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Barclays (BARC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 463.57 +1.52 (+0.33%)
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Barclays - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
6

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Barclays in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for BARC.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 576.67
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Barclays, the average price target is GBX 576.67. The highest price target for BARC is GBX 620, while the lowest price target for BARC is GBX 500. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.40% from the current price of GBX 463.57.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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BARC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/28/25 to 9/28/26		1 Month Ago
8/29/25 to 8/29/26		3 Months Ago
6/30/25 to 6/30/26		1 Year Ago
9/28/24 to 9/28/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 576.67GBX 575GBX 545GBX 424.33
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

BARC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BARC Price Targets by Month

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Barclays Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBarclaysFinance Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.86
2.27
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
9/23/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetNeutralGBX 510 ➝ GBX 500+6.69%
9/15/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 610 ➝ GBX 620+30.75%
9/3/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 620+27.44%
9/2/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuyGBX 590 ➝ GBX 600+24.06%
8/12/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 550+6.08%
7/29/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 570+15.38%
4/28/2026
Shore Capital Group Ltd logo
Shore Capital Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy

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Should I Buy Barclays Stock? BARC Pros and Cons Explained

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 Saturday, September 26, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Barclays pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Barclays
Bull Case

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

  • Barclays PLC shares are currently trading at $462.05, which is below the consensus price target of GBX 576.67 set by analysts, suggesting significant potential for price appreciation as the stock recovers from its recent pullback.
  • The company is actively executing a share buyback program, which reduces the total number of shares outstanding and can support earnings per share, signaling management confidence in the company's valuation and financial health.
  • Barclays PLC is expanding its physical presence by opening new branches in the UK and appointing new leadership for its private bank in Singapore and Asia, moves that are expected to strengthen local deposits, lending, and wealth-management revenue streams.
  • Analysts have maintained a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating, with recent price targets from firms like Jefferies and JPMorgan Chase & Co. being raised to GBX 600 and GBX 620 respectively, indicating strong institutional support for the stock's long-term growth potential.
  • The bank is diversifying its revenue by acting as a structuring bank for large credit facilities, such as the $270 million deal for Form Energy, which reinforces its role in financing growth companies and potentially boosts fee income.

Barclays
Bear Case

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

  • Unionized employees are seeking compensation for commuting and childcare costs due to a return-to-office mandate, which could lead to increased operating expenses and potential productivity disruptions within the workforce.
  • Citigroup recently cut its price target for Barclays PLC from GBX 510 to GBX 500 and maintains a "neutral" rating, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the stock's near-term performance compared to other bullish analysts.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, recently crossing below its 50-day moving average of GBX 502.46, which may indicate short-term weakness in momentum despite the longer-term trend.
  • Barclays PLC faces competitive pressure in the UK market as it opens new branches, a strategy that entails additional operating costs that may weigh on margins if customer acquisition does not offset the expenses.
  • The company's beta of 0.87 suggests it may underperform the broader market during periods of significant economic downturns, offering less upside potential compared to higher-beta financial peers.

BARC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Barclays is GBX 576.67, with a high forecast of GBX 620 and a low forecast of GBX 500.

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barclays in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BARC shares.

According to analysts, Barclays's stock has a predicted upside of 24.40% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Barclays has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Barclays more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Barclays is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BARC compares to other companies.

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