IHG buyback near record highs puts capital-return math in focus
IHG bought back 200,000 shares for $34 million at near-record prices through June 25, shrinking its share count as its London stock closed Friday at $171.55, just 2.4% below its all-time high; this aggressive buyback, part of a new $950 million program, means future per-share growth will rely more on room and fee expansion, with investors eyeing upcoming half-year results on August 11.