Barclays PLC Stock (BARC.L) in Focus on 15 December 2025: Buybacks, Rate-Cut Bets, and Evelyn Partners Deal Talk Drive the 2026 Outlook
Barclays shares closed at 444.35p on 12 December 2025, just below a new 52-week high, after surging nearly 70% this year. The bank reported another multi-million-share buyback on 15 December, bringing total repurchases since late October to over 31 million shares. Investors are watching for Bank of England’s upcoming rate decision and weighing AI-driven cost savings as a factor for 2026 valuations.