HSBC (HSBC) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) is anticipated to issue its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 18th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.60 per share for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:45 AM ET.

HSBC Trading Down 1.8%

NYSE HSBC opened at $85.19 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $292.61 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 0.52. HSBC has a fifty-two week low of $45.66 and a fifty-two week high of $90.81. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $81.86 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $72.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a current ratio of 0.92.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently commented on the company. Morgan Stanley began coverage on HSBC in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued an “equal weight” rating for the company. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of HSBC in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Bank of America upgraded shares of HSBC from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $63.00.

More HSBC News

Here are the key news stories impacting HSBC this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UK Treasury picked HSBC’s Orion platform to power a pilot issuance of digital gilts — a validation of HSBC’s tokenisation product that could lead to fee revenue, deepen relationships with sovereign and institutional clients, and position the bank as a market infrastructure provider. UK picks HSBC as platform provider for its digital bond pilot issuance
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple outlets detail the DIGIT appointment and HSBC’s blockchain role, underscoring market recognition and potential for follow‑on mandates as more sovereigns explore tokenised debt. UK picks HSBC as platform provider for its digital bond pilot issuance
• Positive Sentiment: HSBC’s broader tokenisation and BaaS work (including partnerships like with asset managers) supports a strategic push into 24/7 asset settlement and custody services — complementary revenue streams to traditional banking. Tokenizing The Real World: How HSBC And BlackRock Use BaaS For 24/7 Asset Settlement
• Positive Sentiment: HSBC Group COO Suzy White was appointed to the board of HSBC Singapore, strengthening regional governance and management continuity in a key Asia hub. HSBC Group COO Suzy White Joins HSBC Singapore Board
• Neutral Sentiment: HSBC’s equity research downgraded BP after BP suspended buybacks — this is a reflection of HSBC research activity, not HSBC the bank’s operations; it may modestly affect perceptions of HSBC’s research team but not core bank fundamentals. BP downgraded to Sell equivalent at HSBC after buyback suspension
• Neutral Sentiment: Marketing/sponsorship and macro commentary (e.g., HSBC analysis on China trade and the yuan, and event sponsorships) appeared in coverage — useful for brand and macro insight but less likely to move near‑term stock performance. China’s huge trade surplus helps lift global risk assets, a stronger Yuan may reverse trend: HSBC

Institutional Trading of HSBC

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of HSBC by 287.1% in the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 329 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 244 shares during the last quarter. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in HSBC in the third quarter worth $26,000. Binnacle Investments Inc grew its stake in shares of HSBC by 80.5% in the third quarter. Binnacle Investments Inc now owns 444 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 198 shares during the last quarter. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of HSBC during the third quarter valued at $41,000. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new position in shares of HSBC in the 2nd quarter worth about $67,000. 1.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.