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Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ) has provided an announcement.
Barclays PLC announced the purchase and cancellation of 1,809,954 of its own ordinary shares as part of a buy-back program initiated in February 2025. This move is part of a larger strategy to reduce the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and strengthening shareholder value. The cancellation will result in an updated issued share capital of 14,174,032,966 ordinary shares with voting rights, which stakeholders can use as a reference for their interest calculations.
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 presents a strong investment case with robust financial performance, attractive valuation, and strategic capital management through buy-backs. Technical indicators support a positive outlook, though economic uncertainties warrant careful monitoring.
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, offering a wide range of products including retail banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management services. The company primarily operates in the UK and has a significant presence in the global financial market.
Average Trading Volume: 46,610,967
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £47.94B
Find detailed analytics on BARC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.