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StocksMediumUpdated×4•Originally published 5 May 2026•Updated 5 May 2026•

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HSBC Q1 Profit Misses Estimates Amid Rising Credit Impairment Charges

Key Facts

1HSBC reported first-quarter pre-tax profit of $9.4 billion, down from $9.5 billion a year earlier.

2The lender's revenue gained 6% year on year, exceeding estimates.

29 days ago

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1 additional source confirmed this story

Version 429 days ago

What changed: Quantified the credit loss provision from the CIB segment fraud at $400 million.

Version 330 days ago

What changed: Updated the report to include specific revenue figures ($18.62B), quarter-on-quarter profit growth data, and the HSBA ticker symbol on the LSE.

Version 230 days ago

What changed: The story was updated to include specific business segments (Hong Kong, U.K., and wealth management) that performed strongly to offset the credit impairment charges.

Version 130 days ago

What changed: Identified specific causes for credit charges: a UK fraud event and geopolitical provisions related to US-Iran tensions.

HSBC Holdings PLC reported a pre-tax profit of $9.37 billion for the first quarter, exceeding the previous quarter's performance. Revenue reached $18.62 billion, beating forecasts due to strong wealth management and regional business growth. However, net profit missed annual estimates due to a surge in credit impairment charges, specifically including a $400 million loss provision linked to a fraud case within the Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) segment. The bank also set aside additional provisions related to geopolitical tensions, highlighting ongoing pressure on asset quality. Investors are closely monitoring HSBA shares on the London Stock Exchange, focusing on the bank's risk management capabilities. Sustaining growth in the wealth segment remains a primary pillar for mitigating regional volatility and institutional risks.