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The latest announcement is out from Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ).
Barclays PLC announced the purchase and cancellation of 1,825,655 of its ordinary shares as part of its ongoing buy-back program, which began in February 2025. This move reduces the company’s issued share capital to 14,182,099,898 ordinary shares, potentially impacting shareholder calculations under FCA rules and reflecting Barclays’ strategy to manage its capital structure and enhance shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £2.70 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 Outperform.
Barclays’ strong financial performance and positive earnings call insights are the primary drivers of its high score. The extensive share buy-back program further boosts shareholder confidence. While the technical analysis and valuation metrics are supportive, potential economic uncertainties and challenges in specific business segments are noted.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:BARC stock, click here.
More about Barclays
Barclays PLC is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management, with a strong market presence in the UK and internationally.
Average Trading Volume: 48,109,747
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £47.01B
For a thorough assessment of BARC stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.