NYSE:BCS Barclays (BCS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $11.55 -0.57 (-4.70%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.52▼$12.0750-Day Range$10.60▼$12.4552-Week Range$6.23▼$12.49Volume31.59 million shsAverage Volume15.18 million shsMarket Capitalization$42.79 billionP/E Ratio8.62Dividend Yield2.51%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 InterestHealthy0.11% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.80Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth22.62%From $1.68 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.4.78 out of 5 starsFinance Sector66th out of 871 stocksCommercial Banks, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry4th out of 32 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 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.11% of the float of Barclays has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBarclays has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Barclays has recently decreased by 37.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldBarclays pays a meaningful dividend of 2.48%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthBarclays does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Barclays is 21.64%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Barclays will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.08% 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 3.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBarclays has a news sentiment score of 0.80. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.70 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 Interest9 people have searched for BCS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 80% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Barclays to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% 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 22.62% in the coming year, from $1.68 to $2.06 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Barclays is 8.62, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Barclays is 8.62, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 32.64.Price to Earnings Growth RatioBarclays has a PEG Ratio of 0.66. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBarclays has a P/B Ratio of 0.47. 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 HeadlinesAugust 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comBath & Body Works Rebound Ahead? Why Analysts Remain Optimistic (BCS)Bath & Body Works continued to fall after Q2 earnings. It's hard to find a reason for optimism, but the company could capitalize on its loyal customer base.September 7 at 8:01 AM | americanbankingnews.comBarclays (NYSE:BCS) Earns Buy Rating from Analysts at Kepler Capital MarketsSeptember 7, 2024 | Mode Mobile (Ad)Pre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. Reg A investment now open.September 4 at 11:58 AM | barrons.comSuper Micro Stock Falls After Downgrade. Barclays Sees Risks.September 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comTGS – Audio cast details for presentation at the Barclays CEO Energy-Power ConferenceAugust 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBarclays PLC (BCS): One of the Best Affordable Stocks Under $40 According to Short SellersAugust 30, 2024 | money.usnews.comBarclays plc - ADRAugust 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBarclays (NYSE:BCS) Shares Gap Down to $12.45September 7, 2024 | Mode Mobile (Ad)Pre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. Reg A investment now open.August 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) Declines By 37.8%August 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comBarclays: Still Undervalued With Fundamental ResilienceAugust 17, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comBCS Sep 2024 12.000 callAugust 17, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comBCS Sep 2024 12.000 putAugust 15, 2024 | msn.comElon Musk’s new image generation tool hit by wave of outrage over pictures it producesAugust 15, 2024 | msn.comMusk’s image generation tool ‘unleashing torrent of misinformation’August 15, 2024 | msn.comDell (NYSE:DELL) Q2 Preview: Valuation De-Risked, But There Are Other RisksAugust 14, 2024 | ft.comBarclays planned to pull out of Israel’s bond auctions under activist pressureAugust 10, 2024 | msn.comBarclays PLC (BCS): Did This Undervalued Stock Receive a Positive Rating from Analysts?See More Headlines Receive BCS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Barclays and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/01/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/20 Dividend8/16/2024Today9/07/2024Dividend Payable9/20/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Commercial banks, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryBanking Current SymbolNYSE:BCS CUSIPN/A CIK312069 Webwww.home.barclays Phone442071161000FaxN/AEmployees92,400Year Founded1690Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.34 Trailing P/E Ratio8.62 Forward P/E Ratio6.88 P/E Growth0.66Net Income$6.54 billion Net Margins16.83% Pretax Margin24.86% Return on Equity5.94% Return on Assets0.27% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio5.98 Current Ratio1.39 Quick Ratio1.39 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$25.14 billion Price / Sales1.70 Cash Flow$2.00 per share Price / Cash Flow5.77 Book Value$24.62 per share Price / Book0.47Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares3,705,082,000Free Float3,704,341,000Market Cap$42.79 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.43 Social Links 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.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:RYHSBCNYSE:HSBCMitsubishi UFJ Financial GroupNYSE:MUFGCitigroupNYSE:CHDFC BankNYSE:HDBView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 104,579 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.003%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 457,000 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.054%Truist Financial CorpSold 4,387 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.004%Senator Investment Group LPBought 68,861 shares on 8/20/2024Ownership: 0.002%Brandes Investment Partners LPSold 398,022 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.040%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 reported a strong quarterly earnings result, beating the consensus estimate by $0.02 per share, indicating a positive financial performance. The company has a relatively low price-to-earnings ratio of 9.12, which suggests that the stock may be undervalued compared to its earnings potential. Barclays PLC recently increased its dividend payout, providing investors with a higher yield of 3.6%, which can be attractive for income-seeking investors. The company operates in various regions globally, diversifying its revenue streams and potentially reducing risk associated with regional economic fluctuations. Barclays PLC has a market capitalization of $45.28 billion, indicating the company's size and stability in the market. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Barclays PLC for these reasons: The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 6.15, which may indicate higher financial risk and potential challenges in managing debt obligations. Barclays PLC's stock price has experienced volatility, with a 52-week range between $6.23 and $12.25, suggesting potential price fluctuations that may impact investor returns. The company's return on equity is 5.96%, which is lower compared to industry peers, indicating potentially lower profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders. Barclays PLC's quick ratio of 1.39 may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet short-term financial obligations, potentially leading to liquidity issues. The company's beta of 1.44 indicates higher volatility compared to the market average, which may result in greater price fluctuations and risk for investors. 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, August 26, 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 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BCS stock has increased by 46.6% and is now trading at $11.55. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Barclays' earnings last quarter? Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 1st. The financial services provider reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.02. The financial services provider had revenue of $7.98 billion for the quarter. Barclays had a net margin of 16.83% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.94%. Does Barclays have any subsidiaries? Barclays subsidiaries include these companies: 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 shareholders of Barclays include Acadian Asset Management LLC (0.53%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.39%), Lighthouse Investment Partners LLC and Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.10%). 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. (JPM), Lloyds Banking Group (LYG), Citigroup (C) and AT&T (T). This page (NYSE:BCS) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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