HSBC Posts Q2 Profit Surge, Announces Up to US$1 Billion Buyback

HSBC reported a surge in second-quarter net profit and announced a share buyback of up to US$1 billion, per its 4 August Interim Results 2026. It is the first capital return tied to 2026 interim performance. The buyback is a plan, not yet executed. HSBC returned US$18.9 billion to shareholders for 2025 via buybacks and dividends.