IG Group Expands Share Buyback, Adds to Treasury Stock

An announcement from IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ) is now available.

IG Group Holdings plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 124,469 ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 1,339.59p, with prices ranging between 1,329.00p and 1,348.00p per share. The shares, acquired from Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc under instructions issued in September 2025, will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury stock to 21,926,962 shares and leaving 339,630,906 ordinary shares in issue, and since early September 2025 IG Group has bought back a total of 8,824,725 shares at a cost of about £99.5m, 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 provider of online trading and investment services, best known for its leveraged derivatives, spread betting and contracts for difference platforms serving retail and professional clients in global financial markets.

Average Trading Volume: 979,326

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.23B

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