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Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
403.00 p
▲(5.61% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:02/18/26
The score is driven primarily by solid but cyclical financial performance (improving profitability and strong 2024–2025 cash conversion, tempered by higher leverage and revenue softness). Constructive earnings-call guidance and capital return plans support the outlook, while weak near-term technical momentum materially drags the overall score; valuation is supportive with a low P/E but only a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Predictable NII from structural hedge
Barclays has locked substantial structural hedge income (c. GBP6.4bn for 2026 and ~GBP17bn over three years), making net interest income more predictable. That durable NII support reduces margin cyclicality, aids planning for RoTE targets and underpins medium-term capital return capacity.
Delivery of efficiency programme
Management has materially progressed a multi-year efficiency programme (GBP700m in 2025, GBP1.7bn cumulative) with targets to push cost/income into the low‑50s by 2028. Sustained structural cost reduction improves operating leverage, supports higher sustainable RoTE and funds reinvestment or distributions.
Strong capital, liquidity and distribution capacity
Reported CET1 at the top of target range and robust liquidity metrics (LDR/NSFR/LCR) give balance-sheet resilience. Combined with a clear distribution plan (>£15bn) and projected capital generation, Barclays shows structural ability to return capital while maintaining buffers for regulatory or market stress.
Negative Factors
High and rising leverage
Debt running near 2.8x equity signals a higher leverage profile that amplifies downside in stress and narrows flexibility. Over the medium term this elevates funding and capital risk, constrains management choices on distributions or growth, and increases sensitivity to margin or credit shocks.
Regulatory RWA inflation and uncertainty
Projected RWA inflation (GBP19–26bn, large IRB migration) is a structural headwind that could raise required capital and compress returns. The multi-year and partially phased timing (including Basel 3.1 effects) creates persistent uncertainty over capital headroom, distribution capacity and strategic RWA deployment.
Acquisition staging and elevated US impairments
Acquisition-related stage migration and retained non-performing balances are driving materially higher expected loss rates in US consumer lending. This will be a sustained drag on profitability and cash generation through 2026, raise provisioning needs, and complicate achievable RoTE and capital planning across multiple quarters.

Barclays (BARC) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)

Barclays Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionBarclays 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.
How the Company Makes MoneyBarclays makes money primarily by earning interest and fees across its banking and markets activities. A major revenue source is net interest income: the bank takes deposits and other funding and uses them to make loans (e.g., mortgages, consumer lending, credit cards, and corporate lending), earning interest on those assets while paying interest on deposits and wholesale funding; the spread between the two (net interest margin) drives a large portion of earnings. Barclays also earns non-interest income from fees and commissions, including account and service fees, card-related fees (such as interchange and other card program revenues), payment and cash-management fees, and wealth-related fees for providing investment and advisory services. In its corporate and investment banking and markets operations, Barclays generates revenue from underwriting and advisory fees (e.g., arranging debt and equity issuance and providing M&A advice), as well as from trading and market-making activities where it earns bid-ask spreads and trading income across asset classes. Additional income can come from principal investments and other gains/losses, though these can be more volatile. Profitability is influenced by credit performance (loan losses and impairment charges), funding costs, market conditions affecting trading and issuance activity, regulatory capital requirements, and the scale of its customer deposit base and payment/card franchises. Significant partnerships: null.

