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Barclays Downgrades Barclays to Equal-Weight, PT to $281 from $287
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025 9:03 am ET1min read
Barclays Downgrades Barclays to Equal-Weight, PT to $281 from $287
Barclays PLC has seen its price target reduced by the investment firm from $287 to $281, while the rating has been downgraded from Overweight to Equal-Weight. This adjustment comes amidst mixed quarterly results and ongoing concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence on the software sector. Despite these changes, the company maintains a positive outlook on long-term growth prospects.The downgrade reflects Barclays' assessment of the company's ability to navigate near-term pressures and deliver consistent revenue growth. While the stock's strong fundamentals and long-term growth prospects remain intact, the investment firm has adjusted its expectations in response to recent market conditions.
Institutional investors and hedge funds have shown interest in Edison International, with several prominent funds increasing their stakes in the company. For instance, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board grew its position by 364.1% in the fourth quarter, while Northern Trust Corp and Ameriprise Financial Inc. also significantly increased their holdings [1].
Despite the mixed Q2 results, Edison International's strong fundamentals and long-term growth prospects have led Barclays to maintain its Overweight rating. The company's ability to navigate near-term pressures and deliver consistent revenue growth positions it as a solid long-term utility play.
Investing.com reports that U.S. software stocks may see short-term gains in the current earnings cycle, even as questions over artificial intelligence remain a source of investor unease. Analyst Raimo Lenschow at Barclays notes that while investors continue to express concerns about the impact of generative AI, the near-term setup looks better than expected [3].
References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/williams-barclays-raises-pt-59-maintains-equal-weight-rating-2508/
[3] https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/barclays-sees-short-term-upside-084209814.html
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