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Data last updated: Sep 14, 2026
Snapshot (as of Sep 14, 2026): Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) pays a $0.16 annual dividend, yielding 3.61% at $6.01/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-10. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 3.61%
Annual Dividend: $0.16 per share
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-10
Dividend Frequency: semi-annually
Sector: Financial Services
Years of Dividend History: 22
Lloyds Banking Group plc dividend income comes from one of the UK's largest retail and commercial banks, serving millions of customers through brands including Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland. The current yield sits at 3.61%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $0.16 per share paid semi-annually. The next ex-dividend date is August 10, 2026. With a beta of 0.901, LYG stock moves slightly below the broader market, which suits income-focused investors who prioritize steadier price behavior over aggressive growth.
Lloyds Banking Group plc pays out dividends at a payout ratio classified as not applicable (fund/ETF). The group's revenue base spans retail mortgages, commercial lending, and insurance and wealth management through Scottish Widows, giving it multiple income streams that currently support the $0.16 annual dividend rate. Lloyds Banking Group plc dividend safety carries a notable historical caveat: the dividend has been cut before, dropping sharply from $2.85 in 2008 to $2.30 in 2009 and then suspended entirely before resuming at much lower levels, which shows the payout is not immune to severe economic stress.
Lloyds Banking Group plc dividend history shows a CAGR of -10.3% per year from 2002 to 2025. Per-share payments fell from $2.16 at the start of the window to $0.1783 by 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 22.5% in 2025, which reflects recovery momentum after years of suppressed payouts rather than sustained expansion. The window also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, and growth is slow when measured across the full period.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | +18.9% | $0.11 (2022) | $0.18 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +11.2% | $0.10 (2020) | $0.18 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +6.7% | $0.09 (2015) | $0.18 (2025) |
LYG stock fits income-focused investors who want exposure to UK retail and commercial banking at a moderate (2–4%) yield. At 3.61%, the current yield runs well above the 5-year average of 2.07%, which means buyers today are locking in a historically elevated rate for this stock. The trade-off is a long-term dividend record that includes deep cuts and a negative CAGR over the full history window. Four consecutive years of increases show recent momentum, but the history makes clear that the payout can and does shrink under pressure. Income without growth is the defining characteristic here.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | $0.0840 |
| 2026-04-10 | $0.1300 |
| 2025-08-04 | $0.0660 |
| 2025-04-11 | $0.1123 |
| 2024-08-05 | $0.0541 |
| 2024-04-11 | $0.0915 |
| 2023-08-04 | $0.0451 |
| 2023-04-13 | $0.0776 |
| 2022-08-05 | $0.0380 |
| 2022-04-07 | $0.0680 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.2140 |
| 2025 | $0.1783 |
| 2024 | $0.1456 |
| 2023 | $0.1227 |
| 2022 | $0.1060 |
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