Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Purchases 19,176 Shares of HSBC Holdings plc $HSBC

Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd increased its position in shares of HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) by 63.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 49,410 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 19,176 shares during the period. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd’s holdings in HSBC were worth $3,507,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of HSBC. Shilanski & Associates Inc. bought a new position in shares of HSBC in the third quarter worth approximately $5,141,000. ABC Arbitrage SA grew its holdings in HSBC by 237.0% in the 2nd quarter. ABC Arbitrage SA now owns 170,779 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $10,382,000 after acquiring an additional 120,110 shares during the last quarter. Atria Investments Inc increased its position in shares of HSBC by 78.2% in the second quarter. Atria Investments Inc now owns 9,119 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $554,000 after acquiring an additional 4,002 shares during the period. Dynasty Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of HSBC during the third quarter worth about $1,563,000. Finally, Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of HSBC in the second quarter worth about $290,000. 1.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have weighed in on HSBC. Zacks Research upgraded HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of HSBC in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of HSBC in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of HSBC in a report on Friday, October 10th. Finally, Bank of America upgraded HSBC from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, HSBC currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $63.00.

HSBC Price Performance

Shares of HSBC opened at $87.92 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $302.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 0.52. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $76.78 and a 200 day moving average of $70.41. HSBC Holdings plc has a twelve month low of $45.66 and a twelve month high of $85.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49.

HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 28th. The financial services provider reported $1.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.65 by $0.15. HSBC had a return on equity of 12.78% and a net margin of 12.85%.The firm had revenue of $17.79 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.78 billion. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that HSBC Holdings plc will post 6.66 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about HSBC

Here are the key news stories impacting HSBC this week:

• Positive Sentiment: HSBC surpassed a $300 billion market value for the first time, rising to a record high and helping lift the stock as investor sentiment and momentum strengthened. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Citi analysts opened 2026 with a constructive view on UK banks and highlighted HSBC (alongside NatWest) as best placed to benefit from resilient earnings drivers and macro stabilisation. This analyst support likely boosted investor conviction. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: HSBC completed the court‑approved privatisation of Hang Seng Bank and the delisting process in Hong Kong, simplifying the group structure and removing a listed subsidiary — a strategic move viewed as de‑risking and value‑accretive over time. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: China Dongxiang committed US$43.5m to an HSBC Life wealth management product, indicating continued asset flows into HSBC’s wealth/insurance franchise in Greater China. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: FTSE 100 gains today saw HSBC among leaders as broader market momentum helped the stock; this is more a market‑moves tailwind than company‑specific news. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Argentina’s regulator approved Grupo Financiero Galicia’s acquisition of HSBC Argentina, a previously announced disposal that finalises exit from that market and frees up capital/resources. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational and PR updates — HSBC opened a Premier Centre in Malaysia, backed a financial‑literacy course, and announced workforce development initiatives in the UAE; these support franchise growth and ESG positioning but are not near‑term earnings drivers. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that buyers are eyeing a recut sale of up to $30bn of HSBC’s loan book could signal potential non‑core disposals or distressed asset transfers; depending on pricing and execution, such sales can compress near‑term profits or signal asset‑quality concerns. Read More.

About HSBC

HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE: HSBC) is a multinational banking and financial services organization headquartered in London. It traces its origins to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, founded in 1865 to facilitate trade between Europe and Asia, and has since grown into one of the world’s largest banking groups. The company is publicly listed in multiple markets, including the London Stock Exchange, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and as an American depositary receipt on the New York Stock Exchange.

HSBC operates a universal banking model, serving retail, commercial, corporate and institutional clients.