Barclays Reduces Stake in Varonis Systems

Institutional investor sells over 370,000 shares of cybersecurity firm

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

Barclays PLC has reduced its stake in Varonis Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRNS) by 40.3% in the third quarter, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 548,632 shares of the technology company's stock, down from 919,727 shares previously.

Why it matters

Varonis Systems is a leading cybersecurity firm that specializes in protecting and managing unstructured data. The reduction in Barclays' stake could signal a shift in investor sentiment or portfolio rebalancing, which could impact the stock price and market perception of the company.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Barclays sold 371,095 shares of Varonis Systems during the third quarter. The firm now owns 0.47% of the company's outstanding shares, valued at $31.5 million as of the most recent reporting period.

  • Barclays reduced its stake in Varonis Systems in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Barclays PLC

A multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in London, England.

Varonis Systems, Inc.

A cybersecurity firm that specializes in the protection and management of unstructured data, headquartered in New York City.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Barclays' stake in Varonis Systems could signal a shift in investor sentiment or portfolio rebalancing, which could impact the stock price and market perception of the cybersecurity firm. However, Varonis Systems remains a leading player in the data protection and management space, and its long-term prospects may still be viewed favorably by other institutional investors.