Overview

• Barclays posted second-quarter pre-tax profit of £2.5 billion, topping the £2.23 billion consensus estimate.
• Investment banking income reached £3.3 billion, a 10% year-on-year rise driven by trading gains from US tariff-induced market swings.
• Group revenues held at £7.2 billion in Q2, matching analyst projections.
• Common Equity Tier 1 ratio stood at 14%, underlining a resilient capital position amid economic uncertainty.
• In the first half, Barclays set aside £1.1 billion for credit provisions and unveiled a £1 billion share buyback alongside a 3 pence interim dividend.