Barclays Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 10, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 28, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Overall the call was constructive and growth-focused. Management reported they met all 2025 targets, delivered meaningful top-line and NII growth, increased shareholder distributions, and outlined a credible three-year plan to 2028 with continued investment in cloud, data and AI to drive efficiency and client engagement. Near-term challenges include an elevated absolute cost base (some one-offs and integration costs), temporary impairment pressure in the U.S. Consumer Bank following acquisitions, mortgage product-margin headwinds in H1 2026, and regulatory RWA inflation/uncertainty. On balance, the operational momentum, upgraded 2026 income guidance, continued capital generation and concrete efficiency plans outweigh the near-term lowlights.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Achievement of 2025 Targets and Upgraded Guidance
Barclays achieved all 2025 financial targets. Return on tangible equity (RoTE) rose to 11.3% (from 10.5% a year earlier). Group income rose 9% YoY to GBP 29.1bn and management upgraded 2026 group income guidance to circa GBP 31bn (from circa GBP 30bn). Profit before tax increased 13% to GBP 9.1bn and EPS rose 22% to 43.8p.
Net Interest Income Momentum and Structural Hedge
Group NII increased 13% YoY to GBP 12.8bn (fourth consecutive year of NII growth). Structural hedge income rose by GBP 1.2bn to GBP 5.9bn, accounting for c.46% of group NII (ex-IB and head office). Hedge duration increased to c.3.5 years and the bank has locked in c. GBP 6.4bn gross hedge income for 2026 and GBP 17bn over the next 3 years, supporting predictable NII growth.
Top-line and Stable Income Streams
Stable income streams grew 9%, supported by 8% growth in retail and corporate businesses and 17% growth in financing within markets. Intermediation revenues increased 13% YoY and markets income has grown for seven consecutive quarters.
Efficiency Delivery and Cost Savings
Delivered GBP 700m gross efficiency savings in 2025 (above the GBP 500m target) and GBP 1.7bn cumulatively toward the GBP 2bn 2026 target. Group cost/income ratio improved to 61% and management targets low-50s by 2028 underpinned by a further c. GBP 2bn of gross efficiency savings to 2028.
Capital Position and Shareholder Returns
CET1 capital finished the year at the top end of the 13%-14% range (reported CET1 14.3% at quarter end). The bank announced GBP 3.7bn of 2025 shareholder distributions (up from GBP 3.0bn in 2024) including GBP 1.2bn of dividends and GBP 2.5bn of buybacks (GBP 1bn tranche announced). Management plans greater than GBP 15bn of distributions over 2026–2028, maintaining a clear capital hierarchy.
Improved Division-Level Returns
All divisions delivered double-digit RoTE in 2025. Investment Bank RoTE rose to 10.6% (up 2.1pp), U.S. Consumer Bank RoTE increased to 11% (up 1.9pp), and Barclays UK RoTE was 20.7% for the year (Q4 RoTE 23.8%).
UK Lending Momentum and RWA Deployment
Deployed GBP 20bn of the targeted GBP 30bn RWA growth for the UK by end-2026 (including GBP 7bn in 2025). Barclays UK saw six consecutive quarters of mortgage growth, Q4 net lending GBP 3.1bn, and issued 1.4m new credit card customers in 2025 (up from 1.1m in 2024).
Investment Bank Product and Financing Strength
Investment Bank income grew 7% in 2025 with financing income up 20% YoY and prime balances up 30% YoY. FICC and equities markets income grew 14% and 21% YoY respectively, and financing and international corporate banking now account for a larger proportion of IB income.
U.S. Consumer Bank Operational Progress
U.S. Consumer Bank net receivables grew 10% YoY and 5% QoQ; retail deposits grew 20% YoY; NIM improved to 11.6% in Q4. Management expects NIM to approach c.14% in H2 2026 after AA portfolio sale, supporting a c.12% RoTE for 2026 (pre-AA gain).
Technology and AI Adoption
89% of applications now on cloud (up from 75% two years ago). More than 250 AI tools/models in use; GitLab rollout (19,000 developers) enabled 15% faster code implementation; Microsoft Copilot usage reportedly saved over 1 million hours in 2025. Client-facing AI examples include an FX chatbot delivering quotes 75% faster and a conversational AI in the US app that accelerates responses by 95%.
Balance Sheet Liquidity and TNAV Progress
Strong liquidity and funding metrics: LDR 73%, NSFR 135%, LCR 170%. TNAV per share rose 52p YoY to 409p with expected further upside from cash flow hedge unwind (c. +9p by end-2026).
Negative Updates
Rising Absolute Costs and One-off Charges
Total operating costs increased by GBP 1.0bn to GBP 17.7bn in 2025, with nearly half the increase attributable to the Tesco Bank addition. The year included a GBP 235m finance provision in Q3 and circa GBP 50m of one-off costs in Q4 (including a VAT expense), both of which elevated the 2025 cost base.
Cost/Income Still Elevated in Near Term
Although improved, group cost/income remained 61% in 2025 (in line with guidance) and management expects a high-50s ratio in 2026 before reaching low-50s by 2028 — indicating a multi-year path to material structural cost efficiency.
Credit Headwinds and Elevated US Consumer Impairments in 2026
Group full-year loan loss rate was 52bps (within 50–60bps guidance) but management expects materially higher through-the-cycle loss rates in the U.S. Consumer Bank (~500bps now vs ~400bps prior), with c.550bps expected in 2026 due to post-acquisition stage migration (General Motors) and retained non-performing American Airlines balances — causing short-term elevated impairments in 2026.
Mortgage Margin Pressure in Early 2026
Management flagged a circa GBP 100m product margin headwind in the mortgage book weighted to H1 2026 driven by maturities of higher-margin loans written during the 2021 stamp duty holiday; deposit margin compression is also expected to weigh on Q1 NII.
Regulatory RWA Inflation and Uncertainty
Management expects GBP 19–26bn of regulatory RWA inflation through regulatory changes, including an estimated c. GBP 16bn IRB migration impact concentrated in the U.S. Consumer Bank. Around GBP 5bn occurs with Basel 3.1 on 1 Jan 2027 and the remainder thereafter, creating capital/headroom uncertainty and potential Pillar 2A reductions that are not yet fully quantified.
Integration Costs from Acquisitions and Tesco Dual Running
Tesco Bank dual-running and integration added c. GBP 400m of costs in 2025 (including c. GBP 100m integration costs). Best Egg acquisition will add operational costs (c. GBP 0.3bn in 2026 and c. GBP 0.4bn in 2028) and increases near-term investment intensity.
Seasonal and Division-Specific Hits
Investment Bank Q4 RoTE was seasonally low at c.4% in the quarter. Private Bank and Wealth Management Q4 RoTE was materially reduced to 12.6% (year RoTE 26.3%) due to accelerated investments and a historic litigation charge. FX translation headwinds (weaker USD) reduced reported income, costs and impairments in the period.
Short-term Complexity from Portfolio Sales and Acquisitions
Portfolio transactions (AA sale, GM portfolio acquisition, Best Egg purchase) create temporary accounting and staging impacts: one-off non-NII benefits in Q4, stage migration of acquired portfolios increasing impairments in 2026, and complexity in modeling NII/NIM transitions across the year.
Company Guidance
Barclays reiterated upgraded guidance after strong FY25 delivery—RoTE 11.3%, group income +9% to £29.1bn, NII £12.8bn, profit before tax £9.1bn, EPS 43.8p, total costs £17.7bn and a cost/income ratio of 61%, with impairments £2.3bn (loan loss rate 52bps) and £3.7bn of 2025 shareholder distributions (£1.2bn dividend, £2.5bn buybacks); CET1 ended 14.3%. For 2026 management now expects group income circa £31bn, group NII at least £13.5bn, Barclays UK NII £8.1–8.3bn, group RoTE >12% (target >14% by 2028), continued U.K. lending growth >5% p.a., IB RWA productivity >7% by 2028, gross efficiency savings c.£2bn to 2028 (GBP700m achieved in ’25; £1.7bn cumulative), group cost/income to high‑50s in ’26 then low‑50s by ’28, structural hedge contributing ~£1bn in ’26 (GBP6.4bn locked in for ’26 and ~£17bn over three years) with average hedge duration ~3.5 years and maturing yields c.1.5%/2.1%/2.7% in ’26/’27/’28, expected regulatory RWA inflation £19–26bn (c.£16bn IRB migration in USCB), capital generation >230bps by ’28, planned distributions >£15bn across ’26–’28 and strengthened liquidity metrics (LDR 73%, NSFR 135%, LCR 170%), with TNAV at 409p.

Barclays Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Profitability is solid with improved net margin in 2023–2025 and cash flow rebounding strongly in 2024–2025 (free cash flow ~78%–90% of net income). Offsetting this, revenue softened in 2025, cash flow has been volatile year-to-year, and balance-sheet leverage is high and rising (debt ~2.8x equity in 2025), which constrains the score.
Income Statement
72
Positive
Revenue has been broadly stable but choppy: strong growth in 2022–2024 was followed by a modest decline in 2025. Profitability remains solid for the period, with net margin improving from 2023 to 2025 and operating profitability also stepping up versus 2024. The key weakness is the multi-year compression versus the unusually strong 2021–2022 margin levels, highlighting earnings sensitivity across cycles.
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
The balance sheet is sizeable and equity has grown steadily from 2023 to 2025, which supports resilience. However, leverage is high (debt running at roughly 2.8x equity in 2025) and has risen versus 2023–2024, increasing balance-sheet risk if conditions tighten. Returns on equity were reasonable in 2023–2024, but the higher leverage profile keeps the score constrained.
Cash Flow
64
Positive
Cash generation is volatile: operating and free cash flow swung negative in 2023, then recovered meaningfully in 2024 and strengthened further in 2025. Free cash flow is strong relative to reported profit in 2024–2025 (roughly 78% to 90% of net income), which is supportive for capital returns and balance-sheet flexibility. The main drawback is the variability year-to-year, which reduces confidence in consistency.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue50.83B51.62B47.75B33.55B25.12B
Gross Profit29.14B26.23B25.38B25.02B21.95B
EBITDA10.89B9.81B8.34B8.73B9.87B
Net Income7.17B6.31B5.26B5.93B7.01B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.54T1.52T1.48T1.51T1.38T
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments407.56B509.67B538.31B542.42B521.33B
Total Debt219.94B185.75B176.55B183.37B166.59B
Total Liabilities1.47T1.45T1.41T1.44T1.31T
Stockholders Equity77.78B71.82B71.20B68.29B69.05B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow16.88B5.54B-2.65B28.48B47.20B
Operating Cash Flow18.74B7.11B-927.00M30.23B48.92B
Investing Cash Flow1.59B-17.89B-23.41B-21.67B4.27B
Financing Cash Flow2.26B784.00M-1.39B696.00M107.00M

Barclays Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price381.60
Price Trends
50DMA
453.82
Negative
100DMA
442.28
Negative
200DMA
398.79
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-20.24
Positive
RSI
33.20
Neutral
STOCH
27.96
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:BARC, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 381.6 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 423.39, below the 50-day MA of 453.82, and below the 200-day MA of 398.79, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -20.24 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 33.20 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 27.96 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:BARC.

