Barclays (BCS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$27.93 +0.27 (+0.99%)

Closing price 07/24/2026 03:59 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

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

Type	Current Forecast 7/25/25 to 7/25/26	1 Month Ago 6/25/25 to 6/25/26	3 Months Ago 4/26/25 to 4/26/26	1 Year Ago 7/25/24 to 7/25/25
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)	4 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	2.32	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	30.73% Upside	14.29% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BCS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating
7/17/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B-)
7/16/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Neutral
7/2/2026	Morgan Stanley 3 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 Wednesday, July 22, 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 $10, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the financial sector.
Barclays PLC has a diverse range of services, including retail and business banking, credit cards, and investment management, which can help stabilize revenue streams.
Institutional investors and hedge funds own a notable percentage of the company's stock, indicating confidence in its long-term performance.
Analysts predict an earnings per share (EPS) of 2.83 for the current year, suggesting potential profitability and growth for the company.
Barclays PLC's strong presence in both retail and corporate banking allows it to capitalize on various market opportunities, enhancing its competitive edge.

Barclays
Bear Case

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

Despite its diverse offerings, Barclays PLC faces significant competition in the banking sector, which could impact its market share and profitability.
The financial services industry is subject to regulatory changes that can affect operational costs and profitability, posing risks to investors.
Economic uncertainties, such as inflation and interest rate fluctuations, can adversely affect the bank's performance and stock price.
Barclays PLC's reliance on the UK market may expose it to regional economic downturns, which could limit growth potential.
While institutional ownership is a positive sign, it also means that large investors can significantly influence stock price movements, leading to volatility.

BCS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Barclays in the last twelve months. 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 1 upgrade by analysts.

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

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This page (NYSE:BCS) was last updated on 7/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.

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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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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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Bull Case

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