HSBC approves $0.10 second 2026 interim dividend

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has approved a second interim dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2026 of US$0.10 per ordinary share.

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HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) has approved a second interim dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2026 of US$0.10 per ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on September 25, 2026 to shareholders on the UK Principal Register, or the Hong Kong or Bermuda Overseas Branch Registers, who were on record on August 14, 2026.

The dividend is payable in cash in US dollars, sterling or Hong Kong dollars. Using forward exchange rates on September 14, 2026, HSBC set the equivalent amounts at HK$0.784088 and £0.074134 per ordinary share. Holders of American Depositary Shares, each representing five ordinary shares, will receive US$0.50 per ADS, also paid on September 25, 2026 to ADS holders of record on August 14, 2026.

Key Figures

Second interim dividend per ordinary share: US$0.10 per share Dividend per ADS: US$0.50 per ADS HKD equivalent dividend per ordinary share: HK$0.784088 per share +5 more

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Second interim dividend per ordinary share US$0.10 per share For the financial year ending December 31, 2026

Dividend per ADS US$0.50 per ADS Each ADS represents five ordinary shares; payable September 25, 2026

HKD equivalent dividend per ordinary share HK$0.784088 per share Converted from US$0.10 using forward rate US$1 = HK$7.840879 on September 14, 2026

GBP equivalent dividend per ordinary share £0.074134 per share Converted from US$0.10 using forward rate £1 = US$1.348905 on September 14, 2026

Forward FX rate USD/HKD US$1 = HK$7.840879 Used to convert the dividend into Hong Kong dollars on September 14, 2026

Forward FX rate GBP/USD £1 = US$1.348905 Used to convert the dividend into sterling on September 14, 2026

Record date August 14, 2026 Shareholders and ADS holders on record receive the dividend

Payment date September 25, 2026 Date dividend is payable to ordinary shareholders and ADS holders

Key Terms

second interim dividend, American Depositary Shares, forward exchange rates, Overseas Branch Register

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second interim dividend financial

"approved a second interim dividend in respect of the financial year"

American Depositary Shares financial

"For holders of American Depositary Shares ('ADSs'), each of which represents"

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.

forward exchange rates financial

"were converted from United States dollars at the forward exchange rates quoted"

Overseas Branch Register regulatory

"the Hong Kong Overseas Branch Register or the Bermuda Overseas Branch Register"

FAQ

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What dividend has HSBC (HSBC) declared in this 6-K?

HSBC declared a second interim dividend of US$0.10 per ordinary share for the financial year ending December 31, 2026, with payment scheduled in cash on September 25, 2026.

When are the record date and payment date for HSBC (HSBC) 2026 second interim dividend?

The record date for HSBC’s second interim 2026 dividend is August 14, 2026, and the payment date is September 25, 2026 for ordinary shareholders and ADS holders.

In which currencies will HSBC (HSBC) pay the second interim 2026 dividend?

The dividend is payable in cash in US dollars, sterling, or Hong Kong dollars, or a combination of these currencies, based on forward exchange rates set on September 14, 2026.

What are the HKD and GBP equivalents of HSBC’s US$0.10 dividend per share?

Based on forward rates on September 14, 2026, the US$0.10 dividend per ordinary share equals approximately HK$0.784088 or £0.074134 per ordinary share.

How much will holders of HSBC (HSBC) American Depositary Shares receive?

Each HSBC American Depositary Share represents five ordinary shares, so ADS holders will receive a cash dividend of US$0.50 per ADS, payable on September 25, 2026 to ADS holders of record on August 14, 2026.

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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 September

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  

14 September 2026

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

SECOND INTERIM DIVIDEND FOR 2026

On 4 August 2026, the Directors of HSBC Holdings plc approved a second interim dividend in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2026 of US$0.10 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on 25 September 2026 to holders of record on 14 August 2026 on the Principal Register in the United Kingdom, the Hong Kong Overseas Branch Register or the Bermuda Overseas Branch Register. The dividend is payable in cash in United States dollars, sterling or Hong Kong dollars, or a combination of these currencies.

Dividends payable in cash in Hong Kong dollars or sterling were converted from United States dollars at the forward exchange rates quoted by HSBC Bank plc in London at or about 11.00am on 14 September 2026 (US$1=HK$7.840879 and £1=US$1.348905). Accordingly, the cash dividend payable on 25 September 2026 will be:

US$0.10 per ordinary share;

approximately HK$0.784088 per ordinary share; or

approximately £0.074134 per ordinary share.

For holders of American Depositary Shares ('ADSs'), each of which represents five ordinary shares, the cash dividend payable will be US$0.50 per ADS. It will be paid on 25 September 2026 to holders of record on 14 August 2026.

For and on behalf of

HSBC Holdings plc

Angela McEntee

Group Company Secretary

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: 14 September 2026