Barclays Risk Analysis

Barclays disclosed 18 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Barclays reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Barclays Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
80
Outperform
£201.23B12.108.88%4.27%-11.86%-24.31%
68
Neutral
£10.32B3.3212.75%6.78%-2.34%2.55%
68
Neutral
$18.00B11.429.92%3.81%9.73%1.22%
67
Neutral
£54.45B10.478.08%3.41%-22.85%-21.12%
64
Neutral
£42.58B9.0014.96%3.85%4.27%26.21%
61
Neutral
£52.51B9.379.41%1.50%14.18%46.12%
58
Neutral
$33.75B11.029.85%1.70%-4.35%21.86%
* Financial Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
GB:BARC
Barclays
381.60
85.49
28.87%
GB:STAN
Standard Chartered
1,517.50
403.10
36.17%
GB:HSBA
HSBC Holdings
1,171.60
338.58
40.65%
GB:INVP
Investec
563.00
107.72
23.66%
GB:LLOY
Lloyds Banking
92.78
24.66
36.20%
GB:NWG
NatWest Group
533.60
100.11
23.09%

Barclays Corporate Events

Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Discloses Share Dealings by Investment Banking Co-Head
Neutral
Mar 18, 2026

Barclays has disclosed share transactions involving Taylor Wright, its Global Co-Head of Investment Banking, in line with regulatory requirements for persons discharging managerial responsibilities. On 17 March 2026, 403,371 ordinary shares were disposed of on the London Stock Exchange by Computershare Investor Services plc in its role as administrator of Barclays’ nominee service.

On the same date, 516,512 Barclays shares previously held on behalf of Taylor Wright were transferred outside a trading venue into a joint brokerage account held by Taylor Wright and an associated person, L Wright. The announcements provide transparency around senior executive and closely associated person dealings in Barclays stock, but do not indicate any change to the bank’s strategy or operations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £417.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Advances Buy-Back Programme With New Share Cancellations
Positive
Mar 16, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing and cancelling a total of 17.36 million ordinary shares between 10 and 13 March 2026 on the London Stock Exchange via J.P. Morgan Securities. The cancellations reduce the company’s issued share capital to 13.78 billion ordinary shares with voting rights, leaving no treasury shares, and bringing aggregate purchases under the 10 February 2026 programme to just over 62 million shares, a move that tightens the share base and may enhance earnings per share and capital return metrics for investors.

The updated share count also sets a new reference denominator for shareholders and other market participants when calculating disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules. By shrinking its free-float through continued buy-backs, Barclays signals confidence in its capital position and future profitability, while potentially improving capital efficiency and supporting its share price in the market.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £409.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Barclays Details Multi-Million Pound Share Awards and Releases to Top Executives
Neutral
Mar 12, 2026

Barclays has disclosed a series of share-based transactions involving senior executives, including grants under its Share Value Plan and Long Term Incentive Plan linked to 2025 performance, with total new awards of about 11.26 million shares valued at roughly £44 million. These awards, which vest over multiple years and incorporate accruing dividends, underscore the bank’s continued emphasis on performance-related pay and retention at the top tier.

The trustee of Barclays’ employee benefit trusts has also delivered shares for fixed pay, variable pay from prior years and non-deferred 2025 bonuses, alongside American Depositary Shares for a global purchase plan, with more than 10.2 million shares worth about £39.9 million released and a substantial portion sold to cover tax liabilities. The flurry of equity movements highlights both the scale of executive compensation at Barclays and the extent to which management remuneration is tied to the group’s share price and long-term performance metrics, with implications for dilution and governance scrutiny from investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £435.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Discloses Share Sales by Three Senior Executives
Neutral
Mar 11, 2026

Barclays has disclosed share disposals by three senior executives, in line with regulatory requirements for transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities. Group Chief Compliance Officer Matthew Fitzwater, UK Corporate Bank chief executive Matthew Hammerstein, and U.S. Consumer Bank and Barclays Bank Delaware chief executive Denny Nealon all sold ordinary shares in the bank on 9 March 2026.

The trades, executed on the London Stock Exchange and administered by Computershare through Barclays’ nominee service, involved sales of 137,780, 400,000, and 73,866 shares respectively, at prices around £3.91–£3.94 per share. The announcement provides transparency to investors on insider dealings, but does not signal any stated change in Barclays’ strategic direction or operations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £590.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Barclays Appoints Diony Lebot as Chair of Barclays Europe
Positive
Mar 11, 2026

Barclays has announced that independent non‑executive director Diony Lebot will become Chair of Barclays Europe and Chair of its Nominations Committee from 16 March 2026, following regulatory approval, in addition to her existing roles at the group. The move signals continuity in governance and oversight for Barclays’ European operations as she succeeds Tim Breedon, who is stepping down from the board and from his chair roles after a period in which the group credits him with significant contributions to its European business.

The leadership transition underscores Barclays’ ongoing focus on strengthening its governance framework in the European Economic Area, where Barclays Bank Ireland PLC acts as the main legal entity serving regional clients. Stakeholders in Barclays Europe, including customers and regulators, are likely to view the appointment of an experienced non‑executive as a step to ensure stable strategic direction and board continuity as the bank navigates evolving regulatory and market conditions in the region.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £443.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Publishes Information Memorandum for AUD Debt Issuance Programme
Positive
Mar 10, 2026

Barclays PLC has published an information memorandum for its Australian dollar Debt Issuance Programme, which has been submitted to the International Securities Market. The document, now available via the London Stock Exchange and the U.K. regulator’s storage mechanism, underlines Barclays’ continued use of AUD-denominated funding, supporting its access to diversified capital sources and reinforcing its profile in global fixed income markets.

By updating and publicly filing the memorandum, Barclays provides prospective investors with structured information on its AUD debt issuance framework and terms. This step is likely aimed at maintaining regulatory transparency, facilitating future bond offerings in the Australian dollar market, and sustaining investor confidence in the bank’s funding strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £421.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
Barclays to Fully Redeem €1 Billion Subordinated Notes and Cancel Listing
Neutral
Mar 4, 2026

Barclays PLC will redeem in full its €1 billion 1.125% fixed rate resetting subordinated callable notes due 2031 on 22 March 2026, exercising the optional call feature at 100% of principal plus accrued interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. Because the redemption date falls on a non-business day, payment will be made on 23 March 2026 via the clearing systems, and the notes will be delisted from the FCA’s Official List and the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market on or shortly after 1 April 2026, marking an adjustment to the bank’s outstanding capital instruments and listed debt profile.

