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The latest update is out from IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ).
IG Group Holdings has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 124,046 ordinary shares on 5 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 1,351.85 pence, with prices ranging between 1,338.00 and 1,360.00 pence. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury holdings to 27,159,292 shares and leaving 334,398,576 ordinary shares in issue, a move that typically consolidates earnings per share and signals confidence in the firm’s valuation.
Since initiating the current programme in early September 2025, IG Group has bought back 14,057,055 shares at a total cost of about £169.8 million, excluding fees and taxes. The ongoing pace and scale of repurchases underscore management’s continued focus on capital returns for shareholders and may support the share price by reducing free float and increasing capital efficiency, while not constituting any offer or solicitation for securities.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Hold with a £1473.00 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 U.K.-listed financial services firm specialising in online trading and investment platforms. The company provides access to leveraged derivatives such as contracts for difference and spread betting, as well as share dealing and other trading services for retail and professional clients across global markets.
Average Trading Volume: 978,845
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £4.52B
Learn more about IGG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.