H World Group (NASDAQ:HTHT) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street Zen

H World Group (NASDAQ:HTHT) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report released on Monday.

Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of H World Group in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research raised H World Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. UBS Group upgraded H World Group from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $62.40 target price on the stock in a research report on Monday, March 9th. Finally, Benchmark increased their price target on H World Group from $52.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 19th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and six have issued a Buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, H World Group currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $54.80.

H World Group Stock Performance

NASDAQ:HTHT opened at $50.16 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.91. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.29, a PEG ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 0.11. The company’s 50-day moving average is $51.34 and its two-hundred day moving average is $45.91. H World Group has a 1-year low of $30.20 and a 1-year high of $56.63.

Insiders Place Their Bets

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On H World Group

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of HTHT. TD Private Client Wealth LLC acquired a new position in H World Group during the 4th quarter worth about $45,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in H World Group by 81.0% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,450 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after acquiring an additional 649 shares during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in H World Group in the 3rd quarter valued at about $66,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in H World Group by 82.2% in the 2nd quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 2,146 shares of the company’s stock valued at $73,000 after acquiring an additional 968 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. increased its stake in H World Group by 889.5% during the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 2,266 shares of the company’s stock worth $77,000 after purchasing an additional 2,037 shares during the period. 46.41% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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

H World Group Company Profile

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.