LONDON (dpa-AFX) - Legal & General Group Plc (LGEN.L) reported first half IFRS Profit before tax from continuing operations of 699 million pounds compared to 476 million pounds, prior year. Profit per share was 31.25 pence compared to 5.15 pence. Profit before tax attributable to equity holders was 1.997 billion pounds reflecting a gain on the disposal of non-retained US business compared to 406 million pounds, last year. Core Operating Profit was 918 million pounds, up 7% from prior year. Core operating profit per share was 12.15 pence compared to 10.94 pence. Insurance revenue increased to 5.105 billion pounds from 4.521 billion pounds.
For fiscal 2026, the Group projects core operating EPS to be above the top end of 6-9% target range.
Legal & General shares are trading at 301.20 pence on LSE, down 0.53%.
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