IG Group Buys Back More Shares, Lifts Treasury Holdings

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

IG Group Holdings has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 128,383 ordinary shares on 26 March 2026 from Morgan Stanley & Co. International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,452.28 pence. The company will hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury stock to 28,935,380 shares and leaving 332,622,488 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury holdings.

Since the programme began in early September 2025, IG Group has bought back 15,833,143 shares at a total cost of about £194.4 million before fees and taxes. The continued buybacks signal ongoing capital management efforts that may support earnings per share and shareholder value by reducing the free float, while underlining the company’s confidence in its financial position and long-term prospects.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1664.00 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 is a U.K.-listed online trading and investments provider, best known for its leveraged derivatives, spread betting and contracts for difference platforms. The company serves retail and professional clients globally who trade forex, indices, commodities, equities and other financial markets through its digital brokerage services.

Average Trading Volume: 1,351,655

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.81B

Learn more about IGG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.