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汇丰控股(00005) - 2025 Q1 - 季度业绩
HSBC HOLDINGSHSBC HOLDINGS(HK:00005)2025-04-29 04:00

Financial Performance - The pre-tax profit for Q1 2025 decreased by $3.2 billion to $9.5 billion compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to the absence of a $3.7 billion net impact from the sale of Canadian and Argentine banking operations in Q1 2024 [6]. - The net profit after tax for Q1 2025 was $7.6 billion, a decrease of $3.3 billion from Q1 2024 [6]. - Excluding notable items, the pre-tax profit increased by $1 billion to $9.8 billion, driven by strong performance in wealth management and foreign exchange businesses [6]. - Revenue for Q1 2025 decreased by $3.1 billion to $17.6 billion, reflecting a 15% decline due to the impact of business disposals, particularly in Canada and Argentina [6]. - The company reported a significant increase in adjusted pre-tax profit to $9,766 million for the quarter, compared to $7,241 million in the previous quarter [21]. - The reported pre-tax profit for Q1 2025 was $9.484 billion, a decrease of 25% compared to $12.650 billion in Q1 2024 [34]. - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $17.649 billion, down 15% from $20.752 billion in Q1 2024 [34]. - The company reported a pre-tax profit of $2.543 billion for Q1 2025, a 10% increase compared to Q1 2024 [76]. Credit Losses - Expected credit losses increased by $200 million to $900 million, reflecting increased provisions due to geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties [6]. - The expected credit loss provisions as a percentage of total loans are anticipated to remain between 30 to 40 basis points for 2025 [7]. - Expected credit losses increased by 22% to $876 million in Q1 2025 from $720 million in Q1 2024 [34]. - The expected credit loss provisions for the first three months of 2025 were $0.9 billion, up from $0.7 billion in Q1 2024, reflecting the impact of deteriorating future economic outlook [157]. - The expected credit loss provisions for retail loans under a 100% consistent baseline scenario decreased by $0.1 billion, while for wholesale loans it decreased by $0.3 billion [197]. Operating Expenses - Operating expenses remained flat at $8.1 billion, with increases in technology spending and inflation effects offset by the impact of business disposals [6]. - Operating expenses for Q1 2025 were $8.102 billion, slightly up by 1% from $8.151 billion in Q1 2024 [34]. - The target for operating expense growth in 2025 is approximately 3% compared to 2024, with a goal to reduce costs by about $300 million [7]. - Operating expenses for Q1 2025 were stable at $1.1 billion, with no significant changes compared to previous quarters [81]. Capital and Dividends - The common equity tier 1 capital ratio was 14.7%, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from Q4 2024, primarily due to an increase in risk-weighted assets [6]. - The board approved a dividend of $0.10 per share for Q1 2025 and plans to initiate a share buyback of up to $3 billion following the annual general meeting [6]. - The dividend payout ratio target for 2025 is set at 50%, excluding significant items [7]. - The total equity attributable to shareholders as of March 31, 2025, was $190,810 million, with tangible common equity of $160,398 million [147]. Business Segments Performance - The wealth management business reported a revenue increase of 21% to $2.290 billion in Q1 2025 from $1.893 billion in Q1 2024 [35]. - The wholesale banking business saw a revenue increase of 10% to $2.851 billion in Q1 2025 from $2.597 billion in Q1 2024 [35]. - In Q1 2025, the wholesale banking business recorded fees and other income of $2.9 billion, a 10% increase from Q1 2024, and a 13% increase on a constant currency basis, reflecting growth in global foreign exchange business [13]. - The insurance business showed strong performance with a 13% increase, and new business contract service income from insurance products grew by $1.1 billion, a 44% increase compared to Q1 2024 [13]. Strategic Initiatives - Strategic growth opportunities include enhancing wholesale banking capabilities and expanding wealth management, particularly in Asia [11]. - The company is focused on simplifying its organizational structure and aims to reduce annualized cost base by approximately $1.5 billion by the end of 2026 [11]. - The company plans to maintain a common equity tier 1 capital ratio target range of 14% to 14.5% [7]. - The company aims for an average tangible equity return of approximately 15% annually from 2025 to 2027, excluding significant items [7]. Market Conditions and Economic Outlook - The company continues to monitor economic and financial risks, particularly due to changes in trade policies and geopolitical developments, which could significantly impact operations and financial performance [153]. - The ongoing geopolitical risks, including U.S.-China strategic competition, may affect global supply chains and the company's operations [154]. - The company anticipates that public spending will continue to represent a high proportion of GDP in major economies, which may influence borrowing costs and fiscal sustainability [154]. - The commercial real estate market in mainland China continues to face challenges, with only first-tier cities showing improved sales momentum [155]. Customer Loans and Deposits - Customer loans net amount increased to $944,708 million, compared to $930,658 million in the previous quarter [21]. - The bank's customer deposits totaled $1.67 trillion as of March 31, 2025, compared to $1.66 trillion on December 31, 2024 [67]. - The increase in customer loans was primarily driven by corporate and institutional banking (up $7.2 billion) and international wealth management (up $1.9 billion), offset by declines in Hong Kong operations (down $1.6 billion) and corporate center (down $7.2 billion) [156]. Risk Management - The company employs significant judgment and estimates in measuring expected credit losses, reflecting current economic conditions and potential risks [167]. - The expected credit loss sensitivity analysis indicates that the provisions are highly sensitive to economic forecasts, with significant adjustments based on management's judgment [196]. - The management adjusted the expected credit loss provision by an increase of $300 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to an increase of $100 million on December 31, 2024 [192].