In early trading on Wednesday, shares of Barclays PLC (BCS) rose by 5.1% after the bank reported a third-quarter GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of 10.40 pence, with revenue increasing by 9.5%. The bank has raised its guidance for 2025, expecting a tangible equity return of over 11%, with capital returns gradually improving. Barclays plans to disclose new financial targets for the period ending in 2028 in its 2025 annual report.