Intercontinental Hotels Group plc

Intercontinental Hotels Group plc

InterContinental Hotels Group plc (IHG) is a global hospitality company that franchises, manages and licences well-known hotel brands including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Kimpton and more. With an asset-light model, most rooms are owned and operated by franchisees or third-party owners while IHG earns fees, royalties and management income — a structure that can offer scalable margins but remains sensitive to occupancy and room-rate cycles. The group benefits from a broad international footprint across mature and fast-growing markets and a large loyalty programme that drives repeat bookings. At a market capitalisation of about $18.38 billion, IHG’s performance is tied to global travel demand, economic conditions, currency moves and competitive dynamics in lodging. Investors should weigh steady fee-based revenue potential against the cyclical nature of travel, operational risks at partner properties and shifting consumer preferences. This is general educational information, not personal financial advice; outcomes can vary and past performance is not a guide to the future.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Buy

Analyst Rating

Analysts recommend buying Intercontinental Hotels Group's stock, indicating positive expectations for its value.

Above Average

Financial Health

Intercontinental Hotels Group is performing well with solid revenue and cash flow generation.

Below Average

Dividend

Intercontinental Hotels Group's low dividend yield of 1.25% may not appeal to dividend-focused investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $12.50 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Asset-light model

An asset-light franchise and management approach can support scalable fee revenue, though results depend on franchisee performance and travel demand.

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Global footprint

A wide brand portfolio across regions helps diversify revenue streams, but exposure to regional slowdowns and currency moves remains a consideration.

Loyalty & distribution

A large loyalty programme drives repeat bookings and direct distribution, offering upside if engagement grows—yet competition and evolving traveller habits can affect traction.

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