Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) Announces Earnings Results

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $1.48 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.07, FiscalAI reports. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts had a net margin of 13.40% and a return on equity of 69.44%. The firm had revenue of $375.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $401.25 million. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts updated its FY 2026 guidance to 4.710-4.830 EPS.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Trading Down 0.3%

NYSE:WH traded down $0.27 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $75.45. 1,389,782 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,341,781. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has a 12-month low of $69.21 and a 12-month high of $92.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.30, a PEG ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.88, a current ratio of 0.98 and a quick ratio of 0.98. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $80.86 and a 200-day moving average price of $80.46.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a dividend of $0.43 per share. This represents a $1.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’s dividend payout ratio is currently 69.08%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

WH has been the subject of several recent research reports. Barclays lowered their price target on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $104.00 to $102.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a $105.00 target price on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a report on Friday, May 1st. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $89.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $98.00 price target on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Susquehanna lowered their price objective on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $95.00 to $90.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $97.64.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Wyndham Hotels & Resorts news, CEO Geoffrey A. Ballotti sold 18,516 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.79, for a total value of $1,495,907.64. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 548,308 shares in the company, valued at approximately $44,297,803.32. This trade represents a 3.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 2.33% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Deutsche Bank AG boosted its holdings in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 6.4% in the fourth quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 8,237 shares of the company’s stock valued at $622,000 after acquiring an additional 494 shares in the last quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors raised its holdings in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 4.2% in the 4th quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 6,235 shares of the company’s stock worth $471,000 after purchasing an additional 251 shares in the last quarter. Prelude Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in the 3rd quarter worth $442,000. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC lifted its position in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 34.3% in the 1st quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 4,622 shares of the company’s stock worth $418,000 after purchasing an additional 1,181 shares during the period. Finally, iSAM Funds UK Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in the 3rd quarter worth about $330,000. Institutional investors own 93.46% of the company’s stock.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Wyndham Hotels & Resorts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wyndham reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.48, topping analyst estimates of $1.41, which supports the view that profitability remains strong. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Q2 Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook and said system size and development pipeline both grew 4%, signaling continued expansion in the franchise base. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Wyndham’s FY 2026 EPS guidance of 4.71 to 4.83 was slightly below the consensus estimate of 4.80 at the midpoint, while revenue guidance was roughly in line with expectations.
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan trimmed its price target to $97 from $100 but kept an overweight rating, suggesting analysts still see upside despite the lower target.
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly revenue of $375 million missed Wall Street’s estimate of $401.25 million, which may be weighing on sentiment even after the earnings beat.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Company Profile

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc (NYSE: WH) is a leading global hospitality company specializing in hotel franchising and management. Established in 2018 through the spin-off of Wyndham Hotel Group from Wyndham Worldwide, the company focuses on the development, marketing and distribution of hotel brands designed to meet the needs of business and leisure travelers. Its core business model centers on franchising agreements, enabling third-party hotel owners to operate under the Wyndham portfolio while accessing the company’s centralized services and support.

The company’s brand portfolio spans economy, midscale and upper-midscale segments, featuring well-known names such as Wyndham, Ramada, Days Inn, Super 8, Microtel Inn & Suites, and La Quinta by Wyndham.