Nomura Securities Maintains a 'Buy' on HSBC Holdings (HBC); Updward Bias

May 8, 2012 9:34 AM EDT
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Nomura Securities maintains a 'Buy' on HSBC Holdings (NYSE: HBC), PT 650p.

Analyst, Chintan Joshi, said, "Upward bias to consensus estimates. The HSBC Q1 figures are unlikely to change perceptions of the group materially, in our view. On the plus side, full-year consensus expectations are likely to nudge upwards, and there are further signs of cost control. There was good growth in profits and revenues in the emerging markets businesses. Capital ratios have continued to strengthen. On a negative tack, overall business growth remains limited owing to the developed markets, and there were unusually large BSM gains in the quarter. We remain positive towards the shares. We believe the group is both balance sheet and geographically advantaged and that this is worth a valuation premium."

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Shares of HSBC Holdings closed at $45.07 yesterday.


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