InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (LSE:IHG) announced robust half-year financial results for 2025, with operating profit from reportable segments rising 13% and adjusted earnings per share increasing by 19%. The company also set a new record by opening 31,400 rooms, bringing its global portfolio to over one million rooms.
IHG plans to return more than $1.1 billion to shareholders through a combination of dividends and share repurchases. While macroeconomic uncertainties persist, the company remains optimistic about its long-term growth prospects, supported by its strong enterprise platform and strategic positioning in key markets.
Outlook and Market Sentiment
The outlook is bolstered by positive sentiment from recent earnings calls and ongoing corporate initiatives, such as share buybacks. However, concerns around financial stability, due to elevated leverage and negative equity, along with a relatively high valuation, introduce some caution into the outlook.
About InterContinental Hotels Group
IHG is a leading global hospitality company operating a diverse portfolio of 20 hotel brands, spanning luxury, premium, and essential segments. It manages more than 6,700 hotels across over 100 countries. The company also operates one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs, IHG One Rewards, with over 145 million members. Headquartered in England and Wales, IHG employs approximately 385,000 people worldwide.
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