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Nationwide Building Society has given the UK's listed banking sector a lift after reporting a 30% rise in annual profits and upbeat comments on its outlook. The mutual posted pre-tax profits of £2.3 billion for the year to the end of March, up from £1.8 billion a year earlier, despite returning a record £2.8 billion in value to its members.

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) has emerged as one of Deutsche Bank's preferred names in the UK banking sector as the broker shifts its focus from rising returns to future growth potential. In a research note, analyst Robert Noble said Lloyds, already a favourite among private investors, is well placed to benefit from a new phase in UK banking marked by stronger loan growth and selective co...

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) is not making headlines, but that might be its greatest strength in 2025. In a research note on Tuesday, Deutsche Bank reiterated its bullish view on the group, maintaining a 'buy' rating and 88p price target.

Shares of Britain's Lloyds Banking Group have been an exceptional performer so far in 2025, returning over 40%. Lloyds' first quarter was arguably a little mixed, with stronger than expected net interest income offset by slightly weaker costs. Within that, provisioning was a little higher than consensus, with management booking a £100 million overlay to capture possible risks from tariffs.

Lloyds Banking Group plc (NYSE:LYG ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 4:30 AM ET Company Participants William Chalmers - Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Guy Stebbings - Exane BNP Aman Rakkar - Barclays Capital Ben Toms - RBC Ed Firth - KBW Jonathan Pierce - Jefferies Amit Goel - Mediobanca Robin Down - HSBC Andrew Coombs - Citi Chris Cant ...

LONDON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lloyds Bank plcQ1 2025 Interim Management Statement1 May 2025

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) shares dipped around 2.5% after first-quarter results landed a touch below expectations. It wasn't a disaster by any stretch, but the shortfall, mainly due to higher costs and bad loan provisions, gave the market pause, especially with banks under scrutiny for how they handle margin pressure and economic uncertainty.

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) reported first-quarter profits slightly lower than a year ago, but in line with expectations as increased income and reduced volatility combined with higher costs and higher impairment charges. The UK's largest lender reaffirmed guidance for the full year and said it was making "good progress" on its strategic transformation.