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

Lloyds Banking Group reports significant rise in third-quarter profit

Lloyds Banking Group disclosed a substantial increase of third-quarter profit to £2.3bn, boosted by transformation efforts. The bank's shares fell despite the profit increase, as results missed expectations. Jefferies noted potential issues, and higher taxes added to the muted results. The group's profit rose due to its transformation initiatives, but the market reacted negatively to the shortfall in expectations.

“Jefferies noted potential issues, and higher taxes added to the muted results,” — Amara Sterling, senior market analyst at Blackley Grove Advisory, observed.

Timeline

Oct 27 — Lloyds Banking Group disclosed a substantial increase of third-quarter profit to £2.3bn, boosted by transforma...

Oct 29 — The group's profit rose due to its transformation initiatives, but the market reacted negatively to the shortf...

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