NYSE:BCS Barclays (BCS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $11.98 +0.23 (+1.96%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.86▼$12.0150-Day Range$10.40▼$12.0252-Week Range$6.23▼$12.11Volume11.42 million shsAverage Volume15.09 million shsMarket Capitalization$44.41 billionP/E Ratio8.94Dividend Yield4.34%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Barclays alerts: Email Address Barclays MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.17% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.20Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth24.85%From $1.65 to $2.06 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.48 out of 5 starsFinance Sector128th out of 898 stocksCommercial Banks, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry6th out of 27 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Barclays.Read more about Barclays' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.17% of the float of Barclays has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBarclays has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Barclays has recently increased by 49.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipBarclays is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.37%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthBarclays does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Barclays is 38.81%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Barclays will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.24% next year. This indicates that Barclays will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Barclays' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for BCS. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBarclays has a news sentiment score of 0.20. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.50 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Barclays this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for BCS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows7 people have added Barclays to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 600% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Barclays insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.02% of the stock of Barclays is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 3.39% of the stock of Barclays is held by institutions.Read more about Barclays' insider trading history. Previous Next 5.0 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Barclays are expected to grow by 24.85% in the coming year, from $1.65 to $2.06 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Barclays is 8.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.60.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Barclays is 8.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 47.30.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBarclays has a PEG Ratio of 0.65. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBarclays has a P/B Ratio of 0.51. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Barclays' valuation and earnings. 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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.Read More BCS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BCS Stock News HeadlinesJuly 25 at 9:50 AM | ca.finance.yahoo.comQ2 2024 Lennox International Inc Earnings CallJuly 25 at 7:07 AM | reuters.comExclusive: Barclays reaps hedge fund riches in battle of the prime brokersJuly 26, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetched, but results like this are within reach with the right knowledge and timing in the altcoin market. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings10/21/2021Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:BCS CUSIPN/A CIK312069 Webwww.home.barclays Phone442071161000FaxN/AEmployees92,400Year Founded1690Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.34 Trailing P/E Ratio8.94 Forward P/E Ratio7.26 P/E Growth0.65Net Income$6.54 billion Net Margins17.21% Pretax Margin24.99% Return on Equity6.13% Return on Assets0.28% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio6.15 Current Ratio1.39 Quick Ratio1.39 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$25.10 billion Price / Sales1.77 Cash Flow$2.16 per share Price / Cash Flow5.55 Book Value$23.59 per share Price / Book0.51Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares3,705,082,000Free Float3,704,341,000Market Cap$44.41 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.44 Social Links Reduce the RiskMarket downturns give many investors pause, and for good reason. 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Click the link below to learn more about using beta to protect yourself.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Angela Anna Cross (Age 54)Group Finance Director & Executive Director Comp: $3.5MMr. Coimbatore Sundararajan Venkatakrishnan (Age 58)Group CEO & Executive Director Comp: $6.56MMr. Alistair CurrieGroup COO & Chief Executive of Barclays Execution Services (BX)Ms. Susannah Hall PardenGroup Chief Accounting OfficerMr. Reid MarshGlobal Chairman of Investment Banking & Acting Head of European BankingMarco VallaGlobal Head of Technology, Media & Telecoms and Consumer & Retail Investment BankingDr. Adam KelleherChief Data Scientist for ResearchMr. Craig Bright (Age 58)Chief Information Officer Mr. Stephen Victor ShapiroGroup General CounselMs. Kirsty Everett (Age 47)Group Chief Compliance Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRoyal Bank of CanadaNYSE:RYMitsubishi UFJ Financial GroupNYSE:MUFGHDFC BankNYSE:HDBICICI BankNYSE:IBNToronto-Dominion BankNYSE:TDView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 6,857 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.006%Summit Securities Group LLCBought 87,000 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%Atomi Financial Group Inc.Bought 55,761 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.002%Checchi Capital Advisers LLCBought 1,727 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCBought 6,818 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Barclays Stock? BCS Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Barclays PLC: Barclays PLC has a current stock price of $11.03, which may present a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for undervalued stocks. Barclays reported earnings per share of $0.52 for the last quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate by $0.07, indicating strong financial performance. The company has a market capitalization of $41.59 billion, reflecting its size and stability in the financial services industry. Barclays has a low price-to-earnings ratio of 8.23, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued compared to its earnings potential. Analysts forecast Barclays PLC to post 1.6 earnings per share for the current fiscal year, indicating potential growth and profitability. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Barclays PLC for these reasons: The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 6.15 is relatively high, indicating a significant level of debt that may pose risks in times of economic downturns. Barclays' stock price has recently hit a twelve-month high of $11.42, which could signal a potential resistance level for further price appreciation. The beta of Barclays PLC is 1.42, indicating higher volatility compared to the market average, which may lead to increased price fluctuations. The company's return on equity of 6.13% is relatively low, suggesting that Barclays may not be generating significant returns for its shareholders. Barclays operates in various regions globally, exposing it to geopolitical and economic risks that could impact its financial performance and stock price. 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 Friday, July 5, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Barclays pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. BCS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have BCS shares performed this year? Barclays' stock was trading at $7.88 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, BCS stock has increased by 52.1% and is now trading at $11.9850. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Barclays' earnings last quarter? Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) announced its earnings results on Thursday, October, 21st. The financial services provider reported $0.47 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.49 by $0.02. The financial services provider earned $7.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.61 billion. Barclays had a net margin of 17.21% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.13%. Does Barclays have any subsidiaries? Barclays subsidiaries include First Assurance, Oakes Millers Ltd, Analog Analytics, Standard Life Aberdeen, Expobank, Walbrook Group Ltd, Nile Bank, and more. Who are Barclays' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Barclays include Raymond James & Associates (0.10%), QRG Capital Management Inc. (0.01%), AMG National Trust Bank (0.01%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.01%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Barclays? Shares of BCS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Barclays own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Barclays investors own include Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Barclays (BARC), Bank of America (BAC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. 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