Barclays PLC (BCS) Research

Barclays PLC stands as a global financial services powerhouse, conducting its operations across a broad geographical spectrum that includes the United Kingdom, continental Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The group's diverse activities are managed through distinct segments: Barclays UK, Barclays UK Corporate Bank, Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management, Barclays Investment Bank, and Barclays US Consumer Bank. The firm provides a comprehensive range of financial solutions, encompassing retail banking, wholesale banking, investment banking, wealth management, and investment management services. Beyond these core areas, Barclays also engages in securities dealing and is a prominent issuer of credit cards, alongside offering various lending products. Founded in 1690, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It adopted the name Barclays PLC in January 1985, having previously been known as Barclays Bank public limited company.

Market snapshot

Symbol
BCS
Price
$26.31
Day change
-0.08%
Market cap
$67.2B
P/E ratio
9.42x
52-week range
17.22-27.7
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified
Next earnings
in 1 month
Analyst price target
$46.00

Recent news

  • Hims & Hers Stock Jumps After Barclays Raises Price Target

    Hims & Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:HIMS) shares are climbing after Barclays reiterated its bullish stance and lifted its price target from $29 to $39. Here's what you need to know.

  • Barclays shifts to 'peace target' of 670 for STOXX 600, drops Europe underweight

    Barclays raised its year-end target for the STOXX 600 index to 670 from 620 on Wednesday and ​dropped its bearish view on regional stocks, citing lower oil prices ‌and the possibility of a U.S.-Iran deal improving the economic outlook.

  • Gold's correction could lead to a rebound. Barclays recommends these stocks.

    Crowded positioning, a pause in central-bank buying, an increase in the dollar and a rise in real interest rates all contributed to the 26% peak-to-trough decline in the gold prices.

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