Barclays PLC (GB:BARC)
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BARC Stock Chart & Stats
452.85 p
-0.85 p(-0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
452.85 p
-0.85 p(-0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range315.50 p - 554.10 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.55M
Average Volume (3M)33.47M
Market Cap
£63.67B
Enterprise Value-36.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£407.56B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£219.94B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.9
Beta1.79
Next Earnings
Jul 28, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.32
Shares Outstanding13,561,198,000
10 Day Avg. Volume35,500,674
30 Day Avg. Volume33,466,698
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.42
Price to Book (P/B)0.86
Price to Sales (P/S)1.32
P/FCF Ratio3.98
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£548.33Price Target Upside21.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)0.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)£31.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Predictable Net Interest Income Via Structural HedgeBarclays has materially de-risked near‑term NII with a multi‑year structural hedge program (c.£6.4bn locked for 2026, ~£17bn over three years). That creates predictable interest income and reduces sensitivity to short-term rate swings, supporting sustained NII and earnings visibility.
Strong Capital Generation And Clear Shareholder Returns PlanReported CET1 at the top of target (14.3%) and management's explicit >£15bn distribution plan plus projected >230bps capital generation point to resilient capital generation. This supports credibility of dividends/buybacks and provides buffer for regulatory or cyclical shocks over the medium term.
Technology And AI Investments Boosting Durable ProductivityRapid cloud migration and broad AI/tool adoption (GitLab, Copilot and 250+ models) are driving tangible productivity gains and faster product delivery. These structural efficiency improvements reduce operating leverage, support sustained cost/income improvement and improve client servicing over multiple years.
Bears Say
High And Rising LeverageDebt at ~2.8x equity increases balance‑sheet risk and limits flexibility if macro or funding costs deteriorate. Higher leverage amplifies earnings and capital volatility, constrains ability to absorb RWA inflation or impairment shocks, and makes regulatory headroom more sensitive over the medium term.
Regulatory RWA Inflation And Capital UncertaintyAn expected £19–26bn RWA increase is a structural headwind to capital ratios and returns. Concentration in IRB migration for the US consumer business and phased Basel 3.1 impacts create sustained uncertainty around CET1 consumption, potential Pillar 2A adjustments and the pace of permitted distributions.
Elevated US Consumer Impairments From Portfolio MigrationsAcquisition-related staging and portfolio migrations are set to push US consumer loss rates much higher in 2026, causing persistent credit provisioning and earnings volatility. Higher impairments reduce retained earnings, absorb capital and could constrain lending or returns until seasoning completes.
Barclays News
BARC FAQ
What was Barclays PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Barclays PLC lowest share price was 315.50 p and its highest was 554.10 p in the past 12 months.
What is Barclays PLC’s market cap?
Barclays PLC’s market cap is £63.67B.
When is Barclays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Barclays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 28, 2026 which is in 55 days.
How were Barclays PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Barclays PLC released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported 0.141 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.139 p by 0.002 p.
Is Barclays PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Barclays PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Barclays PLC pay dividends?
Barclays PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 3 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.5%. See more information on Barclays PLC dividends here
What is Barclays PLC’s EPS estimate?
Barclays PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.15.
How many shares outstanding does Barclays PLC have?
Barclays PLC has 13,561,198,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Barclays PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Barclays PLC reported an EPS of 0.141 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.139 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.199%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Barclays PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BARC
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Barclays Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£548.33 (21.08% Upside)
£548.33 (21.08% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £33.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
49.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Barclays PLC
Barclays PLC, through its subsidiaries, provides various financial products and services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company operates through Barclays UK and Barclays International divisions. It offers financial services, such as retail banking, credit cards, wholesale banking, investment banking, wealth management, and investment management services. The company also engages in securities dealing activities; and issues credit cards. The company was formerly known as Barclays Bank Limited and changed its name to Barclays PLC in January 1985. Barclays PLC was founded in 1690 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
BARC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
548.33 p
▲(21.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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