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Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$5.50 +0.09 (+1.57%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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Lloyds Banking Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 11 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
8

Based on 11 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 11 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for LYG.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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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LYG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/2/25 to 10/2/26		1 Month Ago
9/2/25 to 9/2/26		3 Months Ago
7/4/25 to 7/4/26		1 Year Ago
10/2/24 to 10/2/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

LYG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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LYG Price Targets by Month

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Lloyds Banking Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLloyds Banking GroupFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.73
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A36.89% Upside21.25% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
9/2/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight
9/1/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
8/21/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
7/17/2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods logo
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 DowngradeModerate Buy ➝ Hold
7/16/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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Andrew Coombs
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Reiterated RatingBuy
6/24/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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 Initiated CoverageHold
4/30/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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Jason Napier
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
2/3/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
12/10/2025
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
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 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/28/2025
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform
10/9/2025
Kepler Capital Markets logo
Kepler Capital Markets
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
9/23/2025
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
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 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/5/2025
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. logo
The Goldman Sachs Group
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
8/1/2025
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral
4/1/2025
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy

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Should I Buy Lloyds Banking Group Stock? LYG 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 Tuesday, September 29, 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 is currently trading at $5.70, which is below its 50-day simple moving average of $6.01, potentially offering a value entry point for investors looking to capitalize on a recent pullback from the 52-week high of $6.34.
  • Analyst sentiment remains positive with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, supported by recent upgrades from major firms like Bank of America and Weiss Ratings, which raised their ratings to Buy in September and August 2026, respectively.
  • The company has outlined its Accelerate 2030 strategy, which focuses on customer experience improvements, productivity gains, and broader technology deployment, signaling a long-term commitment to growth and efficiency.
  • Lloyds Banking Group plc is positioned as a frontrunner to acquire specialist lender Aldermore in a deal valued at approximately £1.4 billion, which could expand its market share and product offerings in the UK financial sector.
  • Institutional investors continue to show confidence, with Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increasing its position by 2.9% in the second quarter of 2026, holding 12,564,633 shares worth $73.25 million.

Lloyds Banking Group
Bear Case

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

  • Short interest in the stock surged by 120.6% in September 2026, reaching 9,213,756 shares, indicating that a significant portion of traders are betting on a decline in the stock price.
  • The company recently cut its dividend from $0.1340 to $0.0840, a negative change that may disappoint income-focused investors who rely on consistent payout growth.
  • Lloyds Banking Group plc missed analyst expectations in its most recent earnings report, with actual EPS of $0.127 falling short of the consensus estimate of $0.14, and revenue of $6.57 billion coming in below the projected $6.86 billion.
  • Some analysts have expressed caution, with Wall Street Zen downgrading the stock from Buy to Hold in September 2026 and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowering its rating to Hold in July 2026, reflecting concerns about near-term performance.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.12, which is relatively high and may limit its financial flexibility in a rising interest rate environment or during economic downturns.

LYG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

11 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lloyds Banking Group in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LYG shares.

According to analysts, Lloyds Banking Group's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Lloyds Banking Group's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Lloyds Banking Group has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

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

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