ING Groep Reports Progress on €1 Billion Share Buyback Programme

Claim 55% Off TipRanksUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks ING Groep ( (ING) ) has issued an announcement. ING Groep N.V. reported progress on its €1.0 billion share buyback programme announced on 30 April 2026, detailing repurchases made during the week of 11–15 May 2026. In that period, the bank bought back 1,725,000 shares at an average price of €25.50, for a total outlay of €43,990,442.50. The buyback is aimed at reducing ING’s share capital, and to date the group has repurchased 4,375,000 shares at an average price of €25.13, totalling €109,944,952.50. This represents completion of about 10.99% of the maximum value of the programme, signalling continued capital return to shareholders and an effort to optimise the bank’s capital structure while reinforcing its positioning as a well-capitalised, sustainability-focused European banking group. The most recent analyst rating on (ING) stock is a Buy with a $30.00 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 its operating company ING Bank. The group, which employs more than 60,000 people and serves customers in over 100 countries, is listed in Amsterdam, Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange, and has positioned sustainability and ESG performance as a core strategic focus, reflected in upgraded ratings from major providers. Average Trading Volume: 2,932,157 Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy Current Market Cap: $83.73B See more data about ING stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.