Choice Hotels International (CHH) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) will likely be releasing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 5th. Analysts expect Choice Hotels International to post earnings of $1.97 per share and revenue of $431.5190 million for the quarter. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.920-7.140 EPS. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.07 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 firm had revenue of $340.57 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $333.48 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.34 earnings per share. Choice Hotels International’s quarterly revenue was up 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Choice Hotels International to post $7 EPS for the current fiscal year and $8 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Choice Hotels International Stock Performance

Shares of Choice Hotels International stock opened at $114.78 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $110.80 and a 200-day moving average of $108.16. Choice Hotels International has a 1-year low of $84.04 and a 1-year high of $133.52. The company has a current ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.58. The company has a market cap of $5.22 billion, a PE ratio of 15.47, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.49 and a beta of 0.67.

Choice Hotels International Dividend Announcement

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of Choice Hotels International stock in a transaction on Friday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total transaction of $220,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 35,172 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,868,920. The trade was a 5.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 23.87% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Invesco Ltd. lifted its holdings in Choice Hotels International by 65.0% during the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 242,985 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,147,000 after buying an additional 95,736 shares during the period. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV increased its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 10.1% in the fourth quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 3,849 shares of the company’s stock valued at $367,000 after buying an additional 354 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Choice Hotels International in the fourth quarter valued at about $1,011,000. XTX Topco Ltd bought a new position in shares of Choice Hotels International during the fourth quarter worth about $2,727,000. Finally, VARCOV Co. bought a new position in shares of Choice Hotels International during the fourth quarter worth about $868,000. 65.57% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on CHH shares. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on Choice Hotels International from $87.00 to $86.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Barclays lifted their price target on Choice Hotels International from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Choice Hotels International in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $116.00 to $118.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Truist Financial reduced their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $129.00 to $128.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Choice Hotels International has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $111.00.

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.