Ge Long Hui·2025-08-01 19:41Core Viewpoint - Huatai Securities reported that HSBC Holdings' revenue for the first half of the year increased by 5.7% year-on-year, while pre-tax profit grew by 5.1% year-on-year, indicating a mixed performance with a 1.5 percentage point increase in growth rate compared to the first quarter and a 3.8 percentage point decline [1] Financial Performance - HSBC's revenue growth of 5.7% year-on-year and pre-tax profit growth of 5.1% year-on-year reflects strong operational performance despite some fluctuations in growth rates [1] - The board has approved a second dividend of $0.1 per share and plans to initiate a share buyback of up to $3 billion [1] Future Outlook - The company is expected to maintain strong non-interest income growth, although there is an increase in provisions [1] - Earnings per share forecasts for 2025 to 2027 are projected at $1.23, $1.28, and $1.34 respectively, remaining stable or slightly increasing compared to previous estimates [1] - The wealth management outlook for the company is considered promising, with a target price-to-book ratio of 1.25 times for 2025 and an increase in target price from HKD 98.19 to HKD 112.25 [1]