Legal & General Group PLC (LGEN)

Currency in GBP
252.10
-1.55(-0.61%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
250.45253.90
52 wk Range
229.20279.50
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
250.00 / 280.00
Prev. Close
252.1
Open
251.75
Day's Range
250.45-253.9
52 wk Range
229.2-279.5
Volume
28.94M
Average Volume (3m)
27.34M
1-Year Change
6.1027%
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
266.83
Upside
+5.84%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Legal & General Group PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

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

Legal & General Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for H2/2025

  • Core operating EPS rose 9% to top of guidance range; announced record £1.2B share buyback despite 6% stock decline to 243 pence
  • Institutional Retirement profit up 6% on strong PRT volumes; UK PRT market expected to grow to £50B in 2026 from £40B in 2025
  • Asset Management reached inflection point with stable profits and growing revenue after period of restructuring
  • Operating profit increased 6% to £1.6B; operational surplus generation up 5% to £1.5B; dividend per share rose 2% to 21.79 pence
  • Management guides 6%-9% core operating EPS growth for 2026; faces risks from market volatility, regulatory changes, and competition
Last Updated: 11/03/2026, 11:38
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P/E Ratio
29.7x11.6x9.9x
PEG Ratio
0.120.400.03
Price/Book
6.2x1.9x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.3x1.4x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
0.6%16.0%15.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
7 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
14 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 266.83
(+5.84% Upside)
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Sell2.20-12.73%2.05Maintain23/03/2026
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Hold2.80+11.07%-Downgrade18/02/2026

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.08%
Dividend Yield
8.59%
Industry Median 4.51%
Annualised payout
21.79
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+4.40%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
11/03/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.11 / 0.10
Revenue / Forecast
5.65B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

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

The Legal & General stock price today is 252.10 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 8.59%.

What Is the Current Legal & General Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Legal & General (London: LGEN) market cap is 14.10B GBP.

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

The Legal & General EPS is currently 0.08 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Legal & General Earnings Date?

Legal & General's next earnings report will be released on 05/08/2026.

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 27/04/2026, Legal & General (LGEN) is trading at a share price of 252.10 GBP, with a previous close of 252.10 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 250.45 GBP to 253.90 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 229.20 GBP to 279.50 GBP.

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

The average 12-month price target for Legal & General is 266.83 GBP, with a high estimate of 340 GBP and a low estimate of 210 GBP. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 3 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +5.84% Upside potential.

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