Share Repurchase Announcement: HSBC Holdings repurchased a total of 5.5859 million shares in the UK and Hong Kong markets, costing over HKD552 million.
UK Market Details: In the UK market, HSBC bought back 2.8847 million shares at prices between GBP9.281 and GBP9.375, with a weighted average price of GBP9.3319.
Hong Kong Market Details: The company also repurchased 2.7012 million shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, priced between HKD98.5 and HKD99.75, averaging around HKD99.1403.
Market Context: Short selling for HSBC is reported at $342.59 million with a ratio of 20.350%, while Morgan Stanley predicts negative momentum for the Hong Kong banking sector but still favors HSBC and Standard Chartered.
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Analyst Views on 00005
Wall Street analysts forecast 00005 stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for 00005 is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast 00005 stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for 00005 is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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BofA Securities
BofA Securities
Neutral -> Buy
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2025-12-11
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BofA Securities
BofA Securities
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2025-12-11
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Neutral -> Buy
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The analyst rating for HSBC HOLDINGS was upgraded from Neutral to Buy by BofA Securities due to the expectation of significant growth in its Hong Kong deposit business and Asian wealth management business. The report highlights HSBC's competitive advantage in these areas and the management's commitment to increasing investment, which is anticipated to enhance the company's market share and overall competitive position. Additionally, the target price for HSBC Holdings PLC was raised from GBX1,160 to GBX1,300, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's future performance.
JPMorgan
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$132 -> $138
2025-12-03
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$132 -> $138
2025-12-03
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JPMorgan's positive outlook on HSBC HOLDINGS is based on several key factors:
1. Strong Wealth Growth: During a recent financial tour in Hong Kong, JPMorgan observed significant growth in HSBC's wealth management sector.
2. Potential Synergies with HANG SENG BANK: The report highlights potential benefits and synergies that could arise from HSBC's relationship with HANG SENG BANK.
3. Improving Operating Environment: There is an overall improvement in the operating environment in both Hong Kong and the UK markets. This includes:
- Recovery in the Hong Kong residential market.
- Consolidation in the UK market.
- A slightly better situation in Hong Kong's commercial real estate sector.
4. Risk Assessment: JPMorgan believes that the risks associated with Hong Kong's commercial real estate may have peaked, and they anticipate a lower expected credit loss rate for 2026 compared to 2025.
5. Target Price Increase: The broker raised its target price for HSBC HOLDINGS from HKD132 to HKD138 for December 2026, indicating confidence in the bank's future performance.
6. Preference Over Local Banks: JPMorgan expressed a preference for HSBC HOLDINGS and STANCHART over local Hong Kong banks, suggesting a favorable view of their prospects compared to competitors.
Overall, these factors contribute to JPMorgan's "Overweight" rating for HSBC HOLDINGS, reflecting optimism about the bank's growth and stability in the coming years.
BOCI
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$8.83
2025-11-10
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BOCI
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$8.83
2025-11-10
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The article does not provide specific reasons for the analyst ratings of the stocks listed. It includes information on short selling amounts, ratios, and projected dividend yields, but does not elaborate on the rationale behind the ratings or any analyst commentary. For a detailed understanding of the ratings, one would typically need to refer to additional analysis or reports from the analysts themselves.
Barclays
Barclays
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2025-11-06
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Barclays
Barclays
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2025-11-06
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The analyst rating of Overweight for HSBC Holdings was influenced by Barclays' assessment of a stronger revenue outlook, particularly in net interest income (NII). Additionally, the potential privatization of Hang Seng Bank is expected to benefit HSBC over time. As a result, Barclays raised its underlying EPS forecast and increased the target price for HSBC's London-listed stock.
About the author
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.