ING Groep Advances €1.1 Billion Share Buyback, Reaches 86% Completion
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ING Groep ( (ING) ) just unveiled an announcement.
ING Groep N.V. reported progress on its previously announced €1.1 billion share buyback programme, disclosing that between 16 and 20 March 2026 it repurchased 2,190,349 shares at an average price of €22.47, for a total of about €49.2 million. These transactions are part of an ongoing capital management effort aimed at reducing the group’s share capital and returning excess capital to shareholders.
Since the buyback programme launched on 30 October 2025, ING has repurchased a total of 40,282,194 shares at an average price of €23.52, representing approximately €947.3 million and about 86.12% of the programme’s planned maximum value. The continued execution underscores ING’s solid capital position and may support earnings per share, signalling confidence in its balance sheet and long-term value to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (ING) stock is a Buy with a $33.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on ING Groep stock, see the ING Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on ING Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ING is a Outperform.
Overall score driven primarily by mixed financial performance (notably leverage and negative free cash flow) balanced by favorable technical momentum and supportive valuation. The latest earnings call adds incremental strength via upgraded guidance and ongoing capital returns, tempered by higher risk costs and capital/RWA headwinds.
To see Spark’s full report on ING stock, click here.
More about ING Groep
ING Groep N.V. is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering retail and wholesale banking services through ING Bank to customers in more than 100 countries. The group, listed in Amsterdam, Brussels and New York, emphasizes sustainability, holding top-tier ESG ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics and inclusion in major sustainability and ESG indices.
Average Trading Volume: 2,859,167
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $72.55B
See more insights into ING stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.
