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U.K. (FTSE) Financials Sector Analysis

UpdatedDec 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies205
  • 7D2.0%
  • 3M11.7%
  • 1Y36.9%
  • YTD35.6%

The Financials industry is up 3.4% in the last week, with HSBC Holdings up 2.9%. This means that the industry has gained 37% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Financials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 25 Dec 2025UK£701.8bUK£271.0bUK£55.2b12.5x12.7x2.6x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025UK£632.2bUK£271.7bUK£55.3b12.4x11.4x2.3x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025UK£615.5bUK£264.0bUK£54.2b12.1x11.3x2.3x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025UK£622.3bUK£262.9bUK£53.9b12x11.5x2.4x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025UK£628.8bUK£265.9bUK£52.4b12.4x12x2.4x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025UK£605.2bUK£272.4bUK£51.9b11.9x11.7x2.2x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025UK£603.4bUK£277.1bUK£52.0b12x11.6x2.2x
Thu, 08 May 2025UK£575.7bUK£278.2bUK£50.3b11.2x11.5x2.1x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025UK£517.4bUK£282.2bUK£52.9b10x9.8x1.8x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025UK£617.8bUK£300.4bUK£54.2b10.6x11.4x2.1x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025UK£568.5bUK£298.7bUK£54.1b10.7x10.5x1.9x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024UK£540.0bUK£297.9bUK£53.8b10.9x10x1.8x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024UK£524.8bUK£298.2bUK£54.2b10.5x9.7x1.8x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024UK£478.4bUK£269.9bUK£47.0b11.6x10.2x1.8x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024UK£466.4bUK£270.1bUK£46.8b11.2x10x1.7x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024UK£472.1bUK£266.7bUK£48.3b11.8x9.8x1.8x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024UK£456.8bUK£239.7bUK£46.7b12x9.8x1.9x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024UK£446.8bUK£240.9bUK£46.9b12.6x9.5x1.9x
Fri, 10 May 2024UK£455.3bUK£242.2bUK£47.7b12.7x9.6x1.9x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024UK£467.0bUK£265.6bUK£53.1b11.9x8.8x1.8x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024UK£419.8bUK£205.2bUK£50.6b12.7x8.3x2x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024UK£394.3bUK£188.4bUK£51.4b12.9x7.7x2.1x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023UK£406.1bUK£187.8bUK£51.3b13.4x7.9x2.2x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023UK£386.3bUK£188.6bUK£51.7b12.4x7.5x2x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023UK£378.4bUK£183.6bUK£48.6b11.4x7.8x2.1x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023UK£396.2bUK£182.9bUK£48.0b12.7x8.3x2.2x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023UK£375.0bUK£179.1bUK£47.4b12.7x7.9x2.1x
Tue, 18 Jul 2023UK£404.8bUK£179.1bUK£50.6b12.2x8x2.3x
Thu, 15 Jun 2023UK£418.0bUK£178.3bUK£51.2b13.2x8.2x2.3x
Sat, 13 May 2023UK£412.7bUK£181.4bUK£51.3b12.9x8.1x2.3x
Mon, 10 Apr 2023UK£398.6bUK£171.3bUK£42.6b13x9.3x2.3x
Wed, 08 Mar 2023UK£451.9bUK£174.8bUK£43.7b11.8x10.3x2.6x
Fri, 03 Feb 2023UK£424.8bUK£143.3bUK£34.8b12x12.2x3x
Sun, 01 Jan 2023UK£380.2bUK£143.9bUK£34.9b11.4x10.9x2.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.9x


Total Market Cap: UK£380.2bTotal Earnings: UK£34.9bTotal Revenue: UK£143.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Financials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 9.8x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Financials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 12.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 9.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Financials industry have grown 17% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 24% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.K. Financials sector?

GB Market1.06%
Financials1.99%
Banks2.33%
Insurance1.93%
Diversified Financial1.53%
Capital Markets1.15%
Consumer Finance1.04%
Mortgage Finance0%0
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Consumer Finance industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 22.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.8%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 55.3% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Diversified Financial industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 8.9x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Consumer Finance industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 33% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 55% per year.
  • In contrast, the Banks industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 12% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
HSBA HSBC HoldingsUK£11.752.9%
+UK£5.8b		52.3%PB1.4x
BARC BarclaysUK£4.702.5%
+UK£1.6b		78.2%PB0.8x
STAN Standard CharteredUK£18.062.4%
+UK£954.7m		82.2%PB1.1x
PRU PrudentialUK£11.502.7%
+UK£761.0m		81.6%PE11.4x
NWG NatWest GroupUK£6.471.4%
+UK£719.4m		61.8%PB1.2x

