HSBC Files Six-Month Block Listing Return on Employee Share Schemes

HSBC Holdings ( (HSBC) ) just unveiled an update.

On 5 January 2026, HSBC Holdings plc reported its six-monthly block listing return for the period from 1 July to 31 December 2025, covering various employee share and option schemes tied to its ordinary shares of US$0.50 each. During the period, no increases were made to any of the block schemes, while a limited number of shares were allotted under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 and the HSBC International Employee Share Purchase Plan, leaving substantial balances of unallotted shares across all schemes; this indicates continued capacity to meet future employee remuneration and legacy acquisition-related share obligations without altering the existing capital block allocations.

The most recent analyst rating on (HSBC) stock is a Buy with a $77.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on HSBC Holdings stock, see the HSBC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on HSBC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HSBC is a Outperform.

HSBC’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call are the most significant factors driving the score. The bank’s robust revenue growth, zero debt position, and strategic focus on wealth management contribute positively. However, mixed technical indicators and challenges in Hong Kong real estate slightly temper the outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on HSBC stock, click here.

More about HSBC Holdings

HSBC Holdings plc is a global banking and financial services group headquartered in London, offering retail and commercial banking, wealth management, and investment banking services across multiple regions, with a significant focus on international and cross-border finance.

Average Trading Volume: 1,724,882

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $275.1B

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