Research Analysts Offer Predictions for CHH Q1 Earnings

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research cut their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Choice Hotels International in a report issued on Monday, February 3rd. Zacks Research analyst H. Ray now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $1.37 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.38. The consensus estimate for Choice Hotels International’s current full-year earnings is $6.84 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Choice Hotels International’s Q2 2025 earnings at $1.94 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $6.86 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.39 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $7.49 EPS.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last announced its earnings results on Monday, November 4th. The company reported $2.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.92 by $0.31. The company had revenue of $428.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $432.62 million. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 16.27% and a negative return on equity of 659.01%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.82 EPS.

Other research analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Choice Hotels International from $160.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $122.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Friday, December 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $118.00 to $138.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 10th. Robert W. Baird raised their target price on Choice Hotels International from $138.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 6th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued an “underweight” rating and set a $129.00 price target (down previously from $145.00) on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research report on Tuesday, January 14th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $136.33.

Choice Hotels International Trading Up 0.5 %

CHH opened at $150.97 on Wednesday. Choice Hotels International has a twelve month low of $108.91 and a twelve month high of $153.81. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.08 billion, a PE ratio of 28.92, a PEG ratio of 1.84 and a beta of 1.23. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $144.57 and its 200 day moving average price is $136.50.

Choice Hotels International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 16th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 2nd were given a dividend of $0.2875 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, January 2nd. This represents a $1.15 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.76%. Choice Hotels International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 22.03%.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Patrick Pacious sold 7,192 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $144.95, for a total value of $1,042,480.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 404,666 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $58,656,336.70. This trade represents a 1.75 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 24.02% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Boston Trust Walden Corp increased its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 1.0% during the fourth quarter. Boston Trust Walden Corp now owns 949,586 shares of the company’s stock worth $134,822,000 after acquiring an additional 9,490 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in Choice Hotels International by 38.5% in the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 402,293 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,419,000 after purchasing an additional 111,903 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James & Associates boosted its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 45.4% in the 3rd quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 364,983 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,557,000 after buying an additional 113,951 shares during the period. Erste Asset Management GmbH purchased a new position in shares of Choice Hotels International in the 3rd quarter valued at about $19,545,000. Finally, Stifel Financial Corp grew its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 31.4% during the third quarter. Stifel Financial Corp now owns 143,783 shares of the company’s stock worth $18,735,000 after buying an additional 34,396 shares in 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, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a hotel franchisor in the United States and internationally. It operates through Hotel Franchising & Management and Corporate & Other segments. The company franchises lodging properties under the brand names of Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, Sleep Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites, Suburban Studios, WoodSpring Suites, Everhome Suites, Cambria Hotels, Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Radisson, Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Radisson Inn & Suites, Park Inn by Radisson, Radisson Individuals, and Radisson Collection.