Legal & General Group PLC (LGEN)

Currency in GBP
287.20
+1.60(+0.56%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
283.40288.40
52 wk Range
229.20317.90
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
280.00 / 301.00
Prev. Close
287.2
Open
287.6
Day's Range
283.4-288.4
52 wk Range
229.2-317.9
Volume
12.84M
Average Volume (3m)
19.81M
1-Year Change
21.2326%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
273.84
Downside
-4.65%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 17 consecutive years

Legal & General Group PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
1 Hold
10 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Sell

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 273.84
(-4.65% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citi
Sell2.48-13.65%2.45Maintain29/09/2026
BofA Securities
Hold3.10+7.94%-New Coverage17/09/2026
JPMorgan
Sell2.70-5.99%2.85Downgrade13/08/2026
Goldman Sachs
Sell2.57-10.52%-Downgrade11/08/2026
UBS
Sell2.80-2.51%2.60Downgrade11/08/2026

Legal & General Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Core operating EPS rose 11% YoY, exceeding 6-9% guidance; full-year EPS now expected above top end of range with solvency at 201%.
  • Asset management fee-related earnings surged 37% YoY; cost-to-income ratio improved to 71% from 75%, targeting sub-70% by 2028.
  • Asset optimization outlook raised to over £400M annually from £300M; workplace profits more than doubled to £48M in H1 2026.
  • Pension risk transfer margin fell to 4.2% amid competition; company declined 96 deals, prioritizing pricing discipline over volume growth.
  • Interim dividend increased 2% to £0.0624/share; management targets EPS dividend cover in 2026, surplus generation cover by 2027.
Last Updated: 05/08/2026, 11:38
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Earnings

Latest Release
05/08/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.12 / 0.12
Revenue / Forecast
6.26B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.11%
Dividend Yield
7.63%
Industry Median 4.32%
Annualised payout
21.91
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+4.22%
Growth Streak

Compare LGEN to Peers and Sector

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LGEN
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
23.3x10.3x9.3x
PEG Ratio
0.030.210.03
Price/Book
5.8x1.6x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.3x1.5x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−4.7%23.2%19.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Legal & General Group Plc provides various insurance products and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. It operates through Institutional Retirement, Asset Management, Insurance, and Retail Retirement segments. The Institutional Retirement segment offers annuity contracts with guaranteed income for a specified time; longevity insurance products; and writes assured payment policies (APP). The Asset Management segment provides unit linked institutional pensions, segregated investment management mandates, and collective investment schemes; index fund management; pooled and segregated active fixed income funds; active equity management; solutions for cash management requirements for institutional investors; solutions and liability driven investment; multi-asset funds; private markets strategies for physical real estate, private corporate debts, infrastructure debts, and real estate loans; and direct investment services. The Retail Retirement segment offers protection products, such as health, disability, critical illness, and accident; annuities; lifetime mortgages; lifetime care plans; retirement interest only mortgages; and workplace and retail savings scheme that provides corporate pension scheme solutions. Legal & General Group Plc was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Industry
Insurance
Sector
Financial
Employees
10500

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.94B36.05%5.57B
Other Institutional Investors
2.65B49.38%7.62B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
783.18M14.57%2.25B
Total
5.38B100.00%15.44B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.36%503,476,5071,445,985
Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Ltd.7.94%426,900,6241,226,059

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FAQ

What Is the Legal General (London: LGEN) Share Price Today?

The Legal General stock price today is 287.20 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Legal General (LGEN) Trade On?

Legal General is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Legal General?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Legal General is "LGEN."

Does Legal General Pay Dividends? What’s The Current LGEN Dividend Yield?

Yes, LGEN Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Legal General dividend yield is 7.63%.

What Is the Current Legal General Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Legal General (London: LGEN) market cap is 15.42B GBP.

What Is Legal General's (LGEN) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Legal General EPS is currently 0.11 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Legal General Earnings Date?

Legal General's next earnings report will be released on 10/03/2027.

Is LGEN a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Legal General moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for LGEN stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Legal General Stock Split?

Legal General has split 3 times. (See the LGEN stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Legal General Have?

Legal General has 10500 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Legal General (London: LGEN)?

As of 04/10/2026, Legal General (LGEN) is trading at a share price of 287.20 GBP, with a previous close of 287.20 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 283.40 GBP to 288.40 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 229.20 GBP to 317.90 GBP.

What Is Legal General (LGEN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Legal General is 273.84 GBP, with a high estimate of 385 GBP and a low estimate of 191 GBP. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 10 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Sell. The stock has an -4.65% Downside potential.
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