Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 6.920-7.070 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 7.010.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several brokerages recently commented on CHH. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of Choice Hotels International from $103.00 to $107.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Mizuho initiated coverage on shares of Choice Hotels International in a report on Thursday, August 27th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $106.00 price target on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $119.00 to $121.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 21st. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research report on Friday, October 2nd. Finally, Susquehanna boosted their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Choice Hotels International has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $113.69.
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Choice Hotels International Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE CHH opened at $118.36 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.08, a current ratio of 0.93 and a quick ratio of 0.93. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $104.45 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $107.16. Choice Hotels International has a one year low of $84.04 and a one year high of $123.82. The firm has a market cap of $5.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.72, a P/E/G ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 0.71.
Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 2nd. The company reported $2.33 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.29 by $0.04. Choice Hotels International had a return on equity of 205.69% and a net margin of 20.28%. The firm had revenue of $458.33 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $447.56 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.10 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that Choice Hotels International will post 6.98 EPS for the current year.
Choice Hotels International Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors 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 yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, October 1st. Choice Hotels International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 16.24%.
Insider Activity
In other news, Director William L. Jews sold 5,057 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 transaction, the director directly owned 23,987 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,566,129.26. This trade represents a 17.41% 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 hyperlink. Also, CEO Dominic Dragisich sold 1,227 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, October 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $112.00, for a total transaction of $137,424.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 90,055 shares in the company, valued at $10,086,160. This represents a 1.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 23.87% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Trending Headlines about Choice Hotels International
Here are the key news stories impacting Choice Hotels International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Choice reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.33 per share, ahead of the $2.29 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 2.5% year over year to $458.33 million, exceeding expectations of $447.56 million. Choice Hotels International Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Management raised its full-year 2026 revenue per available room (RevPAR) outlook, signaling stronger expected hotel-level demand. U.S. net rooms growth improved for the third consecutive quarter, and hotel asset sales continued to support the company’s asset-light strategy. Choice Hotels raises RevPAR outlook even as profit falls
- Positive Sentiment: Choice updated 2026 EPS guidance to $6.92–$7.07. Although the midpoint is roughly in line with the $7.01 consensus, the revised outlook was characterized as an upgrade and reinforced confidence in full-year performance. Choice Hotels Updates Earnings Guidance
- Neutral Sentiment: The quarterly earnings beat was partly offset by a sharp year-over-year decline in reported profit, indicating that revenue growth has not fully translated into bottom-line expansion. Choice Hotels Q3 Profit Declines and Revises Guidance
- Negative Sentiment: An outside valuation analysis estimated that CHH was already about 3% above fair value after the guidance update, suggesting limited near-term upside despite the favorable earnings reaction. Choice Hotels Could Be Above Fair Value After Guidance Upgrade
Choice Hotels International Company Profile
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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