The early redemption of these subordinated notes reflects Barclays’ active management of its capital structure, potentially aligning its funding costs and regulatory capital with evolving market and prudential requirements. The cancellation of the listing removes this instrument from public trading, affecting noteholders who will receive cash repayment and slightly reshaping the composition of Barclays’ listed debt securities universe.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £4.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
Barclays Adds 23.3 Million Shares to London Listing
Neutral
Mar 2, 2026

Barclays PLC has admitted an additional 23,305,989 ordinary shares to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, bringing the total number of its listed shares to 13,794,265,537. The newly admitted shares, which are fully fungible with existing stock, were issued over the period from 1 February to 28 February 2026, marginally increasing Barclays’ equity base and free float in the market.

This incremental listing underscores Barclays’ ongoing use of the public equity markets to support its capital structure and operational needs, without altering the fundamental nature of its share capital. For investors, the move slightly expands the pool of tradable shares, which may improve liquidity in Barclays’ stock while signaling continued alignment with regulatory disclosure requirements on the London Stock Exchange.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Confirms Updated Total Voting Rights as of 28 February 2026
Neutral
Mar 2, 2026

Barclays PLC has reported that, as of 28 February 2026, its issued share capital comprises 13,794,265,537 ordinary shares carrying voting rights, with no ordinary shares held in treasury. This updated share count provides the official denominator that shareholders and other obligated parties must use to assess and report any notifiable holdings or changes in their interest under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, reinforcing transparency in the bank’s ownership structure.

The clarification of total voting rights helps ensure accurate regulatory disclosures and supports market participants in monitoring significant shareholdings in Barclays. By confirming that no shares are held in treasury, the bank signals that all issued ordinary shares currently carry voting rights, which may influence governance considerations and investor assessments of voting power distribution.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Advances Buyback with Further Share Cancellations
Positive
Mar 2, 2026

Barclays has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 3,256,000 ordinary shares on 27 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 460.2498 pence per share, with all of these shares to be cancelled. Following this latest tranche, the bank’s issued share capital will comprise 13,794,265,537 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, while the total number of shares bought back since 10 February 2026 has reached 44,687,750, signalling ongoing capital return to shareholders and a tighter share base that may support earnings per share.

The updated share count figure provides a new reference for investors and other market participants to calculate their holdings and disclosure thresholds under U.K. transparency rules. By shrinking its share capital through cancellations, Barclays continues to deploy excess capital via buybacks, which may influence its capital ratios, support shareholder returns, and potentially improve market perception of capital discipline.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Extends Share Buy-Back, Cancels Additional 3.2 Million Shares
Positive
Feb 27, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued to execute its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 3,185,000 ordinary shares on 26 February 2026 from J.P. Morgan Securities at prices between 466.95p and 474.90p per share, at a volume-weighted average of 471.2823p. The bank intends to cancel all of these shares, reducing its issued share capital to 13,797,261,131 ordinary shares with voting rights and leaving no shares held in Treasury.

The updated share count will serve as the new denominator for investors and other parties when calculating disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules, potentially affecting reporting obligations for significant shareholders. Since the buy-back programme began on 10 February 2026, Barclays has repurchased a total of 41,431,750 shares at an average price of 470.5603p, underscoring the bank’s ongoing capital management efforts and its focus on returning value to shareholders through reductions in share capital.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Advances Share Buy-Back, Cutting Outstanding Share Capital
Positive
Feb 26, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued its previously announced share buy-back programme, purchasing 4,285,000 ordinary shares on 25 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at a volume-weighted average price of 466.1059 pence per share, with all shares bought to be cancelled. Following this latest transaction, Barclays’ issued share capital will stand at 13,800,253,452 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, and the bank has now repurchased a total of 38,246,750 shares since the programme began, effectively reducing its share count and potentially enhancing earnings per share for investors.

The reduction in outstanding shares alters the denominator for major shareholding calculations under FCA disclosure rules, meaning investors must use the new issued share capital figure when assessing notification thresholds. This ongoing buy-back underlines Barclays’ capital return strategy and balance sheet strength, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder distributions while signalling confidence in the bank’s financial position and future performance.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels Additional Shares as Buy-Back Programme Reaches Nearly 34 Million
Positive
Feb 25, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 4,380,000 ordinary shares on 24 February 2026 from J.P. Morgan Securities at prices between 451.10p and 460.35p per share, with a volume-weighted average of 456.3529p. The bank will cancel all of these shares, reducing its issued share capital to 13,793,067,620 ordinary shares with voting rights and leaving no shares held in treasury.

The transaction contributes to a total of 33,961,750 shares repurchased since the buy-back began on 10 February 2026, at an aggregate volume-weighted average price of 471.0546p per share. This capital management move effectively returns cash to shareholders and is likely to enhance earnings per share, while also adjusting the share count used by investors and regulators for calculating ownership and disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Private Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Publishes Updated Base Prospectus for Debt Issuance Programme
Positive
Feb 24, 2026

Barclays PLC has published a new base prospectus for its Debt Issuance Programme, following approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. The document sets out the framework under which Barclays may issue debt securities in the future and has been made available for investors via the regulator’s national storage mechanism.

The updated prospectus underpins Barclays’ continued access to capital markets and supports its ability to raise funding efficiently as conditions evolve. By maintaining an approved and current issuance framework, the bank reinforces its funding flexibility and regulatory transparency for bond investors and other market participants.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Cancels Additional Shares as Buy-Back Programme Advances
Positive
Feb 24, 2026

Barclays has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 4.2 million ordinary shares on 23 February 2026 on the London Stock Exchange via J.P. Morgan Securities. The shares, bought at a volume-weighted average price of about 474.78p, will be cancelled, reducing the overall share count and potentially enhancing earnings per share for remaining investors.

Following this latest cancellation, Barclays’ issued share capital will comprise 13,797,098,387 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury. Since the buy-back began on 10 February 2026, the bank has acquired a total of 29,581,750 shares, signalling ongoing capital returns to shareholders and modestly altering the base for regulatory disclosure thresholds.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Advances Share Buy-Back With Further Share Cancellations
Positive
Feb 23, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued execution of its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 4,210,000 ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 475.2489 pence per share. All of these shares are to be cancelled, reducing the company’s share count and potentially enhancing earnings per share and capital efficiency for investors.

Following this latest cancellation, Barclays’ issued share capital will consist of 13,801,177,737 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury. Since the buy-back programme began on 10 February 2026, the bank has acquired a total of 25,381,750 shares, underscoring its ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders and fine-tuning its regulatory capital position.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Advances Buy-Back With Further Share Cancellation
Positive
Feb 20, 2026

Barclays PLC has repurchased 2,637,000 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange from J.P. Morgan Securities as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme and intends to cancel all of these shares. Following this latest transaction, the bank’s issued share capital will comprise 13,804,728,902 ordinary shares with voting rights, and since the buy-back began on 10 February 2026 it has acquired a total of 21,171,750 shares, a move that reduces share count and may enhance earnings per share for investors.

