IG Group Expands Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings

The latest announcement is out from IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ).

IG Group Holdings has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 126,223 ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 from Morgan Stanley & Co. International at prices between 1,307.00p and 1,333.00p, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,326.88p. The company will hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 22,813,608 shares and leaving 338,744,260 ordinary shares in issue, and since 4 September 2025 it has bought back a total of 9,711,371 shares for £111.2m (excluding fees and taxes), signalling ongoing capital management efforts that may support earnings per share and shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1487.00 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 financial services company specialising in online trading and investment platforms, offering CFDs, spread betting, and other leveraged products to retail and professional clients across global markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,004,904

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.42B

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