Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol LYG
  • Rev/Share 0.5656
  • Book/Share 0.7049
  • PB 1.1816
  • Debt/Equity 1.8289
  • CurrentRatio 0.1274
  • ROIC 0.011

 

  • MktCap 49588860517.8258
  • FreeCF/Share 0.0
  • PFCF 0.0
  • PE 12.5287
  • Debt/Assets 0.0929
  • DivYield 0.0504
  • ROE 0.0946

 

  • Rating C+
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade LYG Goldman Neutral Buy -- -- Aug. 5, 2025
Upgrade LYG RBC Capital Mkts Sector Perform Outperform -- -- Aug. 4, 2025
Upgrade LYG JP Morgan Underweight Neutral -- -- Aug. 1, 2025
Upgrade LYG HSBC Securities Hold Buy -- -- April 1, 2025
Downgrade LYG Keefe Bruyette Outperform Market Perform -- -- March 11, 2025
Upgrade LYG Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight -- -- March 4, 2025
Initiation LYG Goldman -- Neutral -- -- Oct. 4, 2024
Initiation LYG Kepler -- Hold -- -- Sept. 5, 2024

News

Lloyds Banking Group Q2 Earnings: Structural Hedge Tailwind Continues To Power Growth
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Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

British bank Lloyds reported a solid set of figures for the second quarter, with after-tax earnings comfortably clearing consensus. The bank's structural hedge continues to power net interest margin expansion, offsetting deposit and asset margin headwinds. Healthy capital generation and a surplus over management's target level can support an attractive shareholder yield.

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Lloyds delivers solid Q2 beat, but big decisions still ahead
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Published: July 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) produced a better-than-expected set of results for the second quarter, with profits, earnings and the dividend all coming in ahead of forecasts. Pre-tax profit rose 17% year on year to just under £2 billion, topping expectations by 18%.

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Lloyds and NatWest consensus forecasts for next week's results
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Published: July 18, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) reports second-quarter results next Thursday, 24 July, with NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) following on Friday, 25 July, with the City analyst consensus pointing to growing profits at both. Consensus forecasts compiled by the company are for £4.5 billion of net income, up from the £4.4 billion in the first quarter.

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Lloyds upgraded, though NatWest will remain more profitable for next few years - broker
LYG, NWG
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

Deciding which of Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) and NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) is the more profitable bank is "the ultimate question" for City philosophers, said analysts at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods. In a substantial document devoted to answering this question -- acknowledging that greater philosophers and scientists have pondered the ultimate question of life, from Socrates's examination of wisdom and virtue, to Einstein's betterment of humanity and Deep Thought mulling of the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything -- the US broker ended up upgrading its target prices for both lenders.

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LYG or DBSDY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
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Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in Banks - Foreign stocks are likely familiar with Lloyds (LYG) and DBS Group Holdings Ltd (DBSDY). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Ranking Lloyds, Barclays and NatWest: Which UK bank has further to run?
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Published: July 11, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

UK banks have had their fair share of in-flight turbulence, but analysts still see them heading for a stable landing. According to UBS, domestic lenders have largely closed the gap with their European peers in terms of valuation, and the outlook remains constructive despite some short-term headwinds.

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Lloyds, Natwest and Barclays: Are UK banks set for re-rating?
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Published: July 01, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

UBS has reiterated its positive stance on UK banks, arguing that the sector is poised to re-rate as macroeconomic conditions stabilise and interest rate fears ease. The investment bank maintains an overweight position on UK domestic lenders, noting that they combine modest valuations with some of the strongest forecast returns in the European banking landscape.

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LYG vs. TD: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
LYG, TD
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Banks - Foreign stocks have likely encountered both Lloyds (LYG) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Lloyds: steady hand, solid income, but little upside for now
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Published: June 12, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) shares sit at 76p, just above Kfeefe, Bruyette & Woods' target price of 75p, with analysts maintaining a ‘market perform' rating. In a recent management meeting, Lloyds presented a confident outlook, with KBW highlighting reaffirmed guidance on profitability and capital returns.

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Lloyds: UK banks look sturdy as rates hold up and balance sheets stay healthy
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Published: June 05, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

JP Morgan remains upbeat on the outlook for UK banks, pointing to resilient interest rates, steady cash generation, and undemanding valuations as the key reasons behind its positive stance. Following meetings with senior management across the sector, analysts say most lenders are delivering operationally despite fiscal headwinds and an uncertain global backdrop.

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Lloyds, Barclays: Cash ISAs swell as UK savers shift into higher-yield deposits
BCS, LYG
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

UK savers moved decisively into cash ISAs in April, pushing time deposits up 3.1 % while sight deposits fell 1.6 %, according to Bank of England data. That shift is typical for the start of the tax year, but it carries real implications for bank margins.

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Nationwide results put a spring in the step of Lloyds and Barclays
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Published: May 29, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Nationwide Building Society has given the UK's listed banking sector a lift after reporting a 30% rise in annual profits and upbeat comments on its outlook. The mutual posted pre-tax profits of £2.3 billion for the year to the end of March, up from £1.8 billion a year earlier, despite returning a record £2.8 billion in value to its members.

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Lloyds named top pick as Deutsche backs UK banks for next phase of growth
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Published: May 16, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) has emerged as one of Deutsche Bank's preferred names in the UK banking sector as the broker shifts its focus from rising returns to future growth potential. In a research note, analyst Robert Noble said Lloyds, already a favourite among private investors, is well placed to benefit from a new phase in UK banking marked by stronger loan growth and selective consolidation.

