ICG plc (GB:ICG)
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Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
2,039.00 p
▲(8.98% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:02/04/26
The score is anchored by solid underlying financial results and a constructive earnings-call outlook, supported by an attractive P/E and dividend yield. These positives are meaningfully offset by weak technicals (price below key moving averages and strongly negative momentum) and cash flow deterioration highlighted in the financial statement analysis.
Positive Factors
Strong revenue growth and high gross margins
Sustained 14.5% revenue growth paired with a 96% gross margin indicates a scalable, fee-driven business model with low direct cost of revenue. Over months, high gross margins support reinvestment in origination, underwriting capacity and technology while underpinning durable profitability even if performance fees fluctuate.
Negative Factors
Relatively high leverage
A debt-to-equity ratio around 2.45 leaves the firm exposed to interest-rate and refinancing shocks and reduces balance-sheet flexibility for balance-sheet investments and co-investment alongside clients. Persistently high leverage can amplify stress during credit cycles and constrain strategic optionality.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong revenue growth and high gross margins
Sustained 14.5% revenue growth paired with a 96% gross margin indicates a scalable, fee-driven business model with low direct cost of revenue. Over months, high gross margins support reinvestment in origination, underwriting capacity and technology while underpinning durable profitability even if performance fees fluctuate.
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ICG plc (ICG) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£5.13B
Dividend Yield4.13%
Average Volume (3M)1.02M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.4
Beta (1Y)1.57
Revenue Growth28.34%
EPS Growth44.04%
CountryUK
Employees635
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryAsset Management
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.08
Shares Outstanding284,057,560
10 Day Avg. Volume1,412,922
30 Day Avg. Volume1,020,981
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.57
Price to Book (P/B)2.25
Price to Sales (P/S)5.67
P/FCF Ratio43.34
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,519.00Price Target Upside34.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.08B
ICG plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
ICG Plc engages in the provision of flexible capital solutions to help companies develop and grow. It is a global alternative asset manager with over 30 years' history, investing across the capital structure. It operates through the Fund Managemen...
How the Company Makes Money
ICG makes money primarily by managing alternative investment funds and mandates and earning fees linked to assets under management and investment performance. Its core revenue streams typically include: (1) Management fees: recurring fees charged ...
ICG plc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 18, 2025
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
ICG reported strong financial results and growth in key areas, particularly in higher-return strategies and fundraising, despite a challenging market environment. The strategic partnership with Amundi is positioned to enhance future growth, though the wider market remains difficult, particularly in real estate and buyouts.Positive Updates
Strong Fundraising Performance
Fundraising of $9 billion surpassed expectations, with Europe IX raising $2.8 billion, reaching $7.5 billion total, and Infrastructure II closing at EUR 3.15 billion, more than double the size of the previous vintage.
Negative Updates
Challenging Fundraising Environment
Global private capital raised is likely to be lower for the fourth consecutive year, with some firms unable to raise capital, creating a competitive fundraising environment.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Fundraising Performance
Fundraising of $9 billion surpassed expectations, with Europe IX raising $2.8 billion, reaching $7.5 billion total, and Infrastructure II closing at EUR 3.15 billion, more than double the size of the previous vintage.
