27th October 2026 – (Hong Kong) HSBC Holdings reported third‑quarter results showing reported pre‑tax profit of US$9.6 billion, an increase of 32 per cent from a year earlier and broadly in line with market forecasts that had pencilled in about US$9.70 billion, or a 32.9 per cent rise. The board kept the interim dividend at 10 US cents per share and unveiled a fresh share buyback of up to US$1 billion, extending a capital return programme that management has used to supplement cash payouts.
The bank said performance benefited from continued interest income support and disciplined cost control, while acknowledging a more mixed outlook as global growth moderates and credit conditions normalise. Maintaining the dividend alongside another buyback signals confidence in capital strength and earnings resilience, with the combined measures intended to balance shareholder returns and investment in priority businesses.
Analysts noted that delivery broadly in line with consensus should reassure investors after a volatile rate backdrop, with attention now turning to the end‑year run‑rate for net interest income, expense trends and any updates on capital targets. The new repurchase authorisation, together with the steady per‑share payout, positions Hsbc to continue distributing surplus capital while navigating regulatory requirements and macro uncertainty into the final quarter.
