InterContinental Hotels (IHG.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

159,42
-0,81%
Price history for InterContinental Hotels (IHG.US) – stock price at 159.42 $, August 2026
InterContinental Hotels stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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InterContinental Hotels Price Target 2026: Analysts See 11% Downside

The average price target for InterContinental Hotels is $142.33. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock appears overvalued, because the price target is lower than the current price. It is -10,72% above the target, and analysts expect the price to fall over the next 12 months. Even if the stock may be overvalued, price momentum can last longer than expected. That is why it is important to keep an eye on the stock and its momentum on an ongoing basis. WallStreetBuys helps you with the technical analysis and keeps you up to date on the development.

Is InterContinental Hotels overvalued or undervalued?

InterContinental Hotels is currently overvalued with a gap of 10.7% relative to the price target.


The current price is $159.42, which places InterContinental Hotels in the overvalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $128.10, and overvalued when the price exceeds $156.56.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For InterContinental Hotels, the fair value range lies between $128.10 and $156.56.


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Analyst Ratings for InterContinental Hotels stock in 2026: Buy

4 analysts cover InterContinental Hotels. Analysts are mostly neutral — 50% recommend Hold. The average price target is $142.33, which is 10.7% below the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.75/5)
Strong Buy
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3.75 out of 5 based on 4 analysts

About InterContinental Hotels – Lodging

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, eller IHG, driver hoteller over hele verden. De tjener penge ved at eje, styre og give franchise til hoteller i Amerika, Europa, Asien og Kina. IHG er kendt for en bred vifte af varemærker. Blandt deres mest genkendelige navne er InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza og Holiday Inn. De har også luksusmærker som Six Senses og Kimpton. Udover selve hotellerne driver IHG også loyalitetsprogrammet IHG Rewards. Virksomheden har hovedkontor i Windsor, Storbritannien. De har en lang historie, da InterContinental Hotels Group PLC blev grundlagt helt tilbage i 1777. De fortsætter med at udvide deres globale fodaftryk. Read more about the company

Key Figures for InterContinental Hotels

$ 23,2B Market cap
$ 5,2B Revenue
Lodging Industry
32.46 P/E
4.47 P/S
25.89 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
ihgplc.com Website

What kind of stock is InterContinental Hotels?

Momentum stock

InterContinental Hotels is classified as a momentum stock with a momentum score in the top 29% of all stocks. The price has risen 0.0% over the long term.

Score Overview for InterContinental Hotels

💰 Value Score 29/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 71/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 71/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 57/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in InterContinental Hotels that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 1,000% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

InterContinental Hotels trades at a P/E ratio of 32.5, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 27.0 (17% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 4.5. The P/B ratio is 25.9. The PEG ratio is 1.53.

💵 Profitability & Growth

InterContinental Hotels has a profit margin of 14.6% (solid) and an operating margin of 22.2%. Return on assets (ROA) is 15.0%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 7.7% year over year.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 6 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 2.17 (middle zone — moderate). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 1,000.0% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 0.59% — low, the market does not expect a decline.

InterContinental Hotels Dividend 2026: 1.1% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for InterContinental Hotels in 2026

Dividend yield
1.14%
Dividend per share
1.26 USD
Payout ratio
87.5%
Very high
Dividend growth (5 years)
+101.2%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
1.58 USD

When does InterContinental Hotels pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
April 10, 2026
Next dividend payment
May 14, 2026
Latest payment date
May 14, 2026

How much does InterContinental Hotels pay in dividends?

InterContinental Hotels pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 1.26 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 1.14%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has grown by 101.2%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 87.5%, which is very high. The company pays out almost all of its profits as dividends, which can limit future growth and dividend stability.

Historical Dividend Payments for InterContinental Hotels

We have registered dividend payments for InterContinental Hotels since 2020-04-02. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 10 times, most recently on 2026-04-10. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

Ex-datePayment dateAmountCurrencyPeriod
2026-04-102026-05-141.26USDUnknown period
2025-08-222025-10-020.59USDUnknown period
2025-04-042025-05-151.14USDUnknown period
2024-08-302024-10-030.53USDUnknown period
2024-04-042024-05-141.04USDUnknown period
2023-08-312023-10-050.48USDUnknown period
2023-03-302023-05-160.95USDUnknown period
2022-09-012022-10-060.44USDUnknown period
2022-03-312022-05-170.86USDUnknown period
2020-04-02N/A0.86USDUnknown period

When Does InterContinental Hotels Report Earnings – Next Date: 8/11/2026

The next earnings report from InterContinental Hotels is scheduled for August 11, 2026, before the market opens. This report covers the second quarter (Q2), which ended on June 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of InterContinental Hotels 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of InterContinental Hotels (IHG.US) – RSI 50, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
InterContinental Hotels technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $160.72 is 0.8% above the 20-day average ($159.52). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 1.5% below the 50-day average ($163.11). Long term, the stock is 12.4% above the 200-day average ($143.04), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (163.11) is above the 200-day average (143.04), which is a classic bullish signal for InterContinental Hotels Group PLC.

