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BARC Stock Chart & Stats
496.25 p
10.10 p(1.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
496.25 p
10.10 p(1.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range353.55 p - 554.10 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.88M
Average Volume (3M)37.29M
Market Cap
£64.88B
Enterprise Value-164.31K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£426.40B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£136.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.2
Beta1.68
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.33%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.33
Shares Outstanding13,441,074,000
10 Day Avg. Volume29,741,895
30 Day Avg. Volume37,288,759
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.49
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
£585.56Price Target Upside18.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)£31.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Franchise GrowthBarclays combines UK banking, US consumer finance and investment banking, reducing reliance on one revenue stream. Broad-based Q2 growth and strong UK corporate, markets and advisory activity support a durable earnings platform.
Improving Operating EfficiencyEfficiency gains are improving operating leverage while management targets a high-50s cost-to-income ratio in 2026 and low-50s by 2028. This provides a multi-year pathway for margin resilience and stronger returns.
Strong Capital And LiquidityRobust capital and liquidity metrics provide resilience and support continued lending, investment and shareholder distributions. The CET1 buffer and funding ratios strengthen Barclays’ ability to absorb stress while executing its growth plan.
Bears Say
Elevated Balance-sheet LeverageHigher leverage increases sensitivity to credit losses, funding costs and weaker asset values. Although equity has grown, the rising debt-to-equity profile can constrain flexibility and amplify earnings volatility if conditions tighten.
Credit-loss ExposureExpected losses near the upper end of the through-cycle range could absorb more revenue and limit profit conversion. Barclays’ consumer, mortgage and business lending exposure leaves earnings sensitive to borrower stress and macroeconomic deterioration.
Margin And Regulatory PressureCompetitive deposit and mortgage pricing can pressure banking spreads, while heavy reliance on the structural hedge makes future NII growth dependent on asset-income momentum. Higher regulatory RWAs could also raise capital demands and reduce returns.
Barclays News
BARC FAQ
What was Barclays PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Barclays PLC lowest share price was 353.55 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 £64.88B.
When is Barclays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Barclays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Barclays PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Barclays PLC released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported 0.167 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.153 p by 0.014 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 5.9 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.33%. See more information on Barclays PLC dividends here
What is Barclays PLC’s EPS estimate?
Barclays PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.12.
How many shares outstanding does Barclays PLC have?
Barclays PLC has 13,441,074,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Barclays PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Barclays PLC reported an EPS of 0.167 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.153 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.789%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Barclays PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BARC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Barclays Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£585.56 (18.00% Upside)
£585.56 (18.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:BARC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £10.5M 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
39.35%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Barclays PLC
Barclays PLC, a global financial services provider operating through its subsidiaries, delivers a comprehensive array of financial products and services across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The institution's operations are divided into two main segments: Barclays UK and Barclays International. Its diverse offerings encompass retail banking, credit card services, wholesale banking, investment banking, wealth management, and investment management. Furthermore, the company actively participates in securities trading and is a significant issuer of credit cards. Established in 1690, the firm was formerly known as Barclays Bank Limited, adopting its current name, Barclays PLC, in January 1985. Its corporate headquarters are located in London, United Kingdom.
BARC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
585.56 p
▲(18.00% Upside)










