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Barclays (BARC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 308.20 +4.60 (+1.52%)
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Barclays - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
8

Based on 8 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Barclays in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 8 analysts, 8 have given a buy rating for BARC.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 311.43
According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Barclays, the average price target is GBX 311.43. The highest price target for BARC is GBX 370, while the lowest price target for BARC is GBX 245. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.05% from the current price of GBX 308.20.
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BARC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
3/25/24 to 3/25/25
1 Month Ago
2/24/24 to 2/23/25
3 Months Ago
12/26/23 to 12/25/24
1 Year Ago
3/26/23 to 3/25/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 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 TargetGBX 311.43GBX 296GBX 292GBX 238.75
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Buy
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BARC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BARC Price Targets by Month

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Barclays Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBarclaysFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.62
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/25/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetTop PickGBX 370 ➝ GBX 410+33.03%
3/6/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyGBX 320 ➝ GBX 350+13.12%
2/24/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 350+17.90%
1/30/2025Shore Capital
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 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/13/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperformGBX 260 ➝ GBX 250+20.48%
5/21/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 335+54.56%
5/16/2024Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 280+29.18%
4/19/2024Peel Hunt
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 Initiated CoverageBuyGBX 245+33.95%

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Should I Buy Barclays Stock? BARC 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 Saturday, March 22, 2025. 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's stock recently crossed above its two hundred day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in stock performance, which can be a positive signal for investors.
  • The current stock price is GBX 255.85 ($3.25), which is above the two hundred day moving average of GBX 224.61 ($2.85), suggesting that the stock may be gaining momentum.
  • Analysts have set a positive outlook for Barclays PLC, with several firms issuing "buy" ratings and an average price target of GBX 276 ($3.50), indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • The company has a strong market capitalization of £37.57 billion, reflecting its significant presence and stability in the banking industry.
  • Barclays PLC operates in diverse regions including the UK, Europe, and the Americas, which can help mitigate risks associated with economic downturns in any single market.

Barclays
Bear Case

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

  • The price-to-earnings ratio of 993.65 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold by corporate insiders, which may raise concerns about the company's future performance from a management perspective.
  • The beta of 1.36 indicates that Barclays PLC's stock is more volatile than the market, which could pose higher risks for investors during market fluctuations.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, the financial services sector can be heavily influenced by regulatory changes and economic conditions, which may impact Barclays PLC's performance.
  • The company's PEG ratio of 1.15, while not excessively high, suggests that growth expectations may not be as robust as some investors would prefer, indicating potential limitations in future growth.

BARC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Barclays is GBX 311.43, with a high forecast of GBX 370 and a low forecast of GBX 245.

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

According to analysts, Barclays's stock has a predicted upside of 1.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Barclays has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Shore Capital in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Barclays more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for Barclays is Buy while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BARC compares to other companies.


This page (LON:BARC) was last updated on 3/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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