Lloyds Banking Group Is Struggling Against the Tide
Lloyds Banking Group’s business model focused on being a “digitized, simple low risk, customer focused, U.K. financial services provider” sounds good on the surface, but uncertainty surrounding the U.K’s recovery makes this bank much more risky than some of its U.S. counterparts, in our view. Investors should take note the inherent leverage and riskiness of any banking business model, and Lloyds is no exception. By Matthew Warren and Brian Nelson, CFA On July 30, Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) reported a dismal set of results for the first half of 2020. Net income was down 16% and statutory profit after tax was only GBP 19 million. Revenues came under pressure due to lower rates and lesser customer activity, while the provision … Read more