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Barclays vs Lloyds Banking Group: BCS and LYG compared
Barclays is the larger company: $7.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2025) against $5.5B for Lloyds Banking Group (Q3 2026). Lloyds Banking Group is growing faster (+12% against +10% a year earlier). Lloyds Banking Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 42.7% against 29.0%.
Where the money goes: BCS and LYG
Barclays (BCS) · Q3 2025
Barclays, Q3 2025: revenue $7.2B (+10% year over year), operating margin 29.0%, net earnings $1.7B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) · Q3 2026
Lloyds Banking Group, Q3 2026: revenue $5.5B (+12% year over year), operating margin 42.7%, net earnings $1.6B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Barclays (BCS) | Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2025 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $7.2B | $5.5B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +10% | +12% |
| Operating margin | 29.0% | 42.7% |
| Net earnings | $1.7B | $1.6B |
| Net margin | 23.9% | 29.2% |
Questions
Which is bigger, Barclays or Lloyds Banking Group?
Barclays is the larger company: $7.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2025) against $5.5B for Lloyds Banking Group (Q3 2026).
Is Barclays or Lloyds Banking Group growing faster?
Lloyds Banking Group is growing faster (+12% against +10% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Barclays or Lloyds Banking Group?
Lloyds Banking Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 42.7% against 29.0%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (6-K filed Oct 22, 2025; 6-K filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.