Lloyds Banking Group buys back 500,000 shares

Lloyds Banking Group plc repurchased 500,000 ordinary shares on 31 July 2026 from Goldman Sachs International under its ongoing share buyback programme.

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Lloyds Banking Group plc repurchased 500,000 ordinary shares on 31 July 2026 from Goldman Sachs International under its ongoing share buyback programme. The highest price paid was 116.5500 pence per share, the lowest was 113.9000 pence, and the volume weighted average price was 115.5592 pence. The company intends to cancel these shares.

Since the start of the buyback programme to repurchase up to £1.75 billion of ordinary shares, Lloyds has bought 1,313,502,808 shares for total consideration of £1,306,727,163.43. From the week commencing 3 August 2026, it plans to report daily buyback activity on a weekly basis.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased on 31 July 2026: 500,000 shares Highest price paid per share: 116.5500 pence Lowest price paid per share: 113.9000 pence +5 more

8 metrics

Shares repurchased on 31 July 2026 500,000 shares Ordinary shares bought from Goldman Sachs International as part of buyback

Highest price paid per share 116.5500 pence Maximum price for 31 July 2026 buyback trades

Lowest price paid per share 113.9000 pence Minimum price for 31 July 2026 buyback trades

Volume weighted average price 115.5592 pence VWAP for 500,000 shares repurchased on 31 July 2026

Buyback programme size £1.75 billion Target amount for ordinary share repurchases under current programme

Shares repurchased since programme start 1,313,502,808 shares Cumulative ordinary shares bought under the current programme

Total consideration for repurchases £1,306,727,163.43 Aggregate amount paid for 1,313,502,808 shares to date

Weekly reporting start 3 August 2026 Week from which buyback reporting moves to weekly frequency

Key Terms

share buyback programme, volume weighted average price, Market Abuse Regulation, Financial Conduct Authority, +1 more

5 terms

share buyback programme financial

"Since the commencement of the share buyback programme to repurchase up to £1.75 billion"

A share buyback programme is when a company uses its cash to purchase its own shares from the market, reducing the number of shares available to other investors; imagine a bakery buying back coupons so fewer are circulating. It matters because cutting the share count can boost earnings per share and increase each remaining investor’s ownership stake, and it also signals management’s view of the stock while using cash that could have been spent on other priorities.

volume weighted average price financial

"Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence) 115.5592"

The volume weighted average price (VWAP) is a way to measure the average price of a security, such as a stock, over a specific period, taking into account how many units were traded at each price. It’s similar to calculating the average cost of items bought when some are more frequently purchased than others. Investors use VWAP to assess whether a security is being bought or sold at a fair price during trading.

Market Abuse Regulation regulatory

"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation)"

Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.

Financial Conduct Authority regulatory

"to reflect amendments made by the Financial Conduct Authority to UKLR 9.6.6R"

A government-authorized regulator that sets and enforces rules for banks, brokers, insurers and other financial firms to keep markets fair and safe. Think of it as a referee for the financial system: it watches for cheating, protects consumers, and can penalize companies that break the rules. Its actions matter to investors because enforcement decisions, rule changes or approvals influence company costs, reputations and overall market confidence.

UKLR 9.6.6R regulatory

"to reflect amendments made by the Financial Conduct Authority to UKLR 9.6.6R"

FAQ

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What did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) repurchase on 31 July 2026?

Lloyds Banking Group repurchased 500,000 ordinary shares on 31 July 2026 from Goldman Sachs International under its share buyback programme. The company has stated that it intends to cancel these repurchased shares as part of its capital management actions.

At what prices did Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) buy back shares on 31 July 2026?

On 31 July 2026, Lloyds paid a highest price of 116.5500 pence and a lowest price of 113.9000 pence per share, with a volume weighted average price of 115.5592 pence for the 500,000 ordinary shares repurchased that day.

How large is Lloyds Banking Group’s (LYG) current share buyback programme?

Lloyds has a share buyback programme to repurchase up to £1.75 billion of ordinary shares. Since the programme began, the group has bought 1,313,502,808 shares for total consideration of £1,306,727,163.43, according to the latest disclosure.

What reporting change is Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) making for its share buybacks?

Lloyds plans to change to weekly reporting of its daily share buyback activity from the week commencing 3 August 2026. This change reflects amendments made by the Financial Conduct Authority to UKLR 9.6.6R governing buyback disclosures.

What will Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) do with the shares it has repurchased?

Lloyds has stated that it intends to cancel the 500,000 ordinary shares repurchased on 31 July 2026. The cancellation reduces the number of ordinary shares in issue, consistent with the structure of its existing share buyback programme.

How much has Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) spent so far on its 2026 buyback?

Since the commencement of the current programme, Lloyds has spent £1,306,727,163.43 repurchasing 1,313,502,808 ordinary shares. These purchases are being made under its previously announced plan to buy back up to £1.75 billion of ordinary shares.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16a

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 31 July 2026

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP plc

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

5th Floor

25 Gresham Street

London

EC2V 7HN

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports

under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F..X..     Form 40-F 

Index to Exhibits

Item

 No. 1 Regulatory News Service Announcement, 31 July 2026

           re: Transaction in Own Shares

31 July 2026

TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES

Lloyds Banking Group plc (the "Company") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares, from Goldman Sachs International (the "Broker").

Ordinary Shares

Date of purchases: 31 July 2026

Number of ordinary shares purchased: 500,000

Highest price paid per share (pence): 116.5500

Lowest price paid per share (pence): 113.9000

Volume weighted average price paid per share (pence): 115.5592

Such purchases form part of the Company's existing share buyback programme and were effected pursuant to the instructions issued to the Broker by the Company on 29 January 2026, as announced on 30 January 2026.

The Company intends to cancel these shares.

In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (the Market Abuse Regulation) (as such legislation forms part of assimilated law as defined in the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018), a full breakdown of the individual trades made by the Broker on behalf of the Company as part of the buyback programme is set out in the Schedule to this announcement available through the link below:

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8615O_1-2026-7-31.pdf

Since the commencement of the share buyback programme to repurchase up to £1.75 billion of ordinary shares, as announced on 30 January 2026, the Company has purchased 1,313,502,808 ordinary shares for a consideration of £1,306,727,163.43.

The Company intends to change the frequency of its share buyback reporting to reflect amendments made by the Financial Conduct Authority to UKLR 9.6.6R. From the week commencing 3 August 2026, the Company will report at the end of each week on the daily share buyback activity under the buyback programme announced on 30 January 2026.

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For further information:

Investor Relations

Douglas Radcliffe                                                                                                     +44 (0)20 7356 1571

Group Investor Relations Director

douglas.radcliffe@lloydsbanking.com

Corporate Affairs

Matt Smith                                                                                                                +44 (0)20 7356 3522

Head of Media Relations

matt.smith@lloydsbanking.com

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP plc

 (Registrant)

By: Douglas Radcliffe

Name: Douglas Radcliffe

Title: Group Investor Relations Director

Date: 31 July 2026