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Barclays plc (NYSE: BCS)

Banks - Diversified ยท London, United Kingdom ยท Founded 1690

$40.0B
Market Cap
$30.0B
Revenue
90,000
Employees
$5.0B
Net Income
๐Ÿ“Š Key Statistics for Barclays plc (BCS)
  • Market capitalization: $40.0 billion
  • Annual revenue: $30.0 billion
  • Net income: $5.0 billion
  • Employees: 90,000
  • Sector: Financial Services
  • Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
  • Founded: 1690

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๐Ÿ“‹ About Barclays plc

Barclays is a British universal bank with a split personality: a large UK retail and commercial bank grafted onto a transatlantic investment bank. The investment banking division competes in equities, fixed income, and advisory alongside Wall Street's biggest names. Barclays is also one of the UK's largest credit card issuers and mortgage lenders.

๐Ÿ’ฐ How Barclays plc Makes Money

Barclays earns revenue from UK retail banking (mortgages, deposits, credit cards), investment banking trading and advisory fees, and corporate lending. The investment bank provides earnings upside in good markets but introduces volatility.

๐Ÿ“œ Key Milestones

Barclays traces its origins to 1690, making it one of the oldest banks in the world. The bank famously declined a government bailout during the 2008 crisis, instead raising capital from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds. The acquisition of Lehman Brothers' North American operations in 2008 for $1.75 billion transformed its investment banking capabilities.

๐Ÿ“Š Financial Overview
Market Capitalization$40.0B
Annual Revenue$30.0B
Net Income$5.0B
Profit Margin17%
Revenue per Employee$333333K
Stock ExchangeNYSE
Ticker SymbolBCS

Financial data is approximate and based on most recent annual filings.

๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know?

Barclays invented the world's first ATM, installed in Enfield, London in 1967. The bank's Lehman Brothers acquisition was negotiated and closed in a single weekend during the most chaotic period in modern financial history.

๐Ÿ“ Analyst Take

Barclays has finally found a rhythm under CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan, with the investment bank delivering and UK retail holding steady. Whether the market will ever give it a fair multiple remains the perennial question for this perpetually undervalued franchise.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barclays plc's revenue?

Barclays plc generates approximately $30.0 billion in annual revenue.

How many employees does Barclays plc have?

Barclays plc employs approximately 90,000 people worldwide.

What is Barclays plc's market cap?

Barclays plc (BCS) has a market capitalization of approximately $40.0 billion on the NYSE.

When was Barclays plc founded?

Barclays plc was founded in 1690 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Who is the CEO of Barclays plc?

C.S. Venkatakrishnan is the current CEO of Barclays plc.

What is Barclays plc's website?

Barclays plc's official website is barclays.com.