Barclays Executes Share Buy-Back to Enhance Shareholder Value

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

Barclays PLC has repurchased 1,887,000 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its share buy-back program announced earlier in February 2025. This move is intended to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing the total issued share capital to 14,236,739,533 ordinary shares with voting rights. The buy-back program, which aims to optimize the company’s capital structure, has seen Barclays purchase a total of 211,796,830 shares at an average price of 295.1982p per share, reflecting the company’s strategic focus on enhancing 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.

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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 in over 40 countries and serves millions of customers worldwide, focusing on delivering innovative financial solutions and maintaining a strong presence in the banking industry.

Average Trading Volume: 56,147,530

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £45.99B

See more data about BARC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.