are creating headwinds. He thinks the dividend is relatively safe. It may be a buy here, but it really needs interest rates to rise to grow earnings.

DON'T BUY

He stays away. People used to be bullish on the Chinese economy. They are very strongly involved in the UK. He has stayed away from European banks. It is not growing the way people expected.

COMMENT

It is a Hong Kong focused Asian bank -- two hot spots right now. Democracy will hopefully prevail in Hong Kong, but it is tough for the bank right now.

BUY

It has been flat lining lately. It could be a good buy here again as it wants to re-trade back to $42. He sees about a 15% return for this one. A one stop global bank.

WEAK BUY

HSBC-N vs. ING-N. He prefers ING-N. HSBC-N is not an expensive stock. They are well capitalized. They have a great Asian exposure. It is not expensive but a lot more expensive than a lot of its peers. The whole sector is on sale.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Sep 11/18, Down 8%) This was a political overlay that got caught up with the Brexit issues. The balance sheet is better than Canadian banks. He thinks they could increase dividends and begin to buyback shares. At these levels, this is an attractive story. A corporate bank that does well internationally. He would continue to hold.

DON'T BUY

He owned the stock 8 or 9 years ago. He anticipated at the time that when China opened up the financial area they would be a beneficiary but China did not open up the area the way he hoped. He thinks there is no urgency to jump on this unless China opens up on this. It trades at 10 times earnings.

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HSBC Holdings P L C(HSBC-N) Rating

Ranking : 3 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 0

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 2

Total Signals / Votes : 2

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What is HSBC Holdings P L C stock symbol?

HSBC Holdings P L C is a American stock, trading under the symbol HSBC-N on the New York Stock Exchange (HSBC). It is usually referred to as NYSE:HSBC or HSBC-N

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In the last year, 2 stock analysts published opinions about HSBC-N. 0 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 2 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for HSBC Holdings P L C.

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What is HSBC Holdings P L C stock price?

On 2025-04-14, HSBC Holdings P L C (HSBC-N) stock closed at a price of $51.04.

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