Brokerages Set Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) PT at $111.67

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) has received a consensus rating of “Reduce” from the fourteen analysts that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have assigned a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $111.6667.

A number of equities analysts recently commented on CHH shares. Susquehanna lowered their target price on Choice Hotels International from $115.00 to $110.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, May 4th. Truist Financial cut their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $129.00 to $128.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Robert W. Baird set a $128.00 price target on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research report on Monday, May 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $117.00 to $116.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $87.00 to $86.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, May 12th.

Choice Hotels International Stock Up 0.1%

NYSE:CHH opened at $109.84 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.58. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $109.62 and its two-hundred day moving average is $107.06. Choice Hotels International has a 52 week low of $84.04 and a 52 week high of $136.45. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.25 and a beta of 0.67.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.35 by ($0.28). The firm had revenue of $340.57 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $333.48 million. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 21.55% and a return on equity of 281.98%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.34 earnings per share. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.920-7.140 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Choice Hotels International will post 7.11 EPS for the current year.

Choice Hotels International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 1st will be given a dividend of $0.2875 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 1st. This represents a $1.15 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Choice Hotels International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 15.50%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Choice Hotels International news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total value of $220,000.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 35,172 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,868,920. This trade represents a 5.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 23.78% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. acquired a new stake in shares of Choice Hotels International in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Choice Hotels International during the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Quarry LP purchased a new position in Choice Hotels International in the third quarter valued at $38,000. Hanson & Doremus Investment Management purchased a new position in Choice Hotels International in the first quarter valued at $39,000. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. increased its holdings in Choice Hotels International by 6,416.7% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 385 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.57% of the company’s stock.

Choice Hotels International Company Profile

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.