Barclays Plc (BCS) Stock Forecast Nov. 6, 2026
Analysis updated on Nov. 6, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Barclays Plc (BCS) stock forecast summary
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Barclays Plc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $75.97B. It ranks number 12 by market capitalization among the 20 Commercial Banks, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For BCS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 54.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 40.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +3.1%, buy ≥ +1.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-11-06 signals)
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BCS price chart and AI forecast
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Barclays Plc (BCS) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Commercial Banks, NEC peers listed below that report each metric. Statement values were filed in GBP and are shown converted to USD (flows at the trailing twelve-month average rate, balances at the balance-sheet date rate).
Valuation & Market
| Metric | BCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $75.97B | 12/20 |
| P/E Ratio | 14.20x | 5/15 |
| EPS | $1.57 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $12.72 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | BCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| EBT Margin | 81.4% | 1/14 |
| Tax Rate | 21.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | BCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 18.85x | 2/17 |
| Financial Leverage | 19.85x | 2/17 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | BCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $110.62B | 1/20 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -27.5% | 6/16 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | BCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.02x | 12/13 |
Income Statement
| Metric | BCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $43.28B | 8/13 |
| SG&A Expense | $10.79B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | BCS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 3402M | – |
| EPS Growth | 31.5% | 6/15 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions, converted from GBP)
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $345.59B | |
| Total Liabilities | $1.98T |
BCS quarterly financials and insider trading
Barclays Plc (BCS) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Barclays Plc (Commercial Banks, NEC): 22 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| BCS Barclays Plc | $75.97B | |
| RY Royal Bank Of Canada | $281.75B | |
| MUFG Mitsubishi Ufj Financial Group Inc | $248.87B | |
| TD Toronto Dominion Bank | $206.79B | |
| SAN Banco Santander, S.A. | $172.45B | |
| SMFG Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | $150.91B | |
| BBVA Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. | $143.01B | |
| HDB Hdfc Bank Ltd | $125.88B | |
| BMO Bank Of Montreal /Can/ | $121.32B | |
| CM Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce /Can/ | $106.73B | |
| ING Ing Groep Nv | $92.36B | |
| LYG Lloyds Banking Group Plc | $77.02B | |
| NWG Natwest Group Plc | $62.64B | |
| BSBR Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. | $17.38B | |
| BSAC Banco Santander Chile | $15.23B | |
| GGAL Grupo Financiero Galicia Sa | $4.92B | |
| NTB Bank Of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd | $2.18B | |
| ESQ Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | $1.54B | |
| PGC Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp | $814M | |
| VBNK Versabank | $713M | |
| DJP Barclays Bank Plc | N/A | |
| WBKCY Westpac Banking Corp | N/A |
Where BCS sits on the market map
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Barclays Plc (BCS) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Barclays Plc (BCS) stock forecast?
Our AI scores Barclays Plc every trading day against every stock it covers. Create a free account and follow it to see its rating and price target.
How accurate are Barclays Plc stock predictions?
For BCS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 54.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 40.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Barclays Plc forecasts updated?
Barclays Plc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Nov. 6, 2026.
Which companies are Barclays Plc's industry peers?
22 issuers in our coverage, BCS included, share the SEC industry code Commercial Banks, NEC. The largest are: Royal Bank Of Canada (RY), Mitsubishi Ufj Financial Group Inc (MUFG), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD), Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG), Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.