Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Shares Cross Above 200-Day Moving Average – Should You Sell?

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $105.58 and traded as high as $113.66. Choice Hotels International shares last traded at $111.19, with a volume of 437,066 shares traded.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently weighed in on CHH. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $114.00 target price on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on Choice Hotels International from $87.00 to $86.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Truist Financial lowered their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $129.00 to $128.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Susquehanna dropped their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $115.00 to $110.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Choice Hotels International from $117.00 to $116.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Choice Hotels International presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $111.67.

Choice Hotels International Trading Up 1.2%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.58, a current ratio of 0.95 and a quick ratio of 0.95. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $111.42 and its two-hundred day moving average is $105.63. The stock has a market cap of $5.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.32 and a beta of 0.67.

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

Choice Hotels International Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Choice Hotels International news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total transaction of $220,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 35,172 shares in the company, valued at $3,868,920. This trade represents a 5.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Insiders own 23.78% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of CHH. Teza Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Choice Hotels International by 5.0% during the second quarter. Teza Capital Management LLC now owns 2,051 shares of the company’s stock valued at $260,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares in the last quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund grew its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 2.4% in the 1st quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 4,243 shares of the company’s stock worth $439,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp increased its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 9,174 shares of the company’s stock worth $874,000 after buying an additional 112 shares during the last quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina increased its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 0.9% in the 2nd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 12,626 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,602,000 after buying an additional 112 shares during the last quarter. Finally, PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 10.7% during the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,661 shares of the company’s stock valued at $172,000 after buying an additional 161 shares in the last quarter. 65.57% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other 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.