Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY) Earnings Call Transcripts
Lloyds Banking Group plc's Latest Earnings Call - June 4, 2026
In the Q2 2026 earnings call, Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY:GB) reported a net interest income (NII) of approximately GBP 3.6 billion, reflecting an 8% year-on-year increase, and provided guidance for NII to exceed GBP 14.9 billion for the full year. The bank's lending book grew by GBP 5.1 billion in Q1, with expectations for continued growth, albeit at a slower pace due to macroeconomic uncertainties. Management maintained a positive outlook for the remainder of 2026, indicating stability in client behaviors and asset quality, while also emphasizing cost management with a target of keeping operating costs below GBP 9.9 billion.
Reported metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Net Interest Income | GBP 3.6 billion (beat) |
| Lending Growth | GBP 5.1 billion (beat) |
| Operating Costs | GBP 9.9 billion (inline) |
| Impairment Charge | 25 basis points (inline) |
| Other Income Growth | 11% (beat) |
| Net Interest Margin | 3.17% (beat) |
Guidance from management
Management expects net interest income to exceed GBP 14.9 billion in 2026, with stable lending growth anticipated despite macroeconomic uncertainties. Operating costs are targeted to remain below GBP 9.9 billion.
What analysts pressed on
Analysts expressed concerns regarding the competitive pressures in the deposit market and the potential impact of ongoing legal challenges related to the FCA's redress scheme. There is also apprehension about the implications of a revised GDP growth forecast on overall performance.
Main topics on the call
- Net Interest Income Growth — Lloyds expects net interest income to exceed GBP 14.9 billion in 2026, with Q1 NII reported at GBP 3.6 billion, up 8% YoY. Management noted, "the overall picture in respect of net interest income... is pretty constructiv...
- Lending Volume Growth — The bank's lending book grew by GBP 5.1 billion in Q1, with retail lending increasing by GBP 3.5 billion. Management indicated that growth is expected to continue, stating, "Overall, as I said, it's a pretty constructive...
- Cost Management Strategy — Lloyds is targeting operating costs below GBP 9.9 billion for 2026, representing a 1% increase YoY. CFO Chalmers emphasized, "Cost management is an absolute imperative for Lloyds Banking Group."
- Asset Quality Stability — The bank reported no significant asset quality deterioration, with an impairment charge of 25 basis points in Q1. Chalmers stated, "We are pretty vigilant in Commercial Banking... but again, no material defaults that we ...
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About Lloyds Banking Group plc
Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY) is a publicly listed company in the Banks industry, within the Financials sector. It trades on LSE and is based in GB. EarningsCalls.dev maintains a free, full-text archive of its earnings call transcripts — 72 calls on record spanning February 20, 2020 to July 30, 2026. Every transcript is split into speaker-by-speaker segments with headline metrics, free to read or available through our REST API.
Earnings Call History
EarningsCalls.dev has 72 Lloyds Banking Group plc earnings call transcripts on record, spanning February 20, 2020 to July 30, 2026. Based on this history, Lloyds Banking Group plc reports quarterly. The most recent call on file is dated July 30, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.
- Ticker
- LLOY
- Exchange
- LSE
- Country
- GB
- Sector
- Financials
- Industry
- Banks
- Calls on record
- 72
- First call
- February 20, 2020
- Most recent
- July 30, 2026
- Reporting cadence
- quarterly