The company confirmed there are no ordinary shares held in treasury, clarifying the new share capital figure that shareholders should use for regulatory disclosure calculations under FCA transparency rules. By steadily executing the buy-back at an average price just above 472p per share, Barclays continues to signal confidence in its balance sheet strength and capital position while returning excess capital to shareholders through cancellation rather than retention of repurchased stock.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Discloses Share Purchase by Private Bank and Wealth Chief
Positive
Feb 19, 2026

Barclays PLC disclosed a share transaction by Sasha Wiggins, Chief Executive of Private Bank and Wealth Management, under regulatory rules governing dealings by senior managers. Wiggins acquired 21,428 ordinary shares in Barclays at £0.84 per share through the exercise of an option granted under the Barclays Group SAYE Share Option Scheme, a routine employee share ownership mechanism that modestly increases her equity stake and aligns her interests further with shareholders.

The transaction, executed on 18 February 2026 outside a trading venue, reflects the continued operation of Barclays’ long-standing save-as-you-earn share option plan for senior staff and employees. While the deal is relatively small in scale and does not signal a strategic shift, such disclosures are closely watched by investors as indicators of management confidence and as part of broader governance and remuneration transparency across the banking sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £580.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Cancels 2.59 Million Shares in Ongoing Buy-Back Programme
Positive
Feb 19, 2026

Barclays PLC has executed another tranche of its previously announced share buy-back, repurchasing 2,590,000 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at a volume-weighted average price of 484.7493p, with all acquired shares to be cancelled. Following this latest cancellation, Barclays’ issued share capital will stand at 13,806,789,556 ordinary shares with voting rights, and the bank has now bought a total of 18,534,750 shares since the programme began, modestly improving capital efficiency and slightly increasing the proportional ownership of remaining shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £479.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Advances Buy-Back With Further Share Cancellations
Positive
Feb 18, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued its share buy-back programme, purchasing 2,680,000 ordinary shares on 17 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 466.29p per share, with all acquired shares to be cancelled. Following this latest tranche, the bank’s issued share capital will be reduced to 13,808,683,472 ordinary shares with voting rights, and a total of 15,944,750 shares have been repurchased since the programme’s launch on 10 February 2026, tightening the share base and potentially enhancing earnings per share for investors.

The update confirms there are no ordinary shares held in treasury, meaning all repurchased stock directly reduces the number of shares outstanding. This structure clarifies the denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules, providing shareholders and market participants with an accurate basis to assess ownership levels and the impact of the ongoing capital return on Barclays’ equity structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £570.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
Barclays Cancels 3.23 Million Shares in Ongoing Buy-Back Programme
Positive
Feb 17, 2026

Barclays PLC has repurchased 3,230,000 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its previously announced share buy-back programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of about 464.33 pence per share and confirming that all of these shares will be cancelled. Following this latest cancellation, Barclays’ issued share capital will comprise 13,809,995,467 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, a reduction that marginally enhances earnings per share and adjusts the denominator used by investors for regulatory disclosure of significant shareholdings under U.K. transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £590.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels Additional Shares as Buyback Lifts Total Repurchases Above 10 Million
Positive
Feb 16, 2026

Barclays PLC has repurchased and cancelled 2,745,000 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing share buyback programme initiated on 10 February 2026. The transaction, executed via J.P. Morgan Securities plc, was completed at prices ranging between 444.95p and 466.55p per share, with a volume-weighted average of 454.5367p.

Following this cancellation, Barclays’ issued share capital stands at 13,812,537,211 ordinary shares with voting rights, and the bank holds no shares in treasury. Since the start of the programme, the group has bought back a total of 10,034,750 shares, a move that tightens its share base and may enhance earnings per share while updating the reference denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £590.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Directors Acquire Shares Under Fee-in-Stock Policy
Positive
Feb 13, 2026

Barclays has reported routine share acquisitions by its chairman and several non-executive directors under an existing fee-in-shares policy. On 11 February 2026, directors including Nigel Higgins, Brian Gilvary, Mary Francis, Dawn Fitzpatrick, Robert Berry and Sir John Kingman purchased ordinary shares at £4.808 each on the London Stock Exchange.

The transactions, disclosed in line with market abuse regulation, reflect the company’s practice of directing part of board fees into Barclays stock that must be held until a director leaves the board. This structure is designed to align board members’ financial interests more closely with those of shareholders and enhance governance transparency for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £590.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels Further Shares as Buy-back Shrinks Free Float
Positive
Feb 13, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued its recently announced share buy-back programme, purchasing 3,130,000 ordinary shares on 12 February 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities at a volume-weighted average price of 479.2691p, with all shares bought to be cancelled. Following this latest tranche, Barclays’ issued share capital will be reduced to 13,814,512,547 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, refining its capital structure, while the aggregate repurchases since 10 February now total 7,289,750 shares at an average price of 480.4403p, a move likely aimed at boosting capital efficiency and shareholder value through lower share count and potentially higher earnings per share.

The buy-back activity, conducted on the London Stock Exchange under the framework of the Market Abuse Regulation and FCA transparency rules, provides updated share count data for investors and other stakeholders required to monitor disclosure thresholds. By signalling ongoing capital returns through cancellations rather than holding shares in treasury, Barclays underscores confidence in its balance sheet and future profitability, which may support market sentiment and influence perceptions of its capital management discipline among regulators and equity investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £4.95 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Discloses Share Disposals by Senior Executives
Neutral
Feb 12, 2026

Barclays has disclosed equity transactions by two senior executives, in line with regulatory requirements on dealings by persons discharging managerial responsibilities. The transactions involved disposals of ordinary shares administered through Computershare Investor Services on the London Stock Exchange.

Craig Bright, Group Co-Chief Operating Officer and Co-CEO of Barclays Execution Services, disposed of 41,500 Barclays shares at £4.760 per share on 10 February 2026. Taalib Shaah, Group Chief Risk Officer, disposed of 15,200 shares at £4.864 per share on 11 February 2026, with both trades reflecting routine share administration activity rather than a stated change in corporate strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £4.95 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels 4.2 Million Shares Under Ongoing Buy-Back
Positive
Feb 12, 2026

Barclays PLC has repurchased 4,159,750 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange from J.P. Morgan Securities as part of the share buy-back programme announced on 10 February 2026. The shares were bought at prices ranging between 474.20p and 487.95p, with a volume-weighted average price of 481.3216p, and will all be cancelled.

Following the cancellation of these shares, Barclays’ issued share capital will stand at 13,816,534,357 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury. The updated share capital figure provides the new denominator for investors’ disclosure calculations under the UK’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, clarifying reporting thresholds for shareholders and other market participants.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £4.95 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Files 2025 Form 20-F and Offers Printed Financial Statements to Shareholders
Neutral
Feb 11, 2026

Barclays PLC has filed its 2025 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and made it available on its website, reinforcing regulatory transparency for its global investor base. The filing has also been submitted to the UK National Storage Mechanism, ensuring public access to the bank’s audited financial information for the year ended 31 December 2025.

