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Barclays buys back 53M shares at 511p average

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BARCLAYS PLC (BCS) reports ongoing execution of a share buy-back programme announced on 29 July 2026, under which it has been purchasing and cancelling ordinary shares of 25 pence each on the London Stock Exchange through Citigroup Global Markets Limited. Across the periods disclosed, daily volumes ranged from about 1.9 million to more than 3.5 million shares at volume weighted average prices between 490.5718p and 526.4187p per share.

After successive cancellations, Barclays’ issued share capital and total voting rights decreased from 13,498,162,168 to 13,455,858,149 ordinary shares, with no shares held in treasury. Separately, 1,165,590 additional ordinary shares were admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, bringing the total number of shares admitted to trading to 13,498,162,168.

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Total shares repurchased since 29 July 2026 53,232,994 ordinary shares Aggregate purchases on the London Stock Exchange under the buy-back programme
Volume weighted average price since programme start 510.6760p per ordinary share Average price for 53,232,994 shares repurchased since 29 July 2026
Issued share capital after latest cancellations 13,455,858,149 ordinary shares Total voting rights following cancellations announced on 24 August 2026
Issued share capital as of 31 July 2026 13,498,162,168 Ordinary shares Total voting rights notified under FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R
Further shares admitted to trading 1,165,590 ordinary shares Additional shares admitted on the London Stock Exchange Main Market between 1 July 2026 and 31 July 2026
VWAP on 03 August 2026 513.9156p per share Volume weighted average price for 2,724,182 shares repurchased on 03 August 2026
VWAP on 21 August 2026 490.5718p per share Volume weighted average price for 3,567,265 shares repurchased on 21 August 2026
volume weighted average price financial
"Volume weighted average price paid per share"
The volume weighted average price (VWAP) is a way to measure the average price of a security, such as a stock, over a specific period, taking into account how many units were traded at each price. It’s similar to calculating the average cost of items bought when some are more frequently purchased than others. Investors use VWAP to assess whether a security is being bought or sold at a fair price during trading.
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules"
Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.
Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014"
admitted to trading market
"shares have been admitted to trading as follows"
Total Voting Rights financial
"Barclays PLC Total Voting Rights"
The total voting rights number is the count of shares that carry the right to vote at a company’s shareholder meetings, reflecting how much voting power exists in the market. Investors use it to understand control and influence—like knowing how many votes are in play when measuring ownership stakes, calculating a shareholder’s voting percentage, or assessing how easy it would be for a holder to sway decisions.

FAQ

What does the 2026 Form 6-K reveal about Barclays PLC (BCS) share buy-backs?

Barclays PLC discloses multiple share buy-back transactions since 29 July 2026, buying ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange for cancellation, with daily volumes up to over 3.5 million shares at volume weighted average prices generally slightly above 500p per share.

How many Barclays (BCS) shares had been repurchased in total by 24 August 2026?

Since the share buy-back programme began on 29 July 2026, Barclays PLC states it had purchased an aggregate of 53,232,994 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at a volume weighted average price of 510.6760p per share.

What are Barclays PLC (BCS) total voting rights after the latest cancellations?

Following the latest cancellations of repurchased shares, Barclays PLC reports issued share capital and total voting rights of 13,455,858,149 ordinary shares, with no ordinary shares held in treasury. This figure is the denominator for disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s rules.

What total shares admitted to trading does Barclays (BCS) report in this update?

Barclays PLC reports that an additional 1,165,590 ordinary shares were admitted to trading, bringing the total number of shares admitted on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market to 13,498,162,168 during the period from 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026.

Does Barclays PLC (BCS) hold any treasury shares according to this report?

No. Barclays PLC repeatedly states that there are no ordinary shares held in Treasury. All ordinary shares repurchased under the buy-back programme are intended to be, and are described as, purchased for cancellation.

What price ranges did Barclays (BCS) pay per share in its August 2026 buy-backs?

For the August 2026 buy-backs disclosed, Barclays PLC reports highest prices per share up to about 530.6000p, lowest prices down to about 484.8500p, and volume weighted average prices per day ranging from 490.5718p to 526.4187p.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
 
FORM 6-K
 
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
September 01, 2026
 
Barclays PLC
(Name of Registrant)
 
1 Churchill Place
London E14 5HP
England
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
Form 20-F x Form 40-F
 
This Report on Form 6-K is filed by Barclays PLC.
 
