IG Group Adds to Treasury Stock With £1m Share Buyback

An announcement from IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ) is now available.

IG Group Holdings has disclosed that it repurchased a total of 68,833 ordinary shares between 1 and 2 April 2026, at a total cost of about £992,049, with prices ranging around 1,432p to 1,451p per share. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury stock to 29.4 million shares and leaving 332.2 million ordinary shares in issue, a move that marginally reduces the free float and may support earnings per share and capital management objectives for investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1646.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IG Group Holdings stock, see the GB:IGG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on IGG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, IGG is a Outperform.

IG Group Holdings exhibits strong technical indicators and an attractive valuation, which are the most significant factors driving the score. The company’s solid financial performance, despite some challenges in revenue and cash flow growth, supports its stability. The ongoing share buyback program further enhances shareholder value, reflecting positively on the company’s strategic management.

To see Spark’s full report on IGG stock, click here.

More about IG Group Holdings

IG Group Holdings plc is a UK-based online trading and investments firm that offers leveraged derivatives such as contracts for difference and spread betting, alongside share dealing and other trading services. The group primarily serves retail and professional clients seeking access to global financial markets via digital platforms.

Average Trading Volume: 1,421,347

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.86B

For an in-depth examination of IGG stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.