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Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ) has shared an update.
Barclays has continued executing its share buy-back programme announced in October 2025 by repurchasing 3,507,890 ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 from Citigroup Global Markets Limited, at a volume-weighted average price of 484.6217 pence per share, for immediate cancellation. Following this latest tranche, Barclays’ issued share capital will consist of 13,859,651,183 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, with total purchases under the current buy-back now reaching 56,454,412 shares, a move that reduces share count, can enhance earnings per share, and signals continued capital return to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £515.00 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 UK-headquartered global financial services group operating primarily in banking, investment banking, and wealth management, with a strong presence in retail and corporate banking and capital markets activities, including listings on the London Stock Exchange.
Average Trading Volume: 39,678,153
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £66.39B
For an in-depth examination of BARC stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.