Barclays
May 20, 2026
European Morning Research Summary
Daily UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsMacro Economic IndicatorsIndustrialsFinancials
A comprehensive summary of Barclays' European equity research covering rating changes for industrial firms, significant guidance upgrades for IG Group, and a macro strategy for navigating rising bond yields.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Barclays initiated coverage on three industrials: Aalberts N.V. (Overweight), Ariston Group (Underweight), and Beijer Ref (Overweight).
- 2.IG Group received significant revenue upgrades and a price target increase following active customer growth of 12% in Q1.
- 3.Fluidra was downgraded to Equal Weight due to concerns regarding US destocking risks over the next 2-3 quarters.
Table of Contents
- Summary of Changes
- Company Research
- Industry Research
- Equity Strategy
- Publications Summary
- Consumer
- Energy
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Industrials
- Internet & Media
- Power & Utilities
- Retail
- Technology
- Analyst(s) Certification(s)
- Important Disclosures
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Authors
Laurence WhyattRajesh PatkiEmmanuel Cau, CFA
Securities
AALB.ASARIS.MIIGG.LEVOG.ST
Themes
Riding the Bond StormIndustrial Sector Re-rating and Initiation flurry
Regions
EuropeNorth AmericaUnited KingdomNetherlandsItaly
