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Barclays (BARC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 442.90 +0.25 (+0.06%)
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Barclays - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
5

Based on 6 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 6 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for BARC.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 527.50
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Barclays, the average price target is GBX 527.50. The highest price target for BARC is GBX 590, while the lowest price target for BARC is GBX 410. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.10% from the current price of GBX 442.90.
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
5/7/25 to 5/7/26		1 Month Ago
4/7/25 to 4/7/26		3 Months Ago
2/6/25 to 2/6/26		1 Year Ago
5/7/24 to 5/7/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 527.50GBX 495GBX 499.17GBX 329.17
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

BARC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BARC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Barclays Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBarclaysFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.83
2.07
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
5/6/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyGBX 570 ➝ GBX 590+32.66%
4/29/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeOutperformGBX 550 ➝ GBX 575+34.41%
4/28/2026
Shore Capital Group Ltd logo
Shore Capital Group
1 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/23/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 425 ➝ GBX 450+5.51%
1/23/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuyGBX 480 ➝ GBX 570+17.64%
1/20/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 500 ➝ GBX 570+19.47%
5/16/2024
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 280+29.18%

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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 Sunday, May 3, 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 has maintained a Buy rating with a price target of 570 GBp, indicating strong confidence in its valuation upside.
  • The company has a solid capital position and a resilient credit profile, which are crucial for stability and growth in the banking sector.
  • Recent buyback programs suggest that Barclays PLC is committed to returning value to shareholders, which can enhance stock performance.
  • Despite recent challenges, Barclays PLC has reported rising profits, showcasing its ability to navigate difficult market conditions.
  • The current stock price is around 570 GBp, which may present an attractive entry point for investors looking for potential growth.

Barclays
Bear Case

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

  • The bank has set aside approximately £800–£823m for bad debts due to a significant fraud incident, which could impact short-term profitability.
  • Barclays PLC has reported a £228m hit from the collapse of a UK mortgage/shadow bank counterparty, raising concerns about asset quality in stressed segments.
  • Rising loan losses have been reported, with figures exceeding $1.1 billion, adding pressure to the bank's near-term profitability and creating uncertainty over future provisions.
  • Recent media appearances by the CEO have not provided new guidance, which may leave investors uncertain about the company's strategic direction.
  • Increased credit costs from recent provisions could limit capital deployment, affecting growth opportunities for the bank.

BARC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Barclays is GBX 527.50, with a high forecast of GBX 590 and a low forecast of GBX 410.

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barclays in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BARC shares.

According to analysts, Barclays's stock has a predicted upside of 19.10% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Barclays's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Barclays has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank Of Canada, and Shore Capital Group in the past 90 days.

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

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This page (LON:BARC) was last updated on 5/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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