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Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ) has issued an announcement.
Barclays PLC has continued its previously announced share buy-back programme, purchasing 4,285,000 ordinary shares on 25 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at a volume-weighted average price of 466.1059 pence per share, with all shares bought to be cancelled. Following this latest transaction, Barclays’ issued share capital will stand at 13,800,253,452 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, and the bank has now repurchased a total of 38,246,750 shares since the programme began, effectively reducing its share count and potentially enhancing earnings per share for investors.
The reduction in outstanding shares alters the denominator for major shareholding calculations under FCA disclosure rules, meaning investors must use the new issued share capital figure when assessing notification thresholds. This ongoing buy-back underlines Barclays’ capital return strategy and balance sheet strength, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder distributions while signalling confidence in the bank’s financial position and future performance.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:BARC Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:BARC is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by solid but cyclical financial performance (improving profitability and strong 2024–2025 cash conversion, tempered by higher leverage and revenue softness). Constructive earnings-call guidance and capital return plans support the outlook, while weak near-term technical momentum materially drags the overall score; valuation is supportive with a low P/E but only a modest dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:BARC stock, click here.
More about Barclays
Barclays PLC is a major UK-based global financial services provider operating primarily in banking, credit cards, investment banking, and wealth management. The group serves retail, corporate, and institutional clients, with a strong presence in the London market and a focus on capital markets and lending activities.
Average Trading Volume: 38,686,318
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £63.37B
For detailed information about BARC stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.