IG Group Enhances Shareholder Value with Strategic Share Buyback

An announcement from IG Group Holdings ( (GB:IGG) ) is now available.

IG Group Holdings plc announced the repurchase of 106,147 ordinary shares, executed through Morgan Stanley, as part of a buyback program initiated in September 2025. The company plans to hold these shares in treasury, bringing its total treasury shares to 17,473,389, while maintaining 344,084,479 shares in issue. Since the start of the buyback program, IG Group has acquired a total of 4,371,152 shares at a cost of £47,882,813.06. This move is likely aimed at enhancing shareholder value and optimizing capital structure, reflecting positively on the company’s financial strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IGG) stock is a Buy with a £1197.00 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.

The overall stock score of 71 reflects a solid financial foundation and attractive valuation, offset by neutral technical indicators. The company’s strong profitability and stable balance sheet are significant strengths, while the recent decline in revenue and cash flow growth rates are areas of concern. The valuation is favorable, with a low P/E ratio and high dividend yield, enhancing the stock’s appeal.

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More about IG Group Holdings

IG Group Holdings plc operates in the financial services industry, primarily offering online trading and investment services. The company focuses on providing clients with access to financial markets, including forex, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies.

Average Trading Volume: 1,100,453

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £3.85B

Find detailed analytics on IGG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.