Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 4.710-4.830 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 4.800. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.5 billion-$1.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.5 billion.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

WH has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, April 25th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $89.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $98.00 price objective on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $105.00 price target on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their price objective on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $99.00 to $107.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 26th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $97.64.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Stock Performance

WH opened at $72.55 on Thursday. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has a 1 year low of $69.21 and a 1 year high of $92.68. 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 market capitalization of $5.43 billion, a PE ratio of 30.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.00 and a beta of 0.62. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $80.75 and a 200 day simple moving average of $80.46.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The company reported $1.48 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $375.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $400.75 million. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts had a net margin of 13.40% and a return on equity of 69.44%. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.33 earnings per share. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.710-4.830 EPS. Research analysts expect that Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will post 4.82 EPS for the current year.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were given a dividend of $0.43 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $1.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.4%. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’s dividend payout ratio is currently 69.08%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Geoffrey A. Ballotti sold 18,516 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction 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 transaction, 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 ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 2.33% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Wyndham Hotels & Resorts News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wyndham posted Q2 EPS of $1.48, topping estimates, and management raised full-year 2026 guidance, which signals confidence in the business outlook. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays lifted its price target to $93 and kept a Buy rating, citing the strong Q2 beat, conservative second-half guidance, and attractive valuation. Barclays Lifts Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Price Target to $93
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted that Wyndham beat earnings expectations, reinforcing the view that profitability held up better than expected in the quarter. Wyndham Hotels (WH) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan trimmed its price target from $100 to $97 but kept an Overweight rating, suggesting some caution without a full bearish shift. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts price target lowered by JPMorgan
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional coverage noted the company’s Q2 revenue came in below estimates, which tempers the earnings beat and may limit upside near term. Wyndham reports sales below analyst estimates in Q2
• Negative Sentiment: Sales of $375 million missed Wall Street expectations, and revenue was down year over year, raising concerns about top-line momentum despite the profit beat. Wyndham Hotels Reports Strong Second-Quarter Financial Performance

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 73.5% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 314 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 133 shares during the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 49.2% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 376 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 3,478.9% in the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 680 shares of the company’s stock worth $54,000 after purchasing an additional 661 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in the fourth quarter valued at about $80,000. 93.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.