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The latest announcement is out from Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ).
Barclays PLC has repurchased and cancelled 2,745,000 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing share buyback programme initiated on 10 February 2026. The transaction, executed via J.P. Morgan Securities plc, was completed at prices ranging between 444.95p and 466.55p per share, with a volume-weighted average of 454.5367p.
Following this cancellation, Barclays’ issued share capital stands at 13,812,537,211 ordinary shares with voting rights, and the bank holds no shares in treasury. Since the start of the programme, the group has bought back a total of 10,034,750 shares, a move that tightens its share base and may enhance earnings per share while updating the reference denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £590.00 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 Outperform.
Barclays’ strong financial performance and strategic initiatives, such as share buy-backs, drive a positive outlook. The technical indicators support a bullish trend, while valuation remains reasonable. Earnings call insights and corporate events further bolster confidence in the stock’s potential.
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 group operating primarily in banking and investment banking. The company offers retail and commercial banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management services to individuals, businesses, and institutions across key international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 38,235,191
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £62.63B
For an in-depth examination of BARC stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.