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title: "Barclays Executes Share Buy-Back, Cancelling 1.77 Million Shares"
description: "Barclays PLC has announced the buy-back and cancellation of 1.77 million ordinary shares, reducing its issued share capital to approximately 14.14 billion shares. This initiative, part of a buy-back p"
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# Barclays Executes Share Buy-Back, Cancelling 1.77 Million Shares

> Barclays PLC has announced the buy-back and cancellation of 1.77 million ordinary shares, reducing its issued share capital to approximately 14.14 billion shares. This initiative, part of a buy-back program initiated in February 2025, aims to manage capital structure and enhance shareholder value. Analysts rate Barclays stock (GB:BARC) as a Buy with a £2.70 price target, reflecting strong financial performance and positive technical indicators, despite some economic uncertainties.

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The latest announcement is out from Barclays ( (GB:BARC) ).

Barclays PLC has announced the purchase and cancellation of 1,777,000 of its ordinary shares as part of a buy-back program initiated in February 2025. This move reduces the company’s issued share capital to 14,140,868,691 shares, potentially impacting shareholder calculations under FCA rules. The buy-back reflects Barclays’ strategy to manage its capital structure and return value to shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:BARC) stock is a Buy with a £2.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Barclays stock, see the GB:BARC Stock Forecast page.

**Spark’s Take on GB:BARC Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:BARC is a Outperform.

Barclays’ strong financial performance, attractive valuation, and positive technical indicators contribute significantly to its overall score. The earnings call provided additional confidence with an upgraded guidance, although some risks from economic uncertainties remain. The share buy-back program further enhances shareholder value, supporting a positive outlook.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:BARC stock, click here.

**More about Barclays**

Barclays PLC operates in the financial services industry, offering a range of products including personal banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management. The company is a major player in the global banking sector, with a focus on providing comprehensive financial solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions.

**Average Trading Volume:** 37,961,212

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy

**Current Market Cap:** £48.5B

Learn more about BARC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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