Legal & General Flags Good Start to 2025, Confirms Targets
Legal & General LGEN 1.38%increase; green up pointing triangle said it made a good start to the year and is on track to deliver on its midterm targets.
The London-listed provider of life insurance, pensions, retirement and investment services is aiming to grow its core operating earnings per share by between 6% and 9% per year in the midterm and confirmed on Tuesday that it expects to hit that guidance for 2025.
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