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U.K. (FTSE) Banks Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies13
  • 7D7.5%
  • 3M15.2%
  • 1Y52.1%
  • YTD9.9%

In the last week, the Banks industry is up 2.3%, with HSBC Holdings up 7.5%. This means that the industry has gained 48% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 10% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Banks Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 17 Jun 2026UK£481.2bUK£133.3bUK£39.2b9.2x12.3x3.6x
Fri, 15 May 2026UK£453.9bUK£133.6bUK£39.3b8.5x11.5x3.4x
Sun, 12 Apr 2026UK£456.4bUK£131.4bUK£38.3b9.4x11.9x3.5x
Tue, 10 Mar 2026UK£426.4bUK£131.5bUK£38.3b8.8x11.1x3.2x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026UK£472.8bUK£125.1bUK£34.3b10.6x13.8x3.8x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026UK£441.6bUK£125.1bUK£33.7b10.1x13.1x3.5x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025UK£405.0bUK£125.8bUK£34.1b8.8x11.9x3.2x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025UK£384.0bUK£123.8bUK£34.4b8.9x11.2x3.1x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025UK£364.9bUK£122.4bUK£34.6b8.7x10.5x3x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025UK£362.5bUK£121.6bUK£34.4b9.4x10.5x3x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025UK£342.8bUK£121.2bUK£34.4b8.8x10x2.8x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025UK£326.5bUK£121.5bUK£34.5b8.2x9.5x2.7x
Sat, 17 May 2025UK£326.5bUK£121.9bUK£34.6b8.2x9.4x2.7x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025UK£278.5bUK£123.9bUK£36.8b6.9x7.6x2.2x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025UK£303.7bUK£124.2bUK£37.0b7x8.2x2.4x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025UK£304.8bUK£123.8bUK£37.2b5.5x8.2x2.5x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025UK£276.2bUK£123.7bUK£37.2b4.8x7.4x2.2x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024UK£267.0bUK£122.7bUK£36.9b4.9x7.2x2.2x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024UK£256.1bUK£120.0bUK£35.4b4.9x7.2x2.1x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024UK£219.6bUK£96.4bUK£30.2b6.9x7.3x2.3x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024UK£216.0bUK£97.1bUK£30.5b6.3x7.1x2.2x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024UK£217.3bUK£96.4bUK£31.2b6.2x7x2.3x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024UK£220.1bUK£97.6bUK£31.6b6.1x7x2.3x
Sun, 19 May 2024UK£224.2bUK£97.4bUK£31.3b6.1x7.2x2.3x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024UK£234.9bUK£122.2bUK£36.9b5.4x6.4x1.9x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024UK£220.5bUK£120.3bUK£36.3b6.3x6.1x1.8x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024UK£185.4bUK£107.1bUK£36.8b5.2x5x1.7x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024UK£202.4bUK£109.3bUK£37.4b5.6x5.4x1.9x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023UK£191.0bUK£109.9bUK£37.6b5.3x5.1x1.7x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023UK£185.8bUK£111.5bUK£38.3b5x4.9x1.7x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023UK£208.2bUK£104.9bUK£34.8b5.4x6x2x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023UK£194.4bUK£102.7bUK£34.0b5.2x5.7x1.9x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023UK£235.6bUK£119.2bUK£37.4b5.2x6.3x2x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023UK£217.2bUK£120.3bUK£37.7b5x5.8x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

5.8x


Total Market Cap: UK£217.2bTotal Earnings: UK£37.7bTotal Revenue: UK£120.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Banks Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 8.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Banks industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 12.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 8.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Banks industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 3.5% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Trends

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

GB Market2.65%
Financials5.97%
Banks7.46%
Regional Banks8.07%
Diversified Banks7.45%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Regional Banks industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 21.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 21.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 5.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Diversified Banks industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 8.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Regional Banks industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 22% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 5.7% per year.
  • In contrast, the Diversified Banks industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 10% 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£14.107.5%
+UK£16.8b		63.3%PB1.6x
BARC BarclaysUK£4.878.7%
+UK£5.2b		51.3%PB0.9x
STAN Standard CharteredUK£19.9710.3%
+UK£4.0b		72.8%PB1.1x
LLOY Lloyds Banking GroupUK£1.046.0%
+UK£3.4b		37.4%PB1.3x
NWG NatWest GroupUK£6.296.0%
+UK£2.8b		21.4%PB1.1x

Latest News

HSBA
UK£14.10
HSBC Holdings
7D
7.5%
1Y
63.3%
BARC
UK£4.87
Barclays
7D
8.7%
1Y
51.3%
BGEO
UK£112.40
Lion Finance Group
7D
10.8%
1Y
70.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 15

BGEO: Higher Rating And Capital Returns Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have raised their price target for Lion Finance Group from £114.38 to £127.50, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The board has declared an interim dividend of GEL 2.85 per ordinary share for the first quarter of 2026.
NWG
UK£6.29
NatWest Group
7D
6.0%
1Y
21.4%
CBG
UK£4.47
Close Brothers Group
7D
-0.4%
1Y
21.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 15

CBG: UBS Upgrade And Firmer Margins Will Support Higher Future P/E

Analysts have nudged their price target on Close Brothers Group slightly higher to £5.35, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions following recent research. What's in the News No recent company specific news items, periodical coverage or key developments were provided in the available sources for Close Brothers Group.
LLOY
UK£1.04
Lloyds Banking Group
7D
6.0%
1Y
37.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 11

LLOY: Motor Finance Uncertainty And Buybacks Will Still Limit Future Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price target for Lloyds Banking Group slightly, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Investors should note that the move in the target, while modest in £ terms, is supported by these refreshed inputs.
STAN
UK£19.97
Standard Chartered
7D
10.3%
1Y
72.8%
TBCG
UK£45.44
TBC Bank Group
7D
6.6%
1Y
2.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

TBCG: Dividend Commitment And New Finance Leadership Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for TBC Bank Group slightly higher from £54.78 to £55.00, reflecting small adjustments to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions, while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly in line with prior views. What's in the News TBC Bank Group plans to pay a first quarter 2026 dividend of GEL 1.75 per share, with the dividend paid in £ to shareholders on the register as of 14 August 2026, and a scheduled payment date of 11 September 2026.
HSBK
US$31.15
Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan
7D
-0.3%
1Y
28.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

HSBK: Governance Changes And Higher P/E Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have held their $31.90 price target for Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan. They explained the unchanged view by pointing to updated assumptions that pair a slightly higher discount rate and revenue growth outlook with lower profit margin expectations and a higher future P/E of 4.87x.
SHAW
UK£3.32
Shawbrook Group
7D
7.3%
1Y
n/a
ARBB
UK£8.25
Arbuthnot Banking Group
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-13.6%