Lloyds (LYG) Stock Ticks Higher: Key Data Points Emerge in Mid-Morning Trading
Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) saw its stock price nudge slightly higher in mid-morning trading on the NYSE. As of 11:25:28 AM EDT, the shares were priced at 3.3201 USD, reflecting a minimal gain of +0.0001, or +0.0030%, for the session.
Trading activity for the day showed the stock opening at 3.3400, slightly above the previous close of 3.3200. Since the market opened, LYG has fluctuated within a day’s range of 3.2900 to 3.3700. The current price sits near the lower end of its recent 52-week range of 2.4200 – 3.9100.
Volume for the session stood at 19,636,612 shares traded, which is currently tracking below the average daily volume of 30,390,980 shares. This suggests potentially lighter-than-usual interest in the stock during this period.
Key financial metrics provide further context for investors. Lloyds Banking Group currently holds an intraday market capitalization of approximately 50.057 billion USD. The stock’s Beta (5Y Monthly) is measured at 1.04, indicating slightly higher volatility compared to the broader market. The Price-to-Earnings (PE) Ratio, based on trailing twelve months (TTM), is 10.39, with an accompanying Earnings Per Share (EPS TTM) of 0.3200.
Looking ahead, income-focused investors may note the forward dividend yield is 4.66%, corresponding to an annual payout of 0.16 USD per share. The next ex-dividend date is scheduled for April 11, 2025, and the company’s next earnings report is anticipated around May 1, 2025. Analysts currently have a 1-year target estimate of 3.72 for LYG stock.
