Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Changes for HSBC (HSBC)

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for HSBC (NYSE: HSBC):

• 12/10/2025 – HSBC was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America Corporation from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.
• 12/8/2025 – HSBC had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/1/2025 – HSBC had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/25/2025 – HSBC had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/20/2025 – HSBC was upgraded by analysts at Erste Group Bank AG from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
• 11/19/2025 – HSBC had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/13/2025 – HSBC had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/3/2025 – HSBC was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating.
• 10/21/2025 – HSBC had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Citigroup Inc..

HSBC Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 18th. Investors of record on Friday, November 7th will be issued a $0.50 dividend. This is a boost from HSBC’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 7th. HSBC’s payout ratio is 41.68%.

HSBC Holdings plc provides banking and financial services worldwide. The company operates through Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking and Markets segments. The Wealth and Personal Banking segment offers retail banking and wealth products, including current and savings accounts, mortgages and personal loans, credit and debit cards, and local and international payment services; and wealth management services comprising insurance and investment products, global asset management services, investment management, and private wealth solutions.