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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 85.84 +1.36 (+1.61%)
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Lloyds Banking Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
3

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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for LLOY.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 90.33
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lloyds Banking Group, the average price target is GBX 90.33. The highest price target for LLOY is GBX 105, while the lowest price target for LLOY is GBX 74. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.23% from the current price of GBX 85.84.
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.
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LLOY Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/23/24 to 10/23/25		1 Month Ago
9/23/24 to 9/23/25		3 Months Ago
7/25/24 to 7/25/25		1 Year Ago
10/24/23 to 10/23/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 90.33GBX 89.40GBX 67.80GBX 56.33
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldHoldHold

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
2.50
2.24
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
10/15/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars		 Boost TargetBuyGBX 103 ➝ GBX 105+23.62%
10/13/2025Shore Capital
1 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 74-11.36%
10/10/2025Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
5 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 93+12.18%
9/9/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 85 ➝ GBX 98+21.04%
8/4/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeOutperformGBX 95+16.94%
8/1/2025Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 75 ➝ GBX 77+0.76%
8/21/2024Berenberg Bank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 55-5.66%
4/19/2024Peel Hunt
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageHoldGBX 55+9.08%
11/28/2023Morgan Stanley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeOverweight
11/17/2023Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's 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 Wednesday, October 22, 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 current stock price is around GBX 83, which is relatively stable compared to its one-year high of GBX 86.64, indicating potential for growth.
  • Analysts have given a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy," suggesting that there is positive sentiment among experts regarding the stock's future performance.
  • Recent upgrades from major financial institutions, such as Jefferies Financial Group raising the target price to GBX 103, reflect confidence in the company's growth prospects.
  • Lloyds Banking Group plc has reported a solid return on equity of 11.22%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • The company has a net margin of 16.66%, showcasing its ability to convert revenue into actual profit, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.

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 a price target from Shore Capital of GBX 74, suggesting a potential downside of approximately 11.36% from the current price, which may deter some investors.
  • Despite positive ratings, the stock has experienced fluctuations, indicating volatility that could pose risks for investors looking for stable returns.
  • With a high price-to-earnings ratio, the stock may be considered overvalued, which could lead to a correction in price if earnings do not meet expectations.
  • Market conditions and economic factors could impact the financial services sector, potentially affecting Lloyds Banking Group plc's performance negatively.
  • Recent trading volumes have been lower than average, which may indicate reduced investor interest or confidence in the stock at this time.

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 90.33, with a high forecast of GBX 105 and a low forecast of GBX 74.

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lloyds Banking Group in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LLOY shares.

According to analysts, Lloyds Banking Group's stock has a predicted upside of 5.23% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Lloyds Banking Group's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Lloyds Banking Group has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Royal Bank Of Canada, and Shore Capital in the past 90 days.

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

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This page (LON:LLOY) was last updated on 10/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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