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IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ) just unveiled an update.
IG Group Holdings plc has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 123,942 ordinary shares on 6 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 1,352.45 pence from Morgan Stanley & Co. International. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 24,788,174 shares and leaving 336,769,694 ordinary shares in issue.
Since the current buyback instructions began in September 2025, IG Group has repurchased a total of 11,685,937 shares at a cost of about £138 million, excluding fees and taxes. The ongoing repurchases reduce the free float and can enhance earnings per share, signalling management’s continued commitment to capital returns and balance sheet optimisation for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1540.00 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 GB:IGG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB: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 GB:IGG stock, click here.
More about IG Group Holdings
IG Group Holdings plc operates in the online trading and investments industry, offering platforms for trading derivatives and other financial instruments. The company focuses on providing leveraged trading, spread betting, and related services to retail and professional clients in global markets, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Average Trading Volume: 1,087,250
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £4.55B
Find detailed analytics on IGG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.