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IG Group Boosts Treasury Stock with Latest £192.5m Share Buyback

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  • IG Group repurchased 127,666 shares on 25 March 2026 to hold in treasury, lifting treasury stock to 28.8 million and leaving 332.8 million shares in circulation.
  • Since September 2025, the company has bought back 15.7 million shares for about £192.5 million, signaling confidence and potentially boosting earnings per share.
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IG Group Boosts Treasury Stock with Latest £192.5m Share Buyback

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The latest update is out from IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ).

IG Group Holdings plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 127,666 ordinary shares on 25 March 2026 from Morgan Stanley & Co. International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,460.43 pence. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury stock to 28,806,997 shares and leaving 332,750,871 ordinary shares in issue.

Since launching the programme in September 2025, IG Group has bought back a total of 15,704,760 shares at a cost of about £192.5 million, excluding fees and taxes. The ongoing buyback reduces the free float and may signal management’s confidence in the firm’s valuation while potentially enhancing earnings per share for existing investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1640.00 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 U.K.-based financial services firm that operates as an online trading provider. The company offers leveraged derivatives, spread betting, and contracts for difference, serving retail and professional clients seeking access to global financial markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,336,650

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.91B

For detailed information about IGG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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