Ge Long Hui·2025-10-31 03:10Core Viewpoint - Huatai Securities reports that HSBC Holdings has shown stable performance driven by stable interest margins and strong wealth management, with a year-on-year revenue increase of 4.8% and a pre-tax profit increase of 4.5% for the first three quarters, although growth rates have slightly decreased compared to the first half of the year [1] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters, HSBC's revenue increased by 4.8% year-on-year, while pre-tax profit rose by 4.5%, with a decline in growth rates of 0.9 percentage points and 0.6 percentage points respectively compared to the first half of the year [1] - The board approved a third dividend for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, of $0.1 per ordinary share, totaling approximately $1.72 billion [1] Future Guidance - HSBC has raised its 2025 return on tangible equity (ROTE) guidance to above 15%, up from approximately 15% previously [1] - The bank's net interest income guidance for 2025 has been increased from $42 billion to $43 billion [1] Profit Forecast - Forecasted net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025 to 2027 is $22.862 billion, $23.49 billion, and $25.804 billion respectively, representing increases of 6.9%, 3.3%, and 6.5% compared to previous estimates [1] Strategic Positioning - HSBC's strategic positioning and structural adjustments resonate with the Hong Kong capital market, leading to a target price-to-book ratio of 1.5 times for 2026 [1] - The target price has been raised from HKD 134.83 to HKD 143.08, maintaining a "Buy" rating due to improved operational efficiency from organizational restructuring [1]