Barclays PLC (BCS) Stock Price & Analysis
Barclays PLC (BCS) closed at USD 22.01 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 2.61% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 22.6; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 21.92–22.56 on volume of 7,421,168 shares. Market capitalization is $73.36B, with a 52-week range of USD 19.84–28.69 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
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Key facts (BCS)
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold BCS (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.25 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 29.92 (range 27.1–33.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +9.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +134.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-22, EPS estimate USD 0.49, revenue estimate $7.37B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (BCS)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold BCS. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ketterer | Causeway Capital Management | 1.16% | $107M | Reduced -2.4% |
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | <0.01% | $551K | Added +14.7% |
Analysts (BCS)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.25 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 29.92 (low 27.1, high 33.5).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BCS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +9.3% | +134.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +9.3% | +18.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 31.0% | 33.4% |
| Max drawdown | -26.2% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -45.1% (Jan 2022→Sep 2022) |
BCS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.49 | $0.60 | -19.4% | $7.37B | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | — | — | — | $8.70B | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $2.70 | $2.83 | -4.7% | $31.41B | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.24 | $3.40 | -4.6% | $32.86B | 2 |
BCS options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 33.2% | ±7.5% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 31.6% | ±10.0% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 31.5% | ±12.2% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 32.8% | ±16.8% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 37.0% | ±24.0% |
30-day implied volatility 31.5% vs 24.3% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 1.11. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC)
| Price | USD 22.01 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.61% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 22.6 |
| Open | USD 22.35 |
| Day Range | USD 21.92 – 22.56 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 19.84 – 28.69 |
| Volume | 7,421,168 shares |
| Market Cap | $73.36B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BCS)
Nexqual's technical model rates BCS "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 24.67 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 25.14) |
| MACD | -0.83 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BCS)
Wall Street analysts rate BCS "Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 29.92 (range USD 27.1–33.5), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 29.92 |
| High Target | USD 33.5 |
| Low Target | USD 27.1 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (BCS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.49 |
| Revenue Estimate | $7.37B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 0.66 vs est 0.67 ▼ miss |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.89 vs est 0.87 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.76 vs est 0.74 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.49 vs est 0.43 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BCS)
| Total Revenue | $28.47B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +5.00% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +32.44% |
| Profit Margin | +28.21% |
| ROE | +10.45% |
| Total Cash | $790.30B |
| Total Debt | $784.60B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BCS)
Nexqual rates Barclays PLC's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +9% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Net margin 21% (last 12 months); banks have no gross margin |
| Balance Sheet | N/A — Not comparable for banks: deposits and customer funds sit on the balance sheet, so cash vs debt does not measure safety (SEC industry: Commercial Banks, NEC) |
| Cash Flow | N/A — Not meaningful for banks and lenders: lending and trading move operating cash flow by billions each year (SEC industry: Commercial Banks, NEC) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 0.5% |
Ownership (BCS)
| Insider Ownership | +0.01% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +9.11% |
| Shares Outstanding | 3.33B |
| Float | 4.36B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Leadership (BCS)
Barclays PLC is led by Coimbatore Sundararajan Venkatakrishnan, Group CEO & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Group CEO & Executive Director | Coimbatore Sundararajan Venkatakrishnan |
|---|---|
| Group Finance Director & Executive Director | Angela Anna Cross |
| Group Co-COO & Barclays Execution Services Co-CEO | Craig Bright |
| Group Co-COO and Barclays Execution Services Co-CEO | Anne Marie Darling |
| Managing Director and Head of Corporate Communications, Personal & Corporate Banking | James Lundie |
Major Backers & Investors (BCS)
Notable institutional backers of Barclays PLC include Fisher Asset Management, LLC, Acadian Asset Management. LLC, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 2.81% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 0.47% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.46% |
| NORGES BANK | 0.34% |
| FMR, LLC | 0.29% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 0.24% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.23% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 0.23% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ING | ING Group, N.V. | USD 32.44 | ▼ 2.93% |
| BNY | The Bank of New York Mellon Cor | USD 145.32 | ▼ 0.36% |
| CM | Canadian Imperial Bank of Comme | USD 115.03 | ▲ 0.02% |
| BNS | Bank Nova Scotia Halifax Pfd 3 | USD 93.41 | ▼ 0.63% |
| BMO | Bank Of Montreal | USD 170.44 | ▼ 0.01% |
| BBVA | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria | USD 25.03 | ▼ 2.95% |
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