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IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ) has provided an announcement.
IG Group Holdings has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 123,674 ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 1,355.36 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, taking its treasury holding to 26,018,807 shares and leaving 335,539,061 shares in issue, excluding treasury.
Since the instructions for the current buyback were issued in early September 2025, IG Group has acquired a total of 12,916,570 shares for £154.7 million, excluding fees and taxes. The ongoing repurchases indicate the company’s continued capital management strategy, which can support earnings per share and may signal management’s confidence in the group’s financial position and long-term prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1553.00 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 is a U.K.-based online trading and investment services provider focused on derivatives, including contracts for difference and spread betting, as well as other leveraged products for retail and professional clients. The company operates globally, giving investors access to financial markets across asset classes through its electronic trading platforms.
Average Trading Volume: 1,026,094
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £4.6B
See more data about IGG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.