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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)38.27M
Market Cap
£57.34B
Enterprise Value-164.31B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£426.40B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£136.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.8
Beta1.70
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.33
Shares Outstanding13,366,146,000
10 Day Avg. Volume36,653,743
30 Day Avg. Volume38,269,899
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
£592.00Price Target Upside19.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)0.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)£31.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Upgraded Earnings Outlook And Profit GrowthThe upgraded 2026 income outlook, alongside Q2 income growth and more than 30% profit-before-tax growth, indicates broad-based earnings momentum. A higher revenue base can support investment and capital generation over the next several quarters, although delivery remains dependent on franchise performance.
Strong U.K. Franchise PerformanceStrong returns across the U.K. businesses and double-digit corporate lending growth show that Barclays has valuable domestic franchises with substantial customer reach. This provides a durable earnings base that complements markets activity and supports resilience when transaction volumes fluctuate.
Robust Capital, Liquidity And Funding PositionStrong CET1, liquidity and funding ratios provide meaningful capacity to absorb credit or market stress while continuing planned distributions. The year-on-year increase in tangible net asset value and capital generation also indicate that growth is being accompanied by balance-sheet reinforcement.
Bears Say
Elevated And Rising LeverageDebt at roughly 2.8 times equity and rising versus 2023–2024 makes the group more sensitive to tighter conditions. Higher leverage can constrain balance-sheet flexibility and amplify the impact of adverse conditions, even though equity has grown steadily.
Loan-loss PressureThe current impairment charge and guidance near the top of the expected loss range point to a meaningful credit-cost burden. Persistently elevated impairments would reduce earnings and capital available for growth or distributions, particularly if borrower performance deteriorates.
U.K. Margin And Deposit CompetitionCompetitive ISA pricing, mortgage maturities and deposit competition are already causing slight U.K. product-margin compression. Sustained pricing pressure could limit net interest income growth and weaken the durability of returns despite strong franchise performance.
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 £57.34B.
When is Barclays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Barclays PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 10 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 2.68%. 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 13,366,146,000 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:
£592.00 (19.29% Upside)
£592.00 (19.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:BARC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £8.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.24%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
592.00 p
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