• Barclays’ profit before tax rose 15% year over year to £8.4 billion for Q326 YTD.
• Income climbed 8% year over year to £23.9 billion.
• The bank targets approximately £31.5 billion in income for 2026 and more than £15 billion in shareholder returns over 2026–2028.

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