14,412 Shares in HSBC Holdings plc $HSBC Bought by Centiva Capital LP

Centiva Capital LP purchased a new stake in HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund purchased 14,412 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $1,023,000.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. boosted its position in shares of HSBC by 1.9% during the 3rd quarter. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. now owns 8,186 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $589,000 after acquiring an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. AE Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of HSBC by 2.2% during the 3rd quarter. AE Wealth Management LLC now owns 7,531 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $535,000 after acquiring an additional 162 shares in the last quarter. Addison Advisors LLC lifted its stake in HSBC by 6.6% during the third quarter. Addison Advisors LLC now owns 2,629 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $187,000 after purchasing an additional 163 shares during the last quarter. TIAA Trust National Association boosted its holdings in HSBC by 3.7% in the third quarter. TIAA Trust National Association now owns 4,718 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $335,000 after purchasing an additional 169 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Lido Advisors LLC increased its stake in HSBC by 3.1% in the second quarter. Lido Advisors LLC now owns 6,267 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $381,000 after purchasing an additional 189 shares during the last quarter. 1.48% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently weighed in on HSBC shares. Zacks Research downgraded shares of HSBC from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Bank of America raised shares of HSBC from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of HSBC in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Erste Group Bank upgraded shares of HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded HSBC from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 17th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $63.00.

HSBC Stock Performance

Shares of HSBC stock opened at $78.18 on Monday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $85.90 and its 200-day simple moving average is $76.13. HSBC Holdings plc has a 12 month low of $45.66 and a 12 month high of $94.79. The stock has a market capitalization of $268.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.92, a PEG ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 0.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.87 and a quick ratio of 0.87.

HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The financial services provider reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.60 by ($1.23). The business had revenue of $17.72 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.01 billion. HSBC had a return on equity of 13.10% and a net margin of 16.07%. As a group, equities analysts forecast that HSBC Holdings plc will post 6.66 earnings per share for the current year.

HSBC Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th will be given a $2.25 dividend. This is a boost from HSBC’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th. This represents a $9.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 11.5%. HSBC’s payout ratio is presently 148.43%.

Key Headlines Impacting HSBC

Here are the key news stories impacting HSBC this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Asia-focused strategy and strong earnings/returns: HSBC’s repositioning toward Asia is delivering higher profitability, growing wealth-management revenue, generous dividends and $6B of 2025 buybacks — factors that support long-term earnings and income investors. Despite Global Tensions, HSBC’s Asia Strategy Is Paying Off
• Positive Sentiment: Potential new revenue stream from stablecoins: Local reports say Hong Kong may issue initial stablecoin licenses to a very small group including HSBC, which could expand digital payment services and fee income in the region. HSBC tipped for first Hong Kong stablecoin licenses
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic portfolio actions: Reports that Allianz and Sun Life are eyeing HSBC Life Singapore suggest management’s strategic review could unlock value through a sale or JV, potentially strengthening the capital position. Allianz, Sun Life weigh bids for HSBC Singapore insurance business
• Neutral Sentiment: Executive share award vestings disclosed: HSBC announced vesting of deferred awards and long‑term incentives for senior executives; watch for the cash/equity impact and any dilution implications. HSBC Discloses Vesting of Deferred Share Awards for Senior Executives
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual options activity: Large call buying was reported recently — signals speculative interest but not a direct indicator of fundamentals. (No article link attached)
• Negative Sentiment: Ex-dividend mechanical drop amplified the pullback: U.S.-listed ADRs went ex-dividend (record date Mar 13; interim dividend US$0.45 ordinary share), which typically produces a one-day price step-down and explains much of today’s decline. HSBC slides as U.S. ADRs trade ex-dividend
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical and regional risk: JP Morgan and multiple outlets warn HSBC’s large Middle East/Asia footprint increases sensitivity to regional conflicts and branch disruptions, which could pressure near-term earnings. Iran war casts shadow over HSBC and StanChart

HSBC Company Profile

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.