Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC /NEW/.
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Alex Brignall
Rothschild & Co Redburn
3 questions for IHG
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Estelle Weingrod
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Jaafar Mestari
BNP Paribas
3 questions for IHG
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Jamie Rollo
Morgan Stanley
3 questions for IHG
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Jarrod Castle
UBS Group AG
3 questions for IHG
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Leo Carrington
Citi
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Muneeba Kayani
Bank of America
3 questions for IHG
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Richard Clarke
Bernstein
3 questions for IHG
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for IHG.
IHG Reports Strong 2025 Performance, Increases Dividends, and Approves New Share Buyback
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Share Buyback
- InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) reported a 15% increase in operating profit to $1,198 million and a 15.9% rise in adjusted EPS to 501.3¢ for the year ended December 31, 2025, on total revenue of $5,189 million.
- The company returned over $1.1 billion to shareholders in 2025 through ordinary dividends and a $900 million share buyback program, and has approved a new $950 million share buyback program for 2026. A total dividend of 184.5¢ per share was proposed for 2025.
- IHG achieved significant operational growth in 2025, with global RevPAR increasing by 1.5% year-on-year, driven by the opening of a record 443 hotels and a 4.7% adjusted net system size growth.
3 days ago
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Share Buyback Programme
IHG
Share Buyback
- InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) announced a share buyback programme to purchase ordinary shares with an aggregate value of up to USD 950 million.
- The purpose of the programme is to return surplus capital to shareholders and reduce the issued share capital of the Company, with purchased shares to be cancelled.
- The programme will commence immediately and will end no later than 29 December 2026.
- Goldman Sachs International (GSI) has been instructed to purchase the shares, acting as principal and making trading decisions independently of IHG.
Feb 17, 2026, 4:13 PM
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Strong Full Year 2025 Results and Shareholder Returns
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Dividends
- InterContinental Hotels Group PLC reported strong financial performance for the full year ended December 31, 2025, with operating profit from reportable segments increasing 13% to $1,265 million and Adjusted EPS growing 16% to 501.3¢.
- The company returned over $1.1 billion to shareholders in 2025 through dividend payments and a $900 million share buyback program. A new $950 million buyback program was launched for 2026, contributing to an expected $1.2 billion+ in shareholder returns for the year.
- Operational growth was robust, with a record 443 hotel openings and 6.6% gross system growth, expanding the global estate to 1,026k rooms. The global pipeline reached 340k rooms, representing 33% of the current system size.
- Strategic developments included the launch of the new premium brand Noted Collection and the acquisition of the Ruby urban lifestyle brand in 2025. IHG targets compound growth in adjusted EPS of 12-15% annually on average over the medium to long term.
Feb 17, 2026, 4:01 PM
IHG Reports Strong 2025 Performance, Announces New Share Buyback and Brand Launch
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Share Buyback
Product Launch
- IHG Hotels & Resorts delivered strong performance in 2025, with RevPAR growing by 1.5%, EBIT increasing 13%, and adjusted EPS up 16%, supported by the completion of a $900 million share buyback.
- The company announced a new $950 million share buyback program and formally launched its latest brand, Noted Collection.
- Management expressed confidence in the 2026 outlook, noting pleasing trading performance early in the year across all three regions, improved fundamentals in the U.S., and a U-shaped recovery in China.
- IHG achieved 4.7% net system growth in 2025, driven by outstanding development activity and record hotel openings, with expectations for a similar run rate around 4.5% in 2026 and beyond.
- The company's advanced AI strategy includes AI-powered revenue management already deployed across all hotels, and its broad conversion strategy saw conversions account for 40% of openings and 52% of signings in 2025.
Feb 17, 2026, 8:30 AM
IHG Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong H2 2025 Performance and Announces New Share Buyback
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Earnings
Share Buyback
Guidance Update
- IHG Hotels & Resorts reported strong 2025 performance, with RevPAR growing by 1.5%, EBIT increasing by 13%, and adjusted EPS up 16%.
- The company achieved gross system growth of 6.6% and net system growth of 4.7%, signing over 102,000 rooms across 694 hotels.
- A new $950 million share buyback program was announced for 2026, following the completion of a $900 million share buyback in 2025.
- Management expressed confidence in 2026 trading performance across all regions and sees upside potential for net unit growth above the 4.4% consensus.
- The company also launched its latest brand, Noted Collection, and expects cost growth to be around 1% in 2026 after a 3% reduction in 2025.
