In this article, we’ll look at the 11 High Growth Financial Stocks to Buy Now.
Financial stocks are finding their footing. After spending much of the past few years caught between rate volatility and recession fears, parts of the financial group are starting to look more constructive. With policy uncertainty easing and domestic growth holding up better than expected, asset managers are revisiting banks, insurers, and diversified financials not just as defensive plays, but as potential earnings growers into 2026.
Fidelity International, in its report entitled Outlook 2026: The Age of Alpha, pointed to “lower rates and more pro-business Federal government policies” supporting companies throughout 2026. Lower financing costs typically revive loan growth, stimulate capital markets activity, and ease balance sheet pressures, while a pro-business stance often translates into lighter regulatory burdens and improved profitability for banks, insurers, and diversified financial firms.
Robeco struck a similar note, saying it sees opportunities to continue to emerge in sectors such as financials, while adding that selectivity will be crucial. This suggests that dispersion inside the sector may widen, rewarding companies with stronger balance sheets and earnings growth.
That backdrop shifts the conversation to identifying the financial names that are actually delivering sustained earnings acceleration. As policy eases and capital flows normalize, select financial names stand to benefit disproportionately in 2026 and beyond. With that in mind, we now look at the 11 High Growth Financial Stocks to Buy Now.
Our Methodology
To identify the 11 High Growth Financial Stocks to Buy Now, we used the Finviz screener to generate a list of financial stocks with an EPS growth of at least 20% in the past 3 years. We have also included the number of hedge funds that hold the stock as of Q3 2025. We limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment.
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11. HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC)
On February 19, 2026, HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) cut 10% of its U.S.-based debt capital markets team as part of ongoing cost reductions following an overhaul of the business announced last October, according to Bloomberg’s Carolina Gonzalez and Michael O’Boyle, citing people familiar with the matter. At least six staff members in New York were let go during the week, including one managing director, two directors, two associates, and one analyst.
On February 5, 2026, Bloomberg reported that HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) is preparing to award little or no bonuses to some bankers and push underperforming staff to exit after payouts, including at senior levels. The report said the tougher stance reflects CEO Georges Elhedery’s effort to align pay and performance more closely with Wall Street peers.
Earlier in February, JPMorgan raised its price target on HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) to 1,190 GBp from 1,060 GBp previously and maintained a Neutral rating.
HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) provides banking and financial products and services globally through its Wealth and Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and Global Banking and Markets segments.
10. NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG)
On February 16, 2026, Citi analyst Andrew Coombs has raised the price target on NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) to 840 GBp from 810 GBp previously and maintained a Buy rating. Andrew Coombs increased the estimates on NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) to reflect the acquisition of Evelyn Partners.
On February 13, 2026, NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) reported FY25 total income of GBP 16.4B and pretax profit of GBP 7.7B, with a net interest margin of 2.34% and a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 14%. Chief Executive Paul Thwaite said, “2025 was another strong year for NatWest Group,” highlighting broad-based growth across its three customer businesses. Income rose to GBP 16.4B and Return on Tangible Equity reached 19.2%, both ahead of last year and guidance, while dividends per share increased 51% compared to 2024. Management said new strategic targets are in place as the group looks to build productivity and deepen customer relationships. Further, the company expects total income excluding notable items in the range of GBP 17.2B-17.6B for FY26. Operating expenses, excluding litigation and conduct costs, are expected to be around GBP 8.2B, the loan impairment rate is below 25 basis points, and Return on Tangible Equity is greater than 17%.
NatWest Group plc (NYSE:NWG) provides banking and financial products and services in the United Kingdom and internationally through its Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Commercial & Institutional segments.
