UBS Group maintained a "neutral" rating on HSBC, while Deutsche Bank downgraded it from "buy" to "hold." StockNews.com upgraded HSBC from "sell" to "hold," resulting in four hold ratings, one buy, and one strong buy. The stock has a "Moderate Buy" average rating, with institutional investors increasing their stakes significantly. HSBC recently reported earnings of $1.45 per share, exceeding estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $1.80, reflecting a 12.33% yield.