Strong Return on Tangible Equity
Barclays achieved a return on tangible equity (RoTE) of 14% in Q1 2025, up from 12.3% in the previous year.
Increase in Total Income
Total income for Q1 2025 rose by 11% year-on-year to £7.7 billion, with broad-based growth across all five divisions.
Improved Cost Efficiency
Barclays delivered positive operating leverage with a 6% jaws, resulting in a cost-to-income ratio of 57% for the quarter.
Growth in Net Interest Income
Group net interest income increased by 13% year-on-year to £3 billion, with expectations for further growth in 2025.
Strong Performance in Investment Bank
The Investment Bank saw income growth of 16% year-on-year, driven by strong markets income, particularly in FICC, which rose 21%.
Solid Capital Position
Barclays maintains a robust capital position with a CET1 ratio of 13.9% at the end of Q1 2025.