IG Group Expands Share Buyback, Adding 124,883 Shares to Treasury

IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ) has issued an announcement.

IG Group Holdings plc continued its share buyback programme with the purchase of 124,883 ordinary shares on 3 March 2026, at a volume-weighted average price of 1,342.44 pence per share. The company plans to hold these repurchased shares in treasury, contributing to active capital management and potentially enhancing earnings per share over time.

Following this latest transaction, IG Group holds 26,909,552 ordinary shares in treasury and has 334,648,316 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. Since early September 2025, the group has bought back 13,807,315 shares for a total cost of about £166.47 million, underscoring its ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders and optimizing its balance sheet structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Hold with a £1462.00 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 operates in the financial services industry, focusing on online trading and investment platforms. The company provides leveraged trading, spread betting, and related derivatives services to a global client base, catering mainly to retail and professional investors seeking access to financial markets.

Average Trading Volume: 970,074

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.49B

See more data about IGG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.