Lloyds Share Price: Can the FTSE‑100 Bank’s Value Keep Surging or Is a Crash Coming?
Lloyds Banking Group shares have surged over 50% since late 2024, driven by higher interest rates and strong earnings. RBC analysts say acquiring Quilter for £3.1bn could make Lloyds the UK’s second-largest wealth manager. Dividend yields are forecast to rise to 5.7% by 2027, but loan impairments jumped to £442m in H1 2025. Lloyds has expanded AI efforts, creating a Centre for AI Excellence led by a former Amazon executive.