IWG Cancels Further Shares After Ongoing Buyback Reduces Share Capital

IWG plc ( (GB:IWG) ) has shared an announcement.

International Workplace Group plc has repurchased 163,107 of its own ordinary shares on 26 January 2026 under the share buyback programme launched on 31 December 2025, acting on the authority granted by shareholders at the May 2025 AGM. The shares, acquired across multiple trading venues at a volume-weighted average price of around £2.48, will be cancelled, bringing total repurchases under the current programme to 2,672,222 shares and reducing the company’s issued share capital to 991,472,440 shares, a move that underscores management’s ongoing capital-return strategy and may enhance earnings per share for remaining investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IWG) stock is a Hold with a £265.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on IWG plc stock, see the GB:IWG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:IWG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:IWG is a Neutral.

IWG plc’s overall stock score is driven by strong corporate actions through its share buyback program, which enhances shareholder value. However, the high P/E ratio suggests overvaluation, and the company’s high leverage poses a risk to financial stability. Technical indicators are mixed, with no clear trend direction. The company’s financial performance shows improvement, but the high debt levels remain a concern.

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More about IWG plc

International Workplace Group plc (IWG) is a global provider of flexible workspace solutions, offering serviced offices, co-working spaces and related workplace services to businesses of all sizes. Listed in London, the company focuses on meeting growing demand for hybrid and flexible working arrangements across key international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,773,738

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £2.47B

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