How to buy HSBC Holdings PLC ADR stock (HSBC)

HSBC Holdings PLC ADR is a banks - diversified business based in the US. HSBC Holdings PLC ADR shares (HSBC) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US Dollars. Its last market close was $48.27 – a decrease of 0.74% over the previous week. HSBC Holdings PLC ADR employs 215,180 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $58 billion.

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HSBC Holdings PLC ADR stock price (NYSE: HSBC)

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HSBC Holdings PLC ADR shares at a glance

• Key figures

Information last updated 2024-12-19.

Latest market close	$48.27
52-week range	$34.47 - $49.18
50-day moving average more info button	$46.06
200-day moving average more info button	$43.55
Wall St. target price	$57.00
PE ratio more info button	7.8574
Dividend yield more info button	$0.61 (4.17%)
Earnings per share (TTM) more info button	$6.10

Is it a good time to buy HSBC Holdings PLC ADR stock?

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HSBC Holdings PLC ADR price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of $48.27 from 2024-12-20

1 week (2024-12-16)	-0.74%
1 month (2024-11-22)	5.07%
3 months (2024-09-23)	7.10%
6 months (2024-06-21)	10.97%

1 year (2023-12-22)	19.87%
2 years (2022-12-23)	80.02%
3 years (2021-12-23)	94.48%
5 years (2019-12-23)	55.46%

Is HSBC Holdings PLC ADR stock undervalued or overvalued?

Valuing HSBC Holdings PLC ADR stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's P/E ratio

HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 8x. In other words, HSBC Holdings PLC ADR shares trade at around 8x recent earnings.

That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.

HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's PEG ratio

HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 3.17. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

HSBC Holdings PLC ADR financials

Revenue TTM	$58 billion
Operating margin TTM	49.16%
Gross profit TTM	$50.5 billion
Return on assets TTM	0.81%
Return on equity TTM	12.64%
Profit margin	40.71%
Book value	$9.66
Market Capitalization more info button	$172.5 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

HSBC Holdings PLC ADR share dividends

Dividend payout ratio: 50.29% of net profits

Recently HSBC Holdings PLC ADR has paid out, on average, around 100% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), HSBC Holdings PLC ADR shareholders could enjoy a 0% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's case, that would currently equate to about $0.61 per share.

HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's most recent dividend payout was on 18 December 2024. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 7 November 2024 (the "ex-dividend date").

Have HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's shares ever split?

HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's shares were split on a 6:1 basis on 6 July 1999 . So if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 6 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your HSBC Holdings PLC ADR shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 83.3% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for HSBC Holdings PLC ADR shares which in turn could have impacted HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's share price.

HSBC Holdings PLC ADR share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's shares have ranged in value from as little as $34.4718 up to $49.1798. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's is 0.507. This would suggest that HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).

HSBC Holdings PLC ADR overview

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. This segment serves personal banking and high net worth individuals. The Commercial Banking segment provides credit and lending, treasury management, payment, cash management, commercial insurance, and investment services; commercial cards; international trade and receivables finance services; foreign exchange products; capital raising services on debt and equity markets; and advisory services. It serves small and medium sized enterprises, mid-market enterprises, and corporates. The Global Banking and Markets segment offers financing, advisory, and transaction services; and credit, rates, foreign exchange, equities, money markets, and securities services; and engages in principal investment activities.

Frequently asked questions

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What percentage of HSBC Holdings PLC ADR is owned by institutions?
Currently 1.703% of HSBC Holdings PLC ADR shares are held by institutions. How many people work for HSBC Holdings PLC ADR?
Latest data suggests 215,180 work at HSBC Holdings PLC ADR. When does the fiscal year end for HSBC Holdings PLC ADR?
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's fiscal year ends in December. Where is HSBC Holdings PLC ADR based?
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's address is: 8 Canada Square, London, United Kingdom, E14 5HQ What is HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's ISIN number?
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's international securities identification number is: US4042804066 What is HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's CUSIP number?
HSBC Holdings PLC ADR's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 404280406