Lloyds Banking Group plc (NYSE:LYG) is included among the 11 Best FTSE Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now.
Lloyds Banking Group plc (NYSE:LYG) is a UK-based financial services firm that caters to both retail and commercial clients.
On October 28, RBC Capital analyst Benjamin Toms lifted the firm’s price target on Lloyds Banking Group plc (NYSE:LYG) from 100 GBp to 110 GBp while maintaining an Outperform rating on the stock.
Lloyds Banking Group plc (NYSE:LYG) recently reported its earnings for the third quarter of 2025, highlighting continued strong performance and steady strategic progress. This includes the recent acquisition of Schroders Personal Wealth. During the first nine months of 2025, customer deposits rose by £14.0 billion (3%) to reach £496.7 billion, driven by £4.0 billion growth in Retail and £10.0 billion in Commercial Banking. In the third quarter alone, deposits increased by £2.8 billion, primarily within the Commercial Banking segment.
Lloyds Banking Group plc (NYSE:LYG) is a strong dividend company, offering an interim dividend of 1.22 pence, which amounts to amounts to £731 million, excluding the impact of any additional share cancellations under the company’s ongoing buyback program. The stock has a dividend yield of 3.77%, as of October 29.
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