Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) is one of them The best UK undervalued stocks to invest in. On February 19, UBS analyst Jason Napier maintained a buy rating on the stock with a price target of 580 GBp. Earlier, on February 13, RBC Capital analyst Benjamin Thomas raised the stock’s price target to 550 GBp from 525 GBp.
The rankings follow the company’s full-year 2025 results, which were released on February 10. Management noted that they met or exceeded guidance on all metrics. The company’s RoTE reached 11.3%, up from 10.5% in 2024, driven by double-digit RoTE across all segments. EPS grew by 22% to 43.8p, and TNAV per share increased by 15% to 409p. This marked the 10th straight quarter of gains. In addition, pre-tax profit increased by 13%, reflecting the strength of the broad base.
The company returned £3.7 billion to shareholders, a 23% increase over 2024. This includes £1.2bn of shares and £2.5bn of buybacks. Notably, Barclays PLC’s ( NYSE:BCS ) net interest income for fiscal 2025 came in at £12.8 billion, while Barclays UK NII came in at £7.7 billion, compared to expectations of £12.6 billion and £7.6 billion, respectively.
Looking ahead, Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) announced financial targets for 2026 and 2028. The company plans to achieve RoTE of over 12% by 2026 and over 14% by 2028. In addition, management expects to generate group revenue of £31 billion and a 25% increase in annual revenue by 2025. From 2025 to 2028.
Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) is a diversified global bank that operates through five main divisions: Barclays UK, Barclays UK Corporate Bank, Barclays Private Banking and Wealth Management, Barclays Investment Bank, and Barclays US Consumer Bank.
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