Moody's Keeps HSBC's Ratings, Revises Outlook to Positive on Strong Profitability

04:28 AM EDT, 09/20/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Moody's Ratings confirmed its A3 senior unsecured debt ratings for HSBC Holdings (HSBA.L), raising the outlook to positive from stable, according to a Sept. 18 release. The rating decision follows the affirmation of the British bank's a3 notional baseline credit assessment, which reflects HSBC's strong capitalization and profitability, adequate liquidity, and large and stable deposits. The positive outlook is based on Moody's expectation that the group's resilient credit profile will continue to be supported by its strategic clarity, strong management execution, and sustained earnings generation, among other factors.