AXP vs HSBA: American Express Company vs HSBC Holdings plc

Side-by-side snapshot of two Financial Services companies — key metrics from our latest data. Reference only, not investment advice.

MetricAXPHSBA
CompanyAmerican Express CompanyHSBC Holdings plc
Price$355.35£14.92
Market Cap$242.46B£255.89B
P/E Ratio22.1716.22
EPS$16.03£0.01
Dividend Yield1.07%3.73%
52-Week High$387.49£15.90
52-Week Low$288.34£9.09
IndustryCredit ServicesBanks - Diversified
ExchangeNYQLSE
Employees76,800208,844

American Express Company and HSBC Holdings plc both operate in the Financial Services sector. AXP trades at a market cap of $242.46B against HSBA's £255.89B. Valuation-wise, AXP carries a trailing P/E of 22.17 versus 16.22 for HSBA. How these figures compare depends on each company's growth profile, margins and outlook — the snapshot above is a starting point for further research, not a recommendation.

Figures are from our latest data snapshot and may not reflect current market prices. See the full profiles: American Express Company and HSBC Holdings plc. This is not financial advice.

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Data snapshot: 18 July 2026 (Yahoo Finance) · Page last built: