Is Lloyds Banking Group plc a good dividend stock?

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.81%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is LYG's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for LYG stock is currently 3.81%.

How much does LYG pay in dividends per year?

Lloyds Banking Group plc pays an annual dividend of $0.2151 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does LYG pay dividends?

LYG stock pays dividends bi-annually.

Is LYG's dividend growing?

Lloyds Banking Group plc's 3-year dividend CAGR is 20.58%.

LYG Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Lloyds Banking Group plc

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.81% as of Sep 24, 2026. It pays $0.2151 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes bi-annually. Its dividend has grown at a 25.10% 5-year compound annual rate.

82.00B

Market cap

12.84x

Current P/E

9.43x

Forward P/E

3.81%

Dividend yield

$0.2151

LYG dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — LYG pays out about 49% of earnings.

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LYG chart

Fundamentals

Gross margin	100.00%
Operating margin	10.25%
Pretax margin	10.25%
Net margin	7.17%
Effective tax rate	28.58%
ROA	0.49%
ROE	9.93%
D/E	1.85x
Interest coverage ratio	–

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LYG valuation

P/E	12.84x
P/S	0.82x
P/B	1.14x
P/CF	–
P/FCF	–
P/OCF	–
PEG	0.58x
EV multiple	3.31x

About

Operating primarily within the United Kingdom, Lloyds Banking Group plc and its various subsidiaries deliver an extensive array of banking and financial products and services. The group's operations are divided into three core segments: Retail, Commercial Banking, and Insurance & Wealth. The Retail division serves individual consumers and small businesses with essential financial tools like checking and savings accounts, mortgages, auto financing, unsecured personal loans, leasing arrangements, and credit cards.