Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Price Target Raised to $117.00

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) had its price objective lifted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $109.00 to $117.00 in a report released on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

Several other analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Choice Hotels International from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. UBS Group dropped their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $120.00 to $118.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $83.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $119.00 price target on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Barclays upped their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $101.00 to $112.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 16th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Choice Hotels International has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $112.25.

Choice Hotels International Stock Performance

NYSE CHH opened at $120.05 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 10.52. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $106.34 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $100.97. Choice Hotels International has a 1 year low of $84.04 and a 1 year high of $136.45. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.21 and a beta of 0.74.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $1.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.04. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 23.17% and a return on equity of 541.07%. The firm had revenue of $390.15 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $369.26 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.55 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up .0% compared to the same quarter last year. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.920-7.140 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Choice Hotels International will post 7.23 EPS for the current year.

Choice Hotels International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 1st were paid a $0.2875 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, April 1st. This represents a $1.15 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Choice Hotels International’s dividend payout ratio is 14.52%.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Simone Wu sold 8,080 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $101.56, for a total value of $820,604.80. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 48,803 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,956,432.68. This represents a 14.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 1,603 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total transaction of $160,300.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 37,172 shares in the company, valued at $3,717,200. This trade represents a 4.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 10,283 shares of company stock worth $1,040,947 over the last 90 days. 23.78% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC grew its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 7.5% in the first quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 37,817 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,914,000 after acquiring an additional 2,648 shares in the last quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH grew its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 1.0% in the first quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH now owns 359,407 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,199,000 after acquiring an additional 3,656 shares in the last quarter. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System acquired a new position in shares of Choice Hotels International in the first quarter valued at about $621,000. Hanson & Doremus Investment Management acquired a new position in shares of Choice Hotels International in the first quarter valued at about $39,000. Finally, Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. grew its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 293.6% in the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 2,216 shares of the company’s stock valued at $211,000 after acquiring an additional 1,653 shares in the last quarter. 65.57% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Choice Hotels International

Here are the key news stories impacting Choice Hotels International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target to $117, signaling increased analyst confidence and supporting upside sentiment for CHH. JPMorgan Raises Price Target to $117
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks published a note saying Choice appears positioned to beat upcoming Q1 earnings consensus, citing the right combination of drivers (revenue mix and margin prospects) that could lead to an earnings beat. Zacks: Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Choice reported strong momentum in its newly integrated Canadian business — the best first-quarter growth in a decade — which supports revenue and franchise expansion expectations. PR Newswire: Canadian Business Achieves Best Q1 Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Susquehanna raised its price target from $95 to $115 but kept a “neutral” rating, reflecting improved views on fundamentals yet limited conviction above current levels. Susquehanna Raises PT to $115
• Neutral Sentiment: The Q4 2024 earnings transcript was published; while prior results showed modest beats and management guidance, much of that information may already be priced in ahead of the next quarter. Q4 2024 Earnings Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: An analyst consensus note reported a “Reduce” rating on CHH from multiple analysts, which highlights lingering concerns about valuation and limits the breadth of bullish conviction. Analysts Give Consensus “Reduce”

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.