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The earnings call summary and Q&A reveal a positive outlook with reaffirmed guidance, strategic revenue growth, and a focus on digital investments. Despite some uncertainties in management responses, the commitment to shareholder returns and strong financial metrics, including increasing dividends and capital optimization, suggest a positive market reaction. The company's strategic initiatives and optimistic guidance outweigh any concerns, likely resulting in a positive stock price movement over the next two weeks.
Statutory profit after tax GBP 3.3 billion with a return on tangible equity of 11.9%. Excluding the motor provision, return on tangible equity was 14.6%. The motor provision impacted the return on tangible equity.
Net income GBP 13.6 billion, up 6% year-on-year. This was driven by growth in net interest income and a 9% year-on-year rise in other operating income, led by customer activity and strategic investment.
Net interest margin 3.06%, showing a gradual increase. This was supported by a growing structural hedge tailwind.
Operating costs GBP 7.2 billion, up 3% year-on-year. This increase was due to business growth and inflationary pressures, mitigated by savings from strategic investment.
Impairment charge GBP 618 million year-to-date, equating to an asset quality ratio of 18 basis points. This reflects stable macro conditions and a prudent approach to risk.
Tangible net assets per share 55p, up 2.6p year-to-date and 0.5p in the quarter. This increase was driven by profit build and the unwind of the cash flow hedge reserve.
Group lending balances GBP 477 billion, up GBP 18 billion or 4% year-to-date. This growth was driven by an increase in the mortgage book and growth in cards, loans, and motor businesses.
Deposits GBP 14 billion year-to-date, up 3%. In Q3, deposits increased by GBP 2.8 billion quarter-on-quarter, driven by growth in PCAs and commercial deposits.
Net interest income (NII) GBP 10.1 billion year-to-date, up 6% year-on-year. This was supported by positive momentum in the net interest margin and growth in average interest-earning assets.
Other operating income (OOI) GBP 4.5 billion year-to-date, up 9% year-on-year. This growth was driven by motor and LBG investments, as well as improving mortgage take-up rates.
Operating lease depreciation GBP 365 million in Q3, up slightly due to growth in the fleet.
Remediation costs GBP 875 million in Q3, including an additional GBP 800 million provision for potential motor commission remediation costs.
Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE) 11.9% year-to-date or 14.6% excluding the motor provision. This was driven by strong business performance, cost control, and low impairments.
Capital generation 110 basis points year-to-date or 141 basis points excluding motor. This was driven by strong banking profitability.
Lloyds Wealth acquisition: Completed the full acquisition of Schroders Personal Wealth, now renamed Lloyds Wealth, with GBP 17 billion of assets under administration, 300 advisers, and 60,000 clients. This integration aims to advance end-to-end wealth ambitions and enhance customer propositions.
Digital asset strategy: Significant progress in digital assets, including a partnership with Aberdeen Investment for a U.K.-first FX derivatives trade collateralized with tokenized digital assets. Retail and commercial pilot use cases in programmable digital money are expected in H1 next year.
Lloyd's Ultra card: Launched a new retail product, the Lloyd's Ultra card, as part of scaling capabilities in the commercial franchise.
Mortgage market growth: Retail lending grew by GBP 5.1 billion in Q3, with GBP 3 billion attributed to mortgage book growth, maintaining a 19% completion share.
Commercial lending growth: Commercial lending balances increased by GBP 1.3 billion in Q3, driven by growth in targeted sectors and institutional balances.
Deposit growth: Year-to-date deposits grew by GBP 14 billion, with a Q3 increase of GBP 2.8 billion, driven by growth in retail PCAs and commercial deposits.
Cost discipline: Year-to-date operating costs were GBP 7.2 billion, up 3% year-on-year, with strategic investments mitigating inflationary pressures.
Asset quality: Year-to-date impairment charge was GBP 618 million, equating to an asset quality ratio of 18 basis points. Full-year guidance upgraded to circa 20 basis points.
Capital generation: Strong capital generation of 110 basis points year-to-date, or 141 basis points excluding motor provision, with a CET1 ratio of 13.8%.
2025 and 2026 guidance: Revised 2025 guidance due to GBP 800 million motor provision charge, but underlying targets are being exceeded. Confident in 2026 targets.
Wealth and digital strategy: Integration of Lloyds Wealth and advancements in digital assets are expected to drive customer opportunities and maintain commercial leadership.
Motor Commission Remediation Costs: The company has taken an additional GBP 800 million provision for potential motor commission remediation costs, bringing the total provision to GBP 1.95 billion. This represents an adverse outcome from the FCA consultation process and could significantly impact financial performance.
Operating Costs: Year-to-date operating costs have increased by 3% due to inflationary pressures and business growth. Higher costs are expected in Q4 due to seasonal factors and the acquisition of Schroders Personal Wealth.
Regulatory Challenges: The FCA's proposals on motor commission remediation are at the adverse end of expectations, with high numbers of cases deemed unfair. This regulatory uncertainty poses a risk to financial stability and operational focus.
Economic Conditions: While asset quality remains strong, the company acknowledges stable macroeconomic conditions as a factor. Any deterioration in these conditions could impact credit performance and impairments.
Strategic Execution Risks: The integration of Schroders Personal Wealth and advancements in digital asset strategies require significant execution efforts. Any delays or missteps could hinder strategic objectives and customer satisfaction.
Net Interest Income (NII): Looking ahead, we now expect net interest income for 2025 to be around GBP 13.6 billion. This incorporates the healthy volume developments we have seen alongside a slightly more supportive rate environment. We remain very confident in the trajectory for net interest income growth.
Return on Tangible Equity (RoTE): Including the motor charge, return on tangible equity for the year is now expected at around 12%. Excluding Motor, the RoTE is expected to be around 14%, an upgrade versus prior guidance. We remain highly confident in our 2026 guidance.
Asset Quality Ratio: Given the strong performance year-to-date, we now expect the asset quality ratio for the full year to be circa 20 basis points.
Capital Generation: Expected full year capital generation is now circa 145 basis points or circa 175 basis points, excluding Motor. We still expect to pay down to around 13% CET1 ratio by the end of 2026.
Schroders Personal Wealth Acquisition: The full acquisition of Schroders Personal Wealth will further support other operating income (OOI) growth. We see an opportunity to meaningfully grow the business in the coming years as part of our integrated wealth proposition.
Digital Asset Strategy: Retail and commercial pilot use cases in programmable digital money are due to deliver in H1 of next year. These developments will ultimately drive material customer opportunity and maintain our commercial leadership.
Dividend Accrual: The closing CET1 ratio of 13.8% includes a 74 basis point accrual for the ordinary dividend.
Tangible Net Assets Growth: Tangible net assets per share increased to 55p, up 2.6p in the year-to-date, partly offset by shareholder distributions.
Capital Generation and Shareholder Distributions: Year-to-date, strong banking profitability has driven capital generation of 110 basis points or 141 basis points excluding motor. The company expects to pay down to around 13% CET1 ratio by the end of 2026, with this year being a staging post towards that target.
The earnings call summary and Q&A reveal a positive outlook with reaffirmed guidance, strategic revenue growth, and a focus on digital investments. Despite some uncertainties in management responses, the commitment to shareholder returns and strong financial metrics, including increasing dividends and capital optimization, suggest a positive market reaction. The company's strategic initiatives and optimistic guidance outweigh any concerns, likely resulting in a positive stock price movement over the next two weeks.
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