Barclays (BCS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$26.35 +0.02 (+0.08%)
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Barclays - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
4

Based on 8 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 8 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for BCS.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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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BCS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/18/25 to 6/18/26
1 Month Ago
5/19/25 to 5/19/26
3 Months Ago
3/20/25 to 3/20/26
1 Year Ago
6/18/24 to 6/18/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 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 TargetN/AN/AN/AN/A
Forecasted UpsideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate BuyBuy

BCS 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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BCS 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

TypeBarclaysFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted UpsideN/A30.05% Upside16.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/12/2026
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeOverweightBuy
4/29/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
4/23/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutral
4/21/2026 DowngradeBuy (B)Buy (B-)
4/14/2026 DowngradeOutperformNeutral
3/19/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
3/5/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyHold
2/11/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
10/8/2024Initiated CoverageBuy
9/5/2024 Initiated CoverageBuy

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Should I Buy Barclays Stock? BCS 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, June 16, 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 received a "buy" rating from Weiss Ratings, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, suggesting a favorable outlook among market experts.
  • Recent institutional investments, including a new stake valued at approximately $208,000, reflect growing confidence from major investors.
  • Barclays PLC operates in multiple regions, including the UK, Europe, and the Americas, providing a diversified revenue stream that can mitigate risks associated with economic downturns in specific areas.
  • The current stock price is around $137, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the financial services sector.

Barclays
Bear Case

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

  • Despite some positive ratings, Zacks Research downgraded Barclays PLC from a "strong-buy" to a "hold," indicating potential concerns about future growth.
  • Only 3.39% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors, which may suggest a lack of strong institutional backing compared to competitors.
  • The financial services industry is highly competitive, and Barclays PLC faces challenges from both traditional banks and fintech companies that could impact its market share.
  • Economic uncertainties and regulatory changes in the banking sector could pose risks to Barclays PLC's profitability and operational stability.
  • Recent fluctuations in stock performance may indicate volatility, which could be a concern for risk-averse investors.

BCS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barclays in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BCS shares.

According to analysts, Barclays's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Barclays's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Barclays has been rated by research analysts at BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank Of Canada, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Barclays also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

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 BCS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:BCS) was last updated on 6/18/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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