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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 66.60 +0.70 (+1.06%)
As of 02/21/2025 12:55 PM Eastern
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Lloyds Banking Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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

Reduce
Based on 6 Analyst Ratings
Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
0

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 "Reduce." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 5 have given a hold rating for LLOY.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 56
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lloyds Banking Group, the average price target is GBX 56. The highest price target for LLOY is GBX 60, while the lowest price target for LLOY is GBX 54. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -15.91% from the current price of GBX 66.60.
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LLOY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
2/24/24 to 2/23/25		1 Month Ago
1/25/24 to 1/24/25		3 Months Ago
11/26/23 to 11/25/24		1 Year Ago
2/24/23 to 2/24/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 56GBX 55.50GBX 55.50GBX 57.33
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

LLOY Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.
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LLOY Price Targets by Month

The 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.
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Lloyds Banking Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLloyds Banking GroupFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
1.83
2.66
Consensus RatingReduceModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
2/20/2025Shore Capital
1 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingHold
10/24/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingNeutral
10/24/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingSector performGBX 60-3.41%
8/21/2024Berenberg Bank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 55-5.66%
7/3/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 50 ➝ GBX 54-3.54%
4/19/2024Peel Hunt
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageHoldGBX 55+9.08%
2/16/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 59+38.50%
2/12/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeMarket PerformGBX 50+19.93%
11/28/2023Morgan Stanley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeOverweight
11/17/2023Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetOverweightGBX 67 ➝ GBX 65+50.74%

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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, February 16, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Lloyds Banking Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Lloyds Banking Group
Bull Case

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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 set a price target of GBX 60 ($0.76), suggesting that there is room for appreciation in the stock price, which could lead to capital gains for investors.
  • Lloyds Banking Group plc has a strong market capitalization of approximately £33.70 billion, reflecting its stability and ability to weather economic fluctuations.
  • The company has a diverse range of services across Retail, Commercial Banking, and Insurance, Pensions, and Investments, which can provide multiple revenue streams and reduce risk.
  • Recent trading volumes have significantly increased, indicating heightened investor interest and potential liquidity for shareholders looking to buy or sell shares.

Lloyds Banking Group
Bear Case

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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 be a bearish signal indicating potential weakness in the stock's performance.
  • With a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 784.86, the stock may be considered overvalued, suggesting that investors are paying a premium for earnings that may not justify the price.
  • One analyst has issued a sell rating, which could indicate concerns about the company's future performance and may deter potential investors.
  • Despite a strong market cap, the company has a relatively low insider ownership of 0.17%, which may suggest a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
  • Recent analyst reports have shown a consensus rating of "Hold," indicating that many analysts are uncertain about the stock's potential for significant growth in the near term.

LLOY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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 56, with a high forecast of GBX 60 and a low forecast of GBX 54.

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lloyds Banking Group in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating and 5 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" LLOY shares.

According to analysts, Lloyds Banking Group's stock has a predicted downside of -15.91% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Lloyds Banking Group has been rated by research analysts at Shore Capital in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Lloyds Banking Group less than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for Lloyds Banking Group is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how LLOY compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:LLOY) was last updated on 2/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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