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IG Group Expands Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings

Story Highlights
  • IG Group bought 124,439 shares for treasury, lifting total treasury holdings to over 25 million shares and reducing the free float to 336,276,048 shares in issue.
  • Since September 2025, IG Group has repurchased about 12.2 million shares for £144.7 million, highlighting an active capital return strategy aimed at boosting shareholder value.
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IG Group Expands Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Holdings

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IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ) has shared an update.

IG Group Holdings plc has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 124,439 ordinary shares on 12 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 1,347.05 pence, with prices ranging between 1,337.00 and 1,357.00 pence. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 25,281,820 shares and leaving 336,276,048 ordinary shares in issue, a move that can support earnings per share and signal confidence in the group’s valuation to investors.

Since the programme began on 4 September 2025, IG Group has repurchased a total of 12,179,583 shares at an aggregate cost of about £144.7 million, excluding fees and taxes. The ongoing capital management initiative underscores the company’s focus on returning value to shareholders and optimising its balance sheet structure amid continued execution of its strategic plans.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1554.00 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 sector, specialising in online trading and investment platforms. The group offers leveraged derivatives, such as contracts for difference and spread betting, as well as share dealing services, targeting retail and professional clients active in global financial markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,119,077

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.58B

For a thorough assessment of IGG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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