ING Progresses €1.1 Billion Share Buyback, Repurchasing 1.97 Million Shares
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2h ago
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Source: Globenewswire
- Buyback Progress: ING repurchased 1,974,051 shares between December 15 and 19, 2025, at an average price of €23.54, totaling €46,459,433.76, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to optimizing its capital structure.
- Capital Reduction: To date, ING has repurchased 15,373,971 shares at an average price of €22.43, amounting to €344,869,248.21, indicating a proactive approach in executing its buyback program, which is expected to enhance earnings per share.
- Program Execution: Approximately 31.35% of the maximum total value of the buyback program has been completed, reflecting the company's effectiveness and transparency in capital management, thereby boosting investor confidence.
- Market Reaction: ING's buyback initiative not only aims to enhance shareholder value but also has the potential to attract more investor interest in the future, further solidifying its position in the financial markets.
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Analyst Views on ING
Wall Street analysts forecast ING stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ING is 30.00 USD with a low forecast of 30.00 USD and a high forecast of 30.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 27.880
Low
30.00
Averages
30.00
High
30.00
Current: 27.880
Low
30.00
Averages
30.00
High
30.00
About ING
ING Groep N.V. (ING) is a financial institution. The Company offers banking services. The Company's segments include Retail Netherlands, which offers current and savings accounts, business lending, mortgages and other consumer lending in the Netherlands; Retail Belgium, which offers products that are similar to those in the Netherlands; Retail Germany, which offers current and savings accounts, mortgages and other customer lending; Retail Other, which offers products that are similar to those in the Netherlands, and Wholesale Banking, which offers wholesale banking activities (a full range of products from cash management to corporate finance), real estate and lease. The Company's Retail Banking business lines provide products and services to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-corporates. ING's banking activities in Australia are undertaken by ING Bank (Australia) Limited (trading as ING Direct) and ING Bank NV Sydney Branch.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