The bank is offering shareholders, including holders of American Depositary Receipts, free printed copies of its 2025 audited financial statements upon request through its UK registrar Equiniti and U.S. Shareowner Services. This move supports investor relations by facilitating access to detailed financial disclosures across key markets, particularly for stakeholders who require or prefer physical documentation.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Hold with a £4.95 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
Barclays Launches £1bn Share Buy-back to Cut Share Capital
Positive
Feb 11, 2026

Barclays PLC has launched a new share buy-back programme of up to £1bn, starting 11 February 2026 and running until no later than 10 August 2026, with the explicit aim of reducing its share capital through the cancellation of repurchased ordinary shares. The bank has mandated J.P. Morgan Securities plc to execute on-market purchases independently within pre-set regulatory and shareholder-authorised parameters, with a maximum potential repurchase of about 1.07 billion shares, underscoring continued capital return to shareholders following two sizeable buy-backs completed in 2025 and early 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £530.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Publishes Audited 2025 Results and Details Performance Metrics
Positive
Feb 10, 2026

Barclays PLC has published its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, detailing performance across its UK retail and corporate banking, private banking and wealth management, investment banking and US consumer banking divisions. The release also outlines risk management, capital and treasury positions, remuneration, and the use of non‑IFRS performance measures that management believes better reflect underlying business performance.

The bank confirms that the 2025 statutory accounts carry an unmodified audit report and will be filed with UK authorities and furnished to the U.S. SEC on Form 6‑K, reinforcing regulatory transparency for global investors. Barclays also signals it will continue regular engagement with debt and equity investors worldwide to discuss these results and broader strategic and risk topics, underlining its ongoing focus on disclosure, comparability of metrics and active capital markets presence.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £559.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Publishes 2025 Annual and Pillar 3 Reports Ahead of 2026 AGM
Neutral
Feb 10, 2026

Barclays has released its 2025 Annual Report and Pillar 3 Report, making both documents available through the National Storage Mechanism and the bank’s investor relations website for regulatory inspection and investor review. The 2025 Annual Report will also be mailed in paper form to shareholders who have opted in, underscoring the bank’s compliance with disclosure rules and its ongoing engagement with investors ahead of the 2026 Annual General Meeting.

The publication of these reports provides detailed information on Barclays’ financial condition, risk profile and governance for stakeholders, supporting transparency in line with market regulations and listing requirements. By formally submitting these documents under the disclosure guidance rules, Barclays reinforces its adherence to regulatory standards and facilitates informed decision-making among shareholders and market participants.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £559.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Executive/Board Changes
Barclays Announces Board Changes as Mary Francis CBE to Retire in May 2026
Neutral
Feb 6, 2026

Barclays has announced that Mary Francis CBE will retire as a non-executive director of both Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC, step down from the Barclays Board Remuneration and Sustainability Committees, and relinquish her role as Chair of the Barclays Bank PLC Board Remuneration Committee, all with effect from 6 May 2026. The board praised her nearly decade-long contribution, including her role as Consumer Duty Champion at Barclays Bank PLC, and signalled an impending leadership transition in remuneration oversight, noting that a separate announcement will follow to confirm her successor, a move that underscores ongoing governance and board refreshment at the bank.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £559.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
Barclays Adds Over 7.1 Million Shares to London Listing
Neutral
Feb 2, 2026

Barclays PLC has admitted 7,127,204 additional ordinary shares to trading on the Main Market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange, bringing the total number of shares admitted to trading to 13,815,647,298. The newly admitted shares, which are fully fungible with the existing stock and relate to activity between 1 January and 31 January 2026, marginally expand Barclays’ equity base and free float, a routine step that may reflect ongoing employee share schemes, capital management, or other corporate purposes without indicating any immediate change to its strategic positioning.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £542.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Confirms Total Voting Share Capital of 13.8 Billion Shares
Neutral
Feb 2, 2026

Barclays PLC has announced that, as of 31 January 2026, its issued share capital comprises 13,815,647,298 ordinary shares, all of which carry voting rights and none of which are held in treasury. This updated share count figure serves as the key denominator for shareholders and other market participants when assessing whether they must disclose holdings or changes in holdings under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, reinforcing transparency around significant shareholdings in the bank.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £542.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Barclays Completes £500m Share Buy-Back, Cuts Share Count to 13.8bn
Positive
Feb 2, 2026

Barclays PLC has executed a further purchase and cancellation of 1,932,579 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing share buy-back activity, at a volume-weighted average price of 487.5669 pence per share. Following this latest cancellation, Barclays’ issued share capital now stands at 13,815,647,298 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, a figure that will be used by investors and other stakeholders for regulatory disclosure thresholds. The bank also confirmed the completion of the share buy-back programme it launched on 23 October 2025, under which it has repurchased and cancelled a total of 107,319,865 ordinary shares at an average price of 465.8970 pence, returning around £500 million to shareholders and marginally enhancing earnings per share by reducing the share count.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £542.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels Further Shares as Buy-Back Programme Tops 105 Million
Positive
Jan 30, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued its ongoing share buy-back programme, repurchasing 3,517,483 ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets Limited, at a volume-weighted average price of 483.3002 pence per share, with all of these shares to be cancelled. Following cancellation, Barclays’ issued share capital will comprise 13,817,148,746 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, a figure that will serve as the new denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds, while the bank has now bought back a total of 105,387,286 shares since the buy-back began in October 2025, signalling continued capital return to shareholders and a reduction in share count that may enhance earnings per share over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £535.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Continues Share Buy-Back, Cancels Over 3.5 Million Shares
Positive
Jan 29, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued its ongoing share buy-back programme, repurchasing 3,509,109 ordinary shares on 28 January 2026 on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets Limited, at prices ranging between 480.65p and 490.30p per share and a volume-weighted average price of 484.4534p. The bank intends to cancel all of these shares, reducing its issued share capital to 13,820,303,675 ordinary shares with voting rights and leaving no shares held in treasury, a change that affects the denominator used by shareholders to calculate disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules; in total, since launching the buy-back in October 2025, Barclays has repurchased 101,869,803 shares, signalling an ongoing capital return to shareholders and a tightening of its equity base.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £535.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels Further Shares as Buy-Back Programme Tops 98 Million
Positive
Jan 28, 2026

