Barclays Executes Share Buy-Back, Cancelling 1.84 Million Shares

The latest update is out from Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ).

Barclays PLC has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 1,840,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation, with prices ranging from 329.8500p to 333.3500p per share. This move, part of a larger buy-back initiative announced in February 2025, reduces the company’s share capital to 14,214,436,739 shares, potentially impacting shareholder interests and market perceptions of the company’s financial health.

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 player in the financial services industry, primarily offering banking and financial products. The company is focused on providing a wide range of services including personal banking, corporate banking, and investment solutions, catering to both individual and institutional clients globally.

Average Trading Volume: 49,494,113

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £47.32B

For an in-depth examination of BARC stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.