HSBCCAUTIOUS

Revenue Growth (YoY)

7.8%

Higher than 45% of Financial Services sector peers

Updated 20h ago

Sector Performance

45th percentile

HSBC

7.8%

Sector Median

9.0%

Sector Avg

14.2%

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Deep Analysis

Revenue growth year-over-year (YoY) measures how much a company’s revenue increased compared to the same period one year ago.

HSBC’s current 7.8% growth means revenue rose by that percentage relative to the prior year. This trails the financial services sector median of 9.0%, placing HSBC in the 45th percentile among its peers—meaning 55% of sector firms grew faster. The metric’s year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are not available for analysis, but the two most recent historical values show a jump from 0.0% to 7.8%, indicating a reversal from no growth to moderate growth. The combination of a below-median revenue growth level with an improving trend suggests limited immediate upside opportunity but reduced risk compared to a declining trend. This mixed picture supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the growth rate still lags the sector while the positive direction warrants watchfulness rather than enthusiasm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about HSBC?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

How does HSBC's Revenue Growth (YoY) compare to its sector?

HSBC's Revenue Growth (YoY) of 7.8% compares to a Financial Services sector median of 9.0%, placing it in the 45th percentile.

Who are HSBC's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest Financial Services peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: BAC (7.2%), WRLD (6.6%), AON (6.4%), BX (6.2%), OMF (5.7%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.