InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

IHG.L|Consumer Cyclical|Lodging|£1.32|P/E 0.3|MCap 193.2M|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is a British multinational hospitality company headquartered in Windsor, Berkshire, England. It operates, franchises, and leases over 6,800 hotels across more than 100 countries, employing around 375,000 people as of September 2025. The company manages 19 brands segmented into Luxury & Lifestyle (including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo, Kimpton, Six Senses), Premium (Crowne Plaza, voco), Essentials (Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express), and Suites (Candlewood Suites, Staybridge Suites), with Holiday Inn Express as its largest brand at over 3,200 properties. Originating from the Bass Brewery's diversification into hotels in the 1960s, it became independent in 2003 through a corporate split, adopting an asset-light model focused on franchising and management after divesting most owned properties. Recent expansions include partnerships like the 2024 Novum Hospitality deal adding over 100 hotels in Germany and a 2025 agreement with Onyria Group in Portugal. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC powers IHG One Rewards, a loyalty program with over 145 million members, and reported $2.3 billion in revenues for 2024.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.34%

Annual Dividend

£0.02

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

34.89%

FCF Payout Ratio

164.53%

Stock Price

£1.32

52-Week Range

£1.02 – £106.85

Dividend Health Score

Caution

Dividend Health Assessment

IHG.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 34.9% earnings payout ratio & 24.0% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 164.5% fcf payout ratio & 65.6% net debt / total assets.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

34.9%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

164.5%Danger

CFO Payout Ratio

24.0%Very Safe

Interest Coverage

6.5xSafe

Balance Sheet

Warning

Net Debt / Total Assets

65.6%Warning

Current Ratio

1.0xWarning

Debt-to-Equity

-1.7Danger

Profitability

Caution

Return on Equity

-27.7%Danger

Operating Margin

21.6%Safe

Gross Margin

31.3%Caution

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Warning

4 yrsCaution

YesDanger

N/AN/A

Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

IHG.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

IHG.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

April 9, 2026

Next Payment Date

—

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

7.08%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

15.42%

3-Year Total Growth

22.79%

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

319.70%

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

£132.05

Annual Income

£1.73

Quarterly Income

£0.43

Monthly Income

£0.14

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IHG.L's current dividend yield?

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG.L) currently has a dividend yield of 1.34%, based on a stock price of £1.32 and an annual dividend of £0.02.

When is IHG.L's next dividend payment date?

IHG.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-09 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does IHG.L pay in dividends per year?

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC paid £1.29 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.

Has IHG.L been increasing its dividend?

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of — and a 10-year CAGR of 15.42%.

Is IHG.L's dividend safe?

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC has a payout ratio of 34.89%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 164.53%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is IHG.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates InterContinental Hotels Group PLC's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer cyclical companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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