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Barclays (NYSE: BCS) outlines 2026 buy-backs and reduced ordinary share capital

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Barclays PLC files a Form 6-K summarising its share capital, new share admissions and ongoing buy-backs. As of 31 March 2026, issued share capital consisted of 13,725,209,260 ordinary shares with voting rights and no treasury shares. A further 3,493,319 ordinary shares were admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, bringing total admitted shares to the same 13,725,209,260 figure.

Across March and April 2026, Barclays repurchased and intends to cancel multiple blocks of ordinary shares under its buy-back programme announced on 10 February 2026. After successive cancellations, issued share capital falls in stages to 13,657,205,299 ordinary shares with voting rights, still with no treasury shares. Since the programme began, the bank has bought back 190,772,462 shares at a volume weighted average price of 424.8047p per share.

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Issued share capital 13,725,209,260 ordinary shares Ordinary shares with voting rights as of 31 March 2026
New shares admitted 3,493,319 ordinary shares Further ordinary shares admitted to trading on LSE Main Market
Shares after first April cancellations 13,717,723,477 ordinary shares Issued share capital after cancellations around 2 April 2026
Shares after 13 April 2026 update 13,712,376,995 ordinary shares Issued share capital after further buy-back cancellations
Shares after 20 April 2026 update 13,683,585,133 ordinary shares Issued share capital following additional cancellations
Shares after 27 April 2026 update 13,657,205,299 ordinary shares Final issued share capital stated in April 2026 exhibits
Cumulative buy-backs 190,772,462 ordinary shares Total shares purchased since 10 February 2026 buy-back start
Average buy-back price 424.8047p per share Volume weighted average price for 190,772,462 repurchased shares
Total Voting Rights regulatory
"Barclays PLC Total Voting Rights In accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority's..."
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.
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.
Admission to Trading on a Regulated Market regulatory
"Prospectus Rules: Admission to Trading on a Regulated Market (PRM) sourcebook 1.6.4R"
Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014"
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.
share buy-back programme financial
"Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 10 February 2026"
A share buy-back programme is when a company purchases its own shares from the market. This reduces the total number of shares available, which can increase the value of remaining shares and signal confidence in the company's future. For investors, it can be a sign that the company believes its stock is undervalued and may lead to higher share prices.
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
 
May 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
Total Voting Rights dated 01 April 2026
 
Exhibit No. 2
Admission to Trading dated 01 April 2026
 
Exhibit No. 3
Transaction in Own Shares dated 07 April 2026
 
Exhibit No. 4
Transaction in Own Shares dated 13 April 2026
 
Exhibit No. 5
Transaction in Own Shares dated 20 April 2026
 
Exhibit No. 6
Transaction in Own Shares dated 27 April 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: May 01, 2026
 
 
 
By: /s/ Garth Wright
--------------------------------
 
Garth Wright
 
Assistant Secretary
 
 
 
Exhibit No. 1
 
1 April 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 March 2026, Barclays PLC's issued share capital consists of 13,725,209,260 Ordinary shares with voting rights.
 
There are no Ordinary shares held in Treasury.
 
The above figure 13,725,209,260 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
 
Media Relations
Marina Shchukina
 
Jon Tracey
+44 (0)20 7116 2526
+44 (0)20 7116 4755
           
 
Exhibit No. 2
 
1 April 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:
 
3,493,319
Total number of shares admitted to trading (including the new shares):
 
13,725,209,260
Confirmation that the new shares are fungible with existing shares already admitted to trading:
 
Confirmed
Date range covered by the notification:
 
1 March 2026 - 31 March 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. 3
 
7 April 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 J.P. Morgan Securities plc (''JPM'') as part of its buy-back announced on 10 February 2026:
 
Table Date
 
Number of shares purchased
Low Price
High Price
Volume weighted average price paid per share
30 March 2026
 
5,920,000
377.4500p
385.7000p
381.3840p
31 March 2026
 
5,820,000
384.5500p
393.9500p
389.7182p
1 April 2026
 
3,298,790
404.9500p
406.6000p
406.3071p
2 April 2026
 
4,576,846
397.7500p
409.6000p
402.8305p
 
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 13,717,723,477 ordinary shares with voting rights.
 
There are no ordinary shares held in Treasury.
 
