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IG Group Expands Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stock to 27.7 Million

Story Highlights
  • IG Group repurchased 126,310 shares on 11 March 2026 for treasury, continuing its active buyback programme.
  • Total treasury holdings rose to 27.7 million shares as IG Group has spent about £176.5 million on buybacks since September 2025.
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IG Group Expands Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stock to 27.7 Million

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

IG Group Holdings has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 126,310 ordinary shares on 11 March 2026 from Morgan Stanley & Co. International. The shares, bought at a volume‑weighted average price of 1,327.67 pence, will be held in treasury, reflecting ongoing efforts to return capital and potentially enhance earnings per share.

Following this latest transaction, IG Group now holds 27,658,325 shares in treasury and has 333,899,543 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury stock. Since early September 2025, the company has repurchased 14,556,088 shares at a total cost of about £176.5 million, underscoring a substantial capital management programme that may signal confidence in its valuation to investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1521.00 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 financial services company that operates as an online trading provider, offering leveraged derivatives such as contracts for difference and spread betting, as well as share dealing services. The group primarily targets retail and professional clients seeking access to global financial markets through digital trading platforms.

Average Trading Volume: 987,672

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.48B

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

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