HSBC publishes transcript of Q3 2026 results analyst and investor call
HSBC•HSBC unveiled a buyback of up to $1 billion as third-quarter pretax profit excluding notable items rose 10% to $10 billion and revenue increased 5% to $18.7 billion. It maintained full-year banking net interest income guidance of at least $46 billion.
1. Results and outlook
At its October 27, 2026, analyst and investor call, HSBC said third-quarter pretax profit excluding notable items rose 10% to $10 billion, while revenue increased 5% to $18.7 billion. The bank unveiled a buyback of up to $1 billion and maintained full-year 2026 banking net interest income guidance of at least $46 billion despite increased Hong Kong time-deposit margin pressure.
2. Capital and costs
HSBC expects Basel 3.1 adoption on January 1, 2027, to lift its CET1 capital ratio by 40–50 basis points. It continues to target 1% cost growth, though additional performance-related pay could modestly increase costs if business performance stays strong.