This Report comprises:
 
Information given to The London Stock Exchange and furnished pursuant to
General Instruction B to the General Instructions to Form 6-K.
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
Exhibit No. 1
Transaction in Own Shares dated 03 August 2026
 
 
Exhibit No. 2
Total Voting Rights dated 03 August 2026
 
 
Exhibit No. 3
Admission to Trading dated 03 August 2026
 
 
Exhibit No. 4
Transaction in Own Shares dated 10 August 2026
 
 
Exhibit No. 5
Transaction in Own Shares dated 17 August 2026
 
 
Exhibit No. 6
Transaction in Own Shares dated 24 August 2026
 

 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
BARCLAYS PLC
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Date: September 01, 2026
 
 
 
By: /s/ Garth Wright
--------------------------------
 
Garth Wright
 
Assistant Secretary
 
 
 

Exhibit No. 1
 
03 August 2026
 
Barclays PLC
 
Transaction in own shares
 
Barclays PLC (the "Company") announces that it has purchased for cancellation the following number of its ordinary shares of 25 pence each on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets Limited ("Citi") as part of its buy-back announced on 29 July 2026:
 
Date of purchase:
Number of ordinary shares
Highest price paid per share:
Lowest price paid per share:
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
29 July 2026
3,512,532
504.6000p
491.6500p
495.9437p
30 July 2026
3,469,490
513.5000p
487.7500p
504.3970p
31 July 2026
2,733,065
520.3000p
504.6000p
512.2457p
 
The Company intends to cancel all of the purchased ordinary shares.
 
Following the cancellation of the repurchased shares, the Company's issued share capital will consist of 13,498,162,168 ordinary shares. Therefore, the total voting rights in the Company will be 13,498,162,168.
 
There are no ordinary shares held in Treasury.
 
The above figure (13,498,162,168) may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
 
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended, a full breakdown of the individual purchases of ordinary shares made by Citi on behalf of the Company can be found at:
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8685O_1-2026-7-31.pdf
 
Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 29 July 2026, the Company has purchased 9,715,087 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 503.5487p per ordinary share.
 
- ENDS -
 
For further information, please contact:
 
Investor Relations
Media Relations
Marina Shchukina +44 (0) 20 7116 2526  
Tom Hoskin +44 (0) 20 7116 4755

About Barclays
 
Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance.  We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank.  Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.
 
For further information about Barclays, please visit our website home.barclays.
 
 
Exhibit No. 2
 
3 August 2026
 
Barclays PLC
 
Total Voting Rights
 
In accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA's) Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R, Barclays PLC notifies the market that as of 31 July 2026, Barclays PLC's issued share capital consists of 13,498,162,168 Ordinary shares with voting rights.
 
There are no Ordinary shares held in Treasury.
 
The above figure 13,498,162,168 may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Barclays PLC under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.  
 
- Ends -

For further information, please contact:
 
Investor Relations
Marina Shchukina
+44 (0)20 7116 2526
Media Relations
Jon Tracey
+44 (0)20 7116 4755
 
 
Exhibit No. 3
 
3 August 2026
 
Barclays PLC
 
Admission to Trading
 
In accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority's Prospectus Rules: Admission to Trading on a Regulated Market (PRM) sourcebook 1.6.4R, Barclays PLC notifies the market that shares have been admitted to trading as follows:
 
Issuer name:
 
Barclays PLC
Issuer LEI:
 
213800LBQA1Y9L22JB70
Regulated market on which the shares have been admitted to trading:
 
Main Market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange
Name, type and ISIN of the shares:
 
Ordinary sharesGB0031348658
Number of further shares admitted to trading covered by the notification:
 
1,165,590
Total number of shares admitted to trading (including the new shares):
 
13,498,162,168
Confirmation that the new shares are fungible with existing shares already admitted to trading:
 
Confirmed
Date range covered by the notification:
 
1 July 2026 - 31 July 2026
 
- Ends -
 
For further information, please contact:
 
Investor Relations
Media Relations
Marina Shchukina
Jon Tracey
+44 (0)20 7116 2526
+44 (0)20 7116 4755
 
 
Exhibit No. 4
 
10 August 2026
 
Barclays PLC
 
Transaction in own shares
 
Barclays PLC (the "Company") announces that it has purchased for cancellation the following number of its ordinary shares of 25 pence each on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets Limited ("Citi") as part of its buy-back announced on 29 July 2026:
 
Date of purchase:
Number of ordinary shares
Highest price paid per share:
Lowest price paid per share:
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
03 August 2026
2,724,182
516.1000p
511.4000p
513.9156p
04 August 2026
3,368,498
524.7000p
512.3000p
519.5194p
05 August 2026
1,905,616
530.6000p
518.2000p
524.7649p
06 August 2026
1,899,628
529.8000p
522.2000p
526.4187p
07 August 2026
2,693,897
525.1000p
514.7000p
519.6931p
 
The Company intends to cancel all of the purchased ordinary shares.
 
