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An announcement from Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ) is now available.
Barclays has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing and cancelling more than 21 million ordinary shares between 16 and 20 March 2026 at prices generally ranging between about 372p and 409p per share. Following these cancellations, the bank’s issued share capital stands at 13,758,628,259 ordinary shares with voting rights, with no shares held in treasury.
In total, since the buy-back began on 10 February 2026, Barclays has bought 83,284,245 shares at a volume-weighted average price of 435.0942p, signalling an ongoing return of capital to shareholders and a reduction in shares outstanding that may enhance earnings per share and support the stock. The updated share count also provides a new reference point for investors and institutions when calculating disclosure thresholds under U.K. transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £396.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on BARC Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, 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 BARC stock, click here.
More about Barclays
Barclays PLC is a major British universal bank operating across retail, corporate and investment banking, as well as wealth and payments services. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, it serves a global client base with a focus on capital markets, lending, transaction services and consumer finance in the U.K. and internationally.
Average Trading Volume: 50,510,318
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £51.45B
Learn more about BARC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.