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Barclays Bank PLC (BCS)

25.01

+0.32 (1.30%)

as of Jun 4, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 4, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.

Barclays Bank PLC, while recognized as a significant player in the banking sector, is generally not perceived as a global powerhouse on par with US firms such as Morgan Stanley and Bank of America. The sentiment suggests that its standing in the global market is somewhat limited compared to its more prominent rivals, particularly in the context of deregulation in the US banking industry, which tends to provide American banks with competitive advantages. Consequently, opinions on Barclays may reflect a cautious approach regarding its growth potential and market presence relative to these larger institutions. Experts appear to view Barclays as a respected brand, but its global impact and expansion capabilities are seen as needing improvement to reach the levels of its major competitors.

Consensus

Neutral

Valuation

Fair Value

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DON'T BUY

Picking up the dealer/broker business of Lehman Brothers (LEH-N). This will be good for them in the long run but their valuation is not in the greatest shape financially.

SELL

From a quality standpoint, this bank has problems. Dividend will not be able to be held at 15.5%. Things will continue to be pretty iffy.

COMMENT

Feels it may be getting near a point where he can buy more. He doesn't usually average down. Roughly 11% dividend.

DON'T BUY

Difficult to make an assessment of what its true value is. In the midst of an acquisition and are still figuring on how to fund it.

BUY

Global banking and the biggest player in ETFs and fund management. Have taken some hits as far as owning bad paper. 11.5% dividend, which may be suspect.

SELL

Being impacted by the credit markets. The UK is a bit of a rough market to be in. They don't have direct lending in terms of sub prime but have had some recessionary clues in terms of that market. Use any type of strength to lighten up and diversify into other sectors or a different geography.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Apr 16/07. Down 34%.) Like a lot of other big banks globally. Valuations have come down dramatically. Had some bad paper but still like their exposure to world markets, credit card business and capital markets (through their iShares). Good long-term outlook.

WEAK BUY

The dividend is safe. A very well run company. Good retail, good credit card business. One of the largest asset managers in the world. If you’re looking to buy a bank, they’re an option.

WAIT

Not quite the time to buy. The yield is large.

BUY

(Market Call Minute.) Came out with decent earnings and you probably have most of the value in the price.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 5/07. Down 38.6%.) Sold his holdings last summer before its precipitous decline. As the sub prime got going, it was obvious they had some exposure. Also, the strong Cdn$ was hurting the return.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 9/07. Down 36.2%.) Down along with the other major global banks. Doesn’t feel the dividend is at risk. The core banking business is quite solid, but it looks like the UK is having economic problems along with the US. Still Holding.

COMMENT

Caller is considering selling her holdings for a tax loss and then buying back after a month. Well run bank. Suffering from the same issues that other banks are suffering from. Earnings in the last little while we're actually quite good. In the long run they are going to do very well.

BUY

Got hit by their proposed acquisition of ABM Amro. This was followed by problems with Northern Rock, which affected all of the English banks. They do have exposure to subprime and SIV’s and have taken a write down. This is a great bank and a great English franchise. If you are a long-term investor you should own this one.

COMMENT

Looks like it has hit a bottom. Has been pretty beaten up.

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