Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) experienced a significant increase in short interest, rising 91.3% in March, with 23.19 million shares short sold. Analysts maintain a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," though some have downgraded their ratings recently. The company declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.2737, reflecting a yield of 2.7%, and reported earnings of $0.34 per share, surpassing estimates.