A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH):
- 10/22/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $92.00 to $93.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
- 10/21/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $119.00 to $121.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
- 10/19/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $97.00 to $98.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
- 10/16/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Barclays from $102.00 to $103.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
- 10/14/2026 – Choice Hotels International is now covered by Freedom Broker. They set a “buy” rating and a $117.00 price target on the stock.
- 10/12/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $91.00 to $92.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
- 10/2/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
- 9/29/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target lowered by Robert W. Baird from $129.00 to $128.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
- 9/10/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Truist Financial from $128.00 to $129.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
Choice Hotels International Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 1st were given a dividend of $0.2875 per share. This represents a $1.15 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 1st. Choice Hotels International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 16.24%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Choice Hotels International news, CEO Dominic Dragisich sold 1,227 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $112.00, for a total value of $137,424.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 90,055 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,086,160. This trade represents a 1.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director William Jews sold 5,057 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.98, for a total transaction of $540,997.86. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 23,987 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,566,129.26. The trade was a 17.41% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 23.87% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Choice Hotels International, Inc is a global lodging franchisor that licenses its hotel brands to independent owners and operators. The company supports its franchisees through brand standards, reservation and distribution systems, marketing, loyalty programs, technology, and operational services rather than primarily owning and operating hotels itself.
Its portfolio includes brands serving a range of price points and travel needs, including Comfort, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Econo Lodge, MainStay Suites, Suburban Studios, WoodSpring Suites, Cambria Hotels, and the Ascend Hotel Collection.
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