Hsbc Share Discussion Threads

[miata] 06/3/2006 08:17

* Total operating income up 10 per cent to US$61,704 million (US$55,988
million in 2004).
For the year:
* Net operating income up 10 per cent to US$49,836 million (US$45,162
million in 2004).
* Group pre-tax profit up 11 per cent to US$20,966 million (US$18,943
million in 2004).
* Profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company up 17 per cent
to US$15,081 million (US$12,918 million in 2004).
* Return on average invested capital of 15.9 per cent (15.0 per cent in
2004).
* Earnings per share up 15 per cent to US$1.36 (US$1.18 in 2004).
Dividend and capital position:
* Fourth interim dividend for 2005 of US$0.31 per share, an increase of 15
per cent; total dividends declared in respect of 2005 of US$0.73 per share,
an increase of 11 per cent over 2004.


..............G O O D.

[kenbachelor] 06/3/2006 08:15

Gym - You have to hold the shares at the close the evening before the XD. You can sell them anytime after the open on the XD date and you are entitled to receive the dividend.

[supermum] 06/3/2006 08:15

going up only if above expectations...

SM

[gym junkie] 06/3/2006 08:13

what do u think the rns will take share price to, if its as good as ppl r thinking?


gym

[verynervy] 06/3/2006 08:11

Its a long wait Ken - 3mins to go

[profitaker] 06/3/2006 08:00

Anyone what time they release their results ?

[gateside] 06/3/2006 07:49

HSBC is due to kick things off today, bringing an end to a mixed banking season, with an expected 8.3% increase in annual profit, helped by continued strong growth in emerging markets.

The banking giant is expected to report pretax profit before goodwill of $20.5bn for 2005 under IFRS accounting rules, up from a restated $18.943bn the previous year, according to analysts.

[supermum] 05/3/2006 19:43

doesn't matter what the figures are...300% up on last would be absolutely no good unless they are well above analysts expectations... The chart is telling me up but not to be toyed with on results day .. unless feeling very brave..;-)
so.. do you feel lucky??

SM

[kenbachelor] 05/3/2006 19:30

After a lot of analysis today, I'm now thinking that we may even see a final dividend of 22p tomorrow. If we do, then we should see a good rise in the share price.

[kenbachelor] 05/3/2006 09:25

I've modified the Gann/Fib chart to include some projections.

As already indicated the current Fib target is 1001p, being 161.8% of the fall from 970p to the recent bottom of 921p.

The next target is 1039p, being 161.8% of the rise from 921p to the recent top of 994p.

[21up] 04/3/2006 19:58

Roll on Monday

[kenbachelor] 03/3/2006 20:21

All updates are now complete. We finished at about the Gann support line, so no harm done and now it is just a case of wait for the results on Monday.

A final dividend of more than 18p will make me very happy.

The weekly analysis gives a target of 1024p, which I think is over optimiustic at the moment and I'll be looking to sell my holding before the XD if I can get 1013p or better.

[barbicanec2y] 03/3/2006 13:29

Thanks for the info.

[kenbachelor] 03/3/2006 10:34

Having only just bought into this share myself I haven't really done any estimates, but from a cursory glance at the figures as far as I can see the final is likely to be about 18 - 18.3p (41.46 - 41.76p for the year). It's always difficult with this share, because dividends are declared in US$ and converted to Sterling.

At least we are still hanging on to the Gann support line, which can't be bad.

[miata] 03/3/2006 10:33

In Hong Kong, the HSI closed 80points lower as investors turned cautious ahead of results from HSBC on Monday.

"Everybody expects HSBC to report growth in earnings, but whether it is a single- or double-digit increase is something that is keenly awaited. This explains the cautious trade of many investors today," said Kitty Chan, director at Rexcapital Asset Management.

HSBC shares weakened 0.6% in Hong Kong trade. Standard Chartered Bank gained 3.9%.

The company is tipped to post Monday a net profit of HK$112 billion (US$14.4 billion; euro12.13 billion), up 21 percent on-year, according to a poll of 17 analysts by Thomson Financial.

[kenbachelor] 03/3/2006 10:19

Barbicanec2y - From the New Ratings link above

HSBC May Disappoint - Morgan Stanley

Friday, March 03, 2006 1:16:03 AM ET
Dow Jones Newswires

1253 [Dow Jones] STOCK CALL: Morgan Stanley expects lackluster performance from HSBC's (0005.HK) three key markets: US, UK, HK; says 2H05 earnings likely will be soft. "Our estimates are about 3% below consensus for 2005 and we expect 2H05 will carry lackluster trends from its three key markets... as margins compress, credit costs rise, and the seasonal impact on operating expenses." Rates stock underweight, targets HK$123; shares off 0.2% at HK$132.70. (KEG)

I'll see if I can find anything else today

Ken

[barbicanec2y] 03/3/2006 10:04

What is the sentiment of the City regarding the dividend announcement on Monday?

[Abuse team] 02/3/2006 10:05

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[kenbachelor] 02/3/2006 08:39

In spite of HSBC being the only bank down this morning, the Gann support line (974p tonight) seems to be holding well at the moment.

[verynervy] 02/3/2006 08:37

Yep got that straight away I was being flippant with him.

Am looking forward to results full of Eastern Promise!

[kenbachelor] 01/3/2006 17:28

Verynervy - Sharestar asked when the results are due and in the previous post I had said 'Now it's just a case of wait and see what happens at 10.15 next Monday'.