InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) Stock Forecast
IHG analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.71 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $148.83 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −11.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
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- 52-week range
- $120.32 – $174.13
IHG analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
IHG price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
IHG earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.97 | $5.77 | $6.36 | $5.01 | +19.0% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.77 | $6.39 | $7.53 | $5.97 | +13.5% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
IHG revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.63B | $2.58B | $2.65B | +6.6% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.78B | $2.72B | $2.81B | +5.7% | 5 |
IHG EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
IHG revenue: reported and forecast
IHG EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.92 | $5.91 | $6.03 | $6.02 | $5.97 | +0.8% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.80 | $6.78 | $6.88 | $6.86 | $6.77 | −0.4% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
IHG earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; IHG beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from IHG
7 analysts cover InterContinental Hotels; their consensus rating is hold (2.71 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $148.83, 11.3% below the latest close of $167.77. Analysts expect earnings of $5.97 per share for 2026, +19.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.77 per share on revenue of $2.8 billion. InterContinental Hotels beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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IHG forecast FAQ
What is InterContinental Hotels's price target?
The average analyst price target for InterContinental Hotels is $148.83, 11.3% below the latest close of $167.77.
Is InterContinental Hotels a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering InterContinental Hotels, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 2 a sell and 2 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is InterContinental Hotels's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.97 per share for 2026 (range $5.77 to $6.36); for 2027 the estimate is $6.77.
What is InterContinental Hotels's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.6 billion, growth of 6.6%; for 2027 it is $2.8 billion.
Does InterContinental Hotels usually beat earnings estimates?
InterContinental Hotels reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.