Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for Choice Hotels International (CHH)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH):

• 2/20/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its “hold” rating reaffirmed by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft. They now have a $119.00 price target on the stock.
• 2/20/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $98.00 to $101.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 2/20/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $91.00 to $110.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 2/9/2026 – Choice Hotels International was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d+)” to “hold (c-)”.
• 2/3/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from $90.00 to $100.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 2/3/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $95.00 to $102.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 1/23/2026 – Choice Hotels International was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c-)” to “sell (d+)”.
• 1/16/2026 – Choice Hotels International was given a new $91.00 price target by Morgan Stanley.
• 1/16/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $99.00 to $98.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 1/12/2026 – Choice Hotels International was downgraded by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
• 1/9/2026 – Choice Hotels International was given a new $126.00 price target by Truist Financial Corporation. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 1/7/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $120.00 to $118.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.

Choice Hotels International Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Investors of record on Friday, January 2nd were given a dividend of $0.2875 per share. This represents a $1.15 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 2nd. Choice Hotels International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 14.52%.

Insider Transactions at Choice Hotels International

In other Choice Hotels International news, SVP Simone Wu sold 8,080 shares of Choice Hotels International stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $101.56, for a total transaction of $820,604.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 48,803 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,956,432.68. The trade was a 14.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale 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, 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.