Barclays on Friday cut its Brent crude price forecasts to $96 per barrel for 2026 and $85 per barrel for 2027, down from $100 and $88 respectively, after an increase in oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Barclays PLC (BCS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q4
while the forward P/E of 9.47 and 3.2% dividend yield appear attractive, the bank's heavy reliance on fee-based revenue and historical efficiency ratio volatility warrant a cautious approach.
Barclays PLC (BCS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Barclays PLC (BCS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 28, 2026 | $0.76vs $0.75+1.3% | $11.0Bvs $10.9B+1.3% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | $0.46vs $0.42+9.5% | $9.7Bvs $9.4B+2.8% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | $0.56vs $0.54+3.7% | $9.6Bvs $9.3B+4.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $0.62vs $0.50+24.0% | $25.1Bvs $9.4B+167.9% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Barclays PLC (BCS)
Barclays on Friday cut its Brent crude price forecasts to $96 per barrel for 2026 and $85 per barrel for 2027, down from $100 and $88 respectively, after an increase in oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barclays PLC notes the Federal Reserve Board's (FRB) publication of the results from its annual bank stress tests on 24 June 2026. The projected capital ratios for Barclays US LLC (Barclays' US intermediate holding company) remained above the regulatory minimum required levels across all nine quarters of the test. In addition, Barclays US LLC has published its own assessment of its results under the FRB's hypothetical supervisory severely adverse scenario, which can b.

LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barclays today announced the launch of the Shiller Barclays CAPE® US SMID Sector Index, expanding its long-standing Shiller Barclays CAPE® index family to U.S. small and mid-cap equities. The index is designed to provide systematic exposure to U.S. SMID equity sectors using the Cyclically Adjusted Price Earnings (CAPE®) methodology developed by economist Professor Robert Shiller, targeting long term value opportunities across market cycles while incorporating.

Key metrics vs top competitors for Barclays PLC (BCS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $27.41 | $92.56B | 11.37 | -10.85% | 14.11% | 9.52% | 3.13% | |
| $36.64 | $70.1B | 10.38 | -8.25% | 12.79% | 8.7% | — | |
| $51.44 | $168.61B | 21.80 | -0.51% | 10.48% | 7% | — | |
| $97.40 | $334.74B | 16.10 | 3.19% | 17.23% | 11.4% | — | |
| $6.05 | $88.05B | 16.74 | 72.81% | 7.17% | 9.91% | — | |
| $17.99 | $35.8B | 4.98 | 3.2% | 19.79% | 13.84% | — |
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Barclays PLC (BCS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Barclays PLC (BCS) saw revenue decline by 10.9% over the past year.
Yes, Barclays PLC (BCS) is profitable, generating $7.05B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (14.1% net margin).
Yes, Barclays PLC (BCS) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.13%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Barclays PLC (BCS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.5%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Barclays PLC (BCS) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 0.9%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
Barclays PLC (BCS) has an efficiency ratio of 39.4%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.