InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) Stock Price & Analysis
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) closed at USD 167.78 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.81% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 170.88; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 166.33–170.61 on volume of 420,986 shares. Market capitalization is $24.51B, with a 52-week range of USD 120.16–175.89 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (IHG)
- Analysts: Sell (mean 3.57 on a 1–5 scale) (7 analysts), mean target USD 150.33 (range 125–192).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +38.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +172.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-08-11, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.
Analysts (IHG)
Consensus Sell (mean 3.57 on a 1–5 scale), 7 analysts; mean target USD 150.33 (low 125, high 192).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | Jefferies | Target raised | Buy | $160 → $195 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (IHG)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +38.7% | +172.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +38.8% | +22.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 24.6% | 25.8% |
| Max drawdown | -13.0% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -33.2% (Nov 2021→Sep 2022) |
IHG analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $5.98 | $5.91 | +1.2% | $2.64B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $6.72 | $6.78 | -0.9% | $2.79B | 5 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 167.78 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.81% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 170.88 |
| Open | USD 169.21 |
| Day Range | USD 166.33 – 170.61 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 120.16 – 175.89 |
| Volume | 420,986 shares |
| Market Cap | $24.51B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (IHG)
Nexqual's technical model rates IHG "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.08 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 160.02) |
| MACD | 2.87 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (IHG)
Wall Street analysts rate IHG "Sell" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 150.33 (range USD 125–192), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Sell |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 150.33 |
| High Target | USD 192 |
| Low Target | USD 125 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 1 / 4 |
Earnings (IHG)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-11 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (IHG)
| Total Revenue | $5.33B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +5.60% |
| Gross Margin | +60.97% |
| Operating Margin | +25.12% |
| Profit Margin | +13.40% |
| Current Ratio | 0.66 |
| Total Cash | $831.00M |
| Total Debt | $4.55B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (IHG)
Nexqual rates InterContinental Hotels Group PLC's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +6% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 61%, operating 25% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $831M cash vs $4.55B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $941M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (IHG)
| Insider Ownership | +0.01% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +11.31% |
| Shares Outstanding | 146.06M |
| Float | 836.30M |
| Short % of Float | +0.42% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (IHG)
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is led by Elie Wajih Maalouf, CEO & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| CEO & Executive Director | Elie Wajih Maalouf |
|---|---|
| CFO & Executive Director | Michael Glover |
| Executive VP and Chief Product & Technology Officer | Jolie Fleming |
| Senior Vice President of Global Sales | Leanne Harwood |
| Chief Operating Officer of South West Asia | Chris Moloney |
Major Backers & Investors (IHG)
Notable institutional backers of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC include FMR, LLC, Fidelity, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 4.02% |
| Fidelity | 2.61% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.56% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.48% |
| Natixis Advisors, LLC | 0.34% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 0.34% |
| JPMorgan | 0.33% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 0.33% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| H | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | USD 176.96 | ▼ 0.92% |
| HTHT | H World Group Limited | USD 46.31 | ▲ 1.18% |
| HLT | Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | USD 358.07 | ▼ 1.15% |
| MAR | Marriott International | USD 396.8 | ▼ 1.78% |
| WH | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | USD 75.07 | ▼ 4.2% |
| CHH | Choice Hotels International, In | USD 111.98 | ▼ 1.48% |
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