IG Group Expands Share Buyback, Adds to Treasury Holdings

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

IG Group Holdings plc has continued its capital management programme by repurchasing 130,562 ordinary shares on 27 March 2026, at a volume-weighted average price of 1,428.05 pence per share, and intends to hold these shares in treasury. Following this transaction, the company now holds 29,065,942 shares in treasury out of 332,491,926 shares in issue, and has bought a total of 15,963,705 shares since September 2025 at a cost of about £196.3 million, signalling an ongoing effort to return capital and potentially enhance earnings per share for existing investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1612.00 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 online trading and investment services provider, best known for offering leveraged derivatives such as contracts for difference and spread betting, alongside share dealing and other trading products. The company primarily serves retail and professional clients seeking access to global financial markets via digital platforms.

Average Trading Volume: 1,395,167

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.76B

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