Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 6.860-7.100 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 7.100. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have commented on CHH shares. Susquehanna dropped their target price on shares of Choice Hotels International from $115.00 to $110.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, May 4th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $98.00 to $99.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $101.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $116.00 to $118.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $111.92.

Choice Hotels International Stock Down 1.4%

NYSE:CHH traded down $1.51 on Thursday, hitting $110.28. 292,007 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 660,566. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $110.57 and a 200-day moving average price of $108.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.58, a current ratio of 0.95 and a quick ratio of 0.95. Choice Hotels International has a 52 week low of $84.04 and a 52 week high of $125.35. The company has a market cap of $5.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.31 and a beta of 0.67.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.02 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.97 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $440.76 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $431.52 million. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 21.55% and a return on equity of 281.98%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.92 EPS. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.860-7.100 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Choice Hotels International will post 7.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Choice Hotels International Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 1st were given a dividend of $0.2875 per share. This represents a $1.15 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, July 1st. Choice Hotels International’s dividend payout ratio is 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 on Friday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total value of $220,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, 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 ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 23.87% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Key Stories Impacting Choice Hotels International

Here are the key news stories impacting Choice Hotels International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Choice Hotels reported adjusted EPS of $2.02, exceeding the $1.97 analyst consensus and rising from $1.92 a year earlier. Revenue increased 3.4% year over year to $440.76 million, also surpassing expectations. Choice Hotels International Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly EBITDA rose 6.3% to $175.4 million, supported by higher domestic royalty pricing, international portfolio expansion and monetization of non-room platforms. Management also cited improved U.S. royalty performance and raised its full-year EBITDA guidance midpoint to $642.5 million. Choice Hotels: Solid Performance and Improved Prospects
• Positive Sentiment: Global net rooms grew 2.6%, with U.S. net rooms growth improving for the second consecutive quarter. The asset-light franchising model continues to support royalty growth while limiting capital requirements. Choice Hotels Earnings Call Signals Asset-Light Momentum
• Neutral Sentiment: Management raised its full-year 2026 royalty-rate and global net-unit-growth targets, signaling improved operating prospects, although investors will continue to monitor lodging demand and execution across the expanding international portfolio.
• Negative Sentiment: Full-year 2026 EPS guidance of $6.86–$7.10 has a midpoint of $6.98, below the roughly $7.10 analyst consensus. The lower end of the range also leaves limited room for upside, which may be offsetting the quarterly earnings and revenue beats. Choice Hotels Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in CHH. Teza Capital Management LLC boosted 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 worth $260,000 after acquiring an additional 98 shares in the last quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina boosted its stake in Choice Hotels International by 0.9% during the 2nd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 12,626 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,602,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares during the last quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co increased its holdings in Choice Hotels International by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 22,345 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,421,000 after buying an additional 225 shares in the last quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 1.9% in the fourth quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 15,348 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,462,000 after acquiring an additional 284 shares during the period. Finally, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. grew its position in Choice Hotels International by 37.5% in the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 1,086 shares of the company’s stock worth $116,000 after purchasing an additional 296 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 65.57% of the company’s stock.

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.