Barclays (BARC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 492.60 +3.60 (+0.74%)

As of 08/21/2026 12:28 PM Eastern

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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 575

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Barclays, the average price target is GBX 575. The highest price target for BARC is GBX 620, while the lowest price target for BARC is GBX 510. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.73% from the current price of GBX 492.60.

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

Type	Current Forecast 8/23/25 to 8/23/26	1 Month Ago 7/24/25 to 7/24/26	3 Months Ago 5/25/25 to 5/25/26	1 Year Ago 8/23/24 to 8/23/25
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)	5 Buy rating(s)	4 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 Target	GBX 575	GBX 545	GBX 527.50	GBX 400.20
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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.

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.

Barclays Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Barclays	Finance Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.86	2.27
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BARC News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/12/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	GBX 550	+6.08%
7/29/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 570	+15.38%
7/29/2026	Jefferies Financial Group 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 590	+19.43%
7/29/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	GBX 505 ➝ GBX 510	+2.06%
7/29/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	GBX 600 ➝ GBX 610	+22.07%
7/29/2026	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 620	+24.07%
4/28/2026	Shore Capital Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy

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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 Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Barclays pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Barclays
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around GBX 497, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the financial sector.
Barclays PLC reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of GBX 30.70 for the recent quarter, indicating solid profitability and operational efficiency.
The company has a return on equity of 10.11%, suggesting effective management of shareholder equity to generate profits.
With a net margin of 25.61%, Barclays PLC demonstrates a strong ability to convert revenue into actual profit, which is attractive for potential investors.
Insider transactions show confidence in the company, as insiders have purchased a significant number of shares recently, indicating their belief in the company's future performance.

Barclays
Bear Case

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

Despite recent positive earnings, analysts anticipate a modest EPS of approximately 39.11 for the current fiscal year, which may indicate slower growth ahead.
Only 0.35% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders, which may suggest a lack of strong internal confidence in the company's future performance.
The financial services sector can be highly volatile, and Barclays PLC may face challenges from economic fluctuations and regulatory changes.
Competition in the financial services industry is intense, and Barclays PLC must continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
Recent insider purchases, while positive, may not be sufficient to offset broader market concerns or potential downturns in the financial sector.

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 575, with a high forecast of GBX 620 and a low forecast of GBX 510.

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

According to analysts, Barclays's stock has a predicted upside of 16.73% 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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Barclays (BARC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Barclays - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

BARC Analyst Ratings Over Time

BARC Analyst Recommendations By Month

BARC Price Targets by Month

Barclays Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Barclays Stock? BARC Pros and Cons Explained

Barclays
Bull Case

Barclays
Bear Case

BARC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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Barclays (BARC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Barclays - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

BARC Analyst Ratings Over Time

BARC Analyst Recommendations By Month

BARC Price Targets by Month

Barclays Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Barclays Stock? BARC Pros and Cons Explained

Barclays Bull Case

Barclays Bear Case

BARC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barclays' forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell Barclays stock right now?

Does Barclays's stock price have much upside?

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Bull Case

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