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

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

Choice Hotels International Trading Up 6.5%

CHH opened at $118.36 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.72, a P/E/G ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 0.71. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.08. Choice Hotels International has a twelve month low of $84.04 and a twelve month high of $123.82. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $104.45 and a 200 day simple moving average of $107.16.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last released its earnings results on Monday, November 2nd. The company reported $2.33 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.29 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $458.33 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $447.56 million. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 20.28% and a return on equity of 205.69%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.10 EPS. Analysts predict that Choice Hotels International will post 6.98 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Choice Hotels International Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 1st were given a dividend of $0.2875 per share. The ex-dividend date 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 (DPR) is currently 16.24%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently issued reports on CHH. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $124.00 price target on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $97.00 to $98.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 19th. Robert W. Baird lowered their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $129.00 to $128.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, September 29th. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on Choice Hotels International from $92.00 to $93.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Choice Hotels International in a report on Friday, October 2nd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Choice Hotels International has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $113.69.

Insider Transactions at Choice Hotels International

In other news, CEO Dominic Dragisich sold 1,227 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $112.00, for a total value of $137,424.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 90,055 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,086,160. This represents a 1.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director William L. Jews sold 5,057 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.98, for a total transaction of $540,997.86. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 23,987 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,566,129.26. This trade represents a 17.41% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 23.87% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Choice Hotels International

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

About Choice Hotels International

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.