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Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$2.93
-0.10 (-3.30%)
(As of 09/6/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$2.93
$3.01
50-Day Range
$2.74
$3.14
52-Week Range
$1.88
$3.14
Volume
13.87 million shs
Average Volume
9.28 million shs
Market Capitalization
$45.79 billion
P/E Ratio
7.71
Dividend Yield
3.41%
Price Target
$49.38

Lloyds Banking Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.44 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1,585.2% Upside
$49.38 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.07% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.32mentions of Lloyds Banking Group in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
18.75%
From $0.32 to $0.38 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.63 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

77th out of 871 stocks

Commercial Banks, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

6th out of 32 stocks

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About Lloyds Banking Group Stock (NYSE:LYG)

Lloyds Banking Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides a range of banking and financial services in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates in three segments: Retail; Commercial Banking; and Insurance, Pensions and Investments. The Retail segment offers a range of financial service products, including current accounts, savings, mortgages, motor finance, unsecured loans, leasing solutions, and credit cards to personal customers. The Commercial Banking segment provides lending, transactional banking, working capital management, risk management, and debt financing services to small and medium-sized entities, corporates, and institutions. The Insurance, Pensions, and Investments segment offers insurance, investment, and pension management products and services. It also provides digital banking services. The company offers its products and services under the Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, Scottish Widows, MBNA, Schroders Personal Wealth, Black Horse, Lex Autolease, Birmingham Midshires, LDC, AMC, Embark Group, Citra, IWeb, Cavendish Online, and Tusker brand names. Lloyds Banking Group plc was founded in 1695 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

LYG Stock Price History

LYG Stock News Headlines

Kepler Capital Remains a Hold on Lloyds Banking (LLOY)
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Lloyds Banking (LLOY) Gets a Hold from Citi
Berenberg Bank Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Lloyds Banking (LLOY)
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/25/2024
Ex-Dividend for 9/20 Dividend
8/05/2024
Today
9/07/2024
Dividend Payable
9/20/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/23/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
62,569
Year Founded
1985

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$49.38
High Stock Price Target
$96.00
Low Stock Price Target
$2.75
Potential Upside/Downside
+1,585.2%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.44
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$6.79 billion
Pretax Margin
16.65%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$18.81 billion
Cash Flow
$0.63 per share
Book Value
$3.65 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
15,629,335,000
Free Float
15,627,772,000
Market Cap
$45.79 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.35

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Charles Alan Nunn (Age 53)
    Group Chief Executive & Executive Director
    Comp: $3.35M
  • Mr. William Leon David Chalmers (Age 56)
    Group CFO & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.45M
  • Mr. Ron van Kemenade
    Group Chief Operating Officer
  • Ms. Carla A. S. Antunes Da Silva (Age 50)
    Director of Group Strategy, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
  • Ms. Catherine Lucy Cheetham (Age 61)
    Company Secretary & Group General Counsel
  • Matt Smith
    Head of Media Relations
  • Mr. Suresh Balaji
    Chief Marketing Officer
  • Ms. Sharon Doherty (Age 55)
    Chief People & Places Officer
  • Mr. Chris Sood-Nicholls
    Head of Global Services & MD
  • Mr. Stephen Shelley
    Group Chief Risk Officer

Should I Buy Lloyds Banking Group Stock? LYG Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Lloyds Banking Group plc:

  • Lloyds Banking Group has recently increased its dividend payout, offering a higher yield of 4.4% to investors. This indicates a commitment to rewarding shareholders with a portion of profits.
  • Analysts have provided a "Moderate Buy" rating on Lloyds Banking Group stock, with a consensus target price of $32.38, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation.
  • The company has a low PE ratio of 8.18, which may indicate that the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings potential, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
  • Institutional investors like UBS Group AG and Natixis Advisors L.P. have been increasing their positions in Lloyds Banking Group, signaling confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Lloyds Banking Group operates in multiple segments including Retail, Commercial Banking, and Insurance, providing diversification and stability to its revenue streams.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Lloyds Banking Group plc for these reasons:

  • The stock has a beta of 1.35, indicating higher volatility compared to the market average. This may lead to greater price fluctuations and risk for investors.
  • While the company has shown positive signs, the current EPS estimate for the fiscal year is relatively low at 0.35, which could impact investor confidence in the short term.
  • Some analysts have issued a "hold" rating on Lloyds Banking Group stock, suggesting a more cautious approach to investing in the company based on their assessments.
  • The 52-week high and low prices of the stock indicate significant price fluctuations, which could pose challenges for investors looking for stable returns.
  • Investors need to consider the overall economic environment and potential regulatory changes that could impact the banking sector, affecting Lloyds Banking Group's performance.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, August 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Lloyds Banking Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

LYG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LYG shares performed this year?

Lloyds Banking Group's stock was trading at $2.39 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, LYG shares have increased by 22.6% and is now trading at $2.93.
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How were Lloyds Banking Group's earnings last quarter?

Lloyds Banking Group plc (NYSE:LYG) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The financial services provider reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The financial services provider had revenue of $9.55 billion for the quarter. Lloyds Banking Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.34% and a net margin of 12.40%.

Does Lloyds Banking Group have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Lloyds Banking Group: Zurich Insurance Group - UK Workplace Pensions and Savings Business, MBNA, ACL Autolease Holdings Ltd, A.C.L. Ltd, Addison Social Housing Holdings Ltd, ADF No.1 Pty Ltd, A G Finance Ltd, and others.

Who are Lloyds Banking Group's major shareholders?

Lloyds Banking Group's top institutional shareholders include Mondrian Investment Partners LTD (0.48%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.11%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (0.08%) and Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.05%).

How do I buy shares of Lloyds Banking Group?

Shares of LYG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Lloyds Banking Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Lloyds Banking Group investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Bank of America (BAC), Barclays (BARC), AT&T (T), Barclays (BCS), General Electric (GE) and Intel (INTC).

This page (NYSE:LYG) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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