Lloyds reports strong 2025 performance and higher returns outlookLloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) has announced its 2025 results. “In 2025, we entered the second phase of our five year strategy and continued to deliver for customers, shareholders and wider stakeholders. The Group demonstrated sustained strength in financial performance in 2025, including in the final quarter, with continued balance sheet and income growth, as well as strong cost discipline and credit performance. This performance enables total shareholder distributions of c.£3.9 billion for the year. Fourth quarter return on tangible equity of 15.7%• Underlying net interest income of £13.6 billion, up 6% compared to 2024.