Barclays Executes Share Buy-Back to Enhance Shareholder Value

Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ) has provided an announcement.

Barclays PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 4,675,000 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange, as part of its ongoing buy-back program initiated in February 2025. This action reduces the company’s issued share capital to 14,214,988,385 ordinary shares, potentially impacting shareholder calculations under FCA’s rules, and reflects Barclays’ strategy to enhance shareholder value.

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 banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management, with a strong presence in the UK and international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 50,773,907

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £47.32B

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