Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.13
Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2000 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.4%
Payout Ratio
42.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
LYG Dividend Income Check
Safety
42.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.5% and trend is rising.
LYG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.4%
Trailing DPS$0.13
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout42.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR18.5%
5Y CAGR11.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.9%
Total Shareholder Yield6.3%
1Y Total Return41.1%
5Y Total Return131.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)27.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$23,15810Y ago$17,76120Y ago$3,978
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). LYG's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
LYG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
LYG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Lloyds Banking Group plc distributes 42.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LYG has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 18.5% and 5-year CAGR of 11.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LYG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.4% dividend yield, 2.9% buyback yield, 6.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 131.6%, with dividends contributing 27.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,761 today.
LYG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.51
Avg/Payment$0.0757
Latest Change+108.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026Latest | $0.1340 | ↑ +108.8% | 3.61% | May 29, 2026 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.0642 | ↓ -42.9% | 4.00% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $0.1123 | ↑ +107.5% | 4.67% | May 30, 2025 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.0541 | ↓ -40.8% | 5.33% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | $0.0915 | ↑ +102.9% | 5.44% | May 31, 2024 |
| Aug 4, 2023 | $0.0451 | ↓ -41.9% | 5.71% | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $0.0776 | ↑ +104.3% | 4.88% | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Aug 5, 2022 | $0.0380 | ↓ -44.1% | 4.91% | Sep 22, 2022 |
LYG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.4%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
42.0% payout
Streak
4Y
11.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.3%
#5 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYGLloyds Banking Group… | $77.2B | 3.4% | 42.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  BCSBarclays PLC | $79.9B | 3.5% | 30.8% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  NWGNatWest Group plc | $30.6B | 10.3% | 40.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  HSBCHSBC Holdings plc | $305.8B | 3.7% | 51.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 UBSUBS Group AG | $137.8B | 1.6% | 38.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 WFCWells Fargo & Compan… | $244.8B | 1.9% | 26.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
LYG Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.13 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 7.2% |
| 2025 | $0.18 | 21.3% | 2 | $0.27 | 65.4% | 1.53x | 9.5% |
| 2024 | $0.15 | 18.6% | 2 | $0.25 | 58.2% | 1.72x | 7.9% |
| 2023 | $0.12 | 15.8% | 2 | $0.30 | 40.9% | 2.44x | 6.6% |
| 2022 | $0.11 | 50.9% | 2 | $0.20 | 53.0% | 1.89x | 5.7% |
| 2021 | $0.07 | -33.1% | 2 | $0.30 | 23.4% | 4.27x | 3.8% |
| 2020 | $0.10 | -37.2% | 1 | $0.05 | 218.6% | 0.46x | 5.7% |
| 2019 | $0.17 | -1.8% | 2 | $0.14 | 119.3% | 0.84x | 9.0% |
| 2018 | $0.17 | 5.6% | 2 | $0.22 | 77.3% | 1.29x | 9.2% |
| 2017 | $0.16 | 3.2% | 2 | $0.17 | 94.7% | 1.06x | 8.7% |
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Start ComparisonLYG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LYG stock.
How much dividend does LYG pay per share?
Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.13 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is LYG's next ex-dividend date?
LYG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LYG typically pays dividends Annual.
Is LYG's dividend safe?
LYG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +42.0% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is LYG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Lloyds Banking Group plc is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does LYG pay dividends?
Lloyds Banking Group plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.13 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 26+ years from 2000 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LYG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LYG five years ago would be worth approximately $23,158 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LYG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LYG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.