IG Group expands treasury stock with latest share buybacks

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

IG Group Holdings has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 128,833 ordinary shares between 5 May and 8 May 2026 from Morgan Stanley & Co. International at volume-weighted average prices around 1,530–1,540 pence. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, signalling ongoing capital management and potential support for its share price.

Following these transactions, IG Group now holds 30,152,002 shares in treasury, with 331,405,866 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury stock. Since 1 April 2026, the firm has bought back 824,623 shares at a total cost of about £12.4 million, underscoring a sustained commitment to returning value to shareholders and optimising its capital structure.

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 is a UK-based financial services firm specialising in online trading and investment platforms. The company offers leveraged derivatives such as contracts for difference and spread betting, as well as share dealing services, catering to retail and professional clients in global markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,495,279

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £5.06B

See more insights into IGG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.