IG Group's shares fell nearly 25% following a downgrade in its 2026 revenue growth guidance from 10-15% to mid-single digits, as announced by Peel Hunt. The broker also highlighted a weaker margin outlook, with expected EBITDA margins dropping to the low-40% range from a consensus of 45.5%, potentially leading to a significant cut in earnings forecasts. Despite this, customer activity remains strong, with increases in organic first trades, active customers, and over-the-counter income. The company's Underdog segment also showed robust growth, doubling its quarterly net revenue to about $105 million.
IG Group shares' recent plunge contrasts with the broader Financials sector on Pluang, where 57 of 85 US stocks rose as of Oct 02, 2026, 14:21 WIB. Among notable movers, Robinhood Markets (HOOD) gained 1.66% to USD 113.00 with 92% buy orders and a typical hold time of 74 days, while Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) rose 1.61% to USD 11.39 with 100% buy activity and a shorter hold time of 21 days. In contrast, Allstate Corp (ALL) fell 1.50% to USD 225.18 with exclusively sell orders and a hold time of 73 days, illustrating varied investor sentiment within the sector.
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