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IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ) has issued an update.
IG Group Holdings has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 127,112 ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 at prices ranging between 1,300p and 1,334p, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,314.46p. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s total treasury holding to 21,802,493 shares and leaving 339,755,375 ordinary shares in issue, while since the start of the programme in September 2025 the group has bought back 8.7 million shares for almost £98m, signalling ongoing capital management and potential support for earnings per share and shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Hold with a £1250.00 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 is a UK-based online trading and investment services provider, best known for offering leveraged derivatives such as contracts for difference (CFDs) and spread betting, as well as share dealing to retail and professional clients. The company operates globally, providing access to a wide range of financial markets including equities, indices, foreign exchange, commodities and cryptocurrencies through its digital platforms.
Average Trading Volume: 961,211
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £4.16B
For a thorough assessment of IGG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.