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InterContinental Hotels Group Buys Back and Cancels 54,406 Shares

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InterContinental Hotels Group Buys Back and Cancels 54,406 Shares

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InterContinental Hotels ( (GB:IHG) ) just unveiled an announcement.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC has repurchased 54,406 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on 19 December 2025 under its shareholder-approved buyback authority, at prices ranging between £104.60 and £106.30 per share and a volume-weighted average price of £105.6595. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing its share count to 151,779,728 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury stock, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals continued commitment to capital returns, which may support shareholder value and underline management’s confidence in the group’s financial position.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:IHG) stock is a Buy with a £11700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on InterContinental Hotels stock, see the GB:IHG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:IHG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:IHG is a Neutral.

InterContinental Hotels Group shows strong financial performance and strategic growth, particularly in RevPAR and shareholder returns, which are significant positives. However, high leverage and negative equity pose financial stability risks. The stock’s technical indicators are positive, but valuation metrics suggest it may be overvalued.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:IHG stock, click here.

More about InterContinental Hotels

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is a global hotel company that owns, manages and franchises a portfolio of hospitality brands across multiple market segments. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the group focuses on operating and franchising hotels rather than owning real estate, generating revenues primarily through fees tied to room occupancy and brand management in key international markets.

Average Trading Volume: 396,324

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £15.98B

Find detailed analytics on IHG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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