HSBC (NYSE: HSBC) sets Q1 2026 results date and first interim dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc plans a Board committee meeting on 5 May 2026 to consider approving its earnings release for the first quarter of 2026 and a first interim dividend for 2026 on its ordinary shares. If approved, the dividend will be paid on 26 June 2026 to shareholders on the UK principal register, Hong Kong and Bermuda overseas branch registers, and holders of American Depositary Shares on record as of 15 May 2026.

Key Figures

Board meeting date: 5 May 2026 Dividend record date: 15 May 2026 Dividend payment date: 26 June 2026

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Board meeting date 5 May 2026 Committee meeting to consider Q1 2026 results and first interim dividend

Dividend record date 15 May 2026 Shareholders on record for potential first 2026 interim dividend

Dividend payment date 26 June 2026 Payable date for first 2026 interim dividend if approved

Key Terms

foreign private issuer, interim dividend, ordinary shares, American Depositary Shares, +1 more

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foreign private issuer regulatory

"Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

interim dividend financial

"to consider the payment of a first interim dividend for 2026 on the ordinary shares"

An interim dividend is a cash payment a company declares and often pays before its annual results are finalized, similar to a mid‑year bonus paid from current profits. It matters to investors because it delivers immediate income, signals the company’s short‑term cash strength and confidence in ongoing earnings, and can influence share price and investor expectations about future payouts.

ordinary shares financial

"to consider the payment of a first interim dividend for 2026 on the ordinary shares"

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

American Depositary Shares financial

"and for holders of American Depositary Shares in New York"

American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.

Hong Kong Overseas Branch register regulatory

"the Hong Kong Overseas Branch register, the Bermuda Overseas Branch register"

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of April

HSBC Holdings plc

8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F).

Form 20-F X Form 40-F  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this document, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this document.

22 April 2026

(Hong Kong Stock Code: 5)

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

EARNINGS RELEASE FOR FIRST QUARTER 2026 AND CONSIDERATION OF PAYMENT OF FIRST INTERIM DIVIDEND FOR 2026

Pursuant to Rule 13.43 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, notice is given that a meeting of a committee of the Board of Directors of HSBC Holdings plc will be held on 5 May 2026 (the "Board Meeting") to consider the announcement of the Earnings Release for the First Quarter 2026 (the "Results") and to consider the payment of a first interim dividend for 2026 on the ordinary shares (the "Dividend").

Subject to the approval and confirmation at the Board Meeting, the Dividend will be payable on 26 June 2026 to holders of record on 15 May 2026 on the Principal register in the United Kingdom, the Hong Kong Overseas Branch register, the Bermuda Overseas Branch register and for holders of American Depositary Shares in New York.

Further details of the Dividend will be detailed in the Results announcement if approved at the Board Meeting.

For and on behalf of

HSBC Holdings plc

Angela McEntee

Group Company Secretary

The Board of Directors of HSBC Holdings plc as at the date of this announcement comprises:

Brendan Robert Nelson*, Georges Bahjat Elhedery, Geraldine Joyce Buckingham†, Wei Sun Christianson†, Rachel Duan†, Dame Carolyn Julie Fairbairn†, James Anthony Forese†, Ann Frances Godbehere†, Steven Craig Guggenheimer†, Manveen (Pam) Kaur, Dr José Antonio Meade Kuribreña†, Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia†, Eileen K Murray† and Swee Lian Teo†.

*  Independent non-executive Chairman

†  Independent non-executive Director

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

HSBC Holdings plc

By:

Name: Angela McEntee

Title: Group Company Secretary

Date: 22 April 2026

FAQ

What did HSBC (HSBC) announce in its April 2026 Form 6-K?

HSBC announced a Board committee meeting on 5 May 2026 to consider its first-quarter 2026 earnings release and a first interim dividend for 2026. Any dividend decision remains subject to approval at that meeting.

When will HSBC (HSBC) consider its Q1 2026 earnings and dividend?

HSBC will hold a Board committee meeting on 5 May 2026 to consider the first-quarter 2026 earnings release and a first interim dividend for 2026. Both the results announcement and dividend are subject to approval at that meeting.

What is the record date for HSBC’s first 2026 interim dividend if approved?

If approved, the first interim dividend for 2026 will be payable to holders of record on 15 May 2026. This record date applies to the UK principal register, Hong Kong and Bermuda overseas branch registers, and American Depositary Share holders.

When will HSBC (HSBC) pay the first interim dividend for 2026 if approved?

Subject to Board committee approval, HSBC’s first interim dividend for 2026 will be payable on 26 June 2026. Shareholders and American Depositary Share holders must be on the relevant registers on 15 May 2026 to receive this payment.

Which shareholders are eligible for HSBC’s first 2026 interim dividend if declared?

If declared, the dividend will be paid to holders of ordinary shares on the UK principal register, Hong Kong and Bermuda overseas branch registers, and to holders of American Depositary Shares in New York who are on record as of 15 May 2026.