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Barclays (BARC) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 221.25
-0.80 (-0.36%)
(As of 05:20 AM ET)
Today's Range
221
222.75
50-Day Range
201
224.35
52-Week Range
128.12
226.20
Volume
96.33 million shs
Average Volume
60.36 million shs
Market Capitalization
£33.08 billion
P/E Ratio
850.96
Dividend Yield
3.62%
Price Target
GBX 276

Barclays MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.14 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
24.6% Upside
GBX 276 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.45
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.47mentions of Barclays in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
£10.84 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.58 out of 5 stars

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About Barclays Stock (LON:BARC)

Barclays PLC is a long-storied financial institution with its roots dating back to two goldsmith bankers in the City of London in 1690. Founders John Freame and Thomas Gould were Quakers and instrumental in funding the exploration and colonization of the New World.

James Barclay, at the request of the founders’ sons, became a partner in the company in 1736 and it took his name shortly after. The company grew until 1896 when 12 of Britain’s largest banks joined forces to form a joint stock company called Barclay’s & Co. That entity existed until 1971 when it changed its name to Barclays Bank International. The company took on its iconic coat of arms featuring an eagle and three crowns was adopted in 1937.

Along the way, the company made many advances in modern banking including the world’s first cash dispensing machine. The machine was put in place in the Enfield Town branch and worked with a paper check system. Another was the adoption of “personal bankers” in the late 1970s, an innovation that has been copied across the financial industry, and the UK's first bank cards in the 1980s. Then, in 1985, Barclay’s began to merge some of its branches and the parent company became the holding company we know and trade today.

Today, Barclays is headquartered in London but has operations in more than 40 countries. The company is listed on the London Stock exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. It is a constituent of the FTSE 100 and the 5th largest bank in Europe. Following the 2008 financial crisis, it was deemed systemically important. The company employs more than 80,000 people and has more than 1.38 billion in total assets.

Barclays operates through two segments Barclays UK and Barclays International. The company is known as a Universal Bank and provides a full range of products and services for commercial and investment banking clients. Among the company’s many benefits are deposit-oriented retail banking, lending products, and credit cards, investment banking, wealth and investment management.

Barclays has made dozens of acquisitions over the decades of its existence. Among the most notable was the purchase of Lehman Brothers assets in 2008. The purchase was made in the wake of Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy and was seen as the only viable alternative. The move provided Barclays an in into the US market that it has since levered to great success. Barclays, in total, brought in more than $28 billion in fiscal 2022.





BARC Stock Price History

BARC Stock News Headlines

Barclays (LON:BARC) Given "Top Pick" Rating at Citigroup
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Barclays (LON:BARC) Sets New 52-Week High After Analyst Upgrade
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Banks - Diversified
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
92,400
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 276
High Stock Price Target
GBX 335
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 245
Potential Upside/Downside
+24.3%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£4.04 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£23.22 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 7,026.90 per share
Book Value
GBX 390 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
14,950,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£33.20 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.35
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Key Executives

  • Ms. Angela Anna Cross (Age 54)
    Group Finance Director & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.77M
  • Mr. Coimbatore Sundararajan Venkatakrishnan (Age 58)
    Group CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $5.2M
  • Mr. Alistair Currie
    Group COO & Chief Executive of Barclays Execution Services (BX)
  • Ms. Susannah Hall Parden
    Group Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Reid Marsh
    Global Chairman of Investment Banking & Acting Head of European Banking
  • Marco Valla
    Global Head of Technology, Media & Telecoms and Consumer & Retail Investment Banking
  • Dr. Adam Kelleher
    Chief Data Scientist for Research
  • Mr. Craig Bright (Age 58)
    Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Stephen Victor Shapiro
    Group General Counsel
  • Ms. Kirsty Everett (Age 47)
    Group Chief Compliance Officer

Should I Buy Barclays Stock? BARC Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Barclays PLC:

  • Barclays PLC provides various financial services in multiple regions, offering a diverse portfolio for investors.
  • The company operates through Barclays UK and Barclays International division segments, providing stability and global reach.
  • Barclays PLC has a strong track record of retail banking and credit card services, showcasing expertise in these areas.
  • Recent financial data shows a positive trend in net margins and return on equity, indicating strong financial performance.
  • Barclays PLC has a competitive dividend yield, offering potential income for investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Barclays PLC for these reasons:

  • Barclays PLC operates in a highly competitive industry, facing challenges from other financial institutions.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio may raise concerns about its leverage and financial stability.
  • Consensus price targets and ratings may indicate mixed opinions among analysts regarding the stock's future performance.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact Barclays PLC's stock price and overall financial performance.
  • Investors should carefully consider the risks associated with investing in the financial sector before making decisions.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, June 28, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Barclays pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

BARC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BARC shares performed this year?

Barclays' stock was trading at GBX 153.78 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, BARC shares have increased by 44.0% and is now trading at GBX 221.51.
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How do I buy shares of Barclays?

Shares of BARC stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Barclays own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Barclays investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Endologix (ELGX), Glencore (GLEN), Barclays (BCS), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) and Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW).

This page (LON:BARC) was last updated on 7/9/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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