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Lloyds Banking Group (LYG)
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Lloyds Banking (LYG) Price & Analysis

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LYG Stock Chart & Stats

$6.02
$0.03(0.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$6.02
$0.03(0.50%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Scale And Deposit FundingA very large retail deposit base (c. GBP 497bn) and GBP 481bn of lending give Lloyds durable low-cost funding and scale across mortgages, retail and SME lending. Scale supports stable net interest income, cross-sell economics and resilience to competition over the medium term.
NII Tailwind From Structural HedgeNet interest income benefits from an improving NIM and a large structural hedge (GBP 5.5bn in 2025 with expected step-up to ~GBP 7–8bn). That hedge provides a multi-year margin tailwind, de-risking NII from short-term rate moves and supporting sustainable RoTE improvement.
Efficiency, RWA Optimization And AIMaterial structural efficiency has been delivered (c. GBP 1.9bn gross savings) alongside c. GBP 24bn RWA optimization. Scalable digital and AI monetization (50 GenAI cases, >GBP100m P&L benefit expected 2026) points to durable cost/income and capital generation upside.
Bears Say
Higher LeverageLeverage increased sharply in 2025, raising balance-sheet risk. A higher debt-to-equity ratio reduces capital flexibility, increases sensitivity to funding stress and regulatory scrutiny, and magnifies earnings volatility and loss-absorption demands over the medium term.
Weak Cash ConversionOperating cash flow has been volatile and free cash flow negative in both 2024 and 2025. Persistent weak cash conversion constrains internal funding for remediation, buybacks or investment, increasing reliance on external funding and reducing financial flexibility over time.
Remediation And Mortgage Margin PressureLarge remediation provisions (GBP 968m incl. an GBP 800m motor charge) and unresolved FCA outcomes create regulatory and earnings uncertainty. Coupled with mortgage margin headwinds from legacy vintages and deposit churn, these structural pressures can depress NII and raise capital or funding costs.

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LYG FAQ

What was Lloyds Banking Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lloyds Banking Group lowest stock price was $4.05 and its highest was $6.34 in the past 12 months.
    What is Lloyds Banking Group’s market cap?
    Lloyds Banking Group’s market cap is $90.52B.
      When is Lloyds Banking Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Lloyds Banking Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 04, 2027 which is in 187 days.
        How were Lloyds Banking Group’s earnings last quarter?
        Lloyds Banking Group released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.129 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.131 by -$0.002.
          Is Lloyds Banking Group overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Lloyds Banking Group’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Lloyds Banking Group pay dividends?
            Lloyds Banking Group pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.18%. See more information on Lloyds Banking Group dividends here
              What is Lloyds Banking Group’s EPS estimate?
              Lloyds Banking Group’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Lloyds Banking Group have?
              Lloyds Banking Group has 14,536,208,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Lloyds Banking Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Lloyds Banking Group reported an EPS of $0.129 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.131. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.474%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lloyds Banking Group?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LYG
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Lloyds Banking Group

                    Operating primarily within the United Kingdom, Lloyds Banking Group plc and its various subsidiaries deliver an extensive array of banking and financial products and services. The group's operations are divided into three core segments: Retail, Commercial Banking, and Insurance & Wealth. The Retail division serves individual consumers and small businesses with essential financial tools like checking and savings accounts, mortgages, auto financing, unsecured personal loans, leasing arrangements, and credit cards. Through its Commercial Banking arm, the group provides lending, transactional banking, working capital solutions, risk management advice, and debt financing services, catering to small and medium-sized enterprises, large corporations, and financial institutions. The Insurance & Wealth segment focuses on offering diverse insurance products, investment opportunities, and comprehensive wealth management services. Additionally, the company provides modern digital banking solutions. Its offerings are accessible through prominent brands including Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, and Scottish Widows. Established in 1695, Lloyds Banking Group plc is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

                    Lloyds Banking (LYG) Earnings & Revenues

                    LYG Company Deck

                    LYG Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call presents a clearly positive trajectory: the company reported broad-based revenue growth (NII +6%, OOI +9%), strong balance sheet momentum (lending +5%, deposits +3%), material cost and RWA savings realized since 2021, and accelerated digital/AI monetization with explicit near-term benefits (GBP 50m in 2025; >GBP 100m expected in 2026). Management upgraded 2026 targets (RoTE >16%, strategic revenue target ~GBP 2bn) and increased shareholder returns (15% dividend uplift and GBP 1.75bn buyback). Headwinds exist — notably a large motor remediation charge (GBP 800m), a still-elevated 2025 cost/income ratio (58.6%) and mortgage margin pressure from COVID-era book maturities and competitive completion margins — but these are framed as manageable and largely being offset by structural hedge income, further efficiency delivery, and diversified OOI growth. On balance the positives significantly outweigh the negatives, and management expressed clear confidence in upgraded 2026 guidance and beyond.View all LYG earnings summaries
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