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HSBC (HSBC) sets first 2026 interim dividend at US$0.10 per share

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HSBC Holdings plc has declared a first interim dividend for 2026 of US$0.10 per ordinary share. The dividend will be paid on 26 June 2026 to shareholders on the UK, Hong Kong or Bermuda registers who were on record on 15 May 2026.

Shareholders can receive cash in US dollars, sterling or Hong Kong dollars. Based on forward exchange rates set on 15 June 2026, the dividend equals about HK$0.783188 or £0.074489 per share. Holders of American Depositary Shares will receive US$0.50 per ADS, with each ADS representing five ordinary shares.

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HSBC confirms 2026 capital returns with a first interim cash dividend.

HSBC Holdings plc has approved a first interim dividend for 2026 of US$0.10 per ordinary share, payable on 26 June 2026. This continues the bank’s pattern of returning cash to shareholders through regular interim distributions.

The dividend is offered in US dollars, sterling or Hong Kong dollars, with precise conversion rates set on 15 June 2026. ADS holders receive US$0.50 per ADS, reflecting five underlying shares. The announcement reflects current capital management decisions but does not provide broader earnings or capital ratio data in this excerpt.

First 2026 interim dividend per share US$0.10 per ordinary share Financial year ending 31 December 2026
Dividend per ADS US$0.50 per ADS Each ADS represents five ordinary shares
HKD equivalent dividend HK$0.783188 per share Using US$1=HK$7.831883 on 15 June 2026
GBP equivalent dividend £0.074489 per share Using £1=US$1.342478 on 15 June 2026
Record date 15 May 2026 Shareholders on record qualify for dividend
Payment date 26 June 2026 Scheduled cash dividend payment date
interim dividend financial
"approved a first interim dividend in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2026"
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.
American Depositary Shares financial
"For holders of American Depositary Shares ('ADSs'), each of which represents five ordinary shares"
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 by HSBC Bank plc in London"
Principal Register financial
"holders of record on 15 May 2026 on the Principal Register in the United Kingdom"
Overseas Branch Register financial
"the Hong Kong Overseas Branch Register or the Bermuda Overseas Branch Register"
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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 June
 
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  
 
 
 
15 June 2026
 
 
               
 HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
 
 
FIRST INTERIM DIVIDEND FOR 2026
 
 
On 5 May 2026, the Directors of HSBC Holdings plc approved a first interim dividend in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2026 of US$0.10 per ordinary share. The dividend is 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 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 15 June 2026 (US$1=HK$7.831883 and £1=US$1.342478). Accordingly, the cash dividend payable on 26 June 2026 will be:
 
US$0.10 per ordinary share;
 
approximately HK$0.783188 per ordinary share; or
 
approximately £0.074489 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 26 June 2026 to holders of record on 15 May 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: 15 June 2026

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FAQ

What dividend did HSBC (HSBC) declare as its first 2026 interim payout?

HSBC declared a first interim dividend of US$0.10 per ordinary share for 2026. The dividend relates to the financial year ending 31 December 2026 and provides shareholders with an early cash return ahead of final results and any subsequent dividend decisions.

When will HSBC (HSBC) pay the first 2026 interim dividend and what is the record date?

The dividend will be paid on 26 June 2026 to holders of record on 15 May 2026. Shareholders on the Principal Register in the UK, or the Hong Kong or Bermuda Overseas Branch Registers on that record date will qualify for the cash dividend.

In which currencies can HSBC (HSBC) shareholders receive the 2026 interim dividend?

Shareholders can receive the dividend in US dollars, sterling or Hong Kong dollars. Amounts in sterling and Hong Kong dollars are based on forward exchange rates quoted by HSBC Bank plc in London at about 11:00am on 15 June 2026.

What are the sterling and Hong Kong dollar equivalents of HSBC’s (HSBC) US$0.10 dividend?

The dividend equals approximately HK$0.783188 or £0.074489 per ordinary share. These figures are derived from forward exchange rates of US$1=HK$7.831883 and £1=US$1.342478, set on 15 June 2026 for the cash conversion.

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

Holders of HSBC American Depositary Shares will receive US$0.50 per ADS. Each ADS represents five ordinary shares, so the US$0.10 per share interim dividend translates directly into US$0.50 per ADS, payable on 26 June 2026 to ADS holders of record on 15 May 2026.

Which financial year does HSBC’s (HSBC) first interim dividend of 2026 relate to?

The interim dividend relates to the financial year ending 31 December 2026. It is described as the first interim dividend for that year, signalling part of HSBC’s distribution for the 2026 financial period ahead of any further interim or final dividends.