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Barclays (BARC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 419.55 -4.55 (-1.07%)
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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 37.45% from the current price of GBX 419.55.
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
11/3/25 to 11/3/26		1 Month Ago
10/4/25 to 10/4/26		3 Months Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26		1 Year Ago
11/3/24 to 11/3/25
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 576.67GBX 575GBX 445.83
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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.
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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
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
10/26/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 600+43.59%
10/23/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 570+42.23%
10/23/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 620+53.47%
9/23/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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 Lower TargetNeutralGBX 510 ➝ GBX 500+6.69%
9/15/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 610 ➝ GBX 620+30.75%
8/12/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 550+6.08%
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 Monday, November 2, 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 is currently trading at $424.10, which is significantly below the consensus price target of GBX 576.67 set by analysts, suggesting substantial potential upside for investors who believe the market is undervaluing the bank's current performance.
  • The stock carries a low P/E ratio of 8.78, indicating that investors are paying relatively little for each pound of earnings compared to many other financial institutions, which can be attractive for value-oriented investors seeking reasonable valuation metrics.
  • Barclays PLC offers a dividend yield of 2.68%, providing a steady income stream for shareholders, which is a key benefit for investors looking for regular cash returns in addition to potential capital appreciation.
  • Recent analyst actions, including a "Buy" rating from Jefferies Financial Group with a GBX 600 price target and an "Overweight" rating from JPMorgan Chase & Co. with a GBX 620 target, reflect strong institutional confidence in the company's future earnings trajectory.
  • The company's plan to eliminate approximately 5,000 jobs by the end of 2026 through automation and the appointment of a chief AI officer signal a strategic focus on cost efficiency and technological modernization, which could improve long-term profit margins.

Barclays
Bear Case

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

  • The planned reduction of 5,000 jobs by the end of 2026 poses execution risks, including potential employee-relations issues and near-term restructuring costs that could disrupt operations and impact short-term financial results.
  • Barclays PLC faces reputational risks due to reports alleging the improper reuse of customer bank details, which could erode customer trust and lead to regulatory scrutiny or legal liabilities, even if no specific financial impact has been cited yet.
  • Insider activity shows a significant sell-off, with insider Anna Cross selling 461,588 shares at an average price of GBX 521 in August 2026, which may signal that company insiders perceive the stock as overvalued or are taking profits ahead of potential challenges.
  • The stock price of $424.10 is well below its 52-week high of $538.30, indicating that the stock has experienced a significant decline from its peak, which may reflect broader market concerns or specific company issues that have not yet been fully resolved.
  • While most analysts are bullish, Citigroup has a "Neutral" rating with a lower target price of GBX 500, suggesting that some institutional investors see limited upside potential or are more cautious about the bank's risk profile compared to its 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 equities research 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BARC shares.

According to analysts, Barclays's stock has a predicted upside of 37.45% 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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MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Barclays analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/26/2026.
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