Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) Receives Average Recommendation of “Reduce” from Analysts

Shares of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) have been given a consensus rating of “Reduce” by the fourteen brokerages that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $111.75.

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on CHH shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $114.00 target price on Choice Hotels International in a research report on Monday, May 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $117.00 to $116.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $87.00 to $86.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Robert W. Baird set a $128.00 price target on shares of Choice Hotels International in a report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Susquehanna decreased their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $115.00 to $110.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, May 4th.

Insiders Place Their Bets

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CHH. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. acquired a new position in Choice Hotels International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Choice Hotels International during the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Fifth Third Bancorp boosted its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 77.4% during the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 392 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 171 shares during the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 6,416.7% during the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 385 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Quarry LP acquired a new position in shares of Choice Hotels International during the 3rd quarter worth about $38,000. 65.57% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Choice Hotels International Trading Down 0.6%

Shares of CHH opened at $111.54 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $107.34 and its 200-day simple moving average is $102.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.58. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.07 billion, a PE ratio of 15.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 0.65. Choice Hotels International has a 12-month low of $84.04 and a 12-month high of $136.45.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.07 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.35 by ($0.28). The firm had revenue of $340.58 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $333.48 million. Choice Hotels International had a return on equity of 281.98% and a net margin of 21.55%.Choice Hotels International’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.34 earnings per share. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.920-7.140 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Choice Hotels International will post 7.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Choice Hotels International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 1st will be given a $0.2875 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 1st. This represents a $1.15 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Choice Hotels International’s payout ratio is currently 15.50%.

About Choice Hotels International

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.