IHG stock reports 4.1 percent RevPAR growth before October results

Published on 09/28/2026 at 11:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

IHG stock posted 13 percent adjusted EPS growth in H1 2026, while UBS raised its target to USD 188 on September 2, 2026. October 22 is the next earnings date.

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IHG stock (ISIN GB00BHJYC057) was last quoted at GBP 151.85 on the LSE at the close on September 18, 2026, while InterContinental Hotels Group reported 4.1 percent global RevPAR growth for H1 2026, according to Investing.com. The latest company action was a share repurchase announced on September 25.

IHG expands operating momentum

IHG's adjusted earnings per share increased 13 percent in H1 2026, while net system growth reached 5.0 percent. Openings and signings each rose 8 percent year over year, and the fee margin expanded by 120 basis points, according to Investing.com.

The combination matters because IHG operates an asset-light hotel model in which additional rooms can increase fee income without matching growth in owned property. The same H1 update showed EBIT growth of 10 percent, giving investors a second operating measure alongside RevPAR.

Buybacks and analyst targets

InterContinental Hotels Group purchased 10,000 ordinary shares on September 24, 2026, at an average price of USD 156.5488, according to StockTitan. The transaction forms part of the ongoing capital-return program and was executed through Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange.

UBS upgraded IHG from Neutral to Buy on September 2, 2026, and raised its price target from USD 157.65 to USD 188, as Investing.com reported. The stated rationale included IHG's earnings record, capital returns and exposure to recovery markets such as China and the Middle East.

October 22 brings the next report

IHG's next earnings report is scheduled for October 22, 2026, according to Investing.com. The date gives investors a defined checkpoint for testing whether 4.1 percent RevPAR growth and 13 percent adjusted EPS growth are carrying into the second half.

IHG stock stays tied to LSE price

IHG stock last closed at GBP 151.85 on the LSE on September 18, 2026. InterContinental Hotels Group trades as IHG.L on the LSE under ISIN GB00BHJYC057, according to Global Banking and Finance Review.