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Barclays

British universal bank

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Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1690
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 80,000+
Industry: Banks

Last updated October 25

Latest news about Barclays

In short: Barclays reported Q3 2026 results with 12% profit growth and announced a £500 million share buyback.

Company announcements

October 22 Barclays

Barclays releases Q3 2026 results

Income rose to £7.4 billion and RoTE reached 13.8%. The bank announced a £500 million share buyback while maintaining growth targets.

October 22 Barclays

Barclays reports Q3 2026 results

Group RoTE reaches 11.7% with income up 8%. Capital generation supports shareholder returns exceeding £10bn target by mid-2026.

September 30 Barclays

Barclays Q3 2026 results show improved profitability and a £500m share buyback announcement

The bank reported an 18% year-on-year increase in earnings per share. It achieved a return on tangible equity of 11.7%, up from the previous period. Total profit before tax rose by 12% to £2.3bn.

August 25 Barclays

Barclays announces its 2024 financial results and strategic progress

The CEO reports achieving all key financial targets, outlines 2025 guidance, and highlights the completed Tesco Bank acquisition alongside employee share awards.

Media coverage

October 25 City AM

Barclays and Lloyds shares surge on reports bank tax will be ‘lower than expected’

UK banks are set to escape a worst case scenario tax raise in the Budget following months of defensive lobbying.

October 22 MSN

Barclays Pretax Profit Misses Estimates on Fixed-Income Weakness

The British bank reported lower-than-expected pretax profit despite a stronger equities performance as fixed-income earnings sank.

October 21 The Wall Street Journal

Barclays to Cut 5,000 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Push

Barclays said it is cutting 5,000 jobs in an attempt reduce costs, as it simplifies tech systems and embraces AI. The cuts are equal to...

October 21 Reuters

Barclays Q3 profit rises 12%, announces £500 million buyback

Barclays said its third-quarter profit rose 12% on Thursday, as it reported steady investment bankin...

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