tiprankstipranks
Trending News
More News >
Advertisement
Advertisement

Barclays Executes Share Buy-Back to Optimize Capital Structure

Story Highlights
Barclays Executes Share Buy-Back to Optimize Capital Structure

Elevate Your Investing Strategy:

  • Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 55% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence.

Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ) has issued an update.

Barclays PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 4,177,844 of its ordinary shares as part of a buy-back program initiated on 30 July 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy to optimize its capital structure, with the total share buy-back reaching 138,009,420 shares at an average price of 371.8286p per share, potentially impacting shareholder value and market perception.

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 banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management. The company operates in over 40 countries and is known for its focus on providing comprehensive financial solutions to its clients.

Average Trading Volume: 33,322,083

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £53.49B

See more insights into BARC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue

Looking for investment ideas? Subscribe to our Smart Investor newsletter for weekly expert stock picks!
Get real-time notifications on news & analysis, curated for your stock watchlist. Download the TipRanks app today! Get the App
1