What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for CHH Q2 Earnings?

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Choice Hotels International in a report issued on Thursday, May 21st. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will earn $1.93 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.95. The consensus estimate for Choice Hotels International’s current full-year earnings is $7.13 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Choice Hotels International’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.73 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $7.08 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.22 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.08 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $7.56 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.34 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $8.10 EPS.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates 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 $340.58 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $333.48 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.34 earnings per share. Choice Hotels International’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.920-7.140 EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also recently weighed in on CHH. Robert W. Baird set a $128.00 target price on Choice Hotels International in a report on Monday, May 11th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $114.00 price objective on Choice Hotels International in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Truist Financial decreased their target price on Choice Hotels International from $129.00 to $128.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday. 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 research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on Choice Hotels International from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. 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 stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Choice Hotels International currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $111.67.

Choice Hotels International Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of CHH opened at $113.57 on Wednesday. Choice Hotels International has a fifty-two week low of $84.04 and a fifty-two week high of $136.45. The company’s fifty day moving average is $108.35 and its two-hundred day moving average is $102.72. The firm has a market cap of $5.17 billion, a PE ratio of 15.31, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 0.65. The company has a quick ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.58.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CHH. Teza Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Choice Hotels International by 5.0% in the second 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 last quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund increased its position in Choice Hotels International by 2.4% in the first 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 during the period. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp lifted its position in Choice Hotels International by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 9,174 shares of the company’s stock valued at $874,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares during the last quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina raised its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 0.9% during 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 buying an additional 112 shares during the last quarter. Finally, PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its position in 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 worth $172,000 after acquiring an additional 161 shares during the period. 65.57% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Choice Hotels International

In other news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 1,603 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total transaction of $160,300.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 37,172 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,717,200. This trade represents a 4.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 24.02% of the company’s stock.

Choice Hotels International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Shareholders 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 of this dividend is Wednesday, July 1st. Choice Hotels International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 15.50%.

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.