Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Stock Forecast & Price Target GBX 72.28 -0.32 (-0.44%) As of 10:55 AM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityBuy This Stock Lloyds Banking Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Consensus Rating HoldBased on 6 Analyst RatingsSell1Hold4Buy1 Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Lloyds Banking Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for LLOY. Consensus Price Target GBX 62.40 According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lloyds Banking Group, the average price target is GBX 62.40. The highest price target for LLOY is GBX 71, while the lowest price target for LLOY is GBX 55. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -13.67% from the current price of GBX 72.28. Get the Latest News and Ratings for LLOY and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Lloyds Banking Group and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up LLOY Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/2/24 to 4/2/251 Month Ago3/3/24 to 3/3/253 Months Ago1/3/24 to 1/2/251 Year Ago4/3/23 to 4/2/24Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy1 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)6 Buy rating(s)Hold4 Hold rating(s)5 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)Sell1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price TargetGBX 62.40GBX 58GBX 55.50GBX 57.17Consensus RatingHoldReduceHoldModerate Buy Remove Ads LLOY Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History LLOY Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Lloyds Banking Group Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeLloyds Banking GroupFinancial Services CompaniesConsensus Rating Score 2.00 2.63Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent LLOY NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails3/25/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.3 of 5 stars Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 62 ➝ GBX 71-3.16%3/6/2025Citigroup3 of 5 stars Boost TargetBuyGBX 61 ➝ GBX 71-2.39%2/20/2025Shore Capital1 of 5 stars Reiterated RatingHold10/24/2024Royal Bank of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingSector performGBX 60-3.41%8/21/2024Berenberg BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 55-5.66%4/19/2024Peel HuntSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Initiated CoverageHoldGBX 55+9.08%2/16/2024Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 59+38.50%2/12/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeMarket PerformGBX 50+19.93%11/28/2023Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeOverweight11/17/2023BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetOverweightGBX 67 ➝ GBX 65+50.74% Get the Latest News and Ratings for LLOY and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Lloyds Banking Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 11:15 AM ET. Should I Buy Lloyds Banking Group Stock? LLOY Pros and Cons Explained 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 Sunday, March 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Lloyds Banking Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Lloyds Banking Group Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Lloyds Banking Group plc: The stock recently traded at GBX 54.22 ($0.69), showing a 2.4% increase, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for further growth. Analysts have given a consensus rating of "Hold" with a target price of GBX 55.50 ($0.70), suggesting that the stock is fairly valued and may offer stability. Insider buying activity, such as the recent purchase of 128,804 shares by an insider, can signal confidence in the company's future performance. Lloyds Banking Group plc has a strong market capitalization of approximately £34 billion, which reflects its significant presence in the banking sector. The company operates in multiple segments, including Retail and Commercial Banking, providing diversified revenue streams that can mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations. Lloyds Banking Group Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Lloyds Banking Group plc for these reasons: The stock has recently fallen below its 200-day moving average of GBX 56.90 ($0.71), which can indicate a bearish trend and potential weakness in the stock's performance. With a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 784.86, the stock may be overvalued, suggesting that investors could be paying too much relative to the company's earnings. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, which could indicate concerns about the company's future performance and profitability. The stock's beta of 1.23 suggests higher volatility compared to the market, which may pose risks for investors seeking stable returns. Recent trading volumes have shown fluctuations, with a significant increase in volume during certain sessions, which can indicate uncertainty among investors. LLOY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Lloyds Banking Group's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Lloyds Banking Group is GBX 62.40, with a high forecast of GBX 71 and a low forecast of GBX 55. Should I buy or sell Lloyds Banking Group stock right now? 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lloyds Banking Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" LLOY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LLOY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. Does Lloyds Banking Group's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, Lloyds Banking Group's stock has a predicted downside of -13.67% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. What analysts cover Lloyds Banking Group? Lloyds Banking Group has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Shore Capital in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Lloyds Banking Group more than its competitors? Analysts like Lloyds Banking Group less than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for Lloyds Banking Group is Hold while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Moderate Buy. 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