H World Group Limited Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:HTHT) Given Consensus Rating of “Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of H World Group Limited Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:HTHT) have been given an average rating of “Buy” by the seven analysts that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $54.80.

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on HTHT shares. UBS Group upgraded shares of H World Group from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $62.40 price objective for the company in a research report on Monday, March 9th. Zacks Research raised shares of H World Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of H World Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday. Benchmark increased their price target on H World Group from $52.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of H World Group in a report on Monday, December 29th.

H World Group Stock Performance

H World Group stock opened at $50.16 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. The stock has a market cap of $15.44 billion, a PE ratio of 22.29, a P/E/G ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 0.11. H World Group has a 12-month low of $30.20 and a 12-month high of $56.63. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $51.34 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $45.91.

H World Group Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 4th will be given a $1.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 4th. This represents a yield of 518.0%. H World Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 70.22%.

More H World Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting H World Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks added HTHT to its March 24 “Best Growth Stocks” list (Zacks Rank #1 / Strong Buy), which can drive short‑term buying interest from momentum and retail investors. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for March 24th
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment has trended constructive recently — multiple outlets and research houses have upgraded or reiterated “Buy”/Strong‑Buy ratings and lifted price targets, supporting upside expectations relative to consensus. Given Consensus Recommendation of “Buy” by Analysts
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights a positive outlook on Q4 results and potential for 2026 outperformance, which may reinforce investor confidence in revenue/earnings momentum. H World Group: Positive About Q4 Surprise And Potential 2026 Beat
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple short‑interest reports showed “0 shares” or a 0.0 days‑to‑cover figure for late March — data that appears inconsistent and likely reflects a reporting error rather than meaningful changes in naked shorting or bearish positioning. (Monitor official exchange short‑interest releases for clarity.)
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Director Theng Fong Hee disposed of 31,640 shares on March 20 (~$1.61M at reported prices). While not uncommon, material director sales can spook some investors and add selling pressure if interpreted as reduced insider conviction. Director Theng Fong Hee Sells 31,640 Shares

Insider Activity at H World Group

In other news, Director Theng Fong Hee sold 31,640 shares of H World Group stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.96, for a total transaction of $1,612,374.40. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 49.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Principal Financial Group Inc. bought a new stake in H World Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $12,207,000. APG Asset Management N.V. raised its stake in shares of H World Group by 146.8% during the third quarter. APG Asset Management N.V. now owns 108,093 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,228,000 after acquiring an additional 64,300 shares during the last quarter. Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC acquired a new position in shares of H World Group during the third quarter worth $415,000. Schroder Investment Management Group lifted its holdings in shares of H World Group by 95.0% during the second quarter. Schroder Investment Management Group now owns 12,487,444 shares of the company’s stock worth $423,574,000 after purchasing an additional 6,082,369 shares during the period. Finally, AI Squared Management Ltd bought a new stake in shares of H World Group in the third quarter worth $1,158,000. Institutional investors own 46.41% of the company’s stock.

About H World Group

H World Group, formerly known as Huazhu Group, is a leading hotel management and franchising company primarily serving the China market. The company operates a broad portfolio of midscale to luxury hotel brands, including Hi Inn, Blossom, Manxin, Madison International, Joya, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure and ibis. Through a network of both directly managed and franchised properties, H World Group caters to business and leisure travelers by offering consistent service standards and loyalty benefits across its brands.

In addition to its core hotel operations, H World Group provides technology-driven hospitality solutions such as centralized reservation systems, revenue management platforms and customer relationship management tools.