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LYG or IBN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
IBN, LYG
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Banks - Foreign stocks are likely familiar with Lloyds (LYG) and ICICI Bank Limited (IBN). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Is Lloyds Banking Group flying below the radar? This research house thinks so
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) is not making headlines, but that might be its greatest strength in 2025. In a research note on Tuesday, Deutsche Bank reiterated its bullish view on the group, maintaining a 'buy' rating and 88p price target.

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Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Lloyds Banking Group plc (NYSE:LYG ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 4:30 AM ET Company Participants William Chalmers - Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Guy Stebbings - Exane BNP Aman Rakkar - Barclays Capital Ben Toms - RBC Ed Firth - KBW Jonathan Pierce - Jefferies Amit Goel - Mediobanca Robin Down - HSBC Andrew Coombs - Citi Chris Cant - Autonomous Ben Caven-Roberts - Goldman Sachs Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Lloyds Banking Group 2025 Interim Management Statement Call. At this time, all participants are in a …

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Lloyds results a shade soft, but outlook still intact
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Published: May 01, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) shares dipped around 2.5% after first-quarter results landed a touch below expectations. It wasn't a disaster by any stretch, but the shortfall, mainly due to higher costs and bad loan provisions, gave the market pause, especially with banks under scrutiny for how they handle margin pressure and economic uncertainty.

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Lloyds keeps guidance unchanged despite higher impairment charge
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Published: May 01, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) reported first-quarter profits slightly lower than a year ago, but in line with expectations as increased income and reduced volatility combined with higher costs and higher impairment charges. The UK's largest lender reaffirmed guidance for the full year and said it was making "good progress" on its strategic transformation.

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Britain's Lloyds quarterly profit drops 7%, provisions $133 million for tariffs
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Published: May 01, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Lloyds Banking Group reported a near 7% drop in first-quarter profit on Thursday, hurt by higher costs, and said it had set aside 100 million pounds ($132.9 million) for tariff-related impact.

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Lloyds (LYG) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
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Published: April 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Lloyds (LYG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Lloyds Banking Group: Quarterlies in the offing; is now the time to buy?
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Published: April 25, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

As Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) readies its first quarter results, the share price, hovering around 73p, has prompted fresh debate: is this a buying opportunity, or should investors await the actual figures? To decide, it helps to understand Lloyd's key metrics, the forces at play and the risks ahead.

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LYG vs. CM: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
CM, LYG
Published: April 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Banks - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Lloyds (LYG) and Canadian Imperial Bank (CM). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

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LYG or CM: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
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Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Banks - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Lloyds (LYG) and Canadian Imperial Bank (CM). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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FCA intervention may complicate pay-out process; so what does this mean for Lloyds investors?
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Published: April 02, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) pushed back against a sweeping court ruling that could force banks to pay out billions in motor finance compensation, which may limit payouts but complicate the compensation process, according to research from RBC Capital. Submitting its views to the Supreme Court, the FCA said the Court of Appeal had gone “too far” by assuming all car dealers owed customers a fiduciary duty - meaning a legal obligation to act in their best interest.

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Lloyds (LYG) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
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Published: March 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Lloyds (LYG) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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XBT.com Surpasses $3M at Lloyds Auctions, Poised to Be the Largest Crypto Domain Sale Since 2021
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Published: March 26, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

The premium crypto domain XBT.com has surpassed $3 million USD in its ongoing auction at Lloyds, positioning it as one of the most valuable digital asset domain sales in recent history and potentially the largest crypto domain sale since 2021 The premium crypto domain XBT.com has surpassed $3 million USD in its ongoing auction at Lloyds, positioning it as one of the most valuable digital asset domain sales in recent history and potentially the largest crypto domain sale since 2021

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Lloyds Bank plc: 2024 Form 20-F Filed
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Published: February 27, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

LONDON, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lloyds Bank plc announces that on 27 February 2025 it filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of the Form 20-F is available through the 'Investors' section of our website at www.lloydsbankinggroup.com and also online at www.sec.gov Shareholders can receive hard copies of the complete audited financial statements free of charge upon request.

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Lloyds Banking up 3.5% after upgrade from leading investment bank
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Published: February 26, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Shares in Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) jumped 3.5% after Deutsche Bank raised its price target from 80p to 88p while maintaining its 'buy' recommendation. It cited strong revenue growth, book value expansion, and robust capital returns as key drivers of its optimism.

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Lloyds Banking Group: Is it time to 'buy'. These two banks think not.
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Published: February 24, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

RBC Capital has raised its price target for Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) from 60p to 70p, reflecting stronger forecasts for the bank's earnings and shareholder returns. The bank's latest results showed steady progress, with rising net interest income and lower-than-expected costs helping to support profitability.

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Lloyds and other motor finance lenders paid large commissions upfront - report
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Published: February 21, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) and other motor finance lenders paid large upfront commissions to individual car dealerships, according to a report from the Guardian. The newspaper said court documents showed the lenders made these payments, with the filings state that the practice encouraged the car salespeople to favour those loan providers even if it would result in higher payments for the buyer.

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About Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG)

  • IPO Date 2001-11-28
  • Website https://www.lloydsbankinggroup.com
  • Industry Banks - Regional
  • CEO Charles Alan Nunn
  • Employees 61228

Lloyds Banking Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides a range of banking and financial services in the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Retail; Commercial Banking; and Insurance and Wealth. The Retail segment offers a range of financial service products, including current accounts, savings, mortgages, motor finance, unsecured loans, leasing solutions, and credit cards to personal and small business customers. The Commercial Banking segment provides lending, transactional banking, working capital management, risk management, debt financing, and debt capital market services to small and medium-sized entities, corporates, and financial institutions. The Insurance and Wealth segment offers insurance, investment and wealth management products and services. It also provides digital banking services. The company offers its products and services under the Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, and Scottish Widows brands. Lloyds Banking Group plc was founded in 1695 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.