UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Purchases 5,766 Shares of Choice Hotels International, Inc. $CHH

UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC boosted its position in Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) by 6.5% during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 94,914 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 5,766 shares during the quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC’s holdings in Choice Hotels International were worth $10,466,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of CHH. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. acquired a new position in Choice Hotels International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 77.4% in the fourth quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 392 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 171 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. increased its position in Choice Hotels International by 6,416.7% in the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 385 shares during the period. Quarry LP acquired a new position in Choice Hotels International in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Finally, Hanson & Doremus Investment Management bought a new position in shares of Choice Hotels International during the first quarter valued at $39,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.57% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Susquehanna boosted their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price 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. Robert W. Baird set a $128.00 target price on Choice Hotels International in a report on Monday, May 11th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on Choice Hotels International from $86.00 to $91.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 18th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating and set a $124.00 price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $112.38.

Choice Hotels International Trading Down 0.1%

NYSE:CHH opened at $100.48 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.08. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $108.39 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $108.25. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.19, a PEG ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 0.66. Choice Hotels International, Inc. has a 12 month low of $84.04 and a 12 month high of $123.82.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.97 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $440.76 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $436.48 million. Choice Hotels International had a return on equity of 205.69% and a net margin of 20.28%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.92 EPS. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.860-7.100 EPS. Analysts expect that Choice Hotels International, Inc. will post 6.97 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, CFO Scott Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total value of $220,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 35,172 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,868,920. This trade represents a 5.38% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director William Jews sold 5,057 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.98, for a total value of $540,997.86. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 23,987 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,566,129.26. This trade represents a 17.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 23.87% of the company’s stock.

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.