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Hilton Worldwide Holdings vs Intercontinental Hotels Group: HLT and IHG compared
Hilton Worldwide Holdings is the larger company: $3.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.7B for Intercontinental Hotels Group (H1 2026). Hilton Worldwide Holdings is growing faster (+7% against +6% a year earlier). Hilton Worldwide Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 27.3% against 25.2%.
Where the money goes: HLT and IHG
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) · Q3 2026
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $3.3B (+7% year over year), operating margin 27.3%, net earnings $536M, operating cash flow $721M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) · H1 2026
Intercontinental Hotels Group, H1 2026: revenue $2.7B (+6% year over year), operating margin 25.2%, net earnings $425M, operating cash flow $355M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) | Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | H1 2026 |
| Revenue | $3.3B | $2.7B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +7% | +6% |
| Operating margin | 27.3% | 25.2% |
| Net earnings | $536M | $425M |
| Net margin | 16.1% | 16.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $721M | $355M |
| Free cash flow | $689M | $345M |
| Market value | $83.7B | — |
| P/E | 50.1× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $366.54 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Hilton Worldwide Holdings
- Reimbursement Revenue: $2.0B (59%)
- Total revenues excluding reimbursable revenues: $1.4B (41%)
Intercontinental Hotels Group
- System Fund and reimbursable revenues: $1.4B (53%)
- Revenue from reportable segments c: $1.3B (47%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Hilton Worldwide Holdings or Intercontinental Hotels Group?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings is the larger company: $3.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.7B for Intercontinental Hotels Group (H1 2026).
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings or Intercontinental Hotels Group growing faster?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings is growing faster (+7% against +6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Hilton Worldwide Holdings or Intercontinental Hotels Group?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 27.3% against 25.2%.
More: Hilton Worldwide Holdings earnings · how Hilton Worldwide Holdings makes money · Intercontinental Hotels Group earnings · how Intercontinental Hotels Group makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026; 6-K filed Aug 11, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.