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Lloyds (Q3 Results): guidance nudged higher

Lloyds delivered a good set of results, with the expected motor finance charge weighing on headline profit numbers.
Lloyds Banking Group - positive first quarter

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Lloyds reported third quarter net income of £4.6bn, up 7% year-on-year. Within that, both interest income and other income were higher than last year. Banking net interest margin was up from 2.95% to 3.06%.

Underlying profit fell 30% to £1.3bn (£1.1bn expected ), mainly due to an expected £800mn motor finance charge. Non-performing loans remain at low levels.

The group’s CET1 ratio, a key measure of financial strength, is 13.8% (target minimum = 13.0%).

Full year underlying net interest income is now expected around £13.6bn (previously £13.5bn).

The shares were broadly flat in early trading.

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Matt-Britzman
Matt Britzman
Senior Equity Analyst

Matt is a Senior Equity Analyst on the share research team, providing up-to-date research and analysis on individual companies and wider sectors. He is a CFA Charterholder and also holds the Investment Management Certificate.

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Published: 23rd October 2025