Barclays PLC, through its subsidiaries, provides various financial products and services in the United Kingdom, other European countries, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company operates through Barclays UK and Barclays International divisions. It offers personal and business banking services; credit and debit cards; international banking; and private banking services, which include investment, wealth planning, and credit and specialist solutions to high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, and family offices. The company also provides investment banking services, which include financial advisory, capital raising, wealth and investment management, and financing and risk management services to corporations, governments, and financial institutions. In addition, it engages in securities dealing activities; and issues credit cards. The company was formerly known as Barclays Bank Limited and changed its name to Barclays PLC in January 1985. Barclays PLC was founded in 1690 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Money Center Banks
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorFinance
Phone+44-20-31340952
Debt
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Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees79,900
OptionableNot Optionable
Barclays (LON:BARC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barclays' stock symbol?
Barclays trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "BARC."
How often does Barclays pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Barclays?
Barclays announced a dividend on Thursday, August 2nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 9th will be given a dividend of GBX 2.50 per share on Monday, September 17th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.32%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 9th. This is a boost from Barclays's previous dividend of $2.00. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View Barclays' Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for BARC?
16 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Barclays' stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 150 to GBX 270. On average, they expect Barclays' share price to reach GBX 222.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 38.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Barclays.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Barclays?
16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barclays in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Barclays.
Has Barclays been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about BARC stock have trended positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Barclays earned a media sentiment score of 2.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news articles about the financial services provider a news buzz of 8.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is very likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Barclays' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Barclays include Arbuthnot Banking Group (ARBB), Atlas Mara (ATMA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), Banca Carige (CRG), Bank of Montreal (BMO), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), Bank of Queensland (BOQ), Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (BEN), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM), Canadian Western Bank (CWB), Edgewater Bancorp (EGDW), HSBC (HSBA), KBC Groep (KBC), Manx Financial Group (MFX) and National Australia Bank (NAB).
Who are Barclays' key executives?
Barclays' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. James Edward Staley, Group CEO & Exec. Director (Age 62)
- Mr. Tushar Morzaria, Group Fin. Director & Exec. Director (Age 49)
- Mr. Paul H. Compton, Group Chief Operating Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. Arne Hassel, Chief Investment Officer
- Alisdair Gayne, Head of UK Investment Banking
How do I buy shares of Barclays?
Shares of BARC 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.
What is Barclays' stock price today?
One share of BARC stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 160.38.
What is Barclays' official website?
How can I contact Barclays?
Barclays' mailing address is 1 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, LONDON, E14 5HP, United Kingdom. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at +44-20-31340952.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Barclays (LON BARC)
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