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Lloyds Banking ( (GB:LLOY) ) has shared an update.
Lloyds Banking Group has continued executing its existing share buyback programme by repurchasing 2,980,925 ordinary shares on 3 February 2026 through Goldman Sachs International at a volume-weighted average price of 112.2836 pence per share. The bank intends to cancel these shares, a move that will reduce the overall share count and can enhance earnings per share, signalling ongoing capital return to investors and confidence in its balance sheet strength.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:LLOY) stock is a Hold with a £118.00 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 UK-based financial services provider, focused on retail and commercial banking as well as broader financial services for individuals and businesses. It operates primarily in the UK market, offering current and savings accounts, mortgages, loans and other banking products through a portfolio of well-known consumer and commercial brands.
Average Trading Volume: 152,903,356
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £64.14B
Find detailed analytics on LLOY stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.