HSBC first-half profit falls 26%, misses estimates
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 30 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
HSBC Profit Decline: HSBC Holdings reported a 26% decrease in first-half pretax profit, totaling $15.8 billion, which fell short of analyst expectations due to a $2.1 billion impairment related to its investment in Bank of Communications.
Comparison to Previous Year: The bank's profit for the same period last year was $21.6 billion, and the latest results were below the average broker estimate of $16.5 billion.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
