LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 26, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 26, 2026, 5:04 AM EDT Lloyds Shares Outlook 2027: Analyst Targets, Dividends and Risks July 26, 2026, 4:59 AM EDT. Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) shares have climbed from 78p to 112p in the past year, with analysts giving an average 12-month target of 122p and some projecting up to 135p. First-quarter underlying profit reached £2bn, rising from £1.5bn, while EPS advanced to 2.4p. The bank proposes a 4% dividend yield alongside £1.75bn in share buybacks. Potential risks entail dependence on UK lending and heightened competition following Revolut’s new UK banking licence.