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Lloyds Banking Group Plc (LSE: LLOY)
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At a 95p share price, is now the time to invest in Lloyds?

The Lloyds share price is up 73.7% since January as earnings and profit margins surge, but can it do it…

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Dividend Shares

Prediction: the Lloyds share price could hit £1.25 in 2026

The Lloyds share price has had a splendid 2025 and is inching closer to the elusive £1 mark. But what…

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Growth Shares

I asked ChatGPT how much £10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is worth today? But it wasn’t very helpful…

Although often impressive, artificial intelligence has its flaws. James Beard found this out when he used it to try and…

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Investing Articles

As the Lloyds share price heads towards a pound, is it still a bargain?

The Lloyds share price has been on a roll over the past few years. Our writer gives his take on…

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Investing Articles

£10k invested in sizzling Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Harvey Jones is blown away by the performance of NatWest shares and the other FTSE 100 banks over the last…

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Investing Articles

See what £10,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2025 is worth today…

Harvey Jones is thrilled by the stunning performance of the FTSE 100, but says he's having a lot more fun…

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Investing Articles

Move over Lloyds, are Barclays shares the ones to go for in 2026?

As we head into 2026 with inflation and interest rates set to fall, what does the banking outlook offer for…

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Dividend Shares

Will the Lloyds share price breach £1 in 2026?

After a terrific 2025, the Lloyds share price is trading at levels not seen since the global financial collapse in…

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Investing For Beginners

I think the best days for Lloyds’ share price are over. Here’s why

Jon Smith explains why Lloyds' share price could come under increasing pressure over the coming year, with factors including a…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for a discounted cash flow analysis for Lloyds shares. This is what it said…

AI software can do complicated calculations in seconds. James Beard took advantage and asked ChatGPT for its opinion on the…

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Investing Articles

How much higher can Lloyds shares go after climbing 70% in 2025?

Lloyds Bank shares have rewarded patient investors with some cracking gains this year. But dividend yields aren't looking so great…

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Investing Articles

100 Lloyds shares cost £55 in January. Here’s what they’re worth now!

How well have Lloyds shares done in 2025? Very well is the answer, as our writer explains. But they still…

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lloyds share price has a reputation for stability and paying a steady dividend. This makes it commonly perceived as a defensive income stock. It’s one of the UK’s largest mortgage lenders, controlling the bulk of the market share. However, this also means its profit is highly dependent on the overall health of the British housing market.

Lloyds shares may be a suitable investment for investors seeking a low volatility stock and indirect exposure to the property market.

Yes. Lloyds shares pay a cash dividend at an average 35% payout ratio. Dividends were temporarily cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic but resumed in 2021.

Lloyd shares pay out a dividend twice a year in April and August.

Lloyds shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. They can be bought from any investment account that provides access to this exchange platform.