IG Group Lifts 2026 Forecast After Strong Q1
· By Christian Görgen
IG Group has raised its revenue guidance for 2026 after reporting first-quarter organic sales of £331.2 million, a 19% increase compared to the same period last year, according to Finance Magnates. This growth was attributed to stronger performance in OTC derivatives, an expanded cryptocurrency offering, and significant contributions from the recently acquired Freetrade.
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Strong Customer Growth Continues
IG Group reported a fifth consecutive quarter of sequential customer growth, with total assets under administration surpassing £21 billion as of April. The company noted that net trading revenue on an organic basis reached £306.5 million, marking a 25% year-on-year increase and a 17% rise from the previous quarter.
Revised Financial Outlook
The firm now anticipates organic revenue growth of 10% to 15% for 2026, significantly above its prior guidance. EBITDA margins are projected to remain in the mid-40% range, while net interest income expectations have been adjusted upward to £110-120 million.
CEO Breon Corcoran stated that the guidance upgrade reflects "disciplined execution of our strategy" and favorable trading conditions. The firm expects to compound organic revenue at a rate of at least 10% annually beyond 2026.
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Market Context
IG Group's performance aligns with broader trends in the retail brokerage sector, as competitors like Plus500 and XTB also reported revenue increases in Q1. The firm’s assets under administration position it favorably against peers in the CFD market.
The numbers behind IG Group's growth
FYI's data indicates that IG Group's web traffic grew 27.4% month-over-month in March 2026, reaching over 10 million visits. This uptick in traffic suggests increased interest in the brand's offerings, particularly in the wake of its expanded product lines.
IG Group currently has 309,200 active customers, reflecting a 12% increase year-on-year. This growth is indicative of the brand's effective customer acquisition strategies and the appeal of its diversified product offerings.
Overall, IG Group's upward revision of its revenue guidance highlights a robust performance trajectory, driven by strategic expansions and favorable market conditions.