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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 04, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.23Last Year’s EPS
1.95Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted strong underlying profitability and clear progress on strategic priorities: revenue growth (+4% YoY), an elevated RoTE (18.7%), robust wealth flows (wealth balances +12% YoY, net new money $39bn) and disciplined cost and capital management. Management upgraded banking NII guidance (to around $46bn) and reiterated targets, while executing simplification actions and completing notable disposals. Offsetting these positives were a higher Q1 ECL charge (annualized 52 bps) that included a $0.4bn fraud‑related hit and a $0.3bn Middle East reserve, a quarter‑on‑quarter dip in NII, and a 90 bps CET1 hit from strategic transactions. Management characterized the credit events as idiosyncratic, maintained conservative guidance (ECL ~45 bps) and emphasized resilience and capital generation. Overall, the highlights — significant profitability, wealth momentum, deposit/loan growth and strategic execution — outweigh the quarter‑specific headwinds, though risks from geopolitics and certain idiosyncratic credit events are meaningful and monitored closely.Company Guidance
Strong Profitability and RoTE
Profit before tax excluding notable items of $10.1 billion and annualized return on tangible equity (ex-notable items) of 18.7%, up 0.3 percentage points year‑on‑year — highest print in nearly 20 years.
Revenue Growth
Revenue excluding notable items grew 4% year‑on‑year to $19.1 billion, driven by banking net interest income and strong wealth fee and other income.
Upgraded Banking NII Guidance
Banking NII increased $0.3 billion year‑on‑year to $11.3 billion (fell quarter‑on‑quarter), and full‑year banking NII guidance was upgraded to around $46 billion reflecting an improved interest rate outlook.
Wealth Franchise Momentum
Wealth fee and other income rose 15% year‑on‑year to $2.7 billion. Private Banking +8%, Asset Management +3%, Investment distribution +21%, Insurance +19%. Insurance CSM balance $15.2 billion, up 19% year‑on‑year.
Strong Wealth Balances and Net New Money
First quarter wealth balances reached $1.6 trillion, up 12% (+$170 billion) year‑on‑year; net new money in Q1 was $39 billion, with $34 billion coming from Asia.
Broad-Based Business Performance
All four business segments grew revenues in the quarter and each delivered annualized RoTE in excess of 17% (ex‑notable items), indicating broad strategic traction.
Deposit and Loan Momentum
Deposit growth of $99 billion over the past 12 months (including held‑for‑sale), with CIB deposits up $10 billion quarter‑on‑quarter; loans picked up (CIB momentum, Hong Kong and U.K. growth).
Simplification and Strategic Actions
Implemented a further $0.2 billion of simplification savings this quarter and remain on track for the $1.5 billion simplification target. Completed Hang Seng privatization and several disposals; agreed sale of Indonesian retail business with an expected up to $0.4 billion gain on completion (H1 2027).
Capital and Payout Discipline
CET1 ratio back in the operating range at 14% after expected impacts; quarter dividend $0.10 and target dividend payout ratio of 50% of EPS (ex‑material notable items). Management retains buyback discretion quarterly.
Cost Management Progress
On track for target ~1% cost growth in 2026 (target basis). Quarter cost growth was 3% year‑on‑year; excluding variable pay accrual (~1%), target basis cost growth was around 2%.
HSBC Earnings History
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HSBC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 05, 2026 | $89.64 | $86.92 | -3.03% |
Feb 25, 2026 | $85.01 | $91.13 | +7.19% |
Oct 28, 2025 | $64.56 | $67.29 | +4.23% |
Jul 30, 2025 | $62.03 | $58.62 | -5.50% |
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FAQ
When does HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) report earnings?
HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 04, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is HSBC EPS forecast?
HSBC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 2.23.
