Consensus estimates point to a pre-tax profit of 2.10 billion pounds, marking a steady climb from the 1.99 billion pounds recorded during the same period last year. Analysts anticipate net interest income will reach 3.70 billion pounds, a significant 10% jump over the previous year’s 3.36 billion pounds. These figures arrive as the bank attempts to sustain a momentum that saw its stock price surge by more than 20% in the second quarter.

Management is expected to set new financial targets for 2028 and 2030, with analysts at Citi projecting a conservative guidance of over 18% return on tangible equity for 2028, rising to 20% by 2030. Beyond the balance sheet, the focus remains on capital distribution and legal risk. Following recent buyback announcements from peers like Deutsche Bank and Barclays, expectations are high for a 1.75 billion pound share repurchase program. Simultaneously, shareholders are seeking clarity on the 1.95 billion pound provision linked to the ongoing probe into historical car loan commission arrangements, as the industry awaits further details on the regulator’s proposed redress scheme.