# Barclays PLC (BCS)

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**Price:** USD 22.01 (-2.61% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 22.6 · day 21.92–22.56 · 52w 19.84–28.69 · market cap $73.4B · NYQ

## Key facts
- 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)
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
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)
|  | 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) |

## Peers (Banks - Diversified)
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%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/BCS · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $0.49 | $0.60 | -19.4% | $7.37B | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends 2027-03-31) | — | — | — | $8.70B | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $2.70 | $2.83 | -4.7% | $31.41B | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $3.24 | $3.40 | -4.6% | $32.86B | 2 |

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 33.2% | ±7.5% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 31.6% | ±10.0% |
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 31.5% | ±12.2% |
| 2027-03-19 | 147 | 32.8% | ±16.8% |
| 2027-06-17 | 237 | 37.0% | ±24.0% |