IG Group Expands Treasury Stock with Further Share Buyback

IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ) has issued an announcement.

IG Group Holdings plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 129,406 ordinary shares on 24 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 1,440.80 pence, with prices ranging between 1,429.00 and 1,451.00 pence. The company intends to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 28,679,331 shares and leaving 332,878,537 shares in issue, excluding treasury.

Since the buyback instructions were issued in early September 2025, IG Group has acquired a total of 15,577,094 shares at an aggregate cost of £190.68 million, excluding fees and taxes. The continued execution of this capital management programme reduces the free float while potentially enhancing earnings per share, signalling management’s confidence in the company’s long-term value to shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1622.00 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.

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 IGG stock, click here.

More about IG Group Holdings

IG Group Holdings plc is a U.K.-based online trading and investments company that offers leveraged derivatives such as contracts for difference and spread betting, along with share dealing and other brokerage services. The group primarily serves retail and professional clients seeking access to global financial markets through electronic trading platforms.

Average Trading Volume: 1,342,961

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.84B

Learn more about IGG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.