Barclays' valuation buoyed by more robust profit outlook, says broker

  • RBC Capital Markets has bumped up its price target for Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) to 355p from 340p, keeping its 'outperform' rating ahead of the bank's second-quarter results. The boost comes after RBC raised its profit forecast for 2026 by 5%, thanks mainly to stronger income from Barclays UK and improved revenues in the Investment Bank.