LSE:HSBA 31 January 2026 - 27 February 2026

HSBC shares rose 0.4% to 1,404 pence in early London trade Friday, staying near recent highs after annual results. The bank reported 2025 pretax profit of $29.9 billion, down 7% after one-off charges, and approved a fourth interim dividend of $0.45 per share. HSBC has started a sale process for its Singapore life insurance manufacturing unit, seeking a valuation above $1 billion.

HSBC will not launch new share buybacks until its core capital ratio returns to its 14–14.5% target, after the Hang Seng Bank privatisation cut it below that range in January. The bank reported 2025 pretax profit of $29.9 billion, down 7% after one-off charges but ahead of forecasts. HSBC shares rose as much as 4.1% in Hong Kong after the results. Management raised its profitability targets through 2028.

HSBC’s London shares were flat at 1,290p early Monday, while Hong Kong shares rose 1% and New York ADRs closed up 1.5%. The bank will release 2025 annual results Wednesday at 4 a.m. GMT, with a board committee meeting the same day to consider a fourth interim dividend. The payout, if approved, would go to shareholders of record on March 13. Markets are watching U.S. trade policy moves after Trump imposed a new 15% tariff.

HSBC shares rose about 0.3% in early London trading Thursday, hovering near 1,302 pence ahead of next week’s annual results. The FTSE 100 closed at a record high Wednesday after UK inflation slowed to 3.0% in January. HSBC finished Wednesday up 2.17% at 12.98 pounds. Investors are watching for signals on dividends as rate-cut expectations build.

HSBC shares rose 0.4% to around 1,312 pence in London by 10:38 GMT as investors awaited annual results due Feb. 25. NatWest’s £2.7 billion deal to buy Evelyn Partners renewed focus on wealth management fees. UK gilt yields climbed amid political uncertainty after the resignation of Prime Minister Starmer’s top aide. HSBC traded between 1,308 and 1,316.8 pence after closing at 1,305.8 on Friday.

HSBC shares closed up 2.2% at 1,305.8 pence in London on Friday, while its New York stock rose and Hong Kong shares fell. Market participants now expect the Bank of England’s key rate to drop to 3.0% by March 2027, with two more cuts in 2026 nearly priced in, Reuters reported. HSBC’s next results are due Feb. 25.

HSBC shares slipped 0.6% to 1,300.2 pence in early London trading Thursday, retreating from recent highs ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision. The bank will raise rates on several fixed mortgage products from Feb. 4. Sterling hit a five-month high against the euro, while European bank shares fell Wednesday despite a record STOXX 600 close.

HSBC shares slipped 0.31% to 1,301 pence in London Tuesday, while its New York ADR closed at $88.98. The FTSE 100 fell 0.26%, pressured by tech and bank declines. Investors are watching for Bank of England signals on rate cuts, with HSBC’s next update set for February 25. Sterling held near $1.3672, up 1.4% this year.

HSBC shares rose 1.2% to 1,285.4 pence Friday, nearing a 52-week high as the FTSE 100 marked a seventh straight monthly gain. Investors await payments for cancelled Hang Seng Bank shares by Feb. 4 and HSBC’s annual results on Feb. 25. The bank’s issued share capital stood at 17.18 billion ordinary shares as of Jan. 29. HSBC is also ramping up hiring in Hong Kong to regain ground in IPOs after lagging rivals last year.

HSBC shares closed up 1.21% at 1,285.40 pence in London on Friday, tracking gains in UK bank stocks. The FTSE 100 rose 0.5%, marking a seventh straight monthly gain. HSBC reported 17.18 billion ordinary shares outstanding as of Jan. 29. In Hong Kong, HSBC suffered a mobile app and branch outage for several hours Friday.