Dec 31, 2025 • TipRanks
NEUTRAL
Barclays Cancels Further Shares as Buy-Back Programme Reaches 51 Million Shares
Barclays has continued its share buy-back programme by repurchasing and cancelling nearly 1.9 million ordinary shares on December 30, 2025, from Citigroup Global Markets Limited. This action reduces Barclays' issued share capital to approximately 13.9 billion shares with voting rights, reinforcing its capital management strategy. Since the program began in October, Barclays has bought back over 51 million shares at an average price of 447.6072p.
Dec 30, 2025 • Investing.com India
NEUTRAL
Barclays PLC acquires over 5% stake in PRS REIT
Barclays PLC has acquired a 5.27% stake in The PRS REIT PLC, crossing the reportable threshold on December 24, 2025. The stake comprises direct voting rights and financial instruments, including cash-settled contracts for difference and portfolio swaps. This disclosure was made in accordance with Financial Conduct Authority regulations.
Dec 30, 2025 • TipRanks
NEUTRAL
Barclays Reduces Share Count Further with Ongoing Buy-Back on London Market
Barclays has continued its share buy-back program, repurchasing and cancelling 1.91 million ordinary shares on December 29, 2025, at an average price of 470.9657p per share. This action reduces the total issued share capital to 13.87 billion ordinary shares, signaling ongoing capital return and potentially enhancing earnings per share. Analysts maintain a Buy rating on GB:BARC with a £515.00 price target.
Dec 29, 2025 • AD HOC NEWS
BULLISH
Barclays plc Share Climbs as Investors Re?Rate UK Banking Risk and Rewards
Barclays plc shares have seen a significant climb over the past year, driven by higher interest rates and successful cost-cutting measures, defying earlier market skepticism. Investors are now cautiously optimistic, recognizing the bank's strong earnings potential, disciplined capital allocation, and commitment to shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks. Despite ongoing risks such as UK macro fragility and political uncertainty, analysts have adopted a more constructive stance, highlighting Barclays' favorable earnings outlook, robust capital story, and attractive valuation gap compared to peers.
Dec 29, 2025 • Private Banker International
BULLISH
Barclays names Hiroshi Minoura investment banking chair in Japan
Barclays Securities Japan has appointed Hiroshi Minoura as chairman of investment banking in Japan. In this role, Minoura will provide senior-level direction for Barclays' investment banking activities in Japan, including advising on major transactions, supporting cross-border deals, expanding the client base, and strengthening client relationships. Minoura has served as a senior advisor to Barclays' investment banking business in Japan since July 2024 and brings over forty years of financial services experience, previously holding senior advisory and chair positions at Bank of America Securities Japan.
Dec 28, 2025 • MarketBeat
BULLISH
Voya Investment Management LLC Purchases 41,585 Shares of Barclays PLC $BCS
Voya Investment Management LLC increased its stake in Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) by 39.5% during the 3rd quarter, acquiring an additional 41,585 shares to hold a total of 146,796 shares valued at $3.03 million. Other institutional investors also bought shares, with hedge funds and institutional investors now owning 3.39% of the stock. Barclays is trading near its 52-week high, and analysts currently rate the stock as a "Moderate Buy."