Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Choice Hotels International (CHH)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) recently:

• 7/21/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $116.00 to $118.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 7/20/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $100.00 to $101.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/16/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $98.00 to $99.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/7/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Choice Hotels International Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Choice Hotels International news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total transaction of $220,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 35,172 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,868,920. This trade represents a 5.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 23.87% of the company’s stock.

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.