Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 6.860-7.100 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 7.100. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Choice Hotels International Price Performance

CHH stock opened at $108.91 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.58, a current ratio of 0.95 and a quick ratio of 0.95. Choice Hotels International has a one year low of $84.04 and a one year high of $126.86. The stock has a market cap of $4.95 billion, a PE ratio of 14.68, a P/E/G ratio of 4.31 and a beta of 0.67. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $110.66 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $108.30.

Choice Hotels International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 1st were issued a dividend of $0.2875 per share. This represents a $1.15 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, July 1st. Choice Hotels International’s payout ratio is currently 15.50%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently commented on CHH shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased 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. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on Choice Hotels International from $87.00 to $86.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $114.00 price objective on Choice Hotels International in a report on Monday, May 4th. Barclays raised their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $128.00 target price on Choice Hotels International in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Choice Hotels International has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $111.00.

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of the business’s 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 completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 35,172 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,868,920. The trade was a 5.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 23.87% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Teza Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Choice Hotels International by 5.0% during the 2nd quarter. Teza Capital Management LLC now owns 2,051 shares of the company’s stock valued at $260,000 after buying an additional 98 shares during the period. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina increased its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 0.9% in the second quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 12,626 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,602,000 after acquiring an additional 112 shares during the period. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co raised its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 1.0% during the third quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 22,345 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,421,000 after acquiring an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 1.9% during the fourth quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 15,348 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,462,000 after acquiring an additional 284 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. raised its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 37.5% during the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 1,086 shares of the company’s stock valued at $116,000 after acquiring an additional 296 shares during the last quarter. 65.57% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.