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- symbol BCS
- Rev/Share 7.7724
- Book/Share 21.8848
- PB 0.8763
- Debt/Equity 1.8848
- CurrentRatio 0.797
- ROIC -0.0087
- MktCap 67913185094.1544
- FreeCF/Share 0.0
- PFCF 0.0
- PE 9.6857
- Debt/Assets 0.0884
- DivYield 0.0169
- ROE 0.0925
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | BCS | Citigroup | Buy | Neutral | -- | -- | July 18, 2025 |
| Upgrade | BCS | Exane BNP Paribas | Neutral | Outperform | -- | -- | March 4, 2025 |
| Initiation | BCS | Goldman | -- | Buy | -- | -- | Oct. 8, 2024 |
| Initiation | BCS | Kepler | -- | Buy | -- | -- | Sept. 5, 2024 |
News
HSBC vs. Barclays: Which Global Bank is Better Positioned for 2026?
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HSBC's Asia-focused revamp and Barclays' U.S. consumer push set the stage for a 2026 showdown between global banking giants. Let's find out which one to buy.
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Barclays tipped as bright outlook seen for investment banks in 2026
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
After a bumper 2025, European investment banks are entering 2026 in their strongest position in over a decade, according to a fresh sector outlook from broker Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, which has Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) as one of its top picks. Analysts expect solid earnings growth of 11% this year, driven by improving investment banking activity and lower provisions, while trading remains elevated by historical standards.
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Can robotaxis drive a $42bn US booze boom? Barclays thinks so
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
As the likes of Uber, Tesla and Waymo ramp up wave upon wave of new autonomous vehicles across US cities, the real disruption won't be limited to transport but could also allow more Americans to chug more beer and cocktails, analysts at Barclays predict. The crux of the argument is that car use in the US is higher, and so if people are using robotaxis instead of driving, social drinking becomes safer, more convenient and more frequent.
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Market thinks Fed needs to cut to keep economy going, says Barclays' Jason Goldberg
Published: December 10, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Jason Goldberg, Barclays senior equity analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss how the Fed's rate path will impact the financials sector.
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UBS stays bullish on European banks
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
UBS has reiterated its positive stance on the sector going into 2026 and kept Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) on its list of top buy-rated names, arguing that the backdrop for banks remains supportive and that the market is still underestimating the potential uplift from artificial intelligence. The broker said 2025 had been “strong” for European banks, with earnings upgraded 10%, dividends and buybacks lifting the yield to 9% and valuations re-rating by more than two price-to-earnings points.
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Unilever set for growth breakthrough after ice cream scoop-out, says Barclays
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Unilever PLC (LSE:ULVR) is entering what analysts at Barclays and JPMorgan believe is a game-changing period after scooping out its ice cream arm. "We believe 2026 will be Unilever's inflection point," said Barclays, predicting a year when the Marmite, Hellmann's, Comfort and Domestos maker will "prove its volume muscle".
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Barclays Explores Evelyn Partners Deal in Push into Affluent Clients
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
BCS weighs a takeover of Evelyn Partners as it accelerates growth in wealth management and targets millions of affluent UK clients.
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Exclusive: Barclays explores bid for British wealth manager Evelyn, sources say
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Barclays has been exploring a potential acquisition of Evelyn Partners, one of Britain's largest wealth managers, and is expected to place a bid next week, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Barclays Shares Surge 68.4% YTD: How to Play the Stock Now
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
BCS stock's 68.4% YTD surge, driven by bold streamlining moves and solid capital returns, fuels momentum. Is this the right time to buy?
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UK banks show quiet strength as lending picks up
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
After a surprisingly upbeat earnings season, the latest Bank of England data suggest the good news for UK lenders has some staying power. UBS analysts Jason Napier and Sanjena Dadawala note that September's figures point to accelerating loan growth and a healthier deposit mix, reinforcing the improving trend already visible in third-quarter results.
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Barclays' quiet rerating gathers pace
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) has been the wallflower of the UK banking sector for years, but Deutsche Bank thinks it's time investors took another look. Analyst Robert Noble has lifted his price target from 380p to 480p and kept a “buy” rating, arguing that the market still undervalues the bank's progress.
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Barclays gives its US consumer arm a shot of confidence with Best Egg deal
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
It has been a while since Barclays PLC's (LSE:BARC) American consumer business offered much to get excited about. But in the space of a week, the bank has changed the tone.
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Barclays Buys Best Egg to Crack US Consumer Loan Market
Published: October 28, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive
Barclays' consumer banking unit in the United States is set to acquire personal loan platform Best Egg. The $800 million deal between Barclays U.S. Consumer Bank (USCB) and the startup is set to be completed next year in the second quarter, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 28) press release.
