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BARCLAYS Stock (BCS.re) Price Chart, Analysis, and Forecast

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$22.8
-0.13%
Followers
9
Annual change
6.15%
Daily price range:
Low
22.73
High
23.29
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Is BARCLAYS a good stock to buy?

The quantitative stock rating system created by TipRanks shows that BARCLAYS price is overperforming. Its Smart Score¹ of 9 indicates BARCLAYS is one of the best stocks to buy or watch now in أكتوبر.

9

Smart Score

Why is BARCLAYS stock price going up?

BARCLAYS

Bulls say

  • Diversified franchise growth

    Barclays combines UK banking, consumer finance, wealth and investment banking, reducing reliance on one revenue stream. Recent growth across markets, financing and advisory demonstrates franchise breadth that can support recurring earnings through different client and economic cycles.

  • Structural net interest income support

    The structural hedge provides an important recurring earnings support, rather than relying solely on short-term trading activity or transaction volumes. Management expects it to drive around half of planned group income growth through 2028, strengthening medium-term revenue visibility.

  • Strong capital and liquidity position

    Robust liquidity metrics and a solid CET1 ratio give Barclays capacity to meet withdrawals, absorb stress and continue serving customers. This financial resilience supports lending growth and shareholder distributions while providing a meaningful operating buffer.

Why is BARCLAYS stock price going down?

BARCLAYS

Bears say

  • Elevated leverage

    The sharp 2025 leverage increase raises financial risk and reduces flexibility compared with earlier periods. Greater reliance on debt can constrain capital allocation, make earnings more sensitive to funding conditions and leave less room to absorb unexpected balance-sheet pressure.

  • Unreliable cash conversion

    Volatile operating and free cash flow makes reported profitability less dependable as a source of internally funded growth. Repeated negative periods can limit flexibility for investment, capital returns and balance-sheet expansion, even when accounting earnings remain positive.

  • Regulatory, credit and cost pressure

    Higher regulatory risk-weighted assets may consume capital and reduce the flexibility of Barclays’ growth plans. At the same time, elevated impairments and added compensation and regulatory costs can pressure returns, delaying the benefits of efficiency initiatives.

What is happening with
BARCLAYS stock price today?

  • The price of BARCLAYS today, as of October 16, 2026, was $22.8. That's down -1.30% from the previous session's BARCLAYS closing price.

  • The BARCLAYS price is declining this week. Compared to last week, the rate of BARCLAYS is down -0.30%, and it's down -9.30% from one month ago.

  • The 52-week BARCLAYS price high is $28.69, while the 52-week BARCLAYS price low is $19.48.

  • Year to date, BARCLAYS price is up 16.70% from the beginning of the year and has had a return of 16.70% in the last 12 months.

What is the sentiment of BARCLAYS stock in أكتوبر 2026?

The sentiment score², indicating how the crowd feels about BARCLAYS stock is NEGATIVE. The sentiment signal³ observed at the start of the market session, offering insights into whether BARCLAYS stock price today is likely to increase, decrease, or remain steady, is BEARISH.

News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Very Bullish
Bullish: 100%Bearish: 0%
Blogger Opinion
Neutral
Neutral
Bullish: 50%Bearish: 50%
Investors Sentiment
Very Positive
Very Positive
Past 7d: 2%Past 30d: 3%

Table with the sentiment of BARCLAYS stock in أكتوبر 2026

BARCLAYS stock analysis

Based on analysts giving ratings to BARCLAYS stock, the consensus⁴ is BUY. Hedge funds activity⁵ increased in the last quarter, while Insider activity⁶ trend is N/A (N/A BARCLAYS shares)

BARCLAYS Technical Analysis

Trending downNegative
SMA
Trending up0.15
Momentum

Simple moving average: 20/200 days

Momentum: 12 month change

BARCLAYS Insider Activity

No data available

BARCLAYS Fundamentals

Trending up+10.0%
Return on equity
Trending up+5.0%
Asset Growth

Return on equity: last 12 months

Asset growth: 12 month change

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BARCLAYS stock outlook 2026

Analysts forecast BARCLAYS stock price will fall in the next 12 months. Based on 2 Wall Street analysts offering BARCLAYS price predictions in the last 3 months, the average price target is $20.60.

The highest BARCLAYS stock forecast is $33.50, while the lowest is $7.70. The average BARCLAYS price target represents a -9.61% change from the actual price of $22.80.

BARCLAYS stock price prediction⁷

  • Highest price target$33.50
  • Average price target$20.60
  • Lowest price target$7.70

BARCLAYS stock forecast⁸

  • Buy50.00%
  • Hold50.00%
  • Sell0.00%

Overview of stock forecast and price predictions 2026. Analyst price targets and consensus are estimates only and do not constitute guarantees of future outcomes.

Investing in BARCLAYS stock

There are two ways to invest in BARCLAYS stock: trading BARCLAYS stock through derivatives like CFDs or buying shares of BARCLAYS stock outright. With NAGA.com, you can do both and more.


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How to buy BARCLAYS stock?

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trading conditions:

Platform
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Ticker#BCS.re
Volume step
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Minimum trade size
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Commission0.00%
Monthly price change (%)-6.17%
Annual price change (%)6.15%
Digits
Tick value0.01
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BARCLAYS company presentation

BCS

Barclays

Real Stocks

-0.13%

$22.81
$22.8

Barclays PLC provides various financial services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company operates through Barclays UK; Barclays UK Corporate Bank; Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management; Barclays Investment Bank; and Barclays US Consumer Bank segments. It offers financial services, such as retail banking, credit cards, wholesale banking, investment banking, wealth management, and investment management services, as well as lending products. In addition, the company engages in securities dealing activities and issuing of credit cards. The company was formerly known as Barclays Bank public limited company and changed its name to Barclays PLC in January 1985. Barclays PLC was founded in 1690 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Latest BARCLAYS stock news

Discover the latest news that can influence BARCLAYS’s earnings sentiment and BARCLAYS forecast and price predictions.

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Positive
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16/10/2026/07:19
Neutral
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FAQs about BARCLAYS trading

The price of BARCLAYS stock today, as of October 16, 2026, was 22.8. That's down -1.30% from the previous session's BARCLAYS closing price.

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