Latest News

NWG
UK£6.47
NatWest Group
7D
1.4%
1Y
61.8%

NWG: Future Buybacks And Rising Returns Will Support Fair Value

NatWest Group's analyst price target has been nudged higher, reflecting modest improvements in fair value assumptions and profitability, as analysts highlight steadily rising revenue visibility and more supportive sector dynamics. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of upward price target revisions for NatWest Group, indicating growing confidence in the bank's earnings resilience and capital return potential.
STAN
UK£18.06
Standard Chartered
7D
2.4%
1Y
82.2%

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Narrative Update on Standard Chartered The analyst price target for Standard Chartered has been modestly raised by approximately 3 percent to about £16.66, as analysts factor in slightly stronger long term revenue growth, marginally higher profit margins, and a higher justified future P E multiple despite a small uptick in the discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Standard Chartered reflects a generally constructive stance on the bank's medium term prospects, with modest dispersion around valuation targets as views differ on execution risk and earnings durability.
LSEG
UK£88.74
London Stock Exchange Group
7D
1.1%
1Y
-21.6%

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TBCG
UK£40.15
TBC Bank Group
7D
-1.2%
1Y
27.7%

TBCG: Higher Future Multiple Will Support Bullish Outlook Despite Softer Margins

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for TBC Bank Group to approximately $54.89 from about $56.17, reflecting modestly slower projected revenue growth and a marginally lower profit margin outlook, partially offset by a higher expected future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has decreased slightly from £56.17 to £54.89 per share, reflecting a modest downward revision in the intrinsic valuation.
AJB
UK£4.39
AJ Bell
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-3.3%

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BGEO
UK£91.15
Lion Finance Group
7D
-1.6%
1Y
93.9%

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Analysts have raised their price target on Lion Finance Group from £52.26 to £79.40, citing stronger expected revenue growth, slightly higher required returns, and support from recent Overweight and Outperform initiations that highlight the group’s exposure to high growth Caucasus banking markets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Lion Finance Group has emphasized the company’s dominant positioning in high growth Caucasus banking markets, with price targets in the 9,200 to 9,400 GBp range implying significant upside from current levels.
BARC
UK£4.70
Barclays
7D
2.5%
1Y
78.2%

BARC: Modest Wealth Expansion Plans Will Support A Balanced Future Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for Barclays slightly to reflect a modest uptick in fair value, supported by incremental improvements in projected revenue growth, profit margins, and future earnings multiples. What's in the News Priority Technology Holdings appointed Barclays as financial advisor to a committee of independent and disinterested directors overseeing strategic matters, underscoring ongoing demand for Barclays advisory capabilities (company announcement).
HSBA
UK£11.75
HSBC Holdings
7D
2.9%
1Y
52.3%

HSBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Succession Decisions And Capital Deployment Choices

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on HSBC Holdings, reflecting a slightly higher fair value estimate of approximately $10.88 versus $10.62 previously, supported by expectations for disciplined cost control, solid mid teens returns on equity, and resilient revenue growth despite only marginally higher forward valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on HSBC Holdings reflects a generally constructive stance on the bank's execution and capital return story, tempered by selective concerns about deal making and capital deployment.
LLOY
UK£0.97
Lloyds Banking Group
7D
1.1%
1Y
78.9%

LLOY: Future Earnings Upgrades Will Not Justify Richer Multiple

Analysts have raised their price target on Lloyds Banking Group by approximately 7 percent, citing a slightly lower discount rate, marginally stronger revenue growth expectations, and improved forecast profit margins that together support a modest uplift in the bank's future price to earnings multiple. What's in the News Lloyds raised its 2025 net interest income guidance to around GBP 13.6 billion, signaling slightly stronger profitability expectations than previously indicated (company guidance).
LWDB
UK£10.48
Law Debenture
7D
-0.9%
1Y
18.3%

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PRU
UK£11.50
Prudential
7D
2.7%
1Y
81.6%

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AV.
UK£6.83
Aviva
7D
2.3%
1Y
47.5%

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PAG
UK£8.53
Paragon Banking Group
7D
-1.3%
1Y
14.7%
FGEN
UK£0.65
Foresight Environmental Infrastructure
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-8.5%
CLDN
UK£3.80
Caledonia Investments
7D
-1.2%
1Y
7.6%
HICL
UK£1.15
HICL Infrastructure
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-1.4%

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