Barclays PLC reported third-quarter 2026 results showing a return on equity of 10.1% and earnings per share of 12.3p, up 18% year-on-year. The bank announced an intention to initiate a share buyback program of up to £500m, bringing total capital returns for the first nine months to £2.8bn. Group income rose 3% to £7.4bn, while profit before tax increased to £2.3bn. Barclays operates in the global banking and financial services industry.
