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

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 6.920-7.070 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 7.010.

Choice Hotels International Stock Performance

NYSE:CHH traded up $0.50 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $119.11. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 74,111 shares, compared to its average volume of 625,101. Choice Hotels International has a 12-month low of $84.04 and a 12-month high of $123.82. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $104.45 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $107.16. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.08. The stock has a market cap of $5.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.81, a PEG ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 0.71.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 2nd. The company reported $2.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.29 by $0.04. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 20.28% and a return on equity of 205.69%. The company had revenue of $458.33 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $447.56 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.10 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that Choice Hotels International will post 6.98 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Choice Hotels International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 1st were given a dividend of $0.2875 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, October 1st. This represents a $1.15 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Choice Hotels International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 16.24%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $97.00 to $98.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 19th. Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research note on Friday, October 2nd. Mizuho started coverage on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research report on Thursday, August 27th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $106.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Robert W. Baird reduced their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $129.00 to $128.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $113.69.

Insider Activity at Choice Hotels International

In other news, Director William L. Jews sold 5,057 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.98, for a total value of $540,997.86. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 23,987 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,566,129.26. This represents a 17.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Dominic Dragisich sold 1,227 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $112.00, for a total transaction of $137,424.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 90,055 shares in the company, valued at $10,086,160. The trade was a 1.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 23.87% of the company’s stock.

Choice Hotels International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Choice reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.33 per share, ahead of the $2.29 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 2.5% year over year to $458.33 million, exceeding expectations of $447.56 million. Choice Hotels International Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its full-year 2026 revenue per available room (RevPAR) outlook, signaling stronger expected hotel-level demand. U.S. net rooms growth improved for the third consecutive quarter, and hotel asset sales continued to support the company’s asset-light strategy. Choice Hotels raises RevPAR outlook even as profit falls
• Positive Sentiment: Choice updated 2026 EPS guidance to $6.92–$7.07. Although the midpoint is roughly in line with the $7.01 consensus, the revised outlook was characterized as an upgrade and reinforced confidence in full-year performance. Choice Hotels Updates Earnings Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: The quarterly earnings beat was partly offset by a sharp year-over-year decline in reported profit, indicating that revenue growth has not fully translated into bottom-line expansion. Choice Hotels Q3 Profit Declines and Revises Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: An outside valuation analysis estimated that CHH was already about 3% above fair value after the guidance update, suggesting limited near-term upside despite the favorable earnings reaction. Choice Hotels Could Be Above Fair Value After Guidance Upgrade

Choice Hotels International Company Profile

Choice Hotels International, Inc is a global lodging franchisor that licenses its hotel brands to independent owners and operators. The company supports its franchisees through brand standards, reservation and distribution systems, marketing, loyalty programs, technology, and operational services rather than primarily owning and operating hotels itself.

Its portfolio includes brands serving a range of price points and travel needs, including Comfort, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Econo Lodge, MainStay Suites, Suburban Studios, WoodSpring Suites, Cambria Hotels, and the Ascend Hotel Collection.