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IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ) has issued an update.
IG Group Holdings has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 163,802 ordinary shares between 13 and 17 April 2026 through Morgan Stanley & Co. International at prices ranging from 1,484.50p to 1,529.50p per share. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, signalling ongoing capital management efforts and potential confidence in its valuation.
Following these latest transactions, IG Group now holds 29,697,204 ordinary shares in treasury and has 331,860,664 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury stock. Since 1 April 2026, the group has repurchased a total of 369,825 shares at a cost of about £5.47 million, gradually reducing the free float and potentially enhancing earnings per share for remaining shareholders over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1680.00 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 IGG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, IGG is a Outperform.
The score is driven primarily by strong profitability and an overall solid financial position, supported by attractive valuation (low P/E and a meaningful dividend). Technicals are positive but slightly capped by stretched momentum readings, while recent revenue and free cash flow growth declines remain key risks.
To see Spark’s full report on IGG stock, click here.
More about IG Group Holdings
IG Group Holdings plc is a U.K.-based provider of online trading and investment services, best known for platforms that offer spread betting, contracts for difference, and access to global financial markets. The group targets active retail and professional traders seeking leveraged exposure to equities, indices, foreign exchange, and commodities across international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 1,476,723
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £5.09B
For an in-depth examination of IGG stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.