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ING Groep ( (ING) ) has shared an update.
ING Groep N.V., the Dutch banking group, reported on March 31, 2026 that it continues to execute its €1.1 billion share buyback programme launched on October 30, 2025, aimed at reducing the company’s share capital. During the week of March 23 to March 27, 2026, it repurchased 2,262,425 shares at an average price of €21.93, for a total of about €49.6 million.
In total, ING has bought back 42,544,619 shares under the programme at an average price of €23.43, representing approximately €996.9 million, or 90.63% of the planned maximum value. This steady progress underscores management’s continued focus on capital return and balance-sheet efficiency, reinforcing shareholder returns while the bank maintains its broader strategic emphasis on sustainability and strong ESG positioning in global capital markets.
The most recent analyst rating on (ING) stock is a Buy with a $33.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ING Groep stock, see the ING Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on ING Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ING is a Outperform.
Overall score driven primarily by mixed financial performance (notably leverage and negative free cash flow) balanced by favorable technical momentum and supportive valuation. The latest earnings call adds incremental strength via upgraded guidance and ongoing capital returns, tempered by higher risk costs and capital/RWA headwinds.
To see Spark’s full report on ING stock, click here.
More about ING Groep
ING Groep N.V. is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering retail and wholesale banking services through ING Bank to customers in over 100 countries. The group, which employs more than 60,000 people and is listed in Amsterdam, Brussels and New York, positions sustainability at its core and is included in major ESG indices, with leading ESG ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics.
Average Trading Volume: 3,018,229
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $71B
For a thorough assessment of ING stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.