IG Group Holdings Plc

IGG.L|Financial Services|Capital Markets|£14.45|P/E 13.8|MCap 4.8B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About IG Group Holdings Plc

IG Group Holdings Plc is a United Kingdom-based public limited company specializing in online trading services as a financial services holding company. Founded in 1974 as IG Index by Stuart Wheeler, it pioneered spread betting on gold prices and has evolved into a global fintech provider offering access to 19,000 markets, including spread betting, contracts for difference (CFDs), foreign exchange, options, futures, and cryptocurrencies. Headquartered in London at Cannon Bridge House, the company operates in regions such as Europe, the USA, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, and Dubai, with subsidiaries like tastytrade and recent acquisitions including Freetrade and a majority stake in Independent Reserve. Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), IG Group Holdings Plc emphasizes leveraged products, educational resources, and dynamic platforms tailored to retail investors. As a FTSE 250 constituent with a market value of £4.55 billion as of January 2026, it plays a significant role in the derivatives and online brokerage sector, adapting to regulatory changes and expanding into wealth management and spot crypto trading.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.29%

Annual Dividend

£0.47

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

44.24%

FCF Payout Ratio

34.36%

Stock Price

£14.45

52-Week Range

£8.60 – £14.77

Dividend Health Score

Very Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

IGG.L's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 44.2% earnings payout ratio & 34.4% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 1.8% 5-year dividend cagr. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

44.2%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

34.4%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

-16.4%Very Safe

Profitability

Very Safe

Return on Equity

20.6%Very Safe

Operating Margin

43.0%Very Safe

Profit Margin Stability

StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

1.8%Warning

GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

IGG.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

IGG.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

April 30, 2026

Next Payment Date

—

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

2.21%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

1.79%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

18.77%

3-Year Total Growth

6.79%

5-Year Total Growth

9.26%

10-Year Total Growth

458.58%

Income Calculator

IGG.L Dividend Calculator

Number of Shares

Total Investment

£1,445.00

Annual Income

£47.20

Quarterly Income

£11.80

Monthly Income

£3.93

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IGG.L's current dividend yield?

IG Group Holdings Plc (IGG.L) currently has a dividend yield of 3.29%, based on a stock price of £14.45 and an annual dividend of £0.47.

When is IGG.L's next dividend payment date?

IGG.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-30 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does IGG.L pay in dividends per year?

IG Group Holdings Plc paid £0.47 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.

Has IGG.L been increasing its dividend?

IG Group Holdings Plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 1.79% and a 10-year CAGR of 18.77%.

Is IGG.L's dividend safe?

IG Group Holdings Plc has a payout ratio of 44.24%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is IGG.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates IG Group Holdings Plc's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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