Feb 17, 2026, 8:30 AM
IHG Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong 2025 Performance and Announces New Share Buyback
IHG
Earnings
Share Buyback
Product Launch
- IHG Hotels & Resorts reported strong 2025 results, with RevPAR growing 1.5%, EBIT up 13%, and adjusted EPS increasing 16%.
- The company achieved net system growth of 4.7% and expanded its fee margin by 360 basis points.
- A new $950 million share buyback program was announced, following the completion of a $900 million share buyback in 2025.
- IHG formally launched its latest brand, Noted Collection, and anticipates continued double-digit growth in ancillary fee streams, aiming to triple credit card fees by 2028 from 2023 levels.
- Management noted positive trading performance in early 2026 across all regions and expects improved fundamentals in the US and continued recovery in China.
Feb 17, 2026, 8:30 AM
IHG Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Full Year 2025 Results and Announces New Share Buyback
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Earnings
Share Buyback
Product Launch
- IHG Hotels & Resorts reported strong financial performance for full year 2025, with RevPAR growth of 1.5%, a 13% increase in EBIT, and 16% adjusted EPS growth. The fee margin expanded by 360 basis points to 64.8%.
- The company achieved record development activity in 2025, opening 443 hotels and reaching 6.6% gross system growth and 4.7% net system growth. The pipeline now includes almost 2,300 hotels, representing 33% future rooms growth.
- IHG announced a new $950 million share buyback program for 2026, following a $900 million buyback executed in 2025. This, combined with a proposed 10% increase in the total dividend, is expected to return over $1.2 billion to shareholders in 2026.
- Strategically, IHG launched a new premium collection brand, Noted Collection, and acquired Ruby in 2025, enhancing its brand portfolio. The company also advanced its technology platform, completing the rollout of its new Revenue Management System and accelerating PMS solutions, while integrating AI for operational improvements.
Feb 17, 2026, 7:00 AM
IHG Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Full Year 2025 Results and Launches New Share Buyback
IHG
Earnings
Share Buyback
Dividends
- IHG Hotels & Resorts delivered excellent financial performance for the full year 2025, with RevPAR growing by 1.5%, EBIT increasing by 13%, and adjusted EPS growing by 16%.
- The company achieved record system growth, opening 443 hotels and adding over 65,000 rooms to its system, resulting in 4.7% net system growth.
- A new $950 million share buyback program was launched for 2026, contributing to over $1.2 billion in expected returns to shareholders in 2026, alongside a proposed 10% increase in the total dividend.
- Strategic expansion included the launch of a new premium collection brand, Noted Collection, and the acquisition of Ruby in 2025, strengthening the portfolio and growth potential.
- IHG aims for continued growth, targeting 12%-15% adjusted EPS growth as a compound annual growth rate over the medium to long term, supported by fee margin expansion of 100-150 basis points per annum.
Feb 17, 2026, 7:00 AM
IHG Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong 2025 Full Year Results with Increased Shareholder Returns and Strategic Growth
IHG
Earnings
Dividends
Share Buyback
- IHG reported excellent financial performance for the full year 2025, with RevPAR growth of 1.5%, a 13% increase in EBIT, and adjusted EPS growth of 16%. The fee margin increased by 360 basis points to 64.8%.
- The company announced a new $950 million share buyback for 2026 and proposed a 10% increase in the total dividend, expecting to return over $1.2 billion to shareholders in 2026.
- IHG achieved strong system growth in 2025, opening a record 443 hotels and reaching 4.7% net system growth, expanding its total estate to over 6,900 hotels and 1 million rooms. The pipeline now stands at almost 2,300 hotels, representing 33% future rooms growth.
- Strategic developments included the launch of the new premium collection brand, Noted Collection, and the acquisition of Ruby, alongside significant progress in technology rollouts and loyalty program expansion, with IHG One Rewards membership growing to over 160 million members.
Feb 17, 2026, 7:00 AM
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Share Repurchases
IHG
Share Buyback
- InterContinental Hotels Group PLC conducted a series of share repurchases between October 31, 2025, and November 13, 2025, acquiring a total of 356,914 ordinary shares.
- These shares were purchased through Merrill Lynch International on various exchanges, primarily the London Stock Exchange, and the company intends to cancel them.
- As of November 13, 2025, following these transactions, the company had 151,780,553 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 6,206,782 shares held in treasury.
Nov 14, 2025, 2:22 PM
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