Legal & General Group (LGGNY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$14.40 -1.41 (-8.92%)

As of 04/4/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

Legal & General Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Strong Buy

Based on 3 Analyst Ratings

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Hold
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Buy
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Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Legal & General Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 3 have given a strong buy rating for LGGNY.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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LGGNY Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/5/24 to 4/5/25	1 Month Ago 3/6/24 to 3/6/25	3 Months Ago 1/6/24 to 1/5/25	1 Year Ago 4/6/23 to 4/5/24
Strong Buy	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	3 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Strong Buy	Strong Buy	Strong Buy	Hold

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LGGNY 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.

LGGNY 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.

Legal & General Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Legal & General Group	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	4.00	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Strong Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	63.61% Upside	32.38% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent LGGNY News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target
12/5/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	A. Baker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Strong-Buy
12/5/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	N. Ahmed Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
7/31/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	L. Deventer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
10/4/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
9/22/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		GBX 315 ➝ GBX 290
8/18/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		GBX 240 ➝ GBX 238
8/7/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		GBX 290 ➝ GBX 275
7/20/2023	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		GBX 290 ➝ GBX 254

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Should I Buy Legal & General Group Stock? LGGNY 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 Saturday, March 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Legal & General Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Legal & General Group
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Legal & General Group Plc:

The stock price is currently at $16.01, reflecting a stable performance and potential for growth, which can attract investors looking for value.
Recent upgrades from major financial institutions, including UBS Group and Goldman Sachs, to a "strong-buy" rating indicate strong confidence in the company's future performance.
A significant drop in short interest, down 34.8% in March, suggests that fewer investors are betting against the stock, which can be a positive sign for potential price appreciation.
The company has announced an increase in its dividend to $0.9943 per share, which can provide a steady income stream for investors and reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Legal & General Group Plc operates in various markets, including the UK and the US, diversifying its revenue streams and reducing risk associated with dependence on a single market.

Legal & General Group
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Legal & General Group Plc for these reasons:

Despite recent positive ratings, the stock has shown volatility, with a 12-month high of $16.74 and a low of $13.51, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.
The average trading volume has varied, with recent trading volumes lower than average, which may suggest reduced investor interest or liquidity issues.
Short interest remains present, with 48,900 shares short sold, indicating that some investors still believe the stock may decline in value.
Market conditions can be unpredictable, and external economic factors may impact the performance of financial services companies like Legal & General Group Plc.
While the company has increased its dividend, any future economic downturns could lead to cuts in dividends, which would negatively affect income-focused investors.

LGGNY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Legal & General Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "strong buy" LGGNY shares.
: According to analysts, Legal & General Group's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Analysts like Legal & General Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Legal & General Group is Strong Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how LGGNY compares to other companies.

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This page (OTCMKTS:LGGNY) was last updated on 4/5/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Legal & General Group (LGGNY) Stock Forecast & Price Target