Following the cancellation of the repurchased shares, the Company's issued share capital will consist of 13,485,797,493  ordinary shares. Therefore, the total voting rights in the Company will be 13,485,797,493.
 
There are no ordinary shares held in Treasury.
 
The above figure (13,485,797,493 ) may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
 
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended, a full breakdown of the individual purchases of ordinary shares made by Citi on behalf of the Company can be found at:
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8501P_1-2026-8-7.pdf
 
Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 29 July 2026, the Company has purchased 22,306,908 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 512.9361p per ordinary share.
 
- ENDS -
 
For further information, please contact:
 
Investor Relations
Media Relations
Marina Shchukina +44 (0) 20 7116 2526  
Tom Hoskin +44 (0) 20 7116 4755
 
About Barclays
 
Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance.  We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank.  Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.
 
For further information about Barclays, please visit our website home.barclays.
 
 
Exhibit No. 5
 
17 August 2026
 
Barclays PLC
 
Transaction in own shares
 
Barclays PLC (the "Company") announces that it has purchased for cancellation the following number of its ordinary shares of 25 pence each on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets Limited ("Citi") as part of its buy-back announced on 29 July 2026:
 
Date of purchase:
Number of ordinary shares
Highest price paid per share:
Lowest price paid per share:
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
10 August 2026
3,388,050
518.4000p
513.1000p
516.5212p
11 August 2026
2,707,162
521.0000p
514.5000p
517.1454p
12 August 2026
2,701,554
519.9000p
516.0000p
518.2204p
13 August 2026
2,679,555
525.1000p
518.1000p
522.4748p
14 August 2026
2,695,847
522.0000p
515.3000p
519.3173p
 
The Company intends to cancel all of the purchased ordinary shares.
 
Following the cancellation of the repurchased shares, the Company's issued share capital will consist of 13,472,518,180 ordinary shares. Therefore, the total voting rights in the Company will be 13,472,518,180.
 
There are no ordinary shares held in Treasury.
 
The above figure (13,472,518,180) may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
 
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended, a full breakdown of the individual purchases of ordinary shares made by Citi on behalf of the Company can be found at:
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8335Q_1-2026-8-14.pdf
 
Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 29 July 2026, the Company has purchased 36,479,076 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 515.1450p per ordinary share.
 
- ENDS -
 
For further information, please contact:
 
Investor Relations
Media Relations
Marina Shchukina +44 (0) 20 7116 2526  
Tom Hoskin +44 (0) 20 7116 4755
 
About Barclays
 
Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance.  We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank.  Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.
 
For further information about Barclays, please visit our website home.barclays.
 

Exhibit No. 6
 
24 August 2026
 
Barclays PLC
 
Transaction in own shares
 
Barclays PLC (the "Company") announces that it has purchased for cancellation the following number of its ordinary shares of 25 pence each on the London Stock Exchange from Citigroup Global Markets Limited ("Citi") as part of its buy-back announced on 29 July 2026:
 
Date of purchase:
Number of ordinary shares
Highest price paid per share:
Lowest price paid per share:
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
17 August 2026
2,707,532
522.0000p
514.5000p
517.0760p
18 August 2026
3,428,984
514.6000p
503.3000p
508.2549p
19 August 2026
3,496,791
507.3000p
495.8500p
500.4588p
20 August 2026
3,553,346
496.0000p
489.3000p
492.4935p
21 August 2026
3,567,265
494.0000p
484.8500p
490.5718p
 
The Company intends to cancel all of the purchased ordinary shares.
 
Following the cancellation of the repurchased shares, the Company's issued share capital will consist of 13,455,858,149 ordinary shares. Therefore, the total voting rights in the Company will be 13,455,858,149.
 
There are no ordinary shares held in Treasury.
 
The above figure (13,455,858,149) may be used by shareholders (and others with notification obligations) as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
 
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended, a full breakdown of the individual purchases of ordinary shares made by Citi on behalf of the Company can be found at:
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/7609R_1-2026-8-21.pdf
 
Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 29 July 2026, the Company has purchased 53,232,994 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 510.6760p per ordinary share.
 
- ENDS -
 
For further information, please contact:
 
Investor Relations
Media Relations
Marina Shchukina +44 (0) 20 7116 2526  
Tom Hoskin +44 (0) 20 7116 4755
 
About Barclays
 
Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance.  We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank.  Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.
 
For further information about Barclays, please visit our website home.barclays.