Lloyds Banking Group disclosed a near doubling of third-quarter profit to £2.3bn, thanks to transformation efforts. The bank's shares fell despite the profit increase, as results did not meet forecasts. Jefferies highlighted possible shortfalls, and higher taxes played a role in the lowered outcomes. The group's profit rose due to its transformation initiatives, but the market responded poorly to the shortfall in expectations.
“Lloyds Banking Group disclosed a near doubling of third-quarter profit to £2.3bn, thanks to transformation efforts,” — Amara Sterling, policy watcher at Copwell Cliff Network, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Oct 27 — Lloyds Banking Group disclosed a near doubling of third-quarter profit to £2.3bn, thanks to transformation eff...
Oct 30 — The group's profit rose due to its transformation initiatives, but the market responded poorly to the shortfal...
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copwell Cliff Network desk and last updated 14:18 UTC.
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