Lloyds Banking Group Advances Share Buyback Program

The latest update is out from Lloyds Banking ( (GB:LLOY) ).

Lloyds Banking Group PLC announced the purchase of 344,319 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buyback program. The shares were acquired from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc at a volume-weighted average price of 74.6354 pence per share. This move is part of the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure and return value to shareholders, as the purchased shares are intended to be canceled.

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.

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More about Lloyds Banking

Lloyds Banking Group PLC operates in the financial services industry, primarily offering banking and financial services in the UK. The company focuses on retail and commercial financial services, including personal banking, insurance, and investment products.

Average Trading Volume: 184,080,634

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £43.99B

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