Barclays has continued its ongoing share buy-back programme by repurchasing 3,482,092 ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 from Citigroup Global Markets at a volume-weighted average price of 488.2124p per share, with all of these shares to be cancelled. Following this latest transaction, Barclays’ issued share capital will comprise 13,823,349,667 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, giving shareholders an updated denominator for regulatory disclosure purposes, while the aggregate number of shares repurchased since the buy-back began in October 2025 has reached 98,360,694 shares at an average price of 464.1868p, signalling continued capital return to investors and a reduction in share count that may enhance earnings per share over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £546.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels Additional Shares as Buy-Back Programme Reaches Nearly 95 Million Shares
Positive
Jan 27, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 2,490,976 ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 at prices between 480.35p and 484.00p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 481.7389p. The bank will cancel all of these shares, reducing its issued share capital to 13,826,224,680 ordinary shares with voting rights and leaving no shares held in treasury, a change that affects the denominator used by shareholders and other investors when calculating disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules; in total, since the October 2025 launch of the programme, Barclays has bought back 94,878,602 shares at an average price of 463.3051p, further consolidating its capital base and potentially enhancing earnings per share for remaining shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £536.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Barclays Continues Buy-Back, Cancels Over 3.5 Million Shares
Positive
Jan 26, 2026

Barclays PLC has repurchased and will cancel 3,516,385 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme launched in October 2025, paying a volume-weighted average price of 483.4509 pence per share. Following this latest transaction, Barclays’ issued share capital will comprise 13,828,352,380 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, and the bank has now bought back a total of 92,387,626 shares under the programme, tightening its share base and potentially enhancing earnings per share while providing updated capital figures for investors’ regulatory disclosure calculations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £536.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Continues Share Buy-Back, Cancels Additional 2.5 Million Shares
Positive
Jan 23, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued its ongoing share buy-back programme, repurchasing 2,467,332 ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets at a volume-weighted average price of 486.3552p per share. The bank plans to cancel all of these shares, reducing its issued share capital to 13,831,397,767 ordinary shares with voting rights and providing an updated denominator for investors’ regulatory disclosure calculations; in total, since launching the programme on 23 October 2025, Barclays has bought back 88,871,241 shares at an average price of 461.9913p, underscoring its ongoing capital-return strategy and potential support for earnings per share.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £530.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Advances Share Buy-Back With Further Cancellation of Ordinary Shares
Positive
Jan 22, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued its share buy-back programme by purchasing and cancelling 2,522,940 ordinary shares on 21 January 2026 on the London Stock Exchange, at a volume-weighted average price of 475.0654p per share. Following this transaction, Barclays’ issued share capital will consist of 13,833,671,348 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, a figure that will be used by investors for regulatory disclosure thresholds, while the ongoing buy-back—now totalling 86,403,909 shares repurchased since October 2025—effectively reduces the bank’s share count and can enhance earnings per share and capital management metrics for shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £530.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Continues Share Buy-Back, Cancels Further 2.5 Million Shares
Positive
Jan 21, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued its share buy-back programme, purchasing 2,504,922 ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation, at a volume-weighted average price of 478.7390p per share. Following this latest transaction, Barclays’ issued share capital will be reduced to 13,835,850,219 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, a move that tightens the share base and can enhance earnings per share and capital return metrics for investors; in aggregate since the start of the programme in October 2025, the bank has bought back 83,880,969 shares, underscoring its ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders and managing its capital structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £535.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels Additional Shares as Buy-Back Programme Passes 81 Million Mark
Positive
Jan 20, 2026

Barclays PLC has repurchased 2,078,625 of its 25 pence ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets Limited as part of the ongoing share buy-back programme launched in October 2025, and intends to cancel all of these shares. Following this latest cancellation, Barclays’ issued share capital will stand at 13,837,973,110 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, a reduction that supports capital return to shareholders and may enhance earnings per share; in aggregate, the bank has bought back 81,376,047 shares since the start of the programme at a volume-weighted average price of 460.3317p, providing investors with clearer visibility on the evolving share base and regulatory disclosure thresholds.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £545.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Cancels Further Shares Under Ongoing Buy-Back Programme
Positive
Jan 19, 2026

Barclays PLC has repurchased and will cancel 2,060,078 of its ordinary shares as part of the share buy-back programme launched in October 2025, paying a volume-weighted average price of 485.4187p per share in the latest transaction. Following this cancellation, Barclays’ issued share capital will stand at 13,839,850,620 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, with a total of 79,297,422 shares now bought back under the programme, a move that reduces share count and may enhance earnings per share while clarifying the denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £545.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Cancels Further Shares as Buy-Back Programme Reaches 77 Million Shares
Positive
Jan 16, 2026

Barclays PLC has repurchased and will cancel 2,065,985 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of the share buy-back programme launched in October 2025, with purchase prices on 15 January 2026 ranging between 479.55p and 487.30p and a volume-weighted average of 484.03p. Following this latest tranche, Barclays’ issued share capital will comprise 13,841,445,552 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, and the bank has now bought back a total of 77,237,344 shares under the programme, a capital-management move that reduces the share count and may enhance earnings per share while providing a new reference figure for investors’ regulatory disclosure calculations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £535.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels Further Shares as Buy-Back Programme Reduces Share Capital
Positive
Jan 15, 2026

Barclays PLC has repurchased and cancelled 3,545,144 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme that began in October 2025, paying a volume-weighted average price of 479.5291p per share. Following this latest tranche of buy-backs, Barclays’ issued share capital now stands at 13,843,359,135 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, a reduction that tightens the share base, can enhance earnings per share, and provides shareholders and other market participants with an updated denominator for regulatory disclosure and transparency calculations under FCA rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £532.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Advances Buy-back with New Share Repurchase and Cancellation
Positive
Jan 14, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 3,549,207 ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets Limited at a volume-weighted average price of 478.9802p per share, with all of these shares to be cancelled. Following this latest tranche, Barclays’ issued share capital will be reduced to 13,846,723,033 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, and the bank has now bought back a total of 71,626,215 shares since the programme began in October 2025, a move that tightens its share base and may enhance earnings per share while providing investors with an updated denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £560.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels Further Shares as Buy-back Programme Reaches 68 Million Repurchased
Positive
Jan 13, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued executing its share buy-back programme, repurchasing 2,544,993 ordinary shares on 12 January 2026 on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets Limited, at a volume-weighted average price of 471.5139 pence per share, with all repurchased shares to be cancelled. Following this latest cancellation, Barclays’ issued share capital will comprise 13,850,049,563 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, and since the buy-back began on 23 October 2025 the bank has acquired a total of 68,077,008 shares, a move that reduces share count and may enhance earnings per share while clarifying the denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £560.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels Further Shares as Buy-Back Shrinks Share Capital
Positive
Jan 12, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued its ongoing share buy-back programme by purchasing and cancelling 2,479,296 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 on the London Stock Exchange, at a volume-weighted average price of 484.0082 pence per share. Following this latest tranche, Barclays’ issued share capital stands at 13,852,430,837 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, and the bank has now acquired a total of 65,532,015 shares since the buy-back began in October 2025, a move that reduces share count and can enhance earnings per share while providing updated reference figures for shareholders’ disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £560.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Continues Buy-back, Cancels Over 2 Million Shares
Positive
Jan 9, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued its ongoing share buy-back programme, repurchasing 2,069,387 ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 from Citigroup Global Markets at prices between 477.8p and 485.2p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 483.2347p, and intends to cancel all of these shares. Following this latest tranche, Barclays’ issued share capital will be reduced to 13,854,533,650 ordinary shares with voting rights, and the bank has now bought a total of 63,052,719 shares since the programme began in October 2025, a move that tightens its share base and may enhance earnings per share while providing shareholders with a clearer denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £560.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing Changes
Barclays to Redeem €1 Billion Senior Callable Notes Early and Cancel Listing
Neutral
Jan 8, 2026

