London – IG Group Holdings plc announced a substantial upgrade to its financial guidance for 2026, following a strong first quarter that saw total revenue climb by 19% year-on-year to £331.2 million. The online trading platform's improved outlook signals growing commercial momentum and a positive trajectory for the company.
Accelerated Revenue Growth and Upgraded Outlook
The company's strategy of broadening its product offering and accelerating customer acquisition has yielded significant results. In the first quarter of 2026, IG Group reported organic total revenue growth of 19% year-on-year. This performance has prompted the Board to raise its full-year 2026 guidance. Organic total revenue is now expected to grow between 10% and 15% year-on-year, building on the 2025 base of approximately £1,100 million. This revised forecast surpasses the company's prior guidance of high single-digit growth. Furthermore, IG Group anticipates maintaining its EBITDA margins in the mid-40s percentage range.
Strong Customer Acquisition and Market Volatility Drive Performance
Elevated commodity market volatility in the first quarter played a crucial role in driving higher activity among existing customers. The company's zero-commission offering for stock trading has also seen continued traction, with organic stock trading and investments net trading revenue growing by 38% year-on-year. Assets under administration (AuA) across IG's platforms reached £9.3 billion by the end of April 2026, marking a significant year-on-year increase. In the UK, AuA grew by 26% year-on-year, exceeding £4.1 billion by the end of April.
Breon Corcoran, CEO of IG Group, expressed optimism about the company's performance, stating, "We have delivered a strong first quarter. Disciplined execution of our strategy, a broader product offering and favourable trading conditions have driven organic revenue growth and a fifth consecutive quarter of sequential growth in active customers. With commercial momentum accelerating, we are upgrading our guidance for 2026 and medium-term outlook."
Strategic Investments and Future Projections
IG Group's investment in its stock trading and crypto offerings is establishing it as a powerful challenger in these markets. The company has seen a substantial increase in first trades, up 63% year-on-year, reflecting increased marketing effectiveness and new product launches. Active customers have increased by 12% year-on-year, with this growth accelerating in the second quarter. The medium-term outlook has also been upgraded, with the company projecting at least 10% organic total revenue compound growth per annum beyond 2026, maintaining EBITDA margins in the mid-40s percentage range.
The company's focus on broadening its proposition and offering compelling value, particularly through its ISA season promotions, has driven increased customer transfers. Total AuA across the Group's platforms surpassed £20 billion in April 2026, with further growth anticipated.