Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) Stock Forecast
LYG analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.50 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $6.58 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +20.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $0.15
- 52-week range
- $4.44 – $6.28
LYG analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LYG price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LYG earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.06 | +129.4% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.39 | +39.3% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.62 | $0.62 | $0.62 | $0.54 | +15.4% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LYG revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.55B | $5.55B | $5.55B | +10.8% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $21.80B | $21.77B | $21.83B | +10.3% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $23.65B | $23.41B | $23.76B | +8.5% | 7 |
LYG EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LYG revenue: reported and forecast
LYG EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | −1.1% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.54 | $0.55 | $0.54 | −1.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $0.62 | −2.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LYG earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LYG beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from LYG
4 analysts cover Lloyds Banking; their consensus rating is buy (3.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $6.58, 20.0% above the latest close of $5.48. Analysts expect earnings of $0.54 per share for 2026, +39.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $0.62 per share on revenue of $23.6 billion. Lloyds Banking beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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LYG forecast FAQ
What is Lloyds Banking's price target?
The average analyst price target for Lloyds Banking is $6.58, 20.0% above the latest close of $5.48.
Is Lloyds Banking a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Lloyds Banking, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Lloyds Banking's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.54 per share for 2026 (range $0.54 to $0.54); for 2027 the estimate is $0.62.
What is Lloyds Banking's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $21.8 billion, growth of 10.3%; for 2027 it is $23.6 billion.
When does Lloyds Banking report earnings?
Lloyds Banking is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.15.
Does Lloyds Banking usually beat earnings estimates?
Lloyds Banking reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.