HSBC Announces $3 Billion Share Buyback After Third-Quarter Report
HSBC Holdings Plc, the largest lender in Europe, has announced a significant share buyback of up to $3 billion following its third-quarter earnings report, which exceeded analyst expectations. The move comes after strong revenue growth and robust performance in its wealth and personal banking divisions.
Earnings Beat Estimates
During the announcement on Tuesday, HSBC reported their third-quarter pre-tax profit of $8.50 billion, surpassing the LSEG SmartEstimate of $8.05 billion. The company also reported a quarterly revenue of $17.00 billion, a notable 5% increase compared to the previous year.
Share Buyback and Dividend Update
Adding to the good news, HSBC announced a significant share buyback of $3 billion, bringing the total for the year to $9 billion. This should reassure investors and shore up shareholder value. The company also approved a third interim dividend of $0.1 per share, providing additional benefit to shareholders.
Restructuring and Future Outlook
Last week, HSBC unveiled plans to reorganize into four business units—Hong Kong, U.K., international wealth and premier banking, and corporate and institutional banking—indicating a substantial overhaul. The appointment of Pam Kaur as the first female CFO is part of this restructuring aimed at reducing duplication of processes and decision-making, making the organization simpler, more dynamic, and agile according to HSBC boss Georges Elhedery.
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