Barclays (BCS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$26.91 +0.04 (+0.15%)

As of 08/28/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 9 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
5

Based on 9 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 9 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for BCS.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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BCS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/29/25 to 8/29/26	1 Month Ago 7/30/25 to 7/30/26	3 Months Ago 5/31/25 to 5/31/26	1 Year Ago 8/29/24 to 8/29/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 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	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy

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.

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.

Barclays Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Barclays	Finance Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.56	2.27	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	27.83% Upside	13.05% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent BCS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating
8/3/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Buy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
7/16/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Neutral
7/2/2026	Morgan Stanley 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Overweight
6/24/2026	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy
6/12/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Overweight ➝ Buy
4/29/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform
4/14/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral
3/19/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/5/2026	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
10/8/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Hallam Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy
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9/5/2024	Kepler Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy

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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 Friday, August 21, 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:

Barclays PLC recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.90, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
The company has a solid net margin of 22.27%, suggesting efficient management of expenses relative to revenue, which can lead to higher profitability.
Barclays PLC has a return on equity of 8.80%, reflecting effective use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, a positive sign for investors looking for returns.
With a current stock price around $10, the stock is considered accessible for a wide range of investors, making it an attractive option for those looking to enter the market.
The firm has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, indicating strong confidence in its future performance and potential for price appreciation.

Barclays
Bear Case

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

Despite recent positive earnings, Barclays PLC's revenue of $10.95 billion was only slightly above analysts' expectations, which may indicate challenges in achieving significant growth.
The company's payout ratio is currently at 21.64%, which, while sustainable, may limit the potential for higher dividends in the future, affecting income-focused investors.
Barclays PLC has faced downgrades from some analysts, which could signal concerns about its future performance and market conditions.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact the financial services sector, potentially affecting Barclays PLC's stock performance.
Investors may be cautious due to the competitive landscape in the banking sector, which can pressure margins and growth opportunities for Barclays PLC.

BCS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barclays in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 upgrades by analysts.

Barclays has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, 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.

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Barclays (BCS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

BCS Analyst Ratings Over Time

BCS Analyst Recommendations By Month

BCS Price Targets by Month

Barclays Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Barclays Stock? BCS Pros and Cons Explained

Barclays
Bull Case

Barclays
Bear Case

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Barclays (BCS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

BCS Analyst Ratings Over Time

BCS Analyst Recommendations By Month

BCS Price Targets by Month

Barclays Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Barclays Stock? BCS Pros and Cons Explained

Barclays Bull Case

Barclays Bear Case

BCS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Barclays's stock price have much downside?

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