Edgestream Partners L.P. Trims Stock Holdings in Choice Hotels International, Inc. $CHH

Edgestream Partners L.P. lowered its holdings in Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) by 90.2% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 3,395 shares of the company’s stock after selling 31,410 shares during the quarter. Edgestream Partners L.P.’s holdings in Choice Hotels International were worth $351,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. purchased a new position in Choice Hotels International during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Choice Hotels International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. Fifth Third Bancorp lifted its stake in Choice Hotels International by 77.4% in the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 392 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. raised its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 6,416.7% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 385 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quarry LP bought a new position in Choice Hotels International in the 3rd quarter worth about $38,000. 65.57% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Choice Hotels International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings and revenue surpassed estimates: Choice Hotels reported adjusted earnings of $2.02 per share, ahead of the $1.97 consensus estimate and up from $1.92 a year earlier. Revenue rose 3.4% year over year to $440.76 million, exceeding the $431.52 million forecast. Choice Hotels Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Room growth improved: Global net rooms increased 2.6%, while U.S. net rooms growth improved for the second consecutive quarter. Continued expansion of the franchise network supports Choice’s asset-light business model and future royalty revenue. Choice Hotels International Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Strong profitability continues: Choice posted a 21.55% net margin and 281.98% return on equity, although the company’s highly leveraged balance sheet remains an important consideration for investors. Choice Hotels Q2 Earnings Report
• Negative Sentiment: Full-year guidance leaves limited upside: Management forecast fiscal 2026 EPS of $6.86 to $7.10, with the midpoint below the $7.10 analyst consensus and below the $7.14 estimate cited by analysts. This could temper enthusiasm despite the quarterly beat. Choice Hotels Q2 Earnings Key Metrics

Analysts Set New Price Targets

CHH has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Susquehanna cut their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $115.00 to $110.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, May 4th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $98.00 to $99.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $114.00 price target on Choice Hotels International in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Truist Financial cut their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $129.00 to $128.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $128.00 target price on Choice Hotels International in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $111.00.

Choice Hotels International Price Performance

CHH stock opened at $111.87 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.58. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $110.57 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $108.32. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.08, a PEG ratio of 4.31 and a beta of 0.67. Choice Hotels International, Inc. has a 12-month low of $84.04 and a 12-month high of $126.60.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.97 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $440.76 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $431.52 million. Choice Hotels International had a return on equity of 281.98% and a net margin of 21.55%.The business’s revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last 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, equities analysts predict that Choice Hotels International, Inc. will post 7.14 earnings per share for the current year.

Choice Hotels International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed 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 payout ratio is presently 15.50%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Choice Hotels International news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 12th. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at approximately $3,868,920. This represents a 5.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 23.87% of the company’s stock.

Choice Hotels International 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.