Barclays unveils new share buyback as profits beat expectations

  • Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) announced a further £1 billion share buyback and nudged its interim dividend up 3.5% as profits came in higher than expected despite a decline in investment banking fees compared to last year.  The FTSE 100-listed lender reported a 14% rise in income to £7.2 billion for the second quarter of 2025, with Barclays UK up 12%, UK Corporate up 17%, Barclays Investment Bank up 10% and US Consumer flat.