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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 98.18 -0.88 (-0.89%)
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Lloyds Banking Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 9 Analyst Ratings
Sell
1
Hold
2
Buy
6

Based on 9 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 9 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for LLOY.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 113.44
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Lloyds Banking Group, the average price target is GBX 113.44. The highest price target for LLOY is GBX 125, while the lowest price target for LLOY is GBX 91. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.55% from the current price of GBX 98.18.
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
6/9/25 to 6/9/26		1 Month Ago
5/10/25 to 5/10/26		3 Months Ago
3/11/25 to 3/11/26		1 Year Ago
6/9/24 to 6/9/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 113.44GBX 113.44GBX 107.78GBX 64.25
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHoldHold

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
2.56
2.06
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
4/30/2026
Shore Capital Group Ltd logo
Shore Capital Group
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingSell
4/30/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 120 ➝ GBX 120+22.09%
4/30/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyGBX 114 ➝ GBX 123+25.26%
4/29/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 125 ➝ GBX 125+28.73%
4/13/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetNeutralGBX 171 ➝ GBX 121+21.29%
2/3/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetBuyGBX 125+10.67%
1/23/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 103+0.88%
1/7/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 100 ➝ GBX 120+20.31%
10/10/2025
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods logo
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 93+12.18%
8/21/2024
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 55-5.66%

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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 Friday, June 5, 2026. 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 price recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in performance.
  • Lloyds Banking Group plc has advanced its share buyback program, which can enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares, potentially increasing earnings per share (EPS).
  • Analysts have issued positive forecasts, with Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raising its price target, suggesting a potential upside from the current stock price.
  • The company has demonstrated strong lending activity, including a recent £10 million facility to support housing projects, reflecting its commitment to community investment and growth.
  • The current stock price is around GBX 102, which may be seen as an attractive entry point for investors looking for value in the financial sector.

Lloyds Banking Group
Bear Case

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

  • Despite positive forecasts, the stock has faced volatility, with a recent high of GBX 105.10, indicating potential uncertainty in maintaining upward momentum.
  • Some analysts have issued neutral ratings, suggesting that there may be limited growth potential in the near term.
  • The company has a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio, which could indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Market conditions can be unpredictable, and any economic downturn could adversely affect the financial services sector, including Lloyds Banking Group plc.
  • Recent share cancellations as part of the buyback program may limit liquidity, which could impact trading volume and investor interest.

LLOY Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Lloyds Banking Group is GBX 113.44, with a high forecast of GBX 125 and a low forecast of GBX 91.

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lloyds Banking Group in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LLOY shares.

According to analysts, Lloyds Banking Group's stock has a predicted upside of 15.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Lloyds Banking Group has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank Of Canada, and Shore Capital Group 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 6/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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