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An announcement from IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ) is now available.
IG Group Holdings has continued executing its share buyback programme, repurchasing 122,369 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 from Morgan Stanley & Co. International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,369.98 pence per share. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 25,771,740 shares and leaving 335,786,128 shares in issue, which effectively reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share over time.
Since the start of the programme in early September 2025, IG Group has bought back a total of 12,669,503 shares at an aggregate cost of about £151.4 million, underlining management’s ongoing capital-return strategy and confidence in the group’s financial position. The continued reduction of outstanding shares signals a shareholder-friendly approach that may support the stock’s valuation and can be seen as an indication of robust cash generation and balance-sheet strength.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1552.00 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 is a U.K.-listed online trading and investment services provider, best known for offering leveraged derivatives such as contracts for difference and spread betting, alongside share dealing and other investment products. The company serves active retail traders and investors globally, focusing on electronic trading platforms that provide access to a wide range of financial markets.
Average Trading Volume: 1,050,028
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £4.58B
Find detailed analytics on IGG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.