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Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ) has issued an update.
Barclays PLC has completed its HY 2025 share buy-back program, purchasing and cancelling 262,093,958 ordinary shares at an average price of 381.5426 pence per share, amounting to approximately £1 billion. Following this, Barclays is initiating a new buy-back program for Q3 2025, with plans to purchase up to £500 million worth of shares, aiming to enhance shareholder value and optimize capital structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £510.00 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, attractive valuation, and positive earnings call sentiment drive a solid overall score. The stock’s technical indicators suggest strong momentum, though potential short-term corrections are possible due to overbought conditions. The absence of debt and strategic capital distribution further enhance its investment appeal.
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 primarily in the UK and the US.
Average Trading Volume: 38,681,454
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £56.96B
For a thorough assessment of BARC stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.