Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.73
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
35.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
IHG Dividend Income Check
Safety
35.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.7% and trend is unknown.
IHG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$1.73
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout35.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout17.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR10.1%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.7%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.1%
Total Shareholder Yield5.3%
1Y Total Return29.8%
5Y Total Return117.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,78010Y ago$37,02920Y ago$61,077
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
IHG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
IHG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC distributes 35.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 17.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
IHG has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, IHG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 4.1% buyback yield, 5.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.7% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 117.8%, with dividends contributing 10.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $37,029 today.
IHG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$24.69
Avg/Payment$1.2346
Latest Change+108.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026Latest | $1.2200 | ↑ +108.2% | 1.28% | May 14, 2026 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.5860 | ↓ -48.8% | 1.41% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $1.1440 | ↑ +115.0% | 1.66% | May 15, 2025 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.5320 | ↓ -48.8% | 1.56% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $1.0400 | ↑ +115.3% | 1.52% | May 14, 2024 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.4830 | ↓ -48.9% | 1.88% | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.9450 | ↑ +115.3% | 2.12% | May 16, 2023 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $0.4390 | ↓ -48.9% | 2.40% | Oct 6, 2022 |
IHG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
35.6% payout
Streak
3Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.3%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHGInterContinental Hot… | $21.9B | 1.2% | 35.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
 MARMarriott Internation… | $95.1B | 0.7% | 27.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 HLTHilton Worldwide Hol… | $73.2B | 0.2% | 9.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HHyatt Hotels Corpora… | $16.2B | 0.4% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 WHWyndham Hotels & Res… | $6.3B | 2.0% | 65.8% | 5 | Watch |
 CHHChoice Hotels Intern… | $4.8B | 1.1% | 14.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  RHPRyman Hospitality Pr… | $7.0B | 3.9% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  SHOSunstone Hotel Inves… | $1.9B | 4.3% | — | 4 | Unknown |
1st  PKPark Hotels & Resort… | $2.3B | 12.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
IHG Annual Dividend History (2000–2026)
27 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.22 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $1.73 | 10.1% | 2 | $4.87 | 35.5% | 2.82x | 2.7% |
| 2024 | $1.57 | 10.1% | 2 | $3.85 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $1.43 | 10.0% | 2 | $4.41 | 32.4% | 3.09x | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $1.30 | — | 2 | $2.04 | 63.6% | 1.57x | 2.1% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.45 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-1.43 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $3.94 | 248.7% | 3 | $2.09 | 188.5% | 0.53x | 6.2% |
| 2018 | $1.13 | -56.1% | 2 | $1.92 | 58.8% | 1.70x | 1.8% |
| 2017 | $2.57 | -72.7% | 2 | $2.93 | 87.8% | 1.14x | 4.1% |
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Start ComparisonIHG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying IHG stock.
How much dividend does IHG pay per share?
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.73 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is IHG's next ex-dividend date?
IHG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. IHG typically pays dividends Annual.
Is IHG's dividend safe?
IHG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +35.6% and FCF payout ratio of +17.3%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is IHG a Dividend Payer?
Yes, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does IHG pay dividends?
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.73 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in IHG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in IHG five years ago would be worth approximately $21,780 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is IHG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
IHG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.