IG Group Holdings plc operates as a multi-platform trading company worldwide. It offers CFDs (contracts for difference), are derivative contracts that enable clients to take advantage of changes in an asset's price; and spread betting that allow clients to take advantage of changes in an asset's price without owning the asset itself, and to use the same range of risk-mitigation measures. The company also offers clients access to a range of risk-mitigation measures, including stops and limits and a limited risk account; and stock trading service, ISAs, and SIPPs. In addition, it provides a range of portfolios, which include commodities, equities, and fixed-income assets designed to match the degree of caution or aggression desired by the client; and exchange traded derivatives, as well as offers foreign exchange, market risk management, data distribution, nominee, finance, software development, publication, domains registry, foreign exchange trading, and translation services. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Overall MarketRank^™

1.51 out of 5 stars

1.4 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
IG Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 843.33, IG Group has a forecasted downside of 7.5% from its current price of GBX 911.50.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
IG Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.4 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
IG Group has received 403 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
IG Group has received 445 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
IG Group has received 52.48% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about IG Group and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe IGG will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe IGG will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

2.5 Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
IG Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.79%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
IG Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of IG Group is 0.46%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

0.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, IG Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

1.3 Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of IG Group is 9.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.33.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of IG Group is 9.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 23.27.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
IG Group has a P/B Ratio of 3.35. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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IG Group (LON:IGG) Frequently Asked Questions

Is IG Group a buy right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for IG Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" IG Group stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than IG Group?

Wall Street analysts have given IG Group a "Buy" rating, but there may be better short-term opportunities in the market. Some of MarketBeat's past winning trading ideas have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new trading ideas, but IG Group wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five stocks may be even better buys.
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When is IG Group's next earnings date?

IG Group is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 21st 2021.
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How were IG Group's earnings last quarter?

IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) released its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 22nd. The company reported $24.90 earnings per share for the quarter.
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How has IG Group's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

IG Group's stock was trading at GBX 638.40 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, IGG stock has increased by 42.8% and is now trading at GBX 911.50.
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How often does IG Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for IG Group?

IG Group declared a dividend on Thursday, January 21st. Investors of record on Thursday, January 28th will be given a dividend of GBX 12.96 per share on Thursday, February 25th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.45%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 28th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
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Is IG Group a good dividend stock?

IG Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.43 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.79%. IGG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio of IG Group is 0.46%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
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What price target have analysts set for IGG?

5 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for IG Group's shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 810 to GBX 860. On average, they anticipate IG Group's stock price to reach GBX 843.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.5%.
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Who are IG Group's key executives?

IG Group's management team includes the following people:

Ms. June Yee Felix, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 65, Pay $724k)
Mr. Jonathan Mark Noble, COO & Exec. Director (Age 45, Pay $414k)
Ms. Bridget Elizabeth Messer, Chief Commercial Officer & Exec. Director (Age 42, Pay $414k)
Mr. Charles Arthur Rozes, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 54)
Liz Scorer, Head of Investor Relations
Ramon Kaur, Head of Communications
Mr. Adam Dance, Director of Bus. Devel.
Mr. David Horsley, Head of Fin.
Joe McCaughran, Chief Risk Officer
Mr. Eoin McCoy, Head of IG Poland

Who are some of IG Group's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to IG Group include Canaccord Genuity Group (CF), LADENBURG THALM/SH SH (LTS), Charles Stanley Group (CAY), Jarvis Securities (JIM), Currency Exchange International (CXI), WH Ireland Group (WHI) and Pinetree Capital (PNP).
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What other stocks do shareholders of IG Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other IG Group investors own include UK Oil & Gas (UKOG), First Solar (FSLR), Tesco (TSCO), Bausch Health Companies (BHC), CNOOC (CEO), Nostrum Oil & Gas (NOG), Premier Oil (PMO), TechFinancials, Inc. (TECH.L) (TECH), Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VRX) and (ALD.L) (ALD).

What is IG Group's stock symbol?

IG Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "IGG."

How do I buy shares of IG Group?

Shares of IGG and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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What is IG Group's stock price today?

One share of IGG stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 911.50.

How much money does IG Group make?

IG Group has a market capitalization of £3.38 billion and generates £808.90 million in revenue each year.

How many employees does IG Group have?

IG Group employs 2,032 workers across the globe.

What is IG Group's official website?

The official website for IG Group is www.iggroup.com.

Where are IG Group's headquarters?

IG Group is headquartered at Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, LONDON, EC4R 2YA, United Kingdom.

How can I contact IG Group?

IG Group's mailing address is Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, LONDON, EC4R 2YA, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-78960011.

This page was last updated on 5/8/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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