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Intercontinental Hotels Group ( (IHG) ) has shared an update.
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC reported a series of share buyback transactions in late December 2025 under the authority granted at its 8 May 2025 AGM, as part of a previously announced repurchase programme with Merrill Lynch International. On 23, 24 and 29 December 2025, the company bought back and intends to cancel a total of 56,109 ordinary shares, with purchases executed on the London Stock Exchange at volume-weighted average prices of around £104–£105 per share, leaving 151,644,808 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury) as at 31 December 2025. In a concurrent voting rights update, IHG confirmed that its issued share capital stood at 157,126,590 ordinary shares, of which 5,481,782 are held in treasury, establishing 151,644,808 voting rights for shareholders’ disclosure calculations and marking the completion of the February 2025 buyback programme with MLI, which marginally enhances earnings per share and clarifies the company’s capital structure for investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (IHG) stock is a Hold with a $135.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Intercontinental Hotels Group stock, see the IHG Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on IHG Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, IHG is a Neutral.
Intercontinental Hotels Group demonstrates strong financial recovery and positive technical indicators, supported by a robust earnings call. However, high leverage and valuation concerns slightly temper the overall outlook. The company’s strategic growth initiatives and optimistic future guidance contribute positively to its stock score.
To see Spark’s full report on IHG stock, click here.
More about Intercontinental Hotels Group
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) is a UK-based global hospitality company that owns, manages and franchises hotels and resorts under multiple brands. It focuses on both business and leisure travel markets worldwide, generating revenue primarily from hotel management, franchise fees and related services across its portfolio of midscale to luxury properties.
Average Trading Volume: 168,083
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $20.46B
Learn more about IHG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.