InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

IHG · Consumer Cyclical

About InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG)

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is a Lodging company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

IHG trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Lodging

Key Statistics

Current Price
£167.25
Market Cap
£24.39B
52-Week High
£175.70
52-Week Low
£122.92
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Lodging

£1,000 Invested in InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG)

1 Year
£1,347
+35%
3 Years
£2,222
+122%
5 Years
£2,573
+157%
10 Years
£4,306
+331%
Since IPO
£107,692
+10669%

How much would £1,000 invested in IHG be worth today?

What would £1,000 invested in IHG 1 year ago be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) in 2025 would be worth £1,347 as of November 2026, representing a +34.7% total return.

What would £1,000 invested in IHG 3 years ago be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) in 2023 would be worth £2,222 as of November 2026, representing a +122.2% total return.

What would £1,000 invested in IHG 5 years ago be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) in 2021 would be worth £2,573 as of November 2026, representing a +157.3% total return.

What would £1,000 invested in IHG 10 years ago be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) in 2016 would be worth £4,306 as of November 2026, representing a +330.6% total return.

What would £1,000 invested in IHG at IPO be worth today?

A £1,000 investment in InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) at IPO would be worth £107,692 as of November 2026, representing a +10669.2% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.98%
Positive Months
171
60% of 283
Negative Months
110
39% of 283
Data Period
23+ years
283 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 2004 (+42.5%)
Best month on avg: December (+6.7%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-23.5%)
Worst month on avg: March (-0.2%)

Over the past 23+ years (283 months), InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has averaged a monthly return of +1.98% with a median return of +1.57%. The stock had 171 positive months (60%) and 110 negative months (39%). The best month in IHG's history was December 2004 with a +42.5% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -23.5%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.7%), and March the weakest (-0.2%).

IHG's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2006 with a cumulative return of +80.1%, and the worst was 2008 at -35.4%.

Annual Returns

Over 23 years of trading history, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has delivered an average annual return of +25.45% with a median return of +23.91%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +21.38%. The stock posted gains in 18 years (78%) and losses in 5 years (22%).

IHG's best year was 2006 with a +102.38% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -35.00%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. IHG achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 1 years.

Avg Return
+25.45%
Best Year
2006 (+102.38%)
Worst Year
2008 (-35.00%)
Positive Years
18/23
Year Return Start End
2026 +19.94% £139.44 £167.25
2025 +6.27% £131.21 £139.44
2024 +42.05% £92.37 £131.21
2023 +51.84% £60.83 £92.37
2022 +0.79% £60.36 £60.83
2021 +1.94% £59.21 £60.36
2020 -9.95% £65.75 £59.21
2019 +22.58% £53.64 £65.75
2018 -9.05% £58.97 £53.64
2017 +29.39% £45.58 £58.97
2016 +31.75% £34.59 £45.58
2015 +4.00% £33.26 £34.59
2014 +27.19% £26.15 £33.26
2013 +23.91% £21.11 £26.15
2012 +58.25% £13.34 £21.11
2011 -4.84% £14.02 £13.34
2010 +42.10% £9.86 £14.02
2009 +64.86% £5.98 £9.86
2008 -35.00% £9.20 £5.98
2007 -6.34% £9.83 £9.20
2006 +102.38% £4.86 £9.83
2005 +33.70% £3.63 £4.86
2004 +87.53% £1.94 £3.63

Frequently Asked Questions: IHG

What sector is IHG in? ▼

IHG operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Lodging industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.

How has IHG performed historically? ▼

Over 23 years of trading history, IHG has posted gains in 18 years (78% of the time). The best year was 2006 with a +102.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in IHG? ▼

You can invest in IHG through any brokerage account that offers access to the London Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold IHG.

Last updated: 11/1/2026