Is InterContinental Hotels Group PLC overbought or oversold?

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC has an RSI of 49.8, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.964), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-1.120) by 0.156, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (7.520), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (7.896) by 0.376, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC has an annual standard deviation of 25.8%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk. There is some volatility, but the price is relatively stable.

Overall Technical Conclusion for InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.964). Weekly bullish (7.520).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 49.8 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About InterContinental Hotels stock in 2026

Should you buy InterContinental Hotels stock now?
The technical signal for InterContinental Hotels is currently NEUTRAL. InterContinental Hotels trades at $159.42 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.964 with rising momentum (signal: -1.120); RSI is at 49.8 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $142.33 is 10.7% below the current price. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for InterContinental Hotels stock?
The average analyst price target for InterContinental Hotels is $142.33. The current price is $159.42, which gives a downside of 10.7%. Based on this, the stock is considered overvalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $128.10 and $156.56.
Is InterContinental Hotels a dividend stock?
Yes, InterContinental Hotels is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 1.14%. The latest dividend was $1.26 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 4/10/2026. The payout ratio is 87.5%, which is considered high. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 5/14/2026.
When does InterContinental Hotels pay a dividend in 2026?
InterContinental Hotels pays its next dividend on 5/14/2026. The latest dividend was $1.26 per share with an ex-dividend date of 4/10/2026. The dividend yield is 1.14%. The payout ratio of 87.5% points to a high dividend relative to earnings.
What is the risk of InterContinental Hotels stock?
InterContinental Hotels is rated as a stock with moderately low risk. the annual standard deviation is 25.8%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk.
Is InterContinental Hotels overvalued?
Yes, InterContinental Hotels is considered overvalued based on the analyst price target (10.7% above the price target). InterContinental Hotels has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 32.5 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 4.5, a P/B ratio of 25.9. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is overvalued by 10.7%.
Is InterContinental Hotels overbought?
No, InterContinental Hotels is not overbought. RSI is at 49.8 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 49.8 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 0.1% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next InterContinental Hotels earnings report?
InterContinental Hotels reports its next earnings on August 11, 2026. The stock currently trades at $159.42. With a P/E ratio of 32.5, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is InterContinental Hotels shorted?
InterContinental Hotels has minimal short interest of 0.59% of the free float, which is insignificant and points to very limited bearish sentiment.
Are insiders buying InterContinental Hotels stock?
There is currently no registered insider trading for InterContinental Hotels.
Is InterContinental Hotels a good stock?
Based on our total score, InterContinental Hotels is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 57 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 29/100, Quality: 71/100, Momentum: 71/100. In addition: the price target is 10.7% below the current price; a dividend of 1.14%; technical signal: Hold. Whether InterContinental Hotels is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for InterContinental Hotels stock?
The outlook for InterContinental Hotels based on current data: the average analyst price target is $142.33 (-10.7%); the next earnings report is due on 8/11/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 32.5 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is InterContinental Hotels stock moving?
InterContinental Hotels is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can InterContinental Hotels go?
The average analyst price target for InterContinental Hotels is $142.33, which is 10.7% below the current price of $159.42. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can InterContinental Hotels fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for InterContinental Hotels. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does InterContinental Hotels do?
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, eller IHG, driver hoteller over hele verden. De tjener penge ved at eje, styre og give franchise til hoteller i Amerika, Europa, Asien og Kina. IHG er kendt for en bred vifte af varemærker. Blandt deres mest genkendelige navne er InterContine... The company belongs to the Cyklisk forbrug sector, more specifically the Lodging industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate InterContinental Hotels as an investment.
Did InterContinental Hotels raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from InterContinental Hotels. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is InterContinental Hotels making money or losing money?
Yes, InterContinental Hotels is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 14.6% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 22.2%. At a P/E ratio of 32.5, you currently pay 32.5 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can InterContinental Hotels go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of InterContinental Hotels is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.17 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 1,000% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does InterContinental Hotels have a lot of debt?
Yes, InterContinental Hotels has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 1,000%. For the cyklisk forbrug sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can InterContinental Hotels service its debt? Can service its debt, but it weighs on the company — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 4.0x, and net debt equals 2.8 years of earnings (EBITDA).