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IWG Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares as Buyback Programme Gathers Pace

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  • IWG repurchased 162,533 ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 under its ongoing buyback programme.
  • Following cancellation, total shares in issue fall to about 992.4 million, potentially boosting EPS and investor confidence.
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IWG Cancels Newly Repurchased Shares as Buyback Programme Gathers Pace

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IWG plc ( (GB:IWG) ) just unveiled an announcement.

International Workplace Group plc has repurchased 162,533 of its own ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 under the share buyback authority granted by shareholders and as part of the buyback programme launched on 31 December 2025. The company plans to cancel these shares, bringing the total repurchased under the current programme to 1,691,774 shares and reducing the number of shares in issue to 992,390,388, a capital management move that may enhance earnings per share and signal confidence to investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IWG) stock is a Hold with a £239.00 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.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:IWG stock, click here.

More about IWG plc

International Workplace Group plc (IWG) is a global provider of flexible workspace solutions, offering serviced offices, coworking spaces and related workplace services to businesses of all sizes across multiple markets.

Average Trading Volume: 1,761,723

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £2.43B

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

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