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International Consolidated Airlines ( (GB:IAG) ) has shared an announcement.
International Consolidated Airlines Group has continued executing its €500 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 11,684,802 ordinary shares between 27 and 30 April 2026 across the London and Madrid exchanges. The shares, acquired at prices in both pounds and euros, are intended to be held in treasury pending shareholder approval for their potential cancellation at the upcoming annual general meeting.
After the latest transactions, IAG now holds 143,675,013 shares in treasury, leaving 4,467,994,514 shares in issue excluding treasury stock, and total issued share capital of 4,611,669,527 shares. The updated capital structure provides a new reference point for investors’ regulatory disclosure thresholds and signals ongoing capital management efforts that may support earnings per share and shareholder returns over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IAG) stock is a Sell with a £355.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on International Consolidated Airlines stock, see the GB:IAG Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on IAG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, IAG is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (strong margins and cash generation, though leverage and softer 2025 revenue/FCF conversion add risk) and an attractive valuation. These positives are tempered by weak technicals (below key moving averages with negative MACD) and earnings-call headwinds (FX/fuel volatility, engine constraints, and litigation/cost pressures) despite confident guidance and active shareholder returns.
To see Spark’s full report on IAG stock, click here.
More about International Consolidated Airlines
International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A. (IAG) is a major European airline holding company whose primary businesses include passenger air transport and related aviation services. Listed in London and Madrid, the group operates multiple carrier brands and targets international short- and long-haul markets across Europe and beyond.
Average Trading Volume: 23,505,788
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £16.61B
Find detailed analytics on IAG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.