The above figure 13,717,723,477 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 JPM on behalf of the Company can be found at:
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/3422Z_1-2026-4-2.pdf
 
Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 10 February 2026, the Company has purchased 125,112,982 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 419.3663p 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 leading in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and 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. 4
 
13 April 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 J.P. Morgan Securities plc (''JPM'') as part of its buy-back announced on 10 February 2026:
 
 
Table Date
 
Number of shares purchased
Low Price
High Price
Volume weighted average price paid per share
7 April 2026
 
4,580,000
403.3500p
414.6000p
408.7694p
9 April 2026
 
2,101,986
429.5000p
430.0000p
429.8368p
10 April 2026
 
1,551,434
434.5500p
439.5000p
436.7914p
 
 
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 13,712,376,995 ordinary shares with voting rights.
 
There are no ordinary shares held in Treasury.
 
The above figure 13,712,376,995 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 JPM on behalf of the Company can be found at:
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0727A_1-2026-4-10.pdf
 
Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 10 February 2026, the Company has purchased 133,346,402 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 419.3701p 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 leading in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and 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
 
 
20 April 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 J.P. Morgan Securities plc (''JPM'') as part of its buy-back announced on 10 February 2026:
 
Table Date
 
Number of shares purchased
Low Price
High Price
Volume weighted average price paid per share
13 April 2026
 
5,148,060
431.6000p
438.5500p
434.4048p
14 April 2026
 
6,865,000
434.2500p
441.6500p
439.1925p
15 April 2026
 
6,773,000
439.1500p
442.8500p
441.0395p
16 April 2026
 
6,735,000
437.4500p
447.4500p
443.0466p
17 April 2026
 
5,140,000
435.6000p
455.0000p
443.8520p
 
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 13,683,585,133 ordinary shares with voting rights.
 
There are no ordinary shares held in Treasury.
 
The above figure 13,683,585,133 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 JPM on behalf of the Company can be found at:
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0121B_1-2026-4-17.pdf
 
Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 10 February 2026, the Company has purchased 164,007,462 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 423.3062p 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 leading in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and 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
 
27 April 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 J.P. Morgan Securities plc (''JPM'') as part of its buy-back announced on 10 February 2026:
  
Table Date
 
Number of shares purchased
Low Price
High Price
Volume weighted average price paid per share
20 April 2026
 
4,240,000
440.1500p
446.6000p
443.0048p
21 April 2026
 
5,075,000
437.4500p
446.4000p
443.1464p
22 April 2026
 
6,875,000
432.3000p
441.3500p
435.8877p
23 April 2026
 
5,275,000
423.0000p
430.5500p
426.5511p
24 April 2026
 
5,300,000
419.4500p
427.8500p
422.9382p
 
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 13,657,205,299 ordinary shares with voting rights.
 
There are no ordinary shares held in Treasury.
 
The above figure 13,657,205,299 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 JPM on behalf of the Company can be found at:
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/9157B_1-2026-4-24.pdf
 
Since the commencement of the share buy-back programme announced on 10 February 2026, the Company has purchased 190,772,462 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 424.8047p 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 leading in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and 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.

 
 
 
 

FAQ

How many Barclays (BCS) shares were in issue with voting rights on 31 March 2026?

As of 31 March 2026, Barclays PLC’s issued share capital consisted of 13,725,209,260 ordinary shares with voting rights. The company reported that it held no ordinary shares in treasury, so this figure is the full voting share count for disclosure purposes.

What new Barclays (BCS) shares were admitted to trading in March 2026?

Barclays PLC reported the admission to trading of 3,493,319 additional ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market. Following this admission, the total number of shares admitted to trading, including the new shares, was 13,725,209,260 ordinary shares.

How is Barclays’ 2026 share buy-back programme affecting total shares outstanding?

Barclays is cancelling all ordinary shares repurchased under its 10 February 2026 buy-back. Issued share capital declines in stages from 13,725,209,260 to 13,657,205,299 ordinary shares, reducing the number of voting shares in the market while maintaining no treasury shares.

What volume of Barclays (BCS) shares has been bought back so far in 2026?

Since the 10 February 2026 start of the programme, Barclays has repurchased 190,772,462 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange. The bank reports a volume weighted average price of 424.8047p per ordinary share for these cumulative buy-back transactions executed via J.P. Morgan Securities plc.

At what prices did Barclays repurchase its own shares in April 2026?

Across April 2026, Barclays’ buy-backs occurred within daily price ranges broadly between 403.3500p and 455.0000p per share. For example, on 13 April 2026 the volume weighted average price paid was 434.4048p, with specific low and high trade prices reported for each trading day.

Does Barclays hold any ordinary shares in treasury after these buy-backs?

Barclays states that it intends to cancel all repurchased ordinary shares and consistently reports that there are no ordinary shares held in treasury. This means all issued ordinary shares are counted as voting shares rather than being retained by the company itself.