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Barclays Continues Share Buy-Back with Recent Purchase

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Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ) just unveiled an update.

Barclays PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 1,891,914 of its ordinary shares from J.P. Morgan Securities plc as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. This move, part of a larger initiative announced in February 2025, aims to reduce the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and impacting shareholder interests. Following this transaction, Barclays’ issued share capital will consist of 14,252,360,262 ordinary shares with voting rights, which stakeholders can use for notification obligations under regulatory guidelines.

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 scores well due to its strong financial health, characterized by robust growth and liquidity, and strategic corporate actions enhancing shareholder value. The stock is attractively valued, supporting its investment case. However, technical analysis advises caution due to potential overbought conditions, and some operational challenges remain.

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 and commercial banking, credit cards, investment banking, wealth management, and investment management services. The company operates across various markets worldwide, focusing on delivering a wide range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutions.

Average Trading Volume: 59,171,655

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £46.34B

Learn more about BARC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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