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IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ) has issued an announcement.
IG Group Holdings has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 122,139 ordinary shares on 9 February 2026 from Morgan Stanley & Co. International at a volume-weighted average price of 1,372.42 pence. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 24,910,313 shares and leaving 336,647,555 shares in issue, which effectively reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share for remaining shareholders.
Since the current buyback instructions were initiated in early September 2025, IG Group has acquired a total of 11,808,076 shares at a cost of about £139.7 million, signalling sustained capital return to investors and confidence in the company’s valuation. The scale of the purchases underscores management’s ongoing use of balance sheet flexibility to manage capital structure and potentially support shareholder returns over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1540.00 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 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 services. The company targets retail and professional clients globally, providing access to financial markets through digital platforms and focusing on active traders seeking exposure to multiple asset classes.
Average Trading Volume: 1,099,399
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £4.55B
For an in-depth examination of IGG stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.