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Company Guidance
During the call, ICG provided detailed guidance highlighting several key metrics. For the first half of the fiscal year 2026, the company reported a 6% increase in fee-earning assets under management (AUM), reaching $84 billion on a constant currency basis. They achieved fundraising of $9 billion, with Europe IX raising $2.8 billion and Infrastructure II closing at €3.15 billion, more than doubling the size of its previous vintage. Management fees increased by 16% to £334 million, and operating cash flow rose significantly to £450 million. The company also highlighted a strategic partnership with Amundi, which aims to accelerate growth in the private wealth space. This partnership is expected to enhance ICG's product offerings and distribution capabilities globally. Additionally, ICG's focus on higher return strategies has resulted in a 3.2x growth in these areas, now representing 57% of the company's fee-earning AUM. The company emphasized its robust financial position, with a net debt of £401 million and a net gearing ratio of 0.15x, supported by a BBB+ credit rating from both rating agencies.ICG plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
65
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.12B | 990.40M | 599.00M | 989.50M | 672.40M | 256.30M |
| Gross Profit | 1.11B | 951.40M | 579.10M | 934.70M | 656.80M | 246.00M |
| EBITDA | 756.80M | 548.30M | 0.00 | 637.10M | 585.30M | 124.50M |
| Net Income | 596.00M | 451.20M | 280.60M | 526.80M | 457.10M | 108.90M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 9.95B | 9.34B | 9.05B | 8.87B | 7.46B | 7.02B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.25B | 604.80M | 550.00M | 761.50M | 296.90M | 947.90M |
| Total Debt | 6.97B | 6.11B | 6.11B | 6.02B | 5.20B | 1.93B |
| Total Liabilities | 7.34B | 6.85B | 7.01B | 6.87B | 5.84B | 5.71B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.61B | 2.49B | 2.02B | 1.97B | 1.62B | 1.31B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 33.40M | 129.50M | 280.40M | 235.60M | 100.20M | 290.80M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 33.80M | 136.10M | 291.60M | 243.40M | 111.00M | 300.90M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 814.50M | 276.10M | 130.80M | 45.50M | 64.70M | -74.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -425.70M | -524.60M | -476.70M | 111.30M | -653.30M | 471.20M |
ICG plc Technical Analysis
Positive
1871.00
Price Trends
1702.58
Positive
1773.55
Positive
1926.10
Negative
Market Momentum
26.96
Positive
53.68
Neutral
28.17
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:ICG, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1871 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1843.10, above the 50-day MA of 1702.58, and below the 200-day MA of 1926.10, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 26.96 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 53.68 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 28.17 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:ICG.
ICG plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | £4.19B | 6.07 | 7.96% | 7.21% | -1.72% | 63.64% | |
76 Outperform | £9.02B | 4.03 | 12.35% | 5.37% | 12.45% | 28.89% | |
73 Outperform | £21.18B | 3.09 | 17.91% | 2.44% | -74.69% | 2.97% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
67 Neutral | £5.13B | 5.37 | 23.35% | 4.13% | 28.34% | 44.04% | |
54 Neutral | £2.31B | 110.86 | 4.25% | 2.85% | 47.14% | -37.72% | |
52 Neutral | £7.36B | 28.90 | 9.49% | 7.09% | 52.52% | ― |
* Financial Sector Average
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ICG plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
ICG Advances Amundi-Linked Buyback, Resets Voting Rights Base
Positive
May 5, 2026
ICG plc has repurchased 660,774 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 27 April and 1 May 2026 under its ongoing buyback programme. The purchases, executed via Merrill Lynch International, were made at prices ranging from 1,768.00 pe...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
ICG Updates Share Capital and Total Voting Rights
Neutral
May 1, 2026
ICG plc has reported that, as of the close of business on 30 April 2026, it had 294,373,624 ordinary shares in issue, of which 8,500,248 were held in treasury, alongside 3,951,459 ordinary non-voting shares, resulting in 285,873,376 total voting r...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
ICG’s Senior Independent Director to Exit Board After Appointment at 3i Infrastructure
Neutral
Apr 29, 2026
ICG plc announced that its Senior Independent Director, Andrew Sykes, has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate of 3i Infrastructure plc, effective 23 July 2026. Sykes will step down from ICG’s board at ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Advances Amundi Partnership With Fresh Share Buybacks
Positive
Apr 27, 2026
ICG plc has repurchased 669,555 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 20 and 24 April 2026 under its previously announced buyback programme, executing trades through Merrill Lynch International. The shares, bought at volume-weighted...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Advances Amundi Partnership With Targeted Share Buyback
Positive
Apr 21, 2026
ICG plc has repurchased 432,235 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 13 and 17 April 2026 as part of its ongoing buyback programme executed through BofA Securities. The shares, bought at prices ranging from 1677.00 pence to 1820.00...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Advances Amundi Partnership With Targeted Share Buyback
Positive
Apr 13, 2026
ICG plc has repurchased 567,916 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 7 and 10 April 2026 under its previously announced buyback programme, executed through Merrill Lynch International. The buyback supports the company’s strat...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Repurchases Shares to Support Amundi Partnership Without Dilution
Positive
Apr 7, 2026
ICG plc has repurchased 311,844 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 1 and 2 April 2026 under its previously announced buyback programme. The shares, acquired through Merrill Lynch International, will be held in treasury and cancel...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
ICG Updates Share Capital and Total Voting Rights
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
ICG plc has disclosed its latest share capital and voting rights, reporting 294,373,624 ordinary shares in issue as of 31 March 2026, of which 6,518,698 are held in treasury, alongside 1,680,934 ordinary non-voting shares. This results in a total ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Executes Share Buyback to Support Amundi Partnership
