HSBC Holdings plc Profit Margin

HSBC Holdings plc posts a profit margin of 20.13% as of June 2026. That compares with 16.77% in the prior-year period — up 20.1% year over year. That is above the Finance sector average of 17.18%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, HSBC Holdings plc's profit margin was 16.77%. The latest reading is 20.13% — a 20.1% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Finance stocks, a profit margin near 17.18% is typical. HSBC Holdings plc's 20.13% is higher that level. That is roughly 17.2% above the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

HSBC Holdings plc's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 20.13% as of June 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for HSBC's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 17.18%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; HSBC Holdings plc's other metric pages and overview cover the third.