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An update from Lloyds Banking ( (GB:LLOY) ) is now available.
Lloyds Banking Group has continued execution of its existing share buyback programme, repurchasing 14,359,244 ordinary shares on 13 February 2026 through Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 100.1747 pence. The company plans to cancel the purchased shares, a move that will reduce its share count and can enhance earnings per share, underscoring ongoing capital returns to shareholders and confidence in its balance sheet.
These latest purchases follow instructions issued to the broker in late January 2026 under the already announced buyback framework. The continued buyback activity reinforces Lloyds’ capital allocation strategy and may support its share price, signalling to investors that management views the current valuation as attractive and that regulatory capital levels remain robust enough to permit additional distributions.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LLOY) stock is a Buy with a £125.00 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 Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by a strong, upgrade-supported earnings outlook and capital return plan from the latest call. This is tempered by weaker underlying financial quality signals (higher leverage and negative free cash flow in the last two years). Technically the trend is positive, but overbought indicators add near-term risk, while valuation and yield are supportive but not standout.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:LLOY stock, click here.
More about Lloyds Banking
Lloyds Banking Group is a major U.K. financial services institution focused on retail and commercial banking, insurance and wealth management. The group operates under well-known high-street brands, providing current accounts, mortgages, loans and savings products to households and businesses across the United Kingdom.
Average Trading Volume: 167,358,548
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £59.03B
For a thorough assessment of LLOY stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.