Barclays Share Price Forecast and Outlook 2025-2030

In this ‘Barclays Share Price Forecast' article, we explore the latest news and factors affecting Barclays' share price and what the analysts are forecasting for the stock. This material is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. 

🔎 Key Insights 

• Market cap: ~£53 billion 
• Dividend yield: 2.27% 
• Last 5-year performance: 2024 +75.36%, 2023 3.76%, 2022 -23.67%, 2021 +36.84%, 2020 -14.99% 
• Analyst Ratings: 8 buy, 1 hold, 0 sell

Source: Admiral Markets Macroscope Barclays, 5 November 2025. Figures may change. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Barclays Share Price Forecast: Buy, Sell or Hold?

UK banking shares, such as Barclays (LSE: BARC), have experienced significant price fluctuations over the past decade. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional lenders faced challenges from tighter financial regulation, reduced investment-banking activity, and growing competition from digital-only fintech banks. These headwinds contributed to a period of subdued share price performance across much of the sector. 

However, by 2024 and early 2025, market sentiment towards UK banks began to improve, with analysts citing stronger balance sheets, cost-cutting measures, and higher capital ratios as indicators. So, what is the current analyst's Barclays share price forecast? While you cannot solely rely on analyst ratings to make decisions – as they, too, can get it wrong – they do provide a helpful backdrop for understanding a company’s fundamentals.   

According to 9 analysts polled by TipRanks, there are currently 8 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell ratings on the stock.

The Barclays share price forecast for the next 12 months has the highest price target at GBX 500.00 pence, the lowest price target at GBX 415.00 pence, providing an average price target of GBX 456.43 pence.  

It's important to remember that a stock rarely moves in a straight line, so there will be ups and downs that develop in the share price. As always, thorough research and risk management are prudent before making any decisions. Further below, we explore some of the factors affecting Barclays' share price.  

Barclays Share Price Live Chart

Barclays Shares Buy or Sell Research

A common question among investors is ‘Should I buy Lloyds or Barclays shares?’ Let’s have a look at the fundamentals of Barclays to ascertain whether Barclays shares are a buy, sell or hold in 2025 and 2026.  

One difference between Barclays and other UK banks, like Lloyds, is that Barclays is a global bank that has multiple, diversified revenue streams. For example, Barclays not only operates as a high street bank but also as an investment banking and commercial banking division. This means it also generates income from lending, trading and advisory services. 

Barclays’ latest 2025 financial results show that the investment banking division, which supports deal-making and capital markets activity, remains its primary profit driver. During 2024, the bank reported higher net interest income and improved capital strength, partly reflecting the impact of higher global interest rates. Rising interest rates in the UK and the US sometimes support bank profitability, as it widens the net interest margin - the spread between lending and deposit rates. 

However, there are some major headwinds for UK banks. Throughout 2025 and beyond, analysts are expecting the Bank of England to cut interest rates - in line with most other global central banks - but at a slower pace. A slowdown in the property market due to tax rises and a stagnant job market may also affect the revenue in lending divisions across the banking sector. 

Barclays Share Price Dividend

Bank shares tend to have strong interest from institutional pension fund managers who seek out income from shares in the form of dividend payouts. While some stocks pay out monthly dividends, most pay them out quarterly. Currently, the dividend amount for Barclays shares is GBX 3 pence semi-annually. 

Barclays' share price is up more than 700% from its record low in January 2009. However, with Barclays' share price still down from its record high in February 2007, the stock may attract more value investors than growth investors.

Currently, the dividend yield for Barclays shares is 2.27% making it a dividend stock to watch. Identifying a Barclays share price 5-year prediction is very difficult as there are many factors which affect the stock market and, in particular, banking stocks.  

Over this time, consider analysing the core fundamentals that affect the banking sector in the UK and the US, by reading earnings reports and tracking macro-economic trends. Even then, there is no guarantee of the future direction of a stock; even full-time analysts can get it wrong. Exercise proper risk management to manage the volatility of investing. 

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