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Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ) has issued an update.
Barclays PLC has executed a share buy-back program, purchasing 3,031,481 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on the London Stock Exchange. This move is part of a broader buy-back initiative announced on July 30, 2025, aimed at reducing the company’s share capital and potentially increasing shareholder value. The cancellation of these shares will adjust the company’s issued share capital to 14,101,864,881 ordinary shares with voting rights, impacting how shareholders calculate their interests under regulatory guidelines.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £3.66 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’ strong financial performance, attractive valuation, and positive technical indicators are the primary drivers of its high score. The strategic execution of share buy-backs further enhances shareholder value, despite some challenges noted in the earnings call.
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 significant presence in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Average Trading Volume: 36,872,679
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £50.86B
Learn more about BARC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.