Choice Hotels International, Inc. $CHH Stake Raised by First Trust Advisors LP

First Trust Advisors LP raised its holdings in Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) by 176.1% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 27,159 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 17,323 shares during the quarter. First Trust Advisors LP owned 0.06% of Choice Hotels International worth $2,811,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Teza Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 5.0% in the 2nd quarter. Teza Capital Management LLC now owns 2,051 shares of the company’s stock worth $260,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares in the last quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund lifted its stake in Choice Hotels International by 2.4% during the first quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 4,243 shares of the company’s stock valued at $439,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp boosted its holdings in Choice Hotels International by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 9,174 shares of the company’s stock worth $874,000 after buying an additional 112 shares in the last quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina grew its position in Choice Hotels International by 0.9% in the second quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 12,626 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,602,000 after buying an additional 112 shares during the last quarter. Finally, PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its position in Choice Hotels International by 10.7% in the first quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,661 shares of the company’s stock worth $172,000 after buying an additional 161 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.57% of the company’s stock.

Choice Hotels International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Choice reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.02, above the $1.97 analyst consensus and up from $1.92 a year earlier. Revenue rose 3.4% year over year to $440.76 million, beating estimates of $431.52 million. Choice Hotels second-quarter earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly EBITDA increased 6.3% year over year to $175.4 million, supported by stronger U.S. royalty pricing, international portfolio expansion and monetization of non-room businesses. Management also raised its 2026 EBITDA guidance midpoint to $642.5 million.
• Positive Sentiment: Improved U.S. royalty rates and 2.6% global net rooms growth—including a second consecutive quarter of stronger U.S. net rooms growth—highlight continued asset-light expansion and could support future franchise revenue. Choice Hotels reports second-quarter 2026 results
• Neutral Sentiment: Management reaffirmed or updated full-year 2026 EPS guidance to $6.86–$7.10, while analysts had expected approximately $7.10. The range maintains the earnings target but offers limited upside relative to the existing consensus.
• Negative Sentiment: The lower end of the EPS guidance range and the lack of a clearly higher EPS midpoint may be prompting profit-taking despite the quarterly earnings beat. The stock’s high debt-to-equity ratio also leaves investors attentive to financial leverage.

Choice Hotels International Trading Down 1.9%

Choice Hotels International stock opened at $109.67 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $110.50 and a 200 day moving average price of $108.33. Choice Hotels International, Inc. has a 52 week low of $84.04 and a 52 week high of $125.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.08, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a current ratio of 0.93. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.49, a P/E/G ratio of 4.50 and a beta of 0.67.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.97 by $0.05. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 20.28% and a return on equity of 205.69%. The firm had revenue of $440.76 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $436.48 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.92 EPS. The company’s quarterly 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. Research analysts forecast that Choice Hotels International, Inc. will post 7.05 EPS for the current year.

Choice Hotels International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Investors 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 of this dividend was Wednesday, July 1st. Choice Hotels International’s payout ratio is presently 15.50%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently commented on CHH. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $124.00 price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on Choice Hotels International from $87.00 to $86.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Choice Hotels International from $98.00 to $99.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays increased their price target on Choice Hotels International from $101.00 to $102.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $111.92.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of the 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 directly owned 35,172 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,868,920. This represents a 5.38% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 23.87% of the company’s stock.

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.