Positive
Mar 30, 2026
ICG plc has repurchased 316,069 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 23 and 24 March 2026 as part of its ongoing share buyback programme conducted through Merrill Lynch International. The shares, bought at a volume-weighted average...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
ICG CFO Increases Stake With £448,000 Share Purchase
Positive
Mar 25, 2026
ICG PLC disclosed that its Chief Financial Officer, David Bicarregui, purchased 30,000 ordinary shares in the company on 24 March 2026 at a price of £14.93 per share on the London Stock Exchange. The transaction involves the company’s s...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Advances Amundi Partnership With Further Non-Dilutive Share Buybacks
Positive
Mar 23, 2026
ICG plc has repurchased 788,362 ordinary shares between 16 and 20 March 2026 under its ongoing buyback programme executed through Merrill Lynch International on the London Stock Exchange. The shares, acquired at prices ranging from 1,463 pence to ...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
ICG Executive Transfers 36,697 Shares to Partnership in Disclosed Deal
Neutral
Mar 20, 2026
ICG PLC disclosed a share transaction involving Antje Hensel-Roth, its Chief People and External Affairs Officer, in line with U.K. Market Abuse Regulation transparency rules. On 19 March 2026, Hensel-Roth transferred 36,697 ordinary shares in the...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Buys Back Shares to Support Amundi Partnership Without Dilution
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
ICG plc has repurchased 759,224 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 9 and 13 March 2026 under its previously announced share buyback programme, executing the trades via Merrill Lynch International. The shares will be held in treas...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
ICG refreshes board with appointment of Jonathon Bond and planned non-executive departures
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
Intermediate Capital Group has announced changes to its board, appointing experienced private markets executive Jonathon Bond as an Independent Non-Executive Director from 1 April 2026, when he will also join the Remuneration Committee. Bond bring...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Buys Back Shares to Support Non‑Dilutive Amundi Partnership
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
ICG has repurchased 148,143 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange under its recently announced buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 1,601.32 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury and cancelled in tranc...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Advances Amundi Partnership With Targeted Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 6, 2026
ICG plc has repurchased 145,593 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange under its previously announced share buyback programme, paying between 1,624.00p and 1,663.00p per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,644.89p. The shares, a...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Buys Back Shares to Support Non-Dilutive Amundi Partnership
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
ICG plc has repurchased 148,018 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange under its recently announced share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 1,625.39 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury and progress...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Buys Back Shares to Support Amundi Partnership Without Dilution
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
ICG plc has repurchased 144,295 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange as part of its previously announced share buyback programme, executed through Merrill Lynch International. The bought-back shares, with prices ranging between 1,569.00 pe...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
ICG Discloses Share Purchases by Company Linked to Non-Executive Director
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
ICG plc has disclosed that John Lester Son Limited, a company closely associated with non-executive director Matthew Lester, has purchased a total of 1,528 ICG ordinary shares on 2 and 3 March 2026. The transactions, executed on the London Stock ...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
ICG Director Sonia Baxendale Buys 5,000 Shares in Governance-Flagged Deal
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) has disclosed that non-executive director Sonia Baxendale purchased 5,000 ordinary shares in the company on 2 March 2026. The trade, executed on the London Stock Exchange at £16.39 per share, has been reported...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Executes Share Buyback to Support Amundi Partnership Without Dilution
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Intermediate Capital Group has repurchased 143,444 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange under its previously announced buyback programme, paying between 1,621.00 pence and 1,674.00 pence per share, with a volume-weighted average price of 1...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Advances Amundi Partnership With Fresh Non-Dilutive Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
ICG plc has repurchased 95,521 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange under its previously announced buyback programme, paying between 1,676.00 and 1,716.00 pence per share at a volume-weighted average price of 1,692.35 pence. The acquired s...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
ICG Advances Amundi-Linked Buyback With New Share Repurchase
Positive
Feb 27, 2026
ICG plc has continued executing its recently launched share buyback programme, repurchasing 96,696 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange at prices between 1,679.00 pence and 1,733.00 pence, with a volume-weighted average price of 1,716.82 p...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesStock Buyback
ICG launches £316m buyback to fund Amundi tie-up and adds Amundi CIO to board
Positive
Feb 19, 2026
ICG has launched a share buyback programme of up to 15.28 million ordinary shares, representing about 5.26% of its issued capital and capped at £316 million, starting on 26 February 2026 and running to 30 June 2027. The repurchased shares wil...
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