Lloyds Banking 9-Month Pre-Tax Profit Rises 42%; Reaffirms Outlook

Lloyds Banking Group reported Q3 earnings with a 19.5% return on tangible equity. Lending and deposits grew, though mortgage market competition persisted. Operating costs rose 1% YoY, while other income increased 10% YoY. Credit quality remained stable, and the CET1 ratio stood at 13.3%. The bank expects to exceed its full-year ROE target and meet cost and income growth objectives.

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Lloyds Banking Group reported a 42% increase in pre-tax profit to £6.6bn for the first nine months of the year, with Q3 profit nearly doubling to £2.3bn. The company criticized a UK government decision to raise the bank surcharge tax from 3% to 6%, calling it 'unhelpful' for growth. Despite the tax hike, Lloyds expects to meet its financial targets. Shares fell 4.8% following the results.

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Lloyds Banking Group reported Q3 earnings, with EPS of 2.8 pence, up from 1.0 pence a year earlier. Net income rose 9% to £5.072B, driven by a 10% increase in net interest income to £3.806B and a rise in other income.

Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) reported Q3 2026 results with year-to-date profit up 46% YoY to £4.8B, net income up 9% to £14.8B, and return on tangible equity at 19.5%. Shares fell 5.45% to $5.20 on slower 2027 net interest income growth outlook. The bank maintained cost discipline and reaffirmed full-year guidance.