Envestnet Asset Management Inc. Buys 8,099 Shares of Intercontinental Hotels Group $IHG

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. grew its position in Intercontinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG) by 10.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 86,140 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 8,099 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. owned 0.06% of Intercontinental Hotels Group worth $10,445,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its holdings in Intercontinental Hotels Group by 125.7% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 451,823 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,113,000 after purchasing an additional 251,647 shares during the period. Bank of Montreal Can acquired a new stake in shares of Intercontinental Hotels Group in the second quarter valued at about $306,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT raised its position in shares of Intercontinental Hotels Group by 101.7% during the second quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 7,827 shares of the company’s stock worth $903,000 after acquiring an additional 3,947 shares during the last quarter. Aviso Financial Inc. raised its position in shares of Intercontinental Hotels Group by 100.2% during the second quarter. Aviso Financial Inc. now owns 1,197 shares of the company’s stock worth $138,000 after acquiring an additional 599 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Walter Public Investments Inc. bought a new stake in Intercontinental Hotels Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $1,629,000. Institutional investors own 15.09% of the company’s stock.

Intercontinental Hotels Group Stock Down 1.9%

Shares of NYSE IHG opened at $145.34 on Thursday. Intercontinental Hotels Group has a fifty-two week low of $94.78 and a fifty-two week high of $150.89. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $140.66 and its 200 day simple moving average is $129.92.

Analyst Ratings Changes

IHG has been the subject of several analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Intercontinental Hotels Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, December 12th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Intercontinental Hotels Group in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Berenberg Bank raised shares of Intercontinental Hotels Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Intercontinental Hotels Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, October 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Intercontinental Hotels Group currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

More Intercontinental Hotels Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting Intercontinental Hotels Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported strong full‑year 2025 results with revenue and profit growth and management highlighted record areas of improvement—supports earnings momentum. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) Full Year 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Growth …
• Positive Sentiment: Board-authorized buyback in effect — the company purchased shares on Feb 17, which is typically supportive of the share price and EPS. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares – February 18
• Positive Sentiment: Franchise expansion remains strong — the group opened hundreds of hotels (c.443 openings reported), supporting long‑term fee revenue growth. Holiday Inn owner opens 443 hotels as sales grow despite ‘turbulent’ conditions
• Positive Sentiment: Brand extension: IHG launched the Noted Collection (its 21st brand), which can help diversify offerings and capture niche demand. IHG Hotels & Resorts unveils Noted Collection
• Neutral Sentiment: Technology & distribution: IHG is overhauling hotel data for AI agents to improve search/booking integrations — a potential long‑term efficiency play but with gradual impact. IHG Overhauls Its Hotel Data for AI Agents
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor materials and earnings slides are available for deeper review of margins, regional performance and forward guidance. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC 2025 Q4 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: Operating mix headwinds: RevPAR flattened at year‑end and U.S. market conditions were called out as tough — these metrics temper near‑term revenue recovery expectations. IHG Reports Strong 2025 Overall Results, Flat RevPAR to End Year
• Negative Sentiment: Shares have been trading near all‑time highs, which raises the likelihood of short‑term profit‑taking and a pullback after recent gains. InterContinental Hotels Group shares hover at all-time highs

Intercontinental Hotels Group Profile

Intercontinental Hotels Group plc (IHG) is a multinational hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts. The company operates across full-service luxury and upscale segments as well as midscale and extended-stay categories, providing lodging, food and beverage, meeting and event services, and related guest amenities. IHG’s business model emphasizes brand franchising and management agreements, while retaining ownership or direct investments in a smaller portion of its global property portfolio.

IHG’s brand portfolio spans global and regional names designed to serve different traveler needs and market segments.