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Hotels/Resorts
Quarterly ResultAug 11, 2026, 06:13 AM

InterContinental Hotels H1 Operating Profit +10%, Adjusted EPS +13%

AI Summary

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC reported strong half-year results for 2026, with operating profit from reportable segments increasing +10% to $665 million and Adjusted EPS growing +13% to 274.7 cents. The company achieved record development activity, opening 31.5k rooms and signing 49.2k rooms, both up +8% organically. Global RevPAR increased +4.1%, driven by strong performance across all regions, and the company remains on track to return over $1.2 billion to shareholders in 2026, including a +10% increase in the interim dividend.

Key Highlights

  • Operating profit from reportable segments increased +10% to $665 million.
  • Adjusted EPS grew +13% to 274.7 cents.
  • Global RevPAR rose +4.1% in H1, with Americas +4.8%.
  • Net system growth was +5.0% year-over-year.
  • Opened a record 31.5k rooms (197 hotels), up +8% YOY organically.
  • Signed 49.2k rooms (352 hotels), up +8% YOY organically.
  • Interim dividend increased +10% to 64.5 cents per share.
  • On track to return over $1.2 billion to shareholders in 2026.