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An announcement from Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ) is now available.
Barclays PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 2,247,913 of its ordinary shares from Citigroup Global Markets Limited as part of its ongoing buy-back program. This move is part of a larger strategy initiated on 30 July 2025, with the company having repurchased a total of 118,778,841 shares to date. The cancellation of these shares will reduce the company’s issued share capital to 14,010,632,407 ordinary shares, potentially impacting shareholder calculations under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £5.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:BARC Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:BARC is a Outperform.
Barclays’ strong financial performance and positive earnings call sentiment are the most significant factors driving the score. The technical analysis supports a bullish outlook, while the valuation suggests the stock is attractively priced. Despite some cash flow volatility and external challenges, the overall outlook remains positive.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:BARC stock, click here.
More about Barclays
Barclays PLC is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, investment banking, wealth management, and investment management services. The company operates primarily in the UK and US, with a focus on delivering a comprehensive range of financial products and services to individual and institutional clients.
Average Trading Volume: 33,668,180
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £53.41B
See more insights into BARC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.