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Barclays PLC (BCS) Stock Analysis
Barclays PLC (BCS) stock analysis covering valuation, fundamentals, technical indicators, risk, AIQ Momentum, analyst catalysts, dividends, and the current AIQ Score.
Barclays PLC (BCS) currently has an AIQ Score of 53/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk is the strongest factor at 66/100. Sentiment is the weakest current factor at 37/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
BCS at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close stock snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $26.70 |
| AIQ Score | 53/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Sell |
| Market Cap | $88.17B |
| P/E Ratio | 9.76 |
| Forward P/E | — |
| EPS | $0.64 |
| Revenue TTM | $18.13B |
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Beta | 0.88 |
| Volume | 2.89M |
| 52-week range | $19.29-$28.69 |
| RSI 14 | 48.2 |
| 50-Day SMA | $27.40 |
| 200-Day SMA | $25.02 |
| Analyst Price Target | $32.40 |
| Next Earnings | Oct 22, 2026 |
BCS
OverviewBCS Stock Analysis Summary
Barclays PLC (BCS) currently has an AIQ Score of 53/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk resilience is the strongest factor at 66/100. Sentiment is the weakest current factor at 37/100. Technical, fundamental, catalyst, dividend, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, BCS has AIQ Score of 53/100 with Risk resilience base of 66/100 and fading Sentiment at 37/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Risk resilience (66/100) leads while Sentiment (37/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · 1.87% stock move · BCS classified in Banks - Diversified.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is BCS Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
BCS currently has a neutral overall setup. Risk Resilience is the strongest factor at 66/100, while Sentiment is weakest at 37/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 66/100.
- - Analyst target implies +21.35% upside from the latest quote.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (26 vs 10).
Current Consensus
BCS's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Sell, with 10 buy, 9 neutral, and 26 sell votes. BCS's 14-day RSI is 48.2, which places the stock in a neutral momentum range. BCS's beta is 0.88, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in BCS?
Recent score-change history is not available in the current snapshot. These are the latest market-close scores instead.
What Would Change the BCS Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, earnings revisions strengthen, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, analyst expectations deteriorate, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive catalyst or estimate-revision evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
BCS Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for Barclays PLC.
Barclays PLC (BCS) Stock Analysis
Barclays PLC has an AIQ Score of 53/100 in a Neutral regime. Risk is strongest at 66/100. Beta is 0.88, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting stock factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | BCS is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 53/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that risk leads at 66/100 while sentiment lags at 37/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 47/100 · Value 60/100 · Quality 44/100 · Risk 66/100 · Sentiment 37/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Risk is the strongest factor at 66/100.
Momentum is 47/100 and RSI (14) is 48.2.
BCS is in a Neutral regime at 53/100.
Risk factor is 66/100 with beta 0.88 and annual volatility 31.14%.
Current conflict: risk leads at 66/100 while sentiment lags at 37/100.
BCS Research Cluster
Ticker-specific paths for valuation, technical analysis, catalysts, dividends, financials, risk, and news.
BCS Fundamentals
BCS valuation, profitability, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and free cash flow.
BCS Technical Analysis
BCS technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
BCS Stock Catalysts
Track BCS earnings, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, stock news, and upcoming events.
BCS Dividend Analysis
BCS dividend yield, annual dividend, payout ratio, payment history, and income reliability context.
BCS Financial Data
BCS revenue, earnings, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, valuation ratios, and stock metrics.
BCS Risk Analysis
BCS volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
BCS Stock News
BCS stock news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
BCS vs Europe Peers
Current peer cohort: BCS · BHP · LYG · RELX · SAP. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCS Current stock | 53/100 | 60/100 | 47/100 | 66/100 | 0.88 | 31.14% | Current |
| BHP BHP Group | 52/100 | 46/100 | 28/100 | 62/100 | 1.49 | 34.62% | BCS vs BHP |
| LYG Lloyds Banking Group | 47/100 | 46/100 | 48/100 | 62/100 | 1.02 | 29.27% | BCS vs LYG |
| RELX RELX | 48/100 | 50/100 | 30/100 | 34/100 | -0.81 | 33.65% | BCS vs RELX |
| SAP SAP | 59/100 | 55/100 | 41/100 | 60/100 | -0.51 | 38.68% | BCS vs SAP |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Sep 11, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current stock evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of stock evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Open the return calculator with stock context while purchase price, shares, dates and fees remain user inputs.
AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
Open catalysts8 recent quarterly periods are available for review.
Checked Sep 12, 2026
Explore factor drivers, conflicts, persistence, and scenario sensitivity in the advanced workspace.
Fundamentals Verdict
Current snapshot fields are separate from reported-quarter statement tables.
Latest period Jun 30, 2026.
Market Confirmation
Technicals are summarized first, with the indicator library behind it.
Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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BCS Stock FAQ
What is BCS stock price today?
Barclays PLC's current stock price is $26.70. Use the live quote with AIQ Score, news, and risk context rather than treating price alone as a decision signal.
Is BCS bullish or bearish right now?
BCS's bullish or bearish read depends on the current AIQ Score, factor alignment, technical analysis consensus, valuation, risk, and catalyst evidence. A mixed setup should be treated differently from a broad confirmation across those signals.
What is BCS's market cap?
BCS's market cap is $88.17B based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Use it with P/E ratio, revenue, and growth metrics to frame company size, valuation, and peer comparisons.
What is BCS's current P/E ratio?
BCS's current P/E ratio is 9.76 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Read it with revenue growth, margins, EPS, cash flow, and peer valuation rather than using P/E alone.
What is BCS's RSI?
BCS's 14-day RSI is 48.2 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. RSI should be interpreted with MACD, moving averages, volume, volatility, and price trend.
Is BCS above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages?
BCS is -2.55% from its 50-day SMA and 6.73% from its 200-day SMA based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Moving-average position should be read with momentum and broader AIQ evidence.
When is BCS's next earnings date?
BCS's next earnings date is currently listed as Oct 22, 2026. Earnings can reset revenue, EPS, price target, analyst rating, and catalyst expectations.
Does BCS pay a dividend?
BCS's dividend yield is 0.00% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Sep 11, 2026. Dividend yield should be read with payout ratio, free cash flow, growth, and balance-sheet strength.