Barclays PLC (BCS)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Barclays PLC, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Barclays PLC (BCS) has returned -15.86% so far this year and 40.55% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, BCS has posted an annualized return of 12.78%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 10, 1986, BCS's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.16%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +88.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -56.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, BCS closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 26, 2009 with a return of +66.1%, while the worst single day was Jan 20, 2009 at -42.6%.

Barclays PLC has an annualized alpha of 4.58%, beta of 1.18, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 11, 1986.

• This stock participated in 118.76% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 114.23% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.25 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BCS ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Barclays PLC (BCS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Barclays PLC provided a 2.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.47 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Barclays PLC. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Barclays PLC. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Barclays PLC was 94.36%, occurring on Jan 23, 2009. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Barclays PLC drawdown is 37.43%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Barclays PLC over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Barclays PLC is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Diversified industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.