Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Susquehanna Analyst Says

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) had its price target upped by equities researchers at Susquehanna from $110.00 to $115.00 in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Susquehanna’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 12.25% from the company’s current price.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on CHH. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Choice Hotels International from $116.00 to $118.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Choice Hotels International in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Barclays raised their target price on Choice Hotels International from $101.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $124.00 price target on shares of Choice Hotels International in a report on Thursday. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $128.00 price objective on Choice Hotels International in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Choice Hotels International has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $112.33.

Choice Hotels International Stock Down 3.9%

Shares of NYSE:CHH opened at $102.45 on Tuesday. Choice Hotels International has a 1-year low of $84.04 and a 1-year high of $124.44. The company’s fifty day moving average is $110.27 and its two-hundred day moving average is $108.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.08, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a current ratio of 0.93. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.47, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.30 and a beta of 0.67.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.02 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.97 by $0.05. Choice Hotels International had a return on equity of 205.69% and a net margin of 20.28%.The company had revenue of $440.76 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $436.48 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.92 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.860-7.100 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Choice Hotels International will post 7.03 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Choice Hotels International

In other Choice Hotels International news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total value of $220,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 35,172 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,868,920. The trade was a 5.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 23.87% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Teza Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Choice Hotels International by 5.0% during the second quarter. Teza Capital Management LLC now owns 2,051 shares of the company’s stock valued at $260,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares during the last quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund boosted its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 2.4% during the 1st quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 4,243 shares of the company’s stock worth $439,000 after buying an additional 100 shares during the period. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 9,174 shares of the company’s stock worth $874,000 after buying an additional 112 shares during the period. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina grew its stake in Choice Hotels International by 0.9% in the 2nd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 12,626 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,602,000 after buying an additional 112 shares during the last quarter. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC grew its stake in Choice Hotels International by 18.9% in the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 762 shares of the company’s stock valued at $84,000 after buying an additional 121 shares during the last quarter. 65.57% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.