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Top UK Bank Shares

Compare UK bank shares. See a comparison of key indicators, including bank stock price targets and analyst recommendations.
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Name
Sector
Price
Volume
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
Dividend Yield
Analyst Consensus
Analyst Price Target
Smart Score
Article
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GB:HSBAFinancial1536.20 p424.37K£259.35B14.373.68%
Moderate Buy
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GB:NWGFinancial710.40 p283.22K£55.50B7.365.00%
Strong Buy
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GB:BNCFinancial1090.00 p11.37K£156.17B11.280.02%
Strong Buy
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GB:LLOYFinancial110.70 p2.03M£62.92B13.523.68%
Strong Buy
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GB:BARCFinancial472.60 p1.08M£61.91B9.512.49%
Strong Buy
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GB:BVAFinancial€24.94896.00€137.28B12.783.17%
Moderate Buy
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GB:STANFinancial2330.00 p113.33K£49.65B14.202.25%
Moderate Buy
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GB:AIBGFinancial996.00 p1.72K£20.69B12.025.65%
Hold
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GB:BIRG€17.660.0016.57B
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GB:VMUK
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Performance Comparison

Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
GB:HSBA
HSBC Holdings
1,512.60
525.68
53.26%
GB:NWG
NatWest Group
699.40
215.39
44.50%
GB:BNC
Banco Santander
1,074.00
348.62
48.06%
GB:LLOY
Lloyds Banking
108.95
30.00
38.00%
GB:BARC
Barclays
462.20
87.51
23.36%
GB:BVA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
25.40
10.04
65.36%
GB:STAN
Standard Chartered
2,280.00
879.12
62.76%
GB:AIBG
AIB Group
998.00
389.70
64.06%
GB:BIRG
17.66
4.99
39.41%
GB:VMUK

Banking Latest News

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Recent Analysts Ratings of Banking Stocks

Name
Analyst
Analyst Firm
Rating
Analyst Price Target
Action
Date

Most Recent Earnings of Banking Stocks

Name
Upcoming Earnings Date
Market Cap
EPS Forecast
Sales Forecast
PEG Ratio
P/E Ratio
Oct 27, 2026Before Open
£259.35B
0.33 p
14.32B
-15.92
14.37
Oct 30, 2026Before Open
£55.50B
0.19 p
4.65B
0.34
7.36
Oct 28, 2026TBA
£156.17B
0.21 p
14.20B
0.61
11.28
Feb 4, 2027TBA
£62.92B
1.21
13.52
Oct 22, 2026Before Open
£61.91B
0.12 p
7.62B
0.49
9.51
Oct 29, 2026Before Open
€137.28B
€0.52
€10.68B
2.39
12.78
Oct 28, 2026TBA
£49.65B
0.43 p
4.16B
0.30
14.20
Mar 10, 2027TBA
£20.69B
0.40 p
2.00B
0.45
12.02
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Banking - FAQ

Which Banking stocks have a "Strong Buy" analyst rating?
These Banking stocks currently have a "Strong Buy" analyst rating consensus:
NatWest Group - Strong Buy, based on 10 analyst ratings, 8 Buy, 2 Hold, and 0 Sell.
    Banco Santander - Strong Buy, based on 10 analyst ratings, 8 Buy, 2 Hold, and 0 Sell.
      Lloyds Banking - Strong Buy, based on 12 analyst ratings, 9 Buy, 3 Hold, and 0 Sell.
        Barclays - Strong Buy, based on 10 analyst ratings, 8 Buy, 2 Hold, and 0 Sell.
          Are Banking stocks overpriced?
          HSBC Holdings's stock price is currently 1,536.20 p, and its average 12-month price target is 1,595.41 p.
            NatWest Group's stock price is currently 710.40 p, and its average 12-month price target is 806.00 p.
              Banco Santander's stock price is currently 1,090.00 p, and its average 12-month price target is 1,185.38 p.
                Lloyds Banking's stock price is currently 110.70 p, and its average 12-month price target is 128.17 p.
                  Barclays's stock price is currently 472.60 p, and its average 12-month price target is 589.00 p.
                    Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price is currently €24.94, and its average 12-month price target is €24.93.
                      Standard Chartered's stock price is currently 2,330.00 p, and its average 12-month price target is 2,409.61 p.
                        AIB Group's stock price is currently 996.00 p, and its average 12-month price target is 951.55 p.
                          's stock price is currently €17.66, and its average 12-month price target is N/A.
                            's stock price is currently N/A, and its average 12-month price target is N/A.
                              Which Banking stocks pay dividends?
                              HSBC Holdings does not currently pay dividends.
                                NatWest Group does not currently pay dividends.
                                  Banco Santander does not currently pay dividends.
                                    Lloyds Banking does not currently pay dividends.
                                      Barclays does not currently pay dividends.
                                        Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria does not currently pay dividends.
                                          Standard Chartered does not currently pay dividends.
                                            AIB Group does not currently pay dividends.
                                              does not currently pay dividends.
                                                does not currently pay dividends.