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The latest update is out from Lloyds Banking ( (GB:LLOY) ).
Lloyds Banking Group PLC announced the purchase of over 12 million of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program. The shares were acquired from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc at prices ranging from 76.34 to 77.58 pence per share, with the intention to cancel them, reflecting the company’s strategy to enhance shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LLOY) stock is a Hold with a £0.60 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lloyds Banking stock, see the GB:LLOY Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:LLOY Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:LLOY is a Outperform.
Lloyds Banking Group presents a mixed outlook. Its strong technical indicators and positive sentiment from the earnings call and corporate events support its attractiveness. However, declining profitability and cash flow issues pose challenges. The stock’s reasonable valuation and attractive dividend yield balance these concerns, providing a favorable long-term potential.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:LLOY stock, click here.
More about Lloyds Banking
Lloyds Banking Group PLC operates in the financial services industry, providing a range of banking and financial products primarily in the UK market. The company focuses on retail and commercial banking, insurance, and wealth management services.
Average Trading Volume: 168,762,293
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £47B
Learn more about LLOY stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.