Choice Hotels International, Inc. $CHH Shares Sold by Rock Creek Group LP

Rock Creek Group LP cut its stake in Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) by 6.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 694,079 shares of the company’s stock after selling 47,000 shares during the period. Choice Hotels International makes up about 7.0% of Rock Creek Group LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 5th biggest holding. Rock Creek Group LP’s holdings in Choice Hotels International were worth $66,118,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CHH. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. acquired a new position in Choice Hotels International in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Choice Hotels International in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Fifth Third Bancorp raised its holdings in Choice Hotels International by 77.4% in the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 392 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP acquired a new position in Choice Hotels International in the 3rd quarter valued at $38,000. Finally, Bayforest Capital Ltd acquired a new position in Choice Hotels International in the 4th quarter valued at $42,000. 65.57% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 1,603 shares of Choice Hotels International stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total value of $160,300.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 37,172 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,717,200. This trade represents a 4.13% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 23.78% of the company’s stock.

Choice Hotels International Trading Down 3.9%

Shares of CHH opened at $108.96 on Friday. Choice Hotels International, Inc. has a 52-week low of $84.04 and a 52-week high of $136.45. The business’s fifty day moving average is $109.27 and its 200-day moving average is $102.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.58, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a current ratio of 0.95. The firm has a market cap of $4.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.68, a PEG ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 0.65.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.35 by ($0.28). Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 21.55% and a return on equity of 281.98%. The business had revenue of $340.58 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $333.48 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.34 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.3% on a year-over-year basis. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.920-7.140 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Choice Hotels International, Inc. will post 7.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Choice Hotels International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 1st will be paid a $0.2875 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 1st. This represents a $1.15 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Choice Hotels International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 15.50%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have weighed in on CHH. Truist Financial dropped 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. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $87.00 to $86.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $114.00 price objective on Choice Hotels International in a report on Monday, May 4th. Robert W. Baird set a $128.00 price objective on Choice Hotels International in a report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Choice Hotels International from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $111.67.

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.