Key Takeaways BCS is cutting costs and streamlining operations, with 2 billion euros in savings expected by 2026. Barclays is reinvesting in high-growth markets, including India, and payments via Brookfield. BCS earnings are forecast to grow 21.2% in 2025 and 23.3% in 2026, outpacing HSBC's outlook.Barclays PLC (BCS) and HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBC) are often the first names that come to mind when discussing prominent foreign banks. Both are based in London and have been streamlining their operations to enhan ...

Key Takeaways BCS is restructuring through divestitures and redeploying capital into high-growth core businesses. Cost-saving moves like asset sales and division changes yielded 1.15 billion euros in savings through Q1 2025. BCS aims for 2 billion euros in gross efficiency savings by 2026 and a cost-to-income ratio in the high 50s.Barclays PLC (BCS) has been taking steps to divest unprofitable/less profitable operations and save expenses through business streamlining, while deploying the capital into high ...