Barclays shares sink despite fourth-quarter profit hike as 2025 guidance fails to impress

British bank Barclays posted a rise in full-year pre-tax profit that came in just ahead of analyst expectations, while also launching a £1 billion share buyback.

Barclays shares sink despite fourth-quarter profit hike as 2025 guidance fails to impress
British bank Barclays posted a rise in full-year pre-tax profit that came in just ahead of analyst expectations, while also launching a £1 billion share buyback.