Barclays PLC has notified investors that it will fully redeem its EUR 1 billion 2.885% Fixed Rate Resetting Senior Callable Notes due January 2027 on 31 January 2026, exercising its call option one year before maturity. The notes will be redeemed at par plus accrued interest up to, but excluding, the optional redemption date, with payment to be made on 2 February 2026 due to the date adjustment for a non-business day, and the notes will then be delisted from the FCA’s Official List and the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, reflecting Barclays’ active management of its funding profile and outstanding wholesale debt instruments.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £560.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Advances Buy-back with Further Share Cancellation
Positive
Jan 8, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 2,074,728 ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets Limited at a volume-weighted average price of 481.9911 pence per share, with all of these shares to be cancelled. Following this latest tranche, Barclays’ issued share capital will be reduced to 13,855,749,717 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, while the bank has now bought back a total of 60,983,332 shares since the programme began in October 2025, a move that tightens the share count and may enhance earnings per share and capital management metrics for shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £560.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels Further Shares as Buy-Back Programme Passes 58.9 Million Mark
Positive
Jan 7, 2026

Barclays PLC has continued its previously announced share buy-back programme, repurchasing 2,454,192 ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 from Citigroup Global Markets Limited on the London Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of 488.9595p per share, with all repurchased shares to be cancelled. Following this latest tranche, Barclays’ issued share capital will be reduced to 13,857,687,312 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, and since the buy-back began in October 2025 the bank has bought a total of 58,908,604 shares, a move that tightens its share base and may enhance earnings per share while affecting shareholder disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £560.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
Barclays Cancels Further Shares Under Ongoing Buy-Back Programme
Positive
Jan 6, 2026

Barclays has continued executing its share buy-back programme announced in October 2025 by repurchasing 3,507,890 ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 from Citigroup Global Markets Limited, at a volume-weighted average price of 484.6217 pence per share, for immediate cancellation. Following this latest tranche, Barclays’ issued share capital will consist of 13,859,651,183 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, with total purchases under the current buy-back now reaching 56,454,412 shares, a move that reduces share count, can enhance earnings per share, and signals continued capital return to shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £515.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock Buyback
Barclays Cancels Further Shares Under Ongoing Buy-back Programme
Positive
Jan 5, 2026

Barclays has bought back 1,875,020 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange, at a volume-weighted average price of 479.9947 pence per share, and intends to cancel all of them as part of the share repurchase programme launched in October 2025. Following this latest tranche, Barclays’ issued share capital will comprise 13,862,959,776 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, and the bank has now repurchased a total of 52,946,522 shares under the current programme, a move that reduces share count and may enhance earnings per share while providing a new reference denominator for investors reporting holdings under UK disclosure rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £515.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Confirms Total Voting Share Capital at Year-End 2025
Neutral
Jan 2, 2026

Barclays PLC has reported that, as of 31 December 2025, its issued share capital comprises 13,864,768,457 ordinary shares, all of which carry voting rights and none of which are held in treasury. The disclosed share count provides the official denominator for investors and other obligated parties to calculate whether they must notify holdings or changes in their interests in Barclays under the UK’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance and transparency in the bank’s shareholder reporting.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £515.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Cancels Further Shares as Buy-Back Programme Reaches 51 Million Shares
Positive
Dec 31, 2025

Barclays PLC has continued its previously announced share buy-back programme by repurchasing 1,893,273 ordinary shares on 30 December 2025 from Citigroup Global Markets Limited, at prices ranging between 471.05p and 477.30p per share, with a volume-weighted average of 475.3675p, and intends to cancel all of these shares. Following this latest transaction, Barclays’ issued share capital will comprise 13,864,674,344 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, providing a new reference figure for regulatory disclosure thresholds, while the bank has now bought back a total of 51,071,502 shares since the programme began in October at an average price of 447.6072p, underscoring its ongoing capital management and shareholder-return strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £515.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Reduces Share Count Further with Ongoing Buy-Back on London Market
Positive
Dec 30, 2025

Barclays PLC has continued executing its previously announced share buy-back programme with the repurchase and planned cancellation of 1,910,968 ordinary shares on 29 December 2025, at a volume-weighted average price of 470.9657p per share. Once these shares are cancelled, Barclays’ issued share capital will comprise 13,866,507,141 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, a structure that affects the denominator used by shareholders for regulatory disclosure thresholds, while the bank has now repurchased a total of 49,178,229 shares since the buy-back began in October, signalling ongoing capital return to investors and a tighter share count that can enhance earnings per share over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £515.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Cancels Further Shares as Buy-Back Programme Reaches 47 Million Shares
Positive
Dec 24, 2025

Barclays PLC has repurchased and will cancel 1,919,782 ordinary shares as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 468.8032 pence per share in the latest transaction executed via Citigroup Global Markets on the London Stock Exchange. Following cancellation, Barclays’ issued share capital will consist of 13,868,285,913 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares, a reduction that slightly enhances earnings per share and may signal management’s confidence in the bank’s valuation, while also updating the share-count denominator used by investors for regulatory disclosure calculations; in total, since the buy-back began on 23 October 2025, the bank has repurchased 47,267,261 shares at an average price of 445.5510 pence.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £515.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Barclays Cancels Further Shares as Buy-Back Programme Reaches 45.3 Million
Positive
Dec 23, 2025

Barclays PLC has continued its share buy-back programme, purchasing 1,604,828 ordinary shares on 22 December 2025 on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets Limited at a volume-weighted average price of 467.3397p per share, with all repurchased shares to be cancelled. Following this latest transaction, Barclays’ issued share capital will stand at 13,870,070,480 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, and since the buy-back programme began on 23 October 2025 the bank has acquired a total of 45,347,479 shares, a move that reduces share count, can enhance earnings per share, and provides investors with clearer parameters for regulatory disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £515.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Barclays Cancels New Tranche of Shares Under Ongoing Buy-Back Programme
Positive
Dec 22, 2025

Barclays PLC has continued its ongoing share buy-back programme, repurchasing 2,139,570 ordinary shares on 19 December 2025 on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets Limited, at prices ranging between 465.25p and 470.10p per share, for cancellation. Following this latest tranche, Barclays’ issued share capital will be reduced to 13,871,583,355 ordinary shares with voting rights and no shares held in treasury, providing a new denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds, and the bank has now bought back a total of 43,742,651 shares since the programme began in October 2025, a move that underscores its focus on capital return and may enhance earnings per share for existing shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £515.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

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