Analysts Set Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) Target Price at GBX 499.17

Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the six ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is GBX 499.17.

BARC has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on Barclays from GBX 480 to GBX 570 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Barclays from GBX 440 to GBX 475 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on shares of Barclays from GBX 435 to GBX 500 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Barclays from GBX 500 to GBX 570 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Shore Capital restated a “buy” rating on shares of Barclays in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd.

Key Headlines Impacting Barclays

Here are the key news stories impacting Barclays this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays signed as the Official Banking Partner of the Williams F1 team for 2026 and beyond — a branding and client-engagement win that can boost corporate visibility and client relationships in global markets. Barclays joins Williams F1 Team
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays confirmed its total voting share capital at 13.8 billion shares as of 31 Jan 2026 — an administrative update that provides clarity on share count but has minimal immediate operational impact. Share capital confirmation
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays admitted an additional 7,127,204 ordinary shares to trading on the London listing — a small increase versus the total share count (limited dilutive effect but worth noting for outstanding share calculations). Shares added to London listing
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays research updated views on third-party companies — analysts trimmed targets/ratings for Atmos Energy and Fastenal after estimate revisions and weaker pricing trends. These are normal broker activities that show Barclays’ research flow but do not directly affect Barclays’ own fundamentals. Barclays updates on Atmos Energy Barclays reviews Fastenal
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays is hosting industry events: CN’s CEO will speak at the bank’s 43rd Industrial Select Conference (Feb 17) — a routine investor-relations activity that highlights Barclays’ role as a market convener. CN to speak at Barclays conference
• Negative Sentiment: Reputational risk: a Financial Times piece cites testimony around former Barclays chief Jes Staley in connection with Jeffrey Epstein — lingering governance/reputation issues can weigh on investor sentiment around legacy conduct. FT: Jes Staley testimony
• Negative Sentiment: Local job-impact report: coverage saying a bank move puts more than 160 jobs at risk could signal restructuring or branch consolidation costs and short-term workforce disruption for Barclays. Monitor official company communications for confirmation. MSN: jobs at risk

Barclays Stock Performance

BARC opened at GBX 501 on Friday. Barclays has a fifty-two week low of GBX 223.75 and a fifty-two week high of GBX 504.10. The firm has a 50-day moving average of GBX 467.41 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 411.37. The firm has a market cap of £69.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.34, a PEG ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.36.

Barclays (LON:BARC) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, December 16th. The financial services provider reported GBX 24.70 earnings per share for the quarter. Barclays had a net margin of 19.54% and a return on equity of 6.97%. Equities research analysts predict that Barclays will post 39.1062802 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Barclays Company Profile

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 and Barclays International division segments. It offers financial services, such as retail banking, credit cards, wholesale banking, investment banking, wealth management, and investment management services. In addition, the company engages in securities dealing activities. The company was formerly known as Barclays Bank Limited and changed its name to Barclays PLC in January 1985.