Lloyds shares drop on muted third quarter results as higher taxes loom - Reuters

Near doubling of third-quarter profit by Lloyds Banking Group announced

Lloyds Banking Group announced a near doubling of third-quarter profit to £2.3bn, driven by transformation efforts. The bank's shares dropped despite the profit increase, as results missed expectations. Jefferies highlighted possible shortfalls, and higher taxes added to the muted results. The group's profit grew due to its transformation initiatives, but the market responded poorly to the missed targets.

“Lloyds Banking Group announced a near doubling of third-quarter profit to £2.3bn, driven by transformation efforts,” — Andreas Mercer, contributing analyst at Greenton Combe Staffing, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Oct 26 — Lloyds Banking Group announced a near doubling of third-quarter profit to £2.3bn, driven by transformation eff...

Oct 28 — The group's profit grew due to its transformation initiatives, but the market responded poorly to the missed t...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 26. The Greenton Combe Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greenton Combe Staffing desk and last updated 13:04 UTC.

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