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Buyback Accelerators: 3 Stocks Boosting Capacity & Spending Speed
Published: October 28, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Adding new buyback capacity is great, but it doesn't always mean that the pace of a company's buyback spending will increase. This latter action is particularly relevant, as it means a firm is increasing the speed at which it is delivering buyback benefits.
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BT and Barclays tipped as 'major multiyear rebound' in M&A activity seen
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Momentum in UK and European dealmaking is expected to accelerate in what Morgan Stanley analysts believe will be a "multi-year global M&A rebound", where mining, telecoms and defence sectors are seen as most likely to benefit. European corporate merger and acquisition activity is up around 5% this year compared to last, the bank said in its latest global M&A analysis, with deal volume up 43% when including private equity and venture capital purchases.
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Barclays better than expected quarter boosted investor confidence - analyst
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Deutsche Bank described Barclays PLC's (LSE:BARC) third-quarter results as “slightly better than expected”, highlighting that a surprise £500 million buyback and move to quarterly distributions as “helpful confidence indicators” of the bank's underlying capital generation. It reckons the quarter represented a modest but meaningful step toward sustained shareholder confidence.
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Barclays PLC (BCS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 22, 2025 4:30 AM EDT Company Participants Coimbatore Venkatakrishnan - Group CEO & Executive Director Angela Cross - Group Finance Director & Executive Director Conference Call Participants Guy Stebbings - BNP Paribas Exane, Research Division Jason Napier - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Christopher Cant - Bernstein Autonomous LLP Robert Noble - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division Nicolas Payen - Kepler Cheuvreux, Research Division Jonathan Richard Pierce - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Amit Goel - Mediobanca - Banca di credito finanziario S.p.A., Research Division Pui Mong - BofA Securities, Research Division …
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Barclays Q3 Earnings Dip Y/Y as Costs, Credit Impairment Charges Rise
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
BCS' Q3 profit slips 6.8% y/y as rising costs and higher credit impairment charges offset solid revenue growth.
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Here's Why Barclays (BCS) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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AI spending looks impressive but it's probably the peak, says Barclays' Jonathan Millar
Published: October 15, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Jonathan Millar, Barclays senior economist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Barclays' view on AI capital expenditures, a potential break even point and much more.
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Is Barclays Still A Value Play Ahead Of Q3 2025 Earnings?
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Barclays PLC maintains strong operating momentum, outperforming the market and peers, with shares up over 18% including dividends. BCS's revenue growth, cost control, and manageable credit costs support robust profitability, though H2 2025 may see softer results due to cyclical factors. The bank remains well-capitalized, continues substantial capital returns, but its dividend yield is less attractive compared to other European banks.
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Are Investors Undervaluing Barclays (BCS) Right Now?
Published: October 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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AI boom comparison to dot-com bubble is overblown, says Barclays' Krishna
Published: September 30, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
CNBC's “The Exchange” team discusses the AI trade and technology sector outlook amid speculation of a market bubble with Venu Krishna, head of U.S. equity strategy at Barclays.
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Here's Why Barclays (BCS) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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HSBC vs. BCS: Which Foreign Bank Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
HSBC's Asia-focused strategy and Barclays' cost cuts set the stage for a portfolio showdown between two London banking giants.
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Nvidia's stock can soar 35% more, Barclays says. Why AI spending estimates now seem less ‘outlandish.
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive
The wave of AI data-center announcements in recent months has Barclays analysts feeling more positive about Nvidia and other AI chip names as they see the AI infrastructure market reaching $2 trillion and beyond.
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Why Barclays (BCS) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Big banks should all benefit from a more conducive economic backdrop, says Barclays' Jason Goldberg
Published: September 17, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Jason Goldberg, Barclays senior equity analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the financial sector, impact of the Fed's rate-cut cycle on the sector, and more.
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Barclays PLC (BCS) Presents at Bank of America 30th Annual Financials CEO Conference 2025 Transcript
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS ) Bank of America 30th Annual Financials CEO Conference 2025 September 17, 2025 3:45 AM EDT Company Participants Angela Cross - Group Finance Director & Executive Director Conference Call Participants Pui Mong - BofA Securities, Research Division Presentation Pui Mong BofA Securities, Research Division I am Perlie Mong. I am the UK Banks analyst here at Bank of America.
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Barclays Touches 52-Week High: How to Approach the Stock Now?
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
BCS hits a 52-week high with a 58.4% YTD jump, fueled by streamlining, cost cuts and strong capital returns.
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About Barclays PLC (BCS)
- IPO Date 1986-09-09
- Website https://home.barclays
- Industry Banks - Diversified
- CEO Coimbatore Sundararajan Venkatakrishnan
- Employees 93000