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HSBC Holdings plc

HSBC Holdings plc

HSBCNYSEFinancial Services● Active
$90.80
$-1.82(-1.97%)
Market Cap$312.1B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$95.61
52W Low$58.14
Cash on HandFinancialsRevenue

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

HSBC · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$653.08B▲ +129.5% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$286.92B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$366.15B
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+129.5%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$580.37B
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$653.08BCash on Hand
Total Debt$495.79BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt+$157.29BNet Cash Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 57%Debt 43%

HSBC Holdings plc has a net cash position of $157.29B, holding more cash than debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$653.08B − $495.79B = +$157.29B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
HSBC annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$653.08B+129.5%
Dec 31, 2024$284.51B-5.0%
Dec 31, 2023$299.57B-14.4%
Dec 31, 2022$350.05B-17.1%
Dec 31, 2021$422.44B+28.5%
HSBC cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Financial Services Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPM
$1.48T176.8%
#2
HSBC Holdings plc
HSBC Holdings plcYOU
HSBC
$653.08B209.3%
#3
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
BRK-A
$373.31B35.4%#4
Visa Inc.
Visa Inc.
V
$21.99B3.5%#5
Mastercard Incorporated
Mastercard Incorporated
MA
$10.90B2.5%
Financial Services sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $653.08B, comprising $286.92B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $366.15B in short-term investments — reported as HSBC Holdings plc cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as HSBC Holdings plc cash reserves or cash position.

HSBC Holdings plc annual cash on hand history shows increased +129.5% in 2025: increased +129.5% in 2025. HSBC Holdings plc cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

HSBC Holdings plc carries total debt of $495.79B against cash of $653.08B, resulting in a net cash position of +$157.29B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

HSBC cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has $653.08B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $286.92B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $366.15B in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $580.37B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · HSBC Holdings plc · HSBC Holdings plc SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025