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Barclays PLC Announces Share Buy-Back and Cancellation

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Barclays PLC Announces Share Buy-Back and Cancellation

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

Barclays PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 2,717,000 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing buy-back program, which began on 14 February 2025. This move reduces the company’s issued share capital to 14,200,402,167 ordinary shares with voting rights, potentially impacting shareholder calculations under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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’ strong financial performance, coupled with strategic initiatives like share buy-backs, contributes to a positive outlook. The valuation suggests potential undervaluation, while earnings call insights reinforce confidence in the company’s direction. Technical indicators are stable, but not suggesting strong momentum. Economic uncertainties and performance challenges in specific segments should be monitored.

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 operates globally, focusing on retail and investment banking, wealth management, and corporate banking services.

Average Trading Volume: 50,051,394

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £45.29B

For a thorough assessment of BARC stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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