Shares of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH – Get Free Report) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Reduce” by the fifteen analysts that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $112.3846.
Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Mizuho started coverage on Choice Hotels International in a report on Thursday. They set a “neutral” rating and a $106.00 price objective on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Choice Hotels International from $116.00 to $118.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Barclays lifted their price target on Choice Hotels International from $101.00 to $102.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $98.00 to $99.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $128.00 price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International in a report on Monday, May 11th.
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Choice Hotels International Stock Performance
Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.97 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $440.76 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $436.48 million. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 20.28% and a return on equity of 205.69%. Choice Hotels International’s revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.92 earnings per share. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.860-7.100 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Choice Hotels International will post 6.97 EPS for the current year.
More Choice Hotels International News
Here are the key news stories impacting Choice Hotels International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Choice Hotels’ latest reported quarter exceeded expectations, with earnings of $2.02 per share versus the $1.97 consensus and revenue of $440.8 million versus the $436.5 million estimate. Revenue also grew 3.4% year over year, providing a positive operating backdrop. The company’s FY2026 EPS guidance of $6.86–$7.10 remains broadly consistent with analysts’ expectations. Choice Hotels earnings and price information
- Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho initiated coverage of CHH with a “hold” rating and a $106 price target. The target implies limited downside from the recent trading level, signaling that Mizuho views the shares as fairly valued rather than anticipating a major near-term move. Benzinga report on Mizuho coverage
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research broadly reduced its EPS forecasts for Choice Hotels. Estimates were lowered for Q3 and Q4 2026, full-year 2026, every quarter of 2027, full-year 2027, and the first two quarters and full-year 2028. Notably, FY2026 EPS was cut to $6.93 from $7.08, FY2027 to $7.06 from $7.56, and FY2028 to $7.60 from $8.10. The revisions suggest weaker expected earnings momentum and are the clearest negative catalyst in the recent news flow. MarketBeat report on Zacks EPS estimate revisions
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Choice Hotels International news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of Choice Hotels International stock in a transaction on Friday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total value of $220,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 35,172 shares in the company, valued at $3,868,920. This trade represents a 5.38% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director William L. Jews sold 5,057 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.98, for a total transaction of $540,997.86. Following the sale, the director directly owned 23,987 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,566,129.26. This represents a 17.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Company insiders own 23.87% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Choice Hotels International
Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. California State Teachers Retirement System increased its holdings in Choice Hotels International by 9,525.7% during the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 3,184,377 shares of the company’s stock worth $351,141,000 after purchasing an additional 3,151,295 shares during the last quarter. Bamco Inc. NY boosted its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 37.8% during the 4th quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 7,386,575 shares of the company’s stock valued at $703,645,000 after buying an additional 2,026,679 shares during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 151.5% during the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 512,628 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,833,000 after buying an additional 308,771 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Choice Hotels International during the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,910,000. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP grew its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 55.1% during the fourth quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 574,630 shares of the company’s stock worth $54,739,000 after buying an additional 204,146 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.57% of the company’s stock.
About Choice Hotels International
Choice Hotels International, Inc is a hospitality franchisor specializing in the development and support of lodging brands across the economy, midscale and upscale segments. Through a network of franchisees, Choice Hotels supplies proprietary reservation and distribution systems, comprehensive marketing programs, and operational support services. The company’s core activities include brand management, franchise development, and technology-driven revenue optimization tools designed to enhance guest acquisition and retention for its partners.
Founded in 1939 as Quality Courts United, the company rebranded to Choice Hotels International in 1982 to reflect its expanding brand portfolio and global ambitions.
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