Claim 55% Off TipRanks
- Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions
- Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks
Lloyds Banking ( (GB:LLOY) ) has provided an update.
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed that, as of 27 February 2026, it has 59,029,409,081 ordinary shares of 10p each in issue with full voting rights at general meetings, including those represented by American Depositary Receipts. The bank holds no shares in treasury, and this share count will serve as the reference denominator for investors assessing whether they must disclose holdings or changes under the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s transparency rules.
The clarification of Lloyds’ voting share capital provides investors and regulators with an updated base for monitoring significant shareholdings and market transparency. By explicitly stating there are no treasury shares, the announcement underlines that all issued ordinary shares currently carry voting rights, which can influence governance dynamics and reporting obligations for major shareholders.
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.-based financial services provider, focused on retail and commercial banking, and offering products including current accounts, loans and related financial services. Its shares trade both in London and via American Depositary Receipts, giving it broad access to international investors.
Average Trading Volume: 177,773,192
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £60.23B
Find detailed analytics on LLOY stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.