StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 22 October 2026•Updated 22 October 2026•
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Barclays Q3 Profit Rises 12% but Misses Estimates Amid Mixed Trading Performance
Key Facts
1Barclays Q3 profit rose by 12% compared to the previous year.
2The bank announced a new share buyback program worth $670 million.
Barclays Q3 profit rose by 12% year-on-year, accompanied by the announcement of a new $670 million share buyback program. The bank reported earnings per share of $0.66 on revenue of $9.86 billion, missing analyst estimates of $0.67 per share and $10.10 billion in revenue respectively.
Operational results showed a 47% jump in equities trading income, which helped offset a 19% decline in fixed-income, currencies, and commodities revenue. Return on tangible equity improved to 12% from 11% a year earlier, while BCS closed